University of Michigan Interim President Domenico Grasso has pledged to leave “no stone unturned” as the school continues to investigate the actions of former football coach Sherrone Moore and expanded the inquiry to the “culture, conduct and procedures” of the athletics department.
Grasso released a video statement on Wednesday to update the public on the situation, which came to a head last week when Moore was fired after he was found to have allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a female staff member. He was later arrested and charged with third-degree home invasion — a felony — and two misdemeanors.
Moore is alleged to have gone to the home of the staffer and forcefully entered the residence, where he proceeded to threaten to kill himself in front of her.
The entire situation has left the Michigan community with “anger and disillusionment,” Grasso acknowledged, and said that the school was looking to see if there had been any “related misconduct by others” related to Moore’s actions.
He also insisted that the university will take steps to prevent another situation like this going forward.
“Make no mistake, we will leave no stone unturned, and any further action we take will be based on credible evidence and findings developed through a rigorous investigation,” Grasso said. “If the University learns of information through this investigation or otherwise that warrants the termination of any employee, we will act swiftly, just as we did in the case of Coach Moore.”
The college football world was rocked by the fallout of Moore’s firing, and interim head football coach Biff Poggi told reporters earlier this week that players on the Wolverines had felt “very betrayed by Moore.”
And now, in what feels more like a trivial matter considering the seriousness of the allegations against the ex-Michigan head coach, the university needs to find a new coach to take the reins of the program.
“We intend to hire an individual who can and will instill that spirit, and who will represent the highest values that our University holds dear,” Grasso said about the coaching search. “We will hire an individual who is of the highest moral character, and who will serve as a role model and respected leader for the entire football program — and who will, with dignity and integrity, be a fierce competitor.”
The Wolverines still have one final game to play this season, with a date against Texas slated for New Year’s Eve in the Citrus Bowl.
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