Michigan Football Coaches in Hot Water Over Sign-Stealing Scandal

The Michigan Wolverines are always in the drama spotlight, but things have gone wild this week. Sherrone Moore, the guy who took over for Harbaugh last year when he was in the penalty box, is now in hot water with the NCAA.

The Allegations

Moore allegedly deleted over 50 text messages exchanged with Connor Stalions, a former Wolverines staffer. These messages are crucial evidence in the ongoing sign-stealing scandal that rocked Michigan in 2023. The scandal involves Stalions allegedly using "illegal technology" to steal signs during games.

Possible Penalties

The NCAA's notice of allegations (NOA) draft outlines potential penalties for Moore. Among them are a show-cause penalty and suspension. However, these consequences could change as the investigation unfolds. Currently, the allegations are classified as a Level 2 violation, with Level 1 violations being the most severe.

Repeat Violator Status

Adding to the complexity, Michigan faced another NCAA investigation earlier this year related to recruiting violations. That case resulted in probation, fines, and recruiting restrictions. Moore's involvement in the 2023 recruiting violations now labels him a "repeat violator."

What's Next?

So, the NCAA is almost done looking into Moore, and his future with the team is up in the air. Michigan’s already been through this mess with Harbaugh getting suspended twice last year, but they somehow pulled through. But this year’s schedule is no joke, with big games against Texas and USC. It’s going to be a wild ride to see if they can handle another storm.