ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — After spending two nights in custody, Sherrone Moore, the recently fired coach of Michigan football, is set for arraignment following allegations of assault during an ongoing police investigation.
At 39, Moore was dismissed as Michigan’s coach due to what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member, insights revealed hours before his arrest. The authorities have provided scant information about the arrest other than confirming his detention at the Washtenaw County Jail while investigations are underway.
In a statement, the Pittsfield Township police indicated they were called to address allegations of assault, holding a suspect in custody without specifying the individual’s identity. This notification was given following media queries concerning Moore.
Details surrounding the alleged misconduct remain undisclosed; however, the university confirmed credible evidence was found against Moore, who has three daughters with his wife. Athletic director Warde Manuel stated that Moore’s behavior contravenes university policies.
Last year, Moore signed a five-year contract with an annual base salary of $5.5 million. Due to the nature of his termination, the university is not obligated to negotiate a buyout for the remaining contract duration.
Moore ascended to the position of head coach after leading the Wolverines to a national championship, taking over from Jim Harbaugh, who has returned to the NFL as the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Wolverines are slated to compete against No. 14 Texas in the Citrus Bowl on December 31. Biff Poggi, who stepped in during Moore’s earlier suspension connected to a prior scandal, will act as the team’s interim head coach.
As the university searches for a new head coach, there are concerns about potential player exits to the transfer portal and whether donors who contribute towards revenue-sharing and NIL deals will pull support from a historically successful program.
