Jim Brandstatter defends Bo Schembechler amid claims he knew about U-M doctorโs abuse
Jim Brandstatter, the Michigan football play-by-play announcer is defending Bo Schembechler against allegations that the late Michigan football coach knew about athletes being sexually abused by Dr. Robert Anderson.
Everything Bo Schembechlerโs son, 2 former Michigan football players said about doctor abuse case
Here's everything you need to know about what Bo Schembechlerโs son and two former University of Michigan football players said about Dr. Robert Anderson's abuse and the legendary coach's handling of the situation.
Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse
One of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechlerโs sons and two of his former players have described in detail how they were molested by the teamโs longtime doctor and how Schembechler turned a blind eye when they told him about it.
Bo Schembechlerโs son to offer evidence against father in case of Dr. Robert Andersonโs abuse
The son of legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler said he will come forward with evidence against his father in the case of a university doctor believed to have sexually abused hundreds of patients.
Michigan decides to stick with Jim Harbaugh with 5-year deal
FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh paces the sideline during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama in Orlando, Fla. Michigan has decided to stick with Harbaugh. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan has decided to stick with coach Jim Harbaugh, finalizing a new, five-year deal on Friday. Harbaugh is now under contract at Michigan through the 2025 season with his new deal. And when Wisconsin beat the Wolverines 49-11 in 2020, Harbaugh fell to 0-11 in games his team was not favored to win. That left Harbaugh in a bit of a lurch going into the uncertain season with just two years left on his contract.
University of Michigan faces lawsuit claiming Bo Schembechler knew doctor was sexual predator
Despite that complaint and others against Anderson dating back years, Canham failed to take action, the lawsuit claims. FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan shows Dr. Robert E. Anderson. According to the lawsuit, Canham did not act and Anderson retained his position until his retirement in 2003. The lawsuit claims that the University of Michigan gave Anderson unfettered access to thousands of students and athletes, despite the fact that he was demoted in 1979 for sexually preying on students. Three law firms are representing the plaintiffs -- Estey & Bomberger, White Law PLLC, and The Simpson Tuegel Law Firm.
Dave Brandon resigns as Michigan AD, Jim Hackett named interim
The announcementPresident Mark Schlissel announced Friday afternoon that Dave Brandon has resigned as Michigan athletic director amid a storm of national scrutiny. Hackett was an offensive lineman at Michigan at the same time as Brandon under legendary coach Bo Schembechler. Brandon took over the Michigan athletic department with one goal in mind: Turn the tradition of the university into profit. Michigan could potentially be interested in the University of Connecticut's athletic director Warde J. Manuel, who served as associate AD at Michigan. Current Arkansas AD Jeff Long also rose to associate AD at Michigan before becoming the top dog at Pittsburgh.
U of M coach Brady Hoke named Big Ten Coach of the Year
PARK RIDGE, Ill. โ According to reports, the Big Ten Conference announced on Wednesday that University of Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke was chosen as the Hayes-Schembechler Coach of the Year. Hoke is the sixth first-year coach to earn the McClain Coach of the Year award, which dates back to 1972. The Hayes-Schembechler Coach of the Year honor pays tribute to Ohio State's Woody Hayes and Michigan's Bo Schembechler. For more check out MGOBLUE.com