Sherrone Moore Scandal: Ex-Assistant Reveals Pregnancy, Abuse Claims

The football world is still buzzing from the sudden downfall of Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, but the woman at the heart of the controversy is now sharing her story. Paige Shiver, a former executive assistant, sat down for an emotional interview with Good Morning America, detailing a devastating four-year affair with Moore that led to a secret pregnancy and serious allegations of control and abuse.

A Secret Pregnancy and Devastating Diagnosis

In a shocking revelation, Paige disclosed that their long-standing affair resulted in a pregnancy in the summer of 2022. While she initially wanted to keep the baby, a heartbreaking medical diagnosis changed everything. Paige revealed she was diagnosed with Pompe Disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness.

Doctors advised her that continuing the pregnancy would be unhealthy. Paige tearfully recounted that Moore offered little support, simply telling her to ‘do what’s right for your body’ before she underwent an abortion in July 2022. This difficult decision, compounded by Moore’s lack of support, has clearly taken a significant emotional toll.

The ‘Butter Knife’ Meltdown and Arrest

Paige also provided a chilling firsthand account of the events on December 10, 2025, the day Moore was fired and subsequently arrested. After Paige reported their affair to university officials, effectively ending Moore’s career, she claims a ‘deranged’ Moore barged into her home. She described hearing his footsteps approaching before he confronted her, accusing her of ruining his life.

According to Paige, the then-6-foot-4, 285-pound coach grabbed butter knives and kitchen scissors, threatening to harm himself. Police bodycam footage from that night reportedly shows a distraught Moore, wearing a ‘Block M’ sweatshirt, being taken into protective custody while crying that his life was over. This incident highlights the intense emotional turmoil surrounding the situation.

Allegations of Control and Systemic Failure

Paige and her legal team are now accusing the University of Michigan’s athletic department of negligence, claiming they were aware of the affair for years but chose to ignore it because Moore was winning games. Paige alleges that she was often asked by staffers to ‘calm him down’ during halftime, effectively being used to manage the coach’s focus.

• The university’s athletic department allegedly knew about the affair for years.
• Staffers reportedly asked Paige to ‘calm him down’ during games.
• Her lawyers described Schembechler Hall as a ‘hostile, male-dominated environment.’
• The focus was allegedly on winning games over the safety of female employees.

A Controversial Plea Deal

Despite facing initial felony charges for home invasion and stalking, Moore received a relatively lenient sentence: 18 months of probation and a no-contact order after accepting a plea deal. Paige expressed her disgust with the outcome, stating that Moore should have faced more severe punishment for controlling her life.

Moore’s lawyer maintains that he has ‘closed this chapter’ and is focusing on his family. However, with Paige Shiver now sharing her truth publicly, it’s clear that this story is far from over. The allegations raise serious questions about power dynamics, workplace safety, and accountability within collegiate athletics.