The Knife, The Call, And The Fall

Sherrone Moore, the former Michigan head football coach, found himself in a tough spot after being let go. Reports say he was holding a knife and acting in a way that worried people. This all happened right after he lost his job. Police got calls about Moore's behavior. His wife was one of them. She told them he was upset about losing his job and might harm himself. Another call came from someone who said Moore had been bothering them for months. They claimed he showed up with a knife. Moore has been in jail since Wednesday. He's waiting to hear what charges he might face. He's expected to go to court soon. Police from different areas went to his neighborhood after the calls came in. This was just before the news of his firing became public. The reason for his firing? Allegedly, he had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Moore had been with the team for eight years. He was let go after just two seasons as head coach. He still had three years left on his contract, which was worth over $6 million a year. Moore is married and has three young kids. He lives in Ann Arbor. The whole situation has raised questions about what led to this point. It's a reminder that even in the world of sports, personal issues can have serious consequences.