Jim Harbaugh admits responsibility in failed Glenn Schembechler hiring process: ‘We’ve got to be better’

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Jim Harbaugh has taken responsibility for the failed vetting process that led to the hiring of Glenn "Shemy" Schembechler, the son of longtime Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler, after he was forced to resign just three days later over his "offensive" activity on social media. 

Schembechler, 53, was hired as Michigan’s assistant director of recruiting last month.

Michigan Wolverines head coach Bo Schembechler talks with an official while his team warms up before the start of an NCAA football game circa 1986. Schembechler coached the Wolverines from 1969-89. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

However, he resigned just days later after reports revealed that his Twitter account appeared to feature several questionable "likes," including the suggestions that slavery and Jim Crow laws had a positive effect on Black people. 

SON OF LONGTIME MICHIGAN COACH APOLOGIZES OVER CONTROVERSIAL TWITTER 'LIKES'

"Once I became aware of things that were offensive — offensive to me, offensive to other members of our team — (we acted)," Harbaugh said to reporters after speaking at a football camp at Wayne State University on Thursday, The Detriot Free Press reported.

"We didn’t want that mindset around."

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh gives a fist pump against the Colorado State Rams during the first half at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 3, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

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Schembechler played for his father, who coached Michigan from 1969-89, and spent the majority of his career as an NFL scout. Harbaugh also played for Bo Schembechler during his time