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Social media has mixed reactions to Michigan football suspending Sherrone Moore for two games

Originally posted on Michigan Wolverines on SI
By Trent Knoop | Last updated May 5, 2025 11:23 AM ET

The wheels are starting to turn in the Connor Stalions' advanced scouting case. On Monday, ESPN's Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel were the first to report that the University of Michigan was going to self-impose a two-game suspension on head coach Sherrone Moore.

In 2023, when the news broke on Stalions' sign-stealing scheme, Moore was the offensive coordinator. The allegations surrounding Moore was that he deleted a thread of 52 text messages to Stalions. Back in August of 2024, Moore couldn't talk about the allegations surrounding him, but he hinted there was nothing behind the text messages.

"I'll just say this... I look forward to them being released. And that's it," said Moore last August.

In an August 2024 Notice of Allegations, the NCAA cited Michigan for 11 violations, six of which were deemed Level I, or the most serious. The school and the NCAA are working toward a resolution.

The expected games Moore will have to miss will come in Week 3 and Week 4 against Central Michigan and away at Nebraska. That's important because that would mean Moore would be available to coach in Week 2 when Michigan travels to Norman to take on Oklahoma -- Moore's alma mater.

Following the news on Monday, here's what social media thought of Moore's suspension.

#Michigan HC Sherrone Moore expected to be suspended for the third (Central Michigan) and fourth (Nebraska) game of the season, per @DanWetzel.

'Self-imposed' sanctions from the University stemming from Connor Stalions' advanced scouting scandal.
— Trent Knoop (@TrentKnoop) May 5, 2025

It's worth noting that this latest punishment is *self-imposed*.

Michigan attempted to do the same with Harbaugh during the 2023 season and we saw how the NCAA responded, hitting Harbaugh with a four-year show cause and one-year suspension.

That doesn't mean the NCAA will do…
— Christopher Breiler (@TWH_Chris) May 5, 2025

NEW: I will now be handling all of my own punishments after disagreements with my wife. https://t.co/x018RP0TgZ
— David Cone (@davidadamcone) May 5, 2025

Michigan is obviously hoping the self-imposed two game suspension is enough, at least regarding Moore, to satisfy the NCAA. It might be based on negotiations with NCAA, but not clear here.
Only time will tell. https://t.co/jaUf9Pkw5t
— John U. Bacon (@Johnubacon) May 5, 2025

Self-imposed suspensions are funny. “Hold on I actually really want the Oklahoma game” https://t.co/zMPKDnRqui
— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) May 5, 2025

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— Trevor Woods (@WoodsFootball) May 5, 2025

2 games is not a death penalty wtf are we doing. https://t.co/N5oPNLkmQu
— BluePrintJay (@BluePrintJay) May 5, 2025

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— Steve Lorenz (@TremendousUM) May 5, 2025

Two game self-imposed suspension for deleting innocuous text messages that were then given to the NCAA? The NCAA must have a special penalty matrix for anyone who was part of Jim Harbaugh’s staff. The NCAA might as well make them all wear the Scarlet H just to make its point. https://t.co/G6j7QjfXm8
— Tom Mars (@TomMarsLaw) May 5, 2025

The University of Michigan has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever by naming an Interim Head Coach during Sherrone Moore’s 2 Game Suspension. pic.twitter.com/BwOvqIAfl0
— Sports Jim III (@SportsAndChup) May 5, 2025

A self-imposed suspension for Sherrone Moore… #Michigan pic.twitter.com/AASet6IRMj
— Max Loeb (@loebsleads) May 5, 2025

Tough look here for Nebraska. Michigan said we can’t possibly suspend Sherrone Moore for New Mexico or Oklahoma, but when we head to Lincoln he can stay at home.

Cc: @_willcompton
— Ohio’s Tate (@BarstoolTate) May 5, 2025