From recruiting sanctions to the Connor Stallions saga to coaches fired for serious ethics violations, Michigan football has found itself in several precarious situations in recent years.

The latest is Michigan coach Sherrone Moore being fired “with cause” for what the university called an “inappropriate” relationship with a staffer. He then was arrested for going to the home of the staff member. Moore already had received a suspension for his part in the signal-stealing scandal and also in some recruiting violations.

A series of scandals over the last several years begs a simple, yet critical question: Is what happened with Sherrone Moore a serious, but isolated, incident or a symbol of a broader, cultural problem within the walls of Michigan athletics?

Following the news, Wolverines fans, former players and national media began speculating as to who the next head man will be with former UM offensive lineman Taylor Lewan among those expressing his opinions, on two possible, prime candidates who have emerged as names to watch.

The University of Michigan has commissioned an investigation into its athletic department, centering on how numerous scandals have both occurred and been handled in recent years, a source told ESPN.

NCAA announced vacation of wins, other sanctions for Michigan State football for violations under former coach Mel Tucker.