The college football world was rocked by the abrupt firing of University of Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday, December 10 — and left even more stunned about what came next.
Moore, 39, was terminated on Wednesday after two seasons as the head coach of the Wolverines after the school found “credible evidence” that Moore had engaged in an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member.
“This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior,” athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement.
Moore has been married to his wife, Kelli Moore, since 2015 and the couple share three daughters: Shiloh, Solei and Sadie.
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Shortly after his firing was announced, it was revealed that Moore had been taken into police custody as the result of an assault investigation.
Keep reading for everything to know about the arrest and investigation into the former Michigan head coach.
Was Sherrone Moore Arrested?
Moore was taken into police custody shortly before the University of Michigan announced his firing, according to multiple sources.
The Pittsfield Police Department responded to an address on the 3000 block of Ann Arbor-Saline Road at 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday “for the purposes of investigating an alleged assault,” according to a press release.
A suspect on scene — who The Detroit News reported to be Moore — was taken into custody.
Moore’s termination was announced at 4:43 p.m.
According to online court records, Moore was booked at the Washtenaw County Jail at 8:30 p.m. and spent the night there.
What Was Sherrone Moore Charged With?
The specific charges against Moore remain unknown on the morning of Thursday, December 11.
“The incident does not appear to be random in nature, and there appears to be no ongoing threat to the community,” the Pittsfield Police Department said.
Authorities said the investigation into Moore’s alleged behavior remains “ongoing.”
“Given the nature of the allegations, the need to maintain the integrity of the investigation, and its current status at this time, we are prohibited from releasing additional details,” Pittsfield PD said. “Further details regarding the incident will be released as soon as possible.”
Who Did Sherrone Moore Allegedly Have a Relationship With?
The identity of the staff member at the center of the allegations is unknown.
“There had been lots of whispers and speculations about various gossipy, salacious items with the school here dating back weeks,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Thursday, December 11. “I believe the school looked into these situations and found no evidence whatsoever of any wrongdoing.”
Schefter, 58, continued, “But, if the school is going to take a step on Wednesday that it did, and announce that it is firing Sherrone Moore for cause, and saying he had an inappropriate relationship with a staffer, then, clearly, something this week developed that the school felt like it had irrefutable evidence, and was left with no other choice.”
What Happens to Michigan Football After Sherrone Moore?
Biff Poggi will take over as Michigan’s interim head coach, the university announced.
As an associate coach this season, Poggi, 66, filled in for Moore for two games while Moore was suspended for his role in a sign stealing investigation.
Poggi was previously the head coach at the University of Charlotte for two seasons.
Michigan is currently preparing to play in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against the University of Texas on New Year’s Eve.
