Former Michigan football coach gets probation for confrontation

Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to misdemeanors after an incident with his former executive assistant.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:24pm

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Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was placed on 18 months of probation for a confrontation with his former executive assistant, Paige Shiver, shortly after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her. Moore was initially charged with a felony, but prosecutors agreed to a plea deal in which he pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors.

Why it matters

The case highlights the complex issues that can arise when personal relationships intersect with professional responsibilities, especially in high-profile college sports programs where coaches wield significant power and influence.

The details

On December 10, the same day he was fired, Moore allegedly confronted Shiver at her apartment, blaming her for his dismissal and threatening to harm himself with butter knives. Shiver said she feared for her life during the incident. Prosecutors initially charged Moore with felony home invasion, but they later agreed to a plea deal in which he pleaded no contest to trespassing and malicious use of a telecom device, both misdemeanors.

  • On December 10, Moore was fired from his position as Michigan football coach.
  • Also on December 10, Moore allegedly confronted his former executive assistant, Paige Shiver, at her apartment.

The players

Sherrone Moore

A former football coach at the University of Michigan who was fired and later pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges related to a confrontation with his former executive assistant.

Paige Shiver

The former executive assistant of Sherrone Moore who had an inappropriate relationship with him, leading to his firing, and who was later confronted by Moore at her apartment.

Judge J. Cedric Simpson

The judge who sentenced Sherrone Moore to 18 months of probation, warning him that 'all bets are off' if he violates the terms of his probation.

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What they’re saying

“You had no right to spread your pain to her.”

— Judge J. Cedric Simpson, Judge

“He broke into my apartment, crying, yelling, enraged, and came at me with knives. I was threatened, and I feared for my life.”

— Paige Shiver

What’s next

The judge warned Moore that 'all bets are off' if he violates the terms of his 18-month probation.

The takeaway

This case highlights the potential consequences when personal relationships and professional responsibilities collide, especially in high-profile college sports programs where coaches wield significant power. It also raises questions about accountability and the handling of sensitive situations involving allegations of abuse or threats.