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University of Michigan athletics director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year after an 11-year run that delivered two national championships and a slew of Big Ten titles. Manuel released a statement praising his staff and student-athletes, and interim president Domenico Grasso said Manuel will stay on to help implement improvement recommendations, remaining AD through the end of 2026.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the year after the department was examined for issues tied to the Sherrone Moore situation; while the review found no widespread misconduct, it cited weaknesses in accountability and structure and a full search for a new AD will begin as reforms are put in place. The 29‑sport program has won national titles in football and men’s basketball but has faced turbulence from Moore’s firing, the Connor Stalions scandal and related NCAA penalties, with Manuel emphasizing steadiness through ongoing upheaval.
SEC Media Days in Tampa opened with Greg Sankey addressing breakaway talk as Michigan released findings from a $12M internal investigation into Sherrone Moore's firing, revealing that athletic director Warde Manuel will step down by year’s end; the culture review praised Manuel’s leadership but highlighted failures in accountability, underscoring ongoing governance and expansion debates in college sports.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the year and will serve as a special adviser to help implement reforms after Jenner & Block found leadership weaknesses in the athletic department; he was praised for his commitment to student-athletes but faulted for slow responses to misconduct, including the firing of Sherrone Moore amid a major campus scandal; the university will search for a new AD and a new president, with a potential buyout involved; this period follows multiple NCAA investigations and sanctions affecting Michigan athletics.
Michigan announced athletic director Warde Manuel will depart at year’s end after a Jenner & Block culture review found oversight gaps in the football program, praising his leadership for student-athletes but faulting him for not acting quickly on misconduct allegations; the roughly $12 million investigation followed the Sherrone Moore situation and points to broader questions about football program oversight at the university.
Warde Manuel will step down as University of Michigan athletic director at year’s end as the university conducts a national search for a successor, following a Jenner & Block culture review tied to recent scandals including the firing of coach Sherrone Moore and related lawsuits. The review praised some leadership strengths but highlighted accountability gaps and the need for reforms, as NCAA investigations into football sign-stealing and other issues continue. Manuel will stay on through year-end to help implement reforms as a special advisor.
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.
Warde Manuel will resign as Michigan's athletic director at year’s end after Jenner & Block found serious concerns about accountability and reporting in the athletic department amid the Sherrone Moore scandal, with the university pledging reforms and having spent about $12 million on the investigation.
Michigan President Domenico Grasso publicly backed athletic director Warde Manuel, calling him 'one of the best,' as Jenner & Block investigates the athletic department over Sherrone Moore's affair and governance issues. The university has not released the findings, citing attorney-client privilege, and WSJ details suggest weak responses to misconduct concerns. Despite earlier reports of possible leadership changes, no immediate changes at the top appear forthcoming after the Board of Regents meeting.
Rumors swirl about Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel’s job status after reports that it was 'in doubt' and a Regents meeting produced no update; insiders describe a leak problem and a push to release Jenner & Block findings on the Sherrone Moore scandal, with FOIA requests yielding no formal report yet. The investigations are said to reveal department missteps rather than a smoking gun against Manuel; Manuel was aware of the Moore-Shiver situation in 2024, and while initial Jenner & Block reviews found no wrongdoing by Moore or Shriver, Moore was fired for-cause in December 2025, prompting a second Jenner & Block review to ensure nothing was missed. Manuel's future remains uncertain as the department remains under scrutiny.
Jenner & Block's findings show Michigan athletic officials, led by AD Warde Manuel, overlooked early warning signs about head coach Sherrone Moore's relationship with Paige Shiver, leading to Moore's firing in December 2025 after he confronted Shiver with a butter knife; the probe also highlights governance and compliance gaps and unclear accountability within the department, placing Manuel under renewed scrutiny while the university keeps the full report confidential.
A Wall Street Journal investigation based on Jenner & Block findings shows Michigan athletics director Warde Manuel and other officials were warned about head coach Sherrone Moore’s relationship with Paige Shiver more than a year before Moore was fired, contradicting Michigan’s portrayal of a swift response. The report outlines additional allegations and concerns, including a hotline tip and inappropriate conduct, and raises questions about the department’s oversight and independence, as Manuel faced ongoing scrutiny while the full findings have not been released. Shiver has sued for records, and Moore remained coach until December despite the mounting warnings.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel says he intends to remain in his role in the near term as Jenner & Block expands its probe into the athletic department's culture; despite reports about his future, Manuel and UM president Domenico Grasso say there are no plans for his departure, and the board meeting is not expected to discuss the investigation; the review follows a string of scandals including Sherrone Moore's firing and the sign-stealing saga.
Reports indicate Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel may be ousted after a third‑party investigation into the Wolverines’ athletic culture. The probe, tied to a series of scandals including the Sherrone Moore incident, Harbaugh-related issues, and other staff misconduct, is nearing completion with findings expected to be released to the Board of Regents. Manuel’s tenure has featured NCAA championships but has been marred by ongoing internal investigations.
Michigan's athletic director Warde Manuel's job is in jeopardy as an independent review of the Wolverines' athletic department culture moves forward; the Board of Regents will meet to discuss findings and potential actions, with Manuel weighing retirement amid turbulence and fallout from the Sherrone Moore scandal.