As Michigan Suspends Greg Scruggs Indefinitely, Here’s a Peek Into the DL Coach’s History of Arrests

Even before breaking into his role as the new HC for the Michigan Wolverines, Sherrone Moore is already facing complications with his coaching staff. Just recently, Michigan’s new DL coach, Greg Scruggs, made a mistake by drunk driving that led to his indefinite suspension from the University of Michigan.

Moore officially hired Scruggs on March 8, and not even 10 days later, he’s already bringing trouble to Michigan. His actions and dark past could see him walking out of Michigan’s door before his coaching began. And not everyone is siding with him after three strikes!

A look into Greg Scruggs’ arrests for drunk driving

A lot of opinions have come out following Scruggs’ indefinite suspension. James Yoder, on X, delivered his strong opinion on Greg Scruggs’s “3rd arrest related to alcohol/driving.” After recounting his three suspensions from similar incidents in 2011, 2013, and 2024, he wrote, “Sherrone Moore doesn’t need this drama to begin his head coaching career… fire the guy.”

According to court reports, Greg Scruggs isn’t a stranger to being arrested for driving under the influence. In 2011, when he was playing college football at Louisville, he was arrested for drunk driving, leading to his suspension. In 2013, he was arrested on October 27 in Kirkland, Washington, for allegedly driving under the influence. This was when he was with the Seattle Seahawks. The case was pleaded down to reckless driving on June 11, 2014. And now, with the recent arrest with OWI charges, his future in Michigan looks bleak.

Greg Scruggs’ actions could be his stumbling block 

Following his arrest, HC Sherrone Moore stated, “Greg made an unfortunate mistake and was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He made no excuses and has taken accountability for his actions. The football program and athletic department have suspended Greg indefinitely while we review details of the incident.”

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This is what the strategic communications manager for the Ann Arbor Police Department, Chris Page, sent to The Detroit News on Saturday, “I can confirm that our department arrested him for OWI just before 3 a.m.” An OWI charge results in jail time of up to 93 days, a fine of $100-500, and up to six months suspension of a driver’s license. The recent arrest wipes his credibility as a responsible coach for the National Champions, as his future as a coach hangs by a thread.

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