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Moore's situation highlights a recurring theme: the peril of prioritizing fleeting pleasures over long-term stability. As the saying goes, "winning cures all," but Moore’s inability to maintain professionalism and integrity transcended wins and losses. His record at Michigan was marred by suspensions for recruiting violations and rule-breaking, revealing a pattern of disregard for regulations and ethical standards.
Despite his success—working tirelessly for 15 years to attain the prestigious Michigan head coaching position—personal misconduct ultimately undid him. His inappropriate conduct with staff members, compounded by bizarre behavior leading up to his firing, showcased a pattern of arrogance and entitlement: believing the rules didn't apply to him.