Jim Harbaugh, Michigan AD Release Statement On Shemy Schembechler
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines is seen on the sideline during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The tenure of Glen "Shemy" Schembechler III - son of Michigan legend Bo Schembechler - at the Wolverines football program has ended before it even really began.
Schembechler resigned on Saturday - just days after being hired to work in the Michigan recruiting staff. His resignation comes amid scrutiny over his Twitter activity, which did not paint him in a positive light.
In response to Schembechler's resignation, head coach Jim Harbaugh and athletic director Warde Manuel released a statement. Harbaugh and Manuel acknowledged the problematic social media activity and reiterated their commitment to "diversity, equity and inclusion."
"Effective this afternoon, Shemy Schembechler has resigned his position with Michigan Football. We are aware of some comments and likes on social media that have caused concern and pain for individuals in our community. 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," the statement said, with Manuel and Harbaugh signing it.
MLive reported Shemy Schembechler's hiring on Wednesday following "months" of courting by the Wolverines following his dismissal from the Las Vegas Raiders in February.
Schembechler had 25 years of scouting experience across four different NFL franchises. Naturally, he attended Michigan, working as an intern in the recruiting department in the 1990s before embarking on his NFL career.
