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Michigan coach Sherrone Moore is facing allegations he violated NCAA rules related to an investigation into impermissible scouting and sign-stealing that hung over the program through its run to last season’s national championship.
Three people who have been briefed on the contents of an NCAA notice of allegations that Michigan is expected to receive soon told The Associated Press on Sunday that Moore is accused of deleting text messages from Connor Stalions — the former low-level recruiting staffer who coordinated an off-campus, advanced-scouting operation — around the time the investigation was opened.
The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the notice was confidential.
One of the people said the NCAA has recommended a Level 2 violation for Moore — Level I is the most serious — and that the NCAA was able to recover the messages exchanged between Moore and Stalions.
ESPN first reported Sunday it had obtained a copy of a draft of the notice of allegations, which could be different from the final version of the document sent to Michigan.
“Our athletic department and university continue to cooperate with the NCAA regarding our ongoing investigation,” Michigan said in a statement. “We do not have an update to share regarding its status at this time.”
The NCAA declined comment.
Moore, 38, was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach when Jim Harbaugh left Michigan to become coach of the San Diego Chargers shortly after leading the Wolverines to their first national title since 1997.
Moore filled in as acting head coach four times last season while Harbaugh served suspensions, winning all four games, including the season finale against rival Ohio State.
Harbaugh has denied any knowledge of impermissible scouting while he was with the program, though he could face Level I violations.
The Big Ten suspended Harbaugh for the final three games of the 2023 regular season to punish Michigan for violation of the conference’s…
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Author : Associated Press
Publish date : 2024-08-04 18:08:59
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