Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel to Step Down After Investigations

Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel has agreed to a buyout and will step down at the end of the year. The university announced that his departure follows investigations into the culture of the athletic department and a probe into the relationship between former football coach Sherrone Moore and his executive assistant. The investigations, which lasted several months, led to the decision for Manuel to leave his post. The university did not provide further details on the findings. Manuel had been the athletic director since 2016. His tenure included major successes in football and basketball, but also controversies. The school said it will begin a search for a new athletic director immediately.