By John Doe
Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler, son of the legendary Michigan college football coach Bo Schembechler, has resigned as the assistant director of football recruiting for the University of Michigan after some of his racist tweets surfaced online. This announcement comes as the university is already under scrutiny due to allegations of sexual abuse committed by former team doctor Robert Anderson, as well as recruiting violations against head coach Jim Harbaugh.
The allegations against Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler first arose on Saturday when his Twitter account was investigated following his appointment as the assistant director of football recruiting. Posts suggested that slavery and Jim Crow laws, which inflicted severe suffering on African Americans, were positive for strengthening the African American community. His Twitter account was eventually deactivated after hundreds to thousands of tweets were unliked.
The resignation of Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler further puts the University of Michigan Athletics Department under fire, as this incident raises questions about the background checks done during Schembechler’s hiring process. With previous controversies about recruiting violations and computer crimes at Schembechler Hall still under investigation, as well as previous allegations of covering up sexual abuse, the credibility of the department is at an all-time low.
Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel, as well as football coach Jim Harbaugh, released a statement on Saturday acknowledging “comments and likes on social media that have caused concern and pain for individuals in our community”. They also cited the University’s and Athletic Department’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and their intent to fully investigate the allegations against Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler.
Many members of the university community and the general public took the incident as a sign of the state of mind of those who work within the department, leading to serious questions about the hiring of individuals who hold such views. The incident also raises concerns about the potential for racist behavior in college football recruiting and exposes the need for closer examinations of the individuals who are appointed to positions of power in university programs.
While the University of Michigan faces a daunting task of regaining the trust of its stakeholders, the resignation of Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler is considered a significant first step towards rebuilding the department’s reputation. As the investigation continues into the numerous allegations facing the athletics department, it remains unclear what the fate of head coach Jim Harbaugh and others implicated in the scandals will be. However, for now, this resignation highlights the need for accountability for one’s actions, even on social media.
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