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Michigan DL Coach Greg Scruggs Suspended After OWI Arrest

Greg Scruggs, recently hired by Michigan as defensive line coach, faces indefinite suspension following his arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

  • Greg Scruggs was arrested early Saturday in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, just 10 days after being hired as Michigan's defensive line coach.
  • Sherrone Moore, Michigan's head coach, announced the suspension, emphasizing that Scruggs has taken accountability for his actions.
  • This is not Scruggs' first encounter with the law regarding alcohol-related offenses; he was previously arrested for DUI in 2011 while playing for Louisville.
  • Scruggs' arrest and suspension come as Michigan's football program prepares to open spring practice on Monday.
  • The OWI charge in Michigan could lead to consequences including up to 93 days in jail, a $500 fine, and a six-month license suspension.
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