TMZ EXCLUSIVE: The Call That Led to Sherrone Moore’s Assault Arrest
The firing of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore has gone from a messy campus infidelity scandal to a terrifying criminal case. TMZ has obtained explosive details from the audio that confirms the coach was arrested on Wednesday, December , for assault, mere minutes after the University of Michigan announced his termination.
The woman who called police accused Moore, , of “attacking” her, according to the shocking audio. But the violence didn’t stop there. Michigan journalist John U. Bacon confirmed the horrifying claims: the woman accused Moore of threatening to harm both her and himself with a knife. She then claimed the former coach had been stalking her “for months.”
This is the cold, brutal reality behind the university’s PR statement that Moore was fired for an “inappropriate relationship.” The timeline is devastating: Moore was taken into custody shortly after : p.m. at an address on the block of Ann Arbor-Saline Road, and his firing was publicly announced at : p.m. While Moore spent the night booked at the Washtenaw County Jail, his professional life combusted around him.
RECEIPTS AND LIES: How the Staffer Blew Up Moore’s Career
Moore’s professional downfall was directly tied to the collapse of his secret life. Moore and the unidentified staff member allegedly involved in the “inappropriate relationship” had successfully denied the affair during an initial university probe over the summer.
But that all changed on Wednesday morning when the staffer became the ultimate whistleblower, reportedly bringing a briefcase full of “receipts” to the Michigan administration. Journalist John U. Bacon confirmed these receipts included “the text messages, the emails, documents and so on, laying out the details of their relationship and the conflicts thereof.”
This mountain of irrefutable evidence left Athletic Director Warde Manuel with “no other choice” but to fire the coach “for cause,” voiding his lucrative contract. Moore was already facing “whispers and speculations” about his behavior, but it was the staffer’s betrayal that forced the university’s hand and exposed the chaos in his personal life, which tragically escalated to criminal charges hours later.
️ CHARGES LIKELY: Assault, Breaking and Entering, and Stalking
As of Thursday evening, Moore has not been formally charged, but that is expected to change immediately. The Pittsfield Police Department has stated the investigation remains “ongoing,” promising further details “as soon as possible.” The explicit nature of the call—alleging attack, threats with a knife, and months of stalking—makes charges virtually unavoidable.
Bacon, the journalist breaking major details on the case, stated, “I don’t think there’s any way to avoid that.” He then added a crucial legal detail: “I know this is a relationship however once you b and e someone’s home and it involves potential threats,” meaning the charges could extend far beyond simple assault to include felony breaking and entering.
The police statement that the incident “does not appear to be random in nature” confirms the alleged victim was known to Moore. The huge question that remains unanswered is: Was the woman who made the call the same staff member from the inappropriate relationship? If so, this is a case of a relationship ending in a terrifying display of alleged violence and criminal threats.
The Family Fallout: Kelli Moore and Three Daughters Face Humiliation
Lost in the spectacle of the firing and the arrest is the devastation wrought upon Moore’s innocent family. Moore has been married to Kelli Moore since , and they share three young daughters: Shiloh, Solei, and Sadie. The exposure of the affair, coupled with the public arrest for assault and stalking, is an unimaginable personal and professional nightmare for Kelli and her children.
Moore’s former coaching staff, meanwhile, has been scrambling to salvage the football season. Biff Poggi, who served under Moore, has been named the interim head coach as the Wolverines prepare to play the University of Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve. The team is now forced to put on a united face while their former leader sits in jail and faces potential felony charges.
The Downfall Timeline: A Complete System Collapse
The speed of Moore’s downfall is breathtaking, showing a complete system collapse:
- Summer : Affair initially denied by Moore and staffer during investigation.
- Wednesday Morning: Staffer delivers “irrefutable” evidence (texts, emails) to Michigan administration.
- : p.m.: Pittsfield PD responds to assault call, takes Moore into custody.
- : p.m.: Michigan University announces Moore’s termination “for cause.”
- : p.m.: Moore booked at Washtenaw County Jail for assault investigation.
This timeline paints a picture of a man spiraling completely out of control after his secret life was exposed. The final, crucial move—the arrest for assault—is the climax of a scandal that has ruined a high-profile career and exposed a terrifying capacity for alleged violence. The entire college football world is watching, waiting for the charges to drop and the full, unedited details of the call to be released.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Pittsfield Police Department.
