Michigan coach Sherrone Moore is facing allegations that she violated NCAA rules related to an investigation into an illegal search and steal that dogged the program throughout its run to last season’s national championship. .
Three people briefed on the information contained in the NCAA’s notice of allegations that Michigan is expected to receive as soon as Sunday that Moore is accused of deleting text messages from Connor Stalions, a former underclassman who was he coordinated on campus, the advanced scouting process, at the time the investigation was opened.
The Stallions resigned from his position with Michigan football amid allegations of embezzlement in November 2023.
Stallions will break his silence on Aug. 27 on Netflix when the documentary “Sign Stealer” debuts on the streaming service.
One of the people said the NCAA recommended a Level 2 violation for Moore. Level I is the most serious, and the NCAA was able to return messages exchanged between Moore and the Stallions.
ESPN reported on Sunday that it had obtained a copy of the notice of allegations document, which may have differed from the final version of the document sent to Michigan.
Moore, 38, was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach when Jim Harbaugh left Michigan to coach the Los Angeles Chargers shortly after leading the Wolverines to their first national title since 1997.
Moore served as head coach four times last season while Harbaugh was suspended, winning all four games, including the season finale against rival Ohio State.
Harbaugh has denied any knowledge of illegal testing while in the program, though he could face a Level I felony.
The Big Ten has suspended Harbaugh for the final three games of the 2023 regular season to punish Michigan for violating the playoff policy following the conference’s investigation into a sign-stealing scheme.
NCAA President Charlie Baker said earlier this year that the Wolverines won the national championship “fair and square.”
The individual action was banned by the NCAA, which investigated Michigan’s alleged system to determine how it was organized and who knew about it. Reports from other Big Ten schools show that the Stallions bought tickets to many games involving future opponents, sending people to digitally record the teams when they showed their games.
Moore and Michigan could face serious charges from the NCAA as repeat offenders, which come after separate investigations into recruiting violations.
Last December, the NCAA sent Michigan a notice of allegations regarding on-campus and off-campus recruiting during the COVID-19 pandemic and practice activities, potential violations that led to the suspension. of Harbaugh’s school’s three games to start the game. the season.
Moore was given a one-game suspension by the school. Michigan used a different coach for each of those three season openers.
The lawsuit was settled in April with a settlement agreement between Michigan and the NCAA. The school received three years of probation, although Harbaugh did not participate in settlement negotiations.
Harbaugh previously told NCAA investigators that he would not agree to a misconduct charge for not speaking up, according to multiple people familiar with the situation. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because details of the investigation have not been shared.
The latest Michigan case is still months away from being resolved. NCAA policy gives schools 90 days to respond to notice of allegations. After the response, the school would be scheduled for a hearing before the NCAA committee on the violation, although negotiations are still possible.
It is reported by The Associated Press.
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