Shemy Schembechler, son of longtime coach Bo Schembechler, resigns from Michigan football amid scrutiny
In a stunning transfer, Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler, son of legendary Michigan coach Bo Schembechler, has stepped down from his position because the Michigan Wolverines’ assistant director of recruiting.
Schembechler had solely been on the job a couple of days earlier than Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and athletic director Warde Manuel made the announcement about his departure in a shared assertion Saturday.
Schembechler performed in Ann Arbor below his father and later served as a gradate assistant at Michigan earlier than working as a scout for a number of NFL teams.
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A Michigan Wolverines helmet on the sideline throughout the spring recreation at Michigan Stadium April 1, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Rick Osentoski/USA Today Sports)
Schembechler’s exit comes amid scrutiny of offensive materials that was discovered on a social media account.
“We are aware of some comments and likes on social media that have caused concern and pain for individuals in our community,” Manuel and Harbaugh stated within the joint assertion.
“Michigan Athletics is fully committed to a place where our coaches, staff and student-athletes feel welcome and where we fully support the University’s and Athletic Department’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.”
As of Saturday, Schembechler’s Twitter account was disabled.
Michigan Stadium earlier than the beginning of a recreation between Michigan and Notre Dame in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Rebecca Cook)
Screenshots steered Schembechler’s account allegedly favored racist and objectionable messaging. The Michigan football program introduced Schembechler’s hiring May 17.
He has been a scout for the Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders. He labored with the Washington football group greater than a decade.
Schembechler’s dad, Bo, is revered in Ann Arbor, the place he stays the winningest coach within the college’s historical past.
Head Coach Bo Schembechler of the Michigan Wolverines talks with an official whereas his staff warms up earlier than the beginning of a recreation in 1986. Schembechler coached the Wolverines from 1969-89. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Bo Schembechler led the Wolverines to 10 Rose Bowl appearances and gained 13 Big Ten championships.
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The Wolverines by no means ended a season with a dropping file below Schembechler. However, since his demise, Schembechler has been scrutinized for alleged involvement in protecting up abuse of his gamers by staff physician Robert Anderson.