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New details emerge in firing of Matt Weiss

Matt Weiss — former Michigan quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator — was fired on Jan. 20.

U-M athletic director Warde Manuel released a statement that read: “After a review of University policies, the athletic department has terminated the appointment of co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss. Consistent with university policy, we will have no further comment on this personnel matter.”

According to Weiss’s termination letter, the university found during its investigation he appeared to “have inappropriately accessed” computer accounts. Also in the termination letter was a statement from executive associate athletic director and U-M Chief of Staff Doug Gnodtke: “Because you did not attend this meeting and offer any additional information, we are making our decision based on the evidence that we have.