Michigan's defensive line coach, Greg Scruggs, was arrested for allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated just ten days after being hired. The former NFL defensive lineman was taken into custody by Ann Arbor Police around 3 a.m. on a Saturday. Head coach Sherrone Moore promptly announced Scruggs' suspension later that afternoon, emphasizing that Scruggs took accountability for his actions and made no excuses for his 'unfortunate mistake'.
Scruggs joined a coaching staff that has seen significant turnover, with Moore taking over from Jim Harbaugh after a successful nine-season tenure that culminated in a national championship. The university also appointed Wink Martindale as its defensive coordinator, following his two-year stint with the New York Giants in the same role.
Prior to his role at Michigan, Scruggs coached Wisconsin's defensive line in the previous season and served as an assistant defensive line coach for the New York Jets in 2022. His coaching career began with a two-year stint as an assistant with the Cincinnati Bearcats. Scruggs, a former defensive lineman at Louisville from 2008 to 2011, coincided with Moore's early coaching career at the university, where Moore started as a graduate assistant.
Originally from Cincinnati, Scruggs was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He went on to play in 18 games over four seasons with the Seahawks and the Chicago Bears.
