Michigan’s decision to fire Sherrone Moore but retain Paige Shiver stems from university policy that places disclosure responsibility on supervisors, not subordinates. The rules prohibit supervisors from pursuing relationships with those they oversee and require immediate disclosure.

Details leading up to the controversial and abrupt end of Sherrone Moore ’s tenure as head coach of Michigan football continue to emerge.

Firing the mistress in such a scenario would have violated the University’s standards.