The University of Michigan investigated head football coach Sherrone Moore twice for his alleged conduct with women before a third investigation resulted in his firing, according to CBS.
It is not known if both prior investigations were related to the staffer with whom Moore, 39, is alleged to have had an “inappropriate relationship,” but Michigan did conduct an investigation into the pair over the summer.
Both denied they had a personal relationship at the time, before the staff member abruptly changed her story on Wednesday, December 10, according to Michigan insider John U. Bacon.
Michigan fired Moore that day in a shocking move as the team prepares to face the University of Texas in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve. Interim head coach Biff Poggi will coach the team in the matchup instead.
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“U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with cause, effective immediately,” athletic director Warde Manuel announced in a statement on Wednesday. “Following a University investigation, credible evidence was found that Coach Moore 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.”
Minutes before Manuel, 57, released his statement, Moore was taken into custody after allegedly “attacking” her and threatening to harm her and himself. Moore allegedly had a knife with him, according to Bacon.
911 dispatch audio obtained by TMZ Sports on Thursday, December 11 revealed that the caller, a woman, also accused Moore of “stalking her for months.”
Moore remains in custody as of Friday morning, December 12, and is awaiting his arraignment, scheduled for later in the day. No charges have been filed.
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“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,” a statement from the Pittsfield Township Police Department read. “Further details regarding the incident will be released as soon as possible.”
University of Michigan president Domenico Grasso released a statement on Thursday,, reiterating the school’s zero tolerance policy and adding that the investigation is still ongoing.
“There is absolutely no tolerance for this conduct at the University of Michigan. None,” he wrote. “I have been in close communication with the Board of Regents and we are united in committing to doing what is right. This breach of trust by Coach Moore is painful for many in our community, first and foremost, the individuals directly involved in this situation.”
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Grasso, 70, continued, “Our swift and decisive action reflects the University’s staunch commitment to a campus culture of respect, integrity and accountability. All of the facts here must be known, so the University’s investigation will continue.”
“Our community has worked diligently in recent years to strengthen a safe and respectful environment for all. We must remain steadfast with those efforts,” he added. “Each of us shares an obligation to uphold our values. If you become aware of any violation of U-M policies, I strongly encourage you to report it through the University’s compliance hotline.”
Moore married his wife Kelli in 2015, and the couple share three daughters.
