Sherrone Moore was fired by the University of Michigan because a school investigation found he had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, which the school said violated university policy. The university classified the dismissal as “for cause,” meaning he is not owed a contractual buyout.

Stated reason

Michigan’s athletic department said a university investigation produced credible evidence that Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The conduct was described as a clear violation of university policy and something the school said it has “zero tolerance” for.

What “for cause” means

Being fired “for cause” allows the university to terminate the contract without paying out the remaining guaranteed money under typical coaching agreements. Reports note that Moore’s contract included language allowing termination if his conduct harmed the university’s reputation or violated morality or conduct standards.

Other known developments

Multiple outlets reported that Moore was detained by police in Saline, Michigan, shortly after his firing, and then turned over to another local department for investigation into potential charges. As of the latest reporting, details about any specific potential charges or the staff member’s identity have not been made public.