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Michigan AD Warde Manuel to resign by year-end after culture probe

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year after a months-long internal review into the Wolverines’ athletics culture. The Jenner & Block investigation cited three areas for improvement—leadership accountability, organizational structure and reporting culture—and noted failures to quickly act on misconduct allegations. Michigan released a high-level summary and will implement changes, while full findings remain private. Manuel’s tenure featured championships amid controversy, including the Sherrone Moore scandal and related lawsuits.

via CBS Sports|

#athletics-department #culture #internal-investigation

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"UM Curators Approve $250 Million Memorial Stadium Renovation Plan"

The University of Missouri's Board of Curators is set to vote on the $250 million north concourse renovations for Memorial Stadium, with half of the funding expected to come from fundraising and $75 million from debt. The project includes premium seating, concessions, retail space, and is expected to be completed ahead of the 2026 football season. Renderings of the renovations will be unveiled at a press conference following the meeting, and the meeting will also address the ongoing athletics director search and potential contract matters.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#athletics-department #board-of-curators #memorial-stadium

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

LSU and Kentucky Dominate Directors' Cup Standings with Top-10 Finishes

LSU finished in 9th place in the final Directors' Cup standings for the 2022-23 academic year, thanks to national championships in women's basketball and baseball, as well as top-10 finishes in gymnastics, beach volleyball, and men's and women's outdoor track and field. This is LSU's highest finish since 2009 and second-highest of all time. Stanford won the Cup, and LSU ranked fourth among SEC schools. LSU has now won 51 total national championships and hopes to add to that under athletics director Scott Woodward.

via Yahoo Sports|

#athletics-department #directors-cup #lsu