UM Football Coach Detained By Saline Police after His Termination

The story of University of Michigan Football Coach Sherrone Moore’s termination with cause took on an even more local connection Wednesday evening when it was reported by numerous news outlets that Moore was detained by the Saline Police Department.

News reports issued on Dec. 10, stated Moore was initially detained by the Saline Police that evening after being fired from his role as head coach. The Michigan football team is headed for a big game with the Texas Longhorns on Dec. 31 in the Citrus Bowl.

It’s reported that Saline Police transferred Moore over to Pittsfield Township Police that same night. Moore was then placed in Washtenaw County Jail. No charges were filed as of Dec. 11, but it’s been reported Moore is being investigated for the incident that led to his detainment.

The Pittsfield Township Police did issue a statement on Dec. 10, without naming Moore, that it was issuing a press release in response to multiple media requests. In it the Pittsfield police said: It responded to a location in the 3000 block of Ann Arbor Saline Road on Dec. 10, on the report of an assault investigation. The suspect was taken into custody.

“This incident does not appear to be random in nature, and there appears to be no ongoing threat to the community,” Pittsfield Township Police said. “The suspect was lodged at the Washtenaw County Jail pending review of charges by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor. At this time, the investigation is ongoing. 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.”

In their update the next day, Pittsfield said the suspect was expected to appear in court for arraignment on Dec. 12.

This statement by University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel was issued on Wednesday, Dec. 10:

“U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with cause, effectively immediately. 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.

Biff Poggi has been appointed head football coach in an interim capacity, effectively immediately.”

Photo: Former UM Football Coach Sherrone Moore. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons