Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore says he isn't worried about the release of text messages he sent with alleged sign-stealing mastermind Connor Stalions. In fact, he welcomes it.

Last week, a draft Notice of Allegations concerning U-M's alleged sign-stealing scandal was obtained by ESPN. Among the details was evidence that suggests Moore could face a suspension and other penalties after he reportedly deleted a thread of 52 text messages with Stalions back in October 2023.

Moore did his best to get ahead of questions about the various probes surrounding his team, saying in an opening statement that he "understands" that there are questions. But there was only one comment he wanted to make.

"We're cooperating with the NCAA fully, have in the past, will in the future and will continue to do that," Moore began. "Right now, it's an ongoing case and we need to preserve the confidentiality of the proceedings."

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Though he implied he didn't want to speak about it, Moore was given a chance to clarify about his particular involvement, and the former tight ends coach-turned-offensive line coach-turned-co-offensive coordinator-turned-head coach did gently take the bait.

"I look forward to them being released," he said of the texts. "That's it."

Though Moore is only charged with a Level II violation (less than than the Level I offense which led to former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's one-year suspension handed down this month), there is a chance he could fall under the NCAA's "repeat violator" category. His first infraction came for his part in the program's COVID-19 dead period recruiting violations, which he accepted a one-game suspension for to open the 2023 season.

"When you're at the bottom they don't respect you. When you're in the middle, they ignore you, when you're at the top they hate you," Moore said. "So for us, we're just going to keep rolling."

Moore was asked how he felt about where his team's cultural perception lies within the game and whether he feels he has to do any damage repair from the recent scandals and various messes which have spilled across Schembechler Hall.

Much like his predecessor, Moore didn't pay them much mind, but instead talked about job No. 1 — football.

"We're great, we're excited about Game 1," Moore said with a smirk. "Can't really control what people say about us."

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Sherrone Moore 'looks forward' to release of Connor Stalions texts