BEHIND THE SCENES CHAOS: Fired Coach Sherrone Moore Was Berating Assistants and “Acting Strange”
The firing of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore was the climax of a chaotic, secret meltdown that was reportedly visible to everyone on the staff. While the university claimed his dismissal was due to an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member, insiders confirm the coach was already exhibiting shocking behavior in the weeks leading up to his dramatic arrest and termination.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel appeared on SportsCenter and dropped the bombshell insider gossip. “There’s been a lot of uneasiness on the Michigan staff,” Thamel revealed. Then came the chilling part: “Sources have told me Sherrone Moore had been acting strange, berating assistant coaches, not acting in a normal way.”
This report confirms that Moore’s personal life chaos was boiling over into his professional behavior, creating a toxic, unpredictable atmosphere in the Michigan program long before the administration finally acted. The university’s official statement, delivered by athletic director Warde Manuel, was unusually explicit, confirming “credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.” That explicit statement, Thamel noted, is “rare” and underscores the severity of the evidence provided.
️ FROM STALKING TO JAIL: The Unbelievable Timeline of Moore’s Final Hour
Moore’s fate was sealed in a terrifying -minute window on Wednesday. Just as the university was finalizing his termination paperwork, the Pittsfield Police Department was responding to a frantic call that led to Moore’s arrest.
The timeline is shocking:
- : p.m.: Authorities arrive at a staffer’s residence after a call alleges Moore was “attacking” a woman and had been “stalking her for months.”
- Just after : p.m.: Moore is taken into custody at the home, according to multiple reports.
- : p.m.: Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel announces Moore’s termination “for cause.”
The speed of the termination, combined with the extreme criminal allegations that broke simultaneously, strongly suggests the staff member involved in the “inappropriate relationship” was the same woman who made the call, providing the university with the “irrefutable evidence” they needed, and then immediately calling the police for protection.
️️ WEEKS OF WHISPERS: University Found “No Evidence” Before the Breakdown
The whole affair raises serious questions about the university’s oversight. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed that “lots of whispers and speculations about various gossipy, salacious items” had been circulating for weeks. The university even conducted a recent investigation that found “no evidence of wrongdoing.”
This history of denial is why the official termination statement was so direct. Schefter concluded that for the school to fire Moore “for cause,” something massive—most likely the “receipts” detailing the relationship and the alleged violence—must have developed instantly. The coach’s escalating “strange” behavior in the weeks prior was the visible pressure cooker about to explode.
“This whole thing is a cover-up until the last possible second. The university knew something was off when he was acting erratically. They only acted when a victim went to the police. That’s a huge problem.” – @CFBCompliance
Assault and Stalking: Moore Booked into County Jail
Moore was booked into the Washtenaw County Jail at : p.m. Wednesday night, where he remained through Thursday evening. While he has not been formally charged, the Pittsfield Township Police Department’s statement confirms the severity of the situation:
“The incident does not appear to be random in nature,” the police stated, confirming the alleged victim was known to Moore. They have currently suspended further details to “maintain the integrity of the investigation” but are expected to release more information—and potential charges—as soon as Friday.
Moore is expected to be arraigned on Friday, December . The criminal charges will undoubtedly focus on the stalking and attacking allegations, which are far more serious than the initial breach of conduct that cost him his job.
The Aftermath: Who Takes Over the Team for the Bowl Game?
Moore’s career is over, and his $ million-a-year contract is likely voided. The university has already named associate head coach Biff Poggi, , the interim head coach as the team desperately tries to focus on its upcoming bowl game against the University of Texas. Poggi had previously filled in for Moore during a suspension for an unrelated sign-stealing probe, meaning the team is already accustomed to mid-season coaching changes.
But the focus remains squarely on the disgraced former head coach. The question now is whether the assault and stalking allegations will result in felony charges, and if the university will face any fallout for ignoring the signs of Moore’s escalating instability before it led to a criminal arrest. The investigation is still wide open, and the world is waiting for the charges to officially drop.
Further details regarding Moore’s potential arraignment and criminal charges are expected by Friday.
