Matt Ludwig, a four-star football recruit and one of Michigan’s top signees this year, graduated from Billings West High School in Montana Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, according to his high school coach, Rob Stanton.
“Our principal just bought him a cap and gown and just did (the ceremony) real quick in the hallway,’’ Stanton told USA TODAY Sports. “Then about 20 minutes later (Ludwig’s) phone was blowing up.’’
A tight end, Ludwig got blindsided. Suddenly was digesting the shocking newa: Sherrone Moore had been abruptly fired as Michigan’s head football coach.
The school released a statement saying it had found "credible evidence" Moore engaged in an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member." Later in the day, Moore was arrested as police investigated an alleged assault.
Ludwig, who planned to enroll at Michigan in January to get an early start, instead requested he be released from his letter-of-intent and the university has complied, according to Stanton.
