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Sherrone Moore's suspension tied to Michigan's violation of NCAA rules

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore will be suspended for this week's season-opening game as part of the school's self-imposed penalties for violating NCAA rules that also led to coach Jim Harbaugh's punishment.

Harbaugh said Monday an analyst will be elevated to fill Moore's spot on the staff Saturday against East Carolina.

The school announced last week that it decided Harbaugh would serve a three-game suspension to start this season because of NCAA recruiting infractions.

"I've heard people comment it's a slap on the wrist," he said. "It's more like a baseball bat to the kneecaps.