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.