Source: BroBible
Summary
Warde Manuel, the athletic director at the University of Michigan, will step down at the end of the calendar year. The decision comes after an external investigation into scandals within the athletic department. Manuel’s contract extension, signed in 2024, included a large severance package. The university spent over $11 million on an external investigation and “culture review” of the athletic department. The full report will not be published, and the details of Manuel’s resignation remain under wraps.
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The habit gets a new name.
Michigan’s athletic director steps down amidst scandals and investigations. The university spends millions on external investigations and severance packages. The details of Warde Manuel’s resignation remain secret, but it’s likely a settlement was reached to avoid a litigious fallout. The university’s “culture review” found weaknesses in accountability and oversight, but also praised department leadership for promoting integrity. Warde Manuel’s contract extension included a $2 million annual salary and a potential $6 million severance package.
Scandals get rebranded as “culture reviews” and “accountability weaknesses.”
Author: Evan Null
