Shemy Schembechler, son of longtime coach Bo Schembechler, resigns from Michigan soccer amid scrutiny


In a stunning transfer, Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler, son of legendary Michigan coach Bo Schembechler, has stepped down from his function because the Michigan Wolverines’ assistant director of recruiting.

Schembechler had solely been on the job just a few 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 groups.

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Michigan Wolverines helmet

A Michigan Wolverines helmet on the sideline throughout the spring recreation at Michigan Stadium April 1, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Rick Osentoski/USA At present 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 prompted concern and ache for people in our group,” Manuel and Harbaugh stated within the joint assertion.

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“Michigan Athletics is absolutely dedicated to a spot the place our coaches, employees and student-athletes really feel welcome and the place we absolutely assist the College’s and Athletic Division’s dedication to variety, fairness and inclusion.”

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

Michigan Stadium before the start of a game

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

Screenshots urged Schembechler’s account allegedly preferred racist and objectionable messaging. The Michigan soccer program introduced Schembechler’s hiring Might 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 college’s historical past. 

Bo Schembechler talks with a referee

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

Bo Schembechler led the Wolverines to 10 Rose Bowl appearances and gained 13 Large Ten championships.

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The Wolverines by no means ended a season with a shedding file below Schembechler. Nonetheless, since his dying, Schembechler has been scrutinized for alleged involvement in protecting up abuse of his gamers by workforce physician Robert Anderson.

Peter Johnson