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Manuel Steps Down After Controversial Tenure | Michigan Wolverines Football News
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Warde Manuel, Michigan’s beloved alum and former Wolverine lineman, is stepping down as athletic director after a turbulent tenure marked by glory and scandal. Despite leading the program to national titles in football and basketball, his leadership was overshadowed by recruiting violations, sign-stealing, and data theft—all stemming from a lack of oversight. Though he’ll finish his contract in 2026, the university’s decision signals a reckoning: success without accountability can’t sustain greatness. Manuel, expected to land another top college athletics role, leaves behind a legacy that’s both triumphant and tarnished.
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