Why was Sherrone Moore fired at Michigan? Wolverines coach dismissed for cause

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Sherrone Moore is out at Michigan.

According to a statement from the university, the Wolverines have fired Moore for cause after two seasons following an investigation that found “credible evidence” he “engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”

Moore will finish his tenure with the Wolverines with an 18-8 overall record.

With the Wolverines set to finish their season against Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, associate head coach Biff Poggi will serve as Michigan’s interim head coach. Poggi previously served as the Wolverines’ acting head coach for two games this season while Moore served a self-imposed two-game suspension from Michigan for his involvement in the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal.

Here’s what to know on why Michigan fired Moore:

Why did Michigan fire Sherrone Moore?

Moore was fired by Michigan for cause after an investigation found the second-year Wolverines coach to have “engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”

“U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with cause, effective 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,” Michigan wrote in a statement.

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

Sherrone Moore buyout

Since Moore was terminated with cause, he will not be owed his buyout from the Wolverines.

This story will be updated.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Why was Sherrone Moore fired by Michigan football? What to know

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