Warde Manuel out as Michigan athletic director; culture review finds ‘serious concerns’

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is stepping down at the end of the calendar year following an outside investigation by the Jenner & Block law firm into former football coach Sherrone Moore and the broader athletic department culture. University President Domenico Grasso announced the findings revealed 'serious concerns,' including failures of accountability, weaknesses in reporting, and concerns about retaliation. Manuel's tenure saw both controversy and success, with Michigan winning national championships in football and men's basketball.