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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It was a weird moment in the game on Saturday.
Michigan wideout Tarik Black got his sole reception, a 27-yard catch with MSU back Josh Butler draped all over him. As the play ended, a flag came out, and it assuredly looked to be a defensive pass interference call that would be declined by the Wolverines.
Instead, it was called a catch, with an assessed 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Black, with the note that he was taunting.
What did Black do to deserve the call? Well, he turned and flexed.
Michigan WR Tarik Black was flagged for this. He flexed. pic.twitter.com/kBKeXln8VW
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) November 16, 2019
Wait, what?
On Monday, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh was rather animated discussing the penalty, noting that it wasn’t really anything close to egregious.
“We have a question in on it right now,” Harbaugh said. “But it’s a good question. I think he just flexed one. It should probably be spelled out. I watch a lot of TV, watch a lot of football games, and I see a lot of gestures. I remember that (cutting your throat) being something you couldn’t do. Be a good thing to talk about.”
“Curious to know as well. Emphasis not made at a player. Tarik’s wasn’t at a player, an opposing player. Be good to get some clarity.”
For now, Michigan will move on with two games left — a road game against the 7-3 Indiana Hoosiers and the final contest against arch-rival Ohio State.
Watch the video above to see Harbaugh’s must-see animated discussion of the penalty.
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