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Breaking News: A 33-year-old defensive lineman for Michigan Football was taken into custody.

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Just a week after being named the new defensive line coach for Michigan football, Greg Scruggs faced legal issues.

The former Wisconsin defensive line coach was arrested in Ann Arbor for operating a vehicle while impaired (OWI) early Saturday morning. This development raises concerns about his future with first-year Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore’s staff.

Greg Scruggs defensive line coach looks on during the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium on September 02, 2023 in Madison,...

 

According to The Detroit News’ Angelique Chengelis, the Ann Arbor Police Department confirmed Scruggs’ arrest just before 3 a.m. on Saturday.

A police report has been requested but is not yet available, and the University of Michigan has not immediately provided a comment on the matter. Scruggs’ future with the team is uncertain as university officials consider the appropriate course of action.

Michigan’s defensive line coach, Greg Scruggs, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence early Saturday morning in Ann Arbor.

Scruggs, 33, recently joined the staff of first-year Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore.

“I can confirm he was arrested for OWI by our department just before 3 a.m.,” Chris Page, strategic communications manager for the Ann Arbor Police Department, said in a text to The Detroit News on Saturday.

A police report is not yet available, but The News has requested it. Michigan has not immediately provided a comment.

Wisconsin Badgers Defensive Line Coach Greg Scruggs looks on during the college football game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Illinois Fighting...

 

The recent incident involving Greg Scruggs and the Michigan football program presents an early challenge that will test the leadership of head coach Sherrone Moore and the university’s administration. The decisions made in response to this incident will set a precedent for how the program handles off-field issues and could impact the team’s image and morale as they prepare for the upcoming season.

.Greg Scruggs, who was recently appointed as Michigan football’s defensive line coach, was arrested for OWI in Ann Arbor.

.The arrest took place just a week after Scruggs joined Sherrone Moore’s staff at Michigan.

.The future of Scruggs’ position with the team is now uncertain in light of this incident.

The arrest of Greg Scruggs for OWI presents a challenging situation for his early days with the Michigan Wolverines. The university will need to carefully navigate this issue, balancing accountability with support for all involved. How they handle this situation will be a significant test for the new coaching staff and could impact the team’s direction moving forward.

 

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