REPORT: Why a newly hired Michigan D-Line coach, was arrested and suspended.

Michigan Wolverines’ newly appointed defensive line coach, Greg Scruggs, faces an indefinite suspension after being arrested for driving under the influence, reported the Detroit Free Press. Scruggs, 33, joined head coach Sherrone Moore’s staff just ten days before the incident occurred on March 16.

Confirming the arrest, Ann Arbor Police Department’s strategic communications manager, Chris Page, disclosed that Scruggs was apprehended around 3 a.m. The football program, upon learning of the situation, promptly suspended Scruggs, expressing intentions to delve deeper into the matter.

Expressing regret over Scruggs’ actions, Moore emphasized accountability, stating, “Greg made an unfortunate mistake and was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.” Scruggs, who had a previous encounter with the law in 2011 during his time as a senior defensive tackle at the University of Louisville, had his football career disrupted after a similar incident led to his dismissal from the team before a crucial game.

Moore, who assumed the helm at Michigan in January succeeding Jim Harbaugh, had a prior connection with Scruggs during their time at Louisville. Scruggs, a former player drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2012, transitioned into coaching post his NFL career, with stints at the University of Cincinnati and the New York Jets before joining Michigan.

Starting as the director of player development at Cincinnati in 2018, Scruggs gradually ascended to the role of defensive line coach by 2020. Subsequently, he served as an assistant defensive line coach for the New York Jets in 2022 and as a defensive line coach for the University of Wisconsin in 2023.

Scruggs’ latest setback comes at a crucial juncture in his coaching career, with his suspension casting uncertainty over his future with the Michigan Wolverines. The incident underscores the challenges of maintaining discipline and accountability both on and off the field, especially within the high-stakes arena of collegiate athletics. As the university investigates the matter, Scruggs awaits the outcome of his actions, while the football program grapples with the repercussions of his arrest.