Warde Manuel to Step Down After Michigan Athletics Culture Investigation

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Warde Manuel to Step Down After Michigan Athletics Culture Investigation

Manuel will leave Michigan at year’s end after an internal review found leadership failures within the athletics department. The investigation cited problems with accountability, organizational structure and reporting culture, including delays in addressing employee misconduct allegations. His 11-year tenure delivered major championships but was repeatedly clouded by scandals, lawsuits and scrutiny over how the department handled wrongdoing.

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