ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Sherrone Moore, the recently fired head coach of Michigan football, was held in jail for two nights before an arraignment set for Friday amid a police investigation of an alleged assault. Moore, 39, was dismissed by the university on Wednesday after findings of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member surfaced.
While the police have not disclosed specific details about his arrest, they confirmed his ongoing investigation. Moore was taken into custody shortly after Michigan's announcement, which included the assertion that credible evidence was found against him, leading the university to deem his actions a clear violation of policy. Despite being a married father of three, the allegations suggest significant ethical concerns.
Moore previously signed a lucrative five-year contract worth $5.5 million annually, but Michigan is not obligated to buy him out due to the nature of his termination.
Having just led the Wolverines to a national title following Jim Harbaugh's transition to the NFL, Moore's arrest and the fallout have cast a heavy shadow over the program. As the Wolverines prepare for their upcoming Citrus Bowl matchup against No. 14 Texas, uncertainty looms over the team's stability. With interim coach Biff Poggi stepping in, the Michigan football program may face potential player transfers and wavering donor support during this tumultuous period.
While the police have not disclosed specific details about his arrest, they confirmed his ongoing investigation. Moore was taken into custody shortly after Michigan's announcement, which included the assertion that credible evidence was found against him, leading the university to deem his actions a clear violation of policy. Despite being a married father of three, the allegations suggest significant ethical concerns.
Moore previously signed a lucrative five-year contract worth $5.5 million annually, but Michigan is not obligated to buy him out due to the nature of his termination.
Having just led the Wolverines to a national title following Jim Harbaugh's transition to the NFL, Moore's arrest and the fallout have cast a heavy shadow over the program. As the Wolverines prepare for their upcoming Citrus Bowl matchup against No. 14 Texas, uncertainty looms over the team's stability. With interim coach Biff Poggi stepping in, the Michigan football program may face potential player transfers and wavering donor support during this tumultuous period.
