Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel agrees to buyout after probe, will step down at end of 2026
The University of Michigan and athletic director Warde Manuel have agreed to a buyout of the remaining three years on his contract and he will step down at the end of 2026, culminating a decade-long run with four national championships and a string of scandals.
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1 viewpointMichigan athletic director Warde Manuel agrees to buyout after probe, will step down at end of 2026
Michigan AD Warde Manuel agrees to buyout, will step down at end of 2026
Warde Manuel oversaw national titles and a string of scandals. Now Michigan is moving on
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Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel stepping down at end of year
Michigan AD Warde Manuel stepping down after $12 million probe into scandals
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