Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Arrested, Fired Amid Alleged Inappropriate Relationship Scandal

Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore has been arrested and terminated from his position following an investigation into an alleged 'inappropriate relationship' with a staff member, according to the University of Michigan. The City of Saline Police Department confirmed Moore's detention, stating that he was turned over to the Pittsfield Township Police Department for further investigation. Moore's termination was announced on Wednesday, effective immediately, with Biff Poggi appointed as the interim head coach. While the University of Michigan has not released further details about the nature of the relationship or the identity of the staff member involved, they have stated that the conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy and that they maintain a zero-tolerance policy for such behavior. Moore's arrest and firing come amidst a tumultuous period for the University of Michigan football program, with new allegations of cheating and impropriety emerging. The University has so far declined to comment on the specifics of the case, but the appointment of Poggi as interim head coach suggests a desire to move forward and stabilize the program in the wake of this scandal.