Michigan Tight End Apologizes After Criticizing Offensive Coordinator

Michigan tight end Zack Marshall issued a public apology after messages from a group text attributed to him criticized offensive coordinator Jason Beck. He acknowledged making inappropriate remarks in the hours after a loss and said he regretted pointing fingers rather than accepting shared responsibility with teammates and coaches. Marshall noted that his frustrations led him to create unnecessary drama during an emotional moment.

Details from the messages

The messages indicated that Beck had told the tight ends they were not valuable to the offense. Additional comments highlighted struggles against the blitz due to repeated use of power read concepts and placed blame on the coordinator rather than the quarterback. A team spokesman confirmed that coaches had discussed the situation with the senior from Carlsbad, California.

Offensive performance and schedule

After five games Michigan's offense ranks 105th nationally in scoring, 122nd in yards per game and 91st in raw QBR. Coach Kyle Whittingham described the unit's output as unacceptable and indicated tough decisions could follow. Beck had previously led a top-five scoring offense at Utah. Hogan Hansen leads the tight ends with five receptions this fall. The Wolverines are off this week before hosting Penn State on Oct. 17.