Ex-Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore placed in mental health protective custody following arrest, dismissal

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was reportedly placed in protective custody by mental health professionals overnight following his firing and arrest on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Authorities confirmed that Pittsfield Township Police are handling an assault case, but Moore has not been officially charged with any crime.

The firing came after the university confirmed that Moore had been dismissed due to an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

Athletic director Warde Manuel said the university has a zero-tolerance policy on such incidents.

Michigan insider John U Bacon shared on social media that an employee provided irrefutable evidence of Moore’s conduct to university leaders. Bacon said, “The president and regents had seen enough, and Manuel fired him.”

Speaking to Local 4, Bacon described the situation as severe and serious. He noted that Moore was given a rare opportunity as head coach by Jim Harbaugh and athletic director Warde Manuel, but squandered it.

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