India, Dec. 12 -- Veteran sports journalist and commentator Tim Brando took to social media to address the explosive controversy surrounding former University of Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore.

He claimed he had been aware of a potential story since late September but refrained from commenting publicly until there was "solid proof of wrongdoing."

Moore's career at Michigan came crashing down on December 10, after an internal investigation found "credible evidence" that he had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, prompting the university to fire him with cause.

Hours after his dismissal, the 39-year-old was detained by police in connection with an alleged assault, with arraignment slated to take place this Fri...