The whole situation regarding former UM team doctor Robert E. Anderson is a sad, depressing, messy one. Hundreds of former UM students were sexually assaulted, yet there are reports that Bo Schembechler allegedly did not do enough to halt the situation.
Schembechler’s statue outside the football facility is likely to be removed. Schembechler, who died in 2006, won 13 Big 10 titles, and posted a conference winning percentage of .841. The coach is known for his legendary speeches and his motivational demeanor that turned Michigan football into winners.
Because of Bo’s accomplishments, I think much of the fanbase is having a hard time accepting their hero was, at the very least, negligent. While it may be premature to call Bo evil, it is also true that just because the situation happened 30 years ago, and that Bo was a great coach, doesn’t mean he can do no wrong.
I think for this reason, it is time to evaluate the fine line of glorifying/idolizing sports figures. Here is a situation of where idolization is causing a few fans, and even Jim Harbaugh, to be in denial of the severity of the situation.
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