Michigan Wolverines defensive end Frank Clark was dismissed from the program Monday after being arrested Sunday for an alleged case of domestic violence, according to Bryan Fischer of NFL.com:
Bryan Fischer @BryanDFischerMichigan announces DE Frank Clark has been dismissed from the program.
ESPN's Brett McMurphy originally reported the arrest, which involved an incident between Clark and his girlfriend at a hotel in Sandusky, Ohio.
Michigan head coach Brady Hoke spoke to Angelique Chengelis of The Detroit News about the situation:
angelique @chengelisHoke: Frank Clark has been dismissed for violating team rules from the Michigan football program. This is a tragic situation."
angelique @chengelisHoke cont'd: Our student-athletes will be held accountable when their actions fail to meet the standard we have at Michigan."
angelique @chengelisHoke cont'd: "there is a legal process that will occur and we respect that process."
Andy Ouriel of The Sandusky Register provided a look at Clark in court Monday and provided further details on his case:
Andy Ouriel @AndyOurielFrank Clark in court @sanduskyregistr
Andy Ouriel @AndyOurielFrank Clark enters non guilty plea on domestic violence, assault @sanduskyregistr
Andy Ouriel @AndyOurielFrank Clark has a $3,000 bond, can spend $300 to get out of jail @sanduskyregistr
Ouriel later passed along comments from Clark following his hearing:
Andy Ouriel @AndyOurielFrank Clark leaving jail. Said everything "will be handled in court" @sanduskyregistr
In 10 games this season, Clark amassed 42 combined tackles and five sacks. The Wolverines are 5-5 with Clark on the field and have two games remaining (vs. Maryland and at Ohio State) on the schedule.
The Wolverines will lean heavily on senior defensive end Brennen Beyer to pick up Clark’s weight on the field. Backup defensive ends Mario Ojemudia and Taco Charlton will get the opportunity to shine as their playing time increases.