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 number 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 underneath 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 in the course of the spring sport at Michigan Stadium April 1, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Rick Osentoski/USA Immediately Sports activities)

Schembechler’s exit comes amid scrutiny of offensive materials that was discovered on a social media account. 

“We’re conscious of some feedback and likes on social media which have triggered concern and ache for people in our group,” Manuel and Harbaugh stated within the joint assertion.

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“Michigan Athletics is totally dedicated to a spot the place our coaches, workers and student-athletes really feel welcome and the place we totally help the College’s and Athletic Division’s dedication to range, fairness and inclusion.”

As of Saturday, Schembechler’s Twitter account was disabled.

Michigan Stadium earlier than the beginning of a sport between Michigan and Notre Dame in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Rebecca Cook dinner)

Screenshots advised Schembechler’s account allegedly appreciated racist and objectionable messaging. The Michigan soccer program introduced Schembechler’s hiring Could 17.

He has been a scout for the Chicago Bears, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders. He labored with the Washington soccer group greater than a decade.

Schembechler’s dad, Bo, is revered in Ann Arbor, the place he stays the winningest coach within the faculty’s historical past. 

Head Coach Bo Schembechler of the Michigan Wolverines talks with an official whereas his group warms up earlier than the beginning of a sport in 1986. Schembechler coached the Wolverines from 1969-89.  (Deal with Sport/Getty Photographs)

Bo Schembechler led the Wolverines to 10 Rose Bowl appearances and received 13 Huge Ten championships.

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The Wolverines by no means ended a season with a shedding document underneath Schembechler. Nevertheless, since his demise, Schembechler has been scrutinized for alleged involvement in masking up abuse of his gamers by group physician Robert Anderson.