The University of Michigan is conducting an extensive investigation into allegations against Sherrone Moore, which may result in further dismissals, as stated by President Domenico Grasso in an unusual communication to students.

In a video address from his office, the interim president of the university candidly discussed the “challenging time” the institution is experiencing. This turbulent period follows the shocking events involving the former Wolverines football coach, who was recently imprisoned over allegations of a knife assault and involvement in a scandalous affair.

During a tumultuous week, 39-year-old Moore was dismissed from his position as head coach on Wednesday due to an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member. Just hours later, he was apprehended by law enforcement in connection to an alleged assault.

The charges against Moore, a married father of three, include accusations of breaking into the Ann Arbor residence of his executive assistant, Paige Shiver, armed with a knife. The incident reportedly devolved into a heated argument with an unnamed individual, during which Moore allegedly threatened self-harm.

After the altercation, Moore is said to have fled the scene, only to be captured later in a church parking lot in a nearby town. He faces charges of breaking and entering, home invasion, and stalking. Moore was detained in jail from Wednesday through Thursday night before being released on a $25,000 bond on Friday morning.

With Moore now awaiting his fate, Michigan president Grasso has spoken out to confirm that more heads could roll, with Chicago-based law firm Jenner & Block currently conducting an in-depth review of the athletic department.

Sherrone Moore has been charged with breaking and entering, home invasion and stalking

University of Michigan interim president Domenico Grasso addressed students Wednesday

After a series of controversies and scandals over the past few years, a full dive into the program’s culture, conduct and procedures has been ordered – and Grasso was keen to reassure students that ‘no stone will be left unturned.’ 

‘We will take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that conduct like this does not happen again,’ Grasso, who took over as interim president in May, said. 

‘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.

‘If the university learns of information through this investigation or otherwise that warrants a termination of any employee, we will act swiftly, just as we did in the case of Coach Moore.’

He also went on to urge students with any information to contact Jenner & Block, as the school focuses on ‘uncovering the facts’.

The fired Michigan coach is accused of breaking into the home of his executive assistant Paige Shiver (left) with a knife and terrorizing an unnamed woman

Moore, pictured with wife Kelli, also allegedly threatened to kill himself during the incident

‘It is my job, my duty, to ensure the integrity of this investigation,’ he added. 

In his address to students, Grasso also mentioned the search for the next Michigan head coach, after Biff Poggi was installed as interim coach ahead of an upcoming bowl game against Texas on December 31. 

‘We will hire an individual who is of the highest moral character and who will serve as a role model and a respected leader for the entire football program,’ Grasso said. 

‘And who will, with dignity and integrity, be a fierce competitor.’

If convicted, Moore could face up to six-and-a-half years in jail after being charged with felony third-degree home invasion and misdemeanors of breaking and entering and stalking. He has pled not guilty. 

After bonding out on Friday, he put on a brave face in public with his wife and youngest child on Sunday despite his alleged affair being outed.

The married father-of-three was fired by Michigan over an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a staffer earlier in the day

The 911 call reporting the alleged assault was made from an apartment belonging to Shiver 

Moore rose through the ranks at Michigan after being hired by now-NFL coach Jim Harbaugh in 2018, climbing from tight ends coach to offensive coordinator and helping the Wolverines to the 2023 National Championship title. 

He was then named head coach for the past two seasons following Harbaugh’s departure to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Harbaugh revealed on Tuesday that he last saw his good friend in early December, before adding: ‘But I have texted him.’

‘It’s a tragedy, so [these are] the worst days of his life,’ he continued on the Dan Patrick show. ‘[I told him] keep it together and take care of your family, that’s the message. Getting spiritual guidance is really critical.’