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Michigan AD Warde Manuel to Receive Multi-Million Dollar Buyout After Stepping Down Amid Athletic Department Investigation
Warde Manuel is stepping down as Michigan's athletic director at the end of 2026 following a culture review prompted by former football coach Sherrone Moore's misconduct. An investigation by Jenner & Block LLP found systemic issues including failures in accountability and reporting. Manuel will receive a buyout exceeding $7 million, with additional benefits and a non-compete agreement. The university has acknowledged leadership shortcomings while citing some departmental strengths. Moore was fired after an inappropriate relationship with staff member Paige Shriver and later arrested following a confrontation at her home.
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1 / 5- ✓ Warde Manuel is stepping down as Michigan’s athletic director at the end of the calendar year.
- ✓ His resignation follows a months-long investigation by Jenner & Block LLP into the culture of the athletic department.
- ✓ The investigation was triggered by former football coach Sherrone Moore’s inappropriate relationship with staff member Paige Shriver (USA Today) / Paige Shiver (New York Post).
- ✓ The probe uncovered systemic issues: failures in accountability, structural deficiencies, weaknesses in reporting systems, and concerns about retaliation.
- ✓ Manuel will receive a multi-million-dollar buyout as part of his departure agreement.
- ✓ The university president, Domenico Grasso, acknowledged the need for cultural reform in a public statement.
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Michigan AD Warde Manuel receiving $7 million buyout after stepping down as result of probe
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Warde Manuel buyout: How much is Michigan paying AD when he steps down?
Warde Manuel buyout: How much is Michigan paying AD when he steps down?
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