Michigan AD Manuel to Step Down Year-End

Warde Manuel's departure comes after a controversial tenure that included hiring missteps, NCAA violations, and employee conduct issues, but also featured four national championships in football and men's basketball. His exit follows the unexpected resignation of Kent Syverud, who was slated to become Michigan's next president but stepped down after being diagnosed with brain cancer.

Manuel's departure affords Michigan an opportunity to make a change in leadership at the top of its athletics department, much like the Wolverines' recent decision to hire Kyle Whittingham as football coach represented a departure from the previous era. catcross.org