Michigan’s Juwan Howard Contrite About Swipe At Wisconsin
Mar 9, 2022, 3:07 PM
Michigan Wolverine Head Coach Juwan Howard speaks to the media about the fight after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center on February 20, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Juwan Howard apologized again and says he takes full ownership for striking another coach last month.
Howard is back with the Wolverines after serving a five-game suspension for hitting a Wisconsin assistant in the head during a handshake line.
Juwan Howard held his first press conference in more than two weeks this afternoon. He was reflective, transparent and sincere in his opening remarks. Full opening statement: pic.twitter.com/LPlZjbgxND
— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) March 9, 2022
His actions triggered players throwing punches, leading to Michigan’s Moussa Diabate and Terrance Williams II being suspended for a game.
Howard said he is seeking therapy, a move agreed upon with the school. The Wolverines will play Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.
