Michigan TE Faces Backlash and Apology After Text Leak

WHO:

IJR - Zack Marshall stated that tight ends were told they are not valuable and mentioned he has 0 catches.

Newsweek - Michigan tight end Zack Marshall is involved in the controversy.

Pro Football Network - Fans and pundits are calling for the removal of Zack Marshall from the team.

WHAT:

Newsweek - Zack Marshall apologized Tuesday for his comments made in a leaked group message text.

IJR - Zack Marshall stated in the leaked texts that tight ends were told they are not valuable and mentioned he has 0 catches.

Daily Mail Sports - Zack Marshall issued a "groveling apology" after the leaked messages went viral.

Daily Mail Sports - Zack Marshall's leaked messages criticized offensive coordinator Jason Beck specifically after Michigan's loss to Minnesota.

Newsweek - Zack Marshall issued an apology for his comments made in a leaked text thread.

Pro Football Network - There are calls for Michigan to "Kick Him Off the Team" and questions about how the team can keep him.

WHERE:

Newsweek - The incident involves the Michigan football team.

WHEN:

Pro Football Network - The controversy arose after the leaked texts went viral.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - Dave Portnoy defended Zack Marshall, stating there are "major issues everywhere" within the Michigan football program.

Newsweek - Zack Marshall criticized his offensive coordinator in the leaked text messages.

HOW:

Newsweek - The comments were made in a group message text that was leaked to the public.

Zack Marshall has issued an apology for comments he made in a leaked group message text. In those texts, he stated that tight ends were told they are not valuable and mentioned that he has zero catches. The apology comes as the fallout from the leaked messages continues to unfold.