BREAKING: Michigan Football face serious punishment after Sherrone Moore stealing scheme
Sherrone Moore doesn’t appear overly concerned about the deleted texts linked to Michigan football’s ongoing investigation into their in-person sign-stealing scheme, which was a major story in college football last season. As the investigation progresses, the Wolverines could face penalties, and Moore himself is under scrutiny. It was revealed that he deleted 52 text messages exchanged with Connor Stalions, the alleged mastermind behind the sign-stealing operation, a key focus of the NCAA’s inquiry.
When asked about the deleted texts earlier this week, Moore’s response suggested that he isn’t particularly worried about the situation. “All I can say is I look forward to them being released,” Moore said, as reported by Anthony Broome.
A draft of the NCAA’s Notice of Allegations (NOA) was leaked by ESPN a few weeks ago, which included details about the deleted messages. According to the report, Moore could face a show-cause penalty and possibly a suspension as a result.
“The draft, which could be subject to change, states Moore could face a show-cause penalty and possibly a suspension for allegedly deleting a thread of 52 text messages with former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions in October 2023 on the same day that media reports revealed Stalions was leading an effort to capture the playcalling signals of future opponents,” the article noted.
Michigan likely won’t face a serious punishment
Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore might face a suspension due to the ongoing investigation into the sign-stealing scandal, but when it comes to more severe penalties like vacated wins or a postseason ban, the Wolverines seem to be in the clear.
Rival fans have been vocal about wanting Michigan’s Big Ten titles and national championship revoked, but the team’s success after parting ways with Connor Stalions—during the most challenging part of their schedule—suggests that the sign-stealing had minimal impact on their performance. The NCAA president even acknowledged that Michigan’s victories were earned fairly, making it unlikely that any titles or wins would be vacated.