Harbaugh Texts Fired Michigan Coach Moore After Arrest

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh disclosed on Tuesday that he has exchanged text messages with former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore following Moore's abrupt firing and arrest last week. The comments came during Harbaugh's appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, where he described the situation as a personal tragedy for the 39-year-old Moore.

Moore was terminated by Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel on December 10 after an internal investigation uncovered evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a female staff member, violating university policy. The probe, conducted by the outside law firm Jenner & Block, began after an anonymous tip and gained momentum with additional evidence in the days leading up to the dismissal. Hours after learning of his firing, Moore was arrested by Pittsfield Township police in Michigan on suspicion of assault.

According to court documents and prosecutors, Moore allegedly entered the staff member's apartment without permission that evening, leading to a confrontation. He reportedly made threatening statements, including threats of self-harm with knives from her kitchen, such as "I'm going to kill myself. I'm...