Michigan's Juwan Howard Under Review Following Confrontation with Strength Coach
Despite rumors, Howard remains head coach and is expected to return on December 16th after recovering from a heart procedure.
- Michigan Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard reportedly had a confrontation with strength and conditioning coach Jon Sanderson during a recent practice, which is now under university review.
- Reports indicate that Sanderson did not travel with the team for Sunday's game following the incident.
- Howard, who recently rejoined the game-day staff as an assistant coach after undergoing a heart procedure in mid-September, has had altercations in the past, including a postgame confrontation with Wisconsin in February 2022.
- Despite rumors of Howard stepping down, he remains the school’s head coach and is expected to return on December 16th.
- The Wolverines, currently with a 5-5 record, face the possibility of failing to qualify for the Big Dance again.