The mess surrounding Michigan's brief Sherrone Moore era somehow keeps getting messier.
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Wide receiver Anthony Simpson, who transferred to the Michigan from UMass last offseason, alleged in a since-deleted social media post that he was treated unfairly when it came to playing time. Simpson entered the transfer portal last week and claimed his situation stemmed from Moore being "blackmailed" by players and staff members.
Simpson wrote that he tried to remain at Michigan but was told there was no roster spot available. He added that he believed his lack of opportunity had little to do with performance and everything to do with what was happening behind the scenes.
"Targets vs non targets, I was the best slot receiver for Michigan and I was treated unfairly," Simpson wrote, according to multiple reports. "Fastest player on the team. Won reps every day in practice. Our team captains also advocated for me to play. I was denied fairness."
Michigan fired Moore on Dec. 10, citing cause related to an inappropriate relationship with his executive assistant, Paige Shiver. Moore was arrested later that day by Pittsfield police and is facing multiple felony charges. He is due back in court Jan. 22.
Simpson's comments drew pushback from within the program. Starting slot receiver Semaj Morgan dismissed the claims, while several former Wolverines appeared to suggest there was more to the story than publicly known.
Michigan athletics has not commented on Simpson's allegations.
Simpson has since announced he is transferring to Toledo Rockets.
What was already one of the ugliest coaching exits in recent college football memory now carries another layer. And for Michigan, the cleanup from the Moore era is clearly not finished yet.
