Sherrone Moore

The University of Michigan will pay Warde Manuel $7.1 million as part of a separation agreement following his resignation as athletic director on Dec. 31. The agreement includes a $108,000 retirement account contribution, access to sports tickets and golf courses, a non-compete clause for 2027-2028, and $82,000 in legal fees for Manuel's representation. The university cited confidentiality in its ongoing investigation into athletics, which began after head football coach Sherrone Moore was fired for a relationship with an assistant.

University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of 2026 following an independent review that cited failures of oversight and accountability in university leadership. The review, conducted by Jenner & Block, found issues including interference and poor oversight, though Manuel was not accused of personal misconduct. President Domenico Grasso announced the leadership change and praised Manuel's contributions while initiating a national search for a replacement.

University of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of 2026 after agreeing to a buyout for the remaining three years of his contract. This decision follows investigations into former football coach Sherrone Moore’s relationship with his executive assistant and broader athletic department issues, which identified cultural and leadership concerns.

University of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel agreed to a buyout and will step down in 2026 amid investigations into former football coach Sherrone Moore’s relationship with an assistant and the athletic department’s culture. Manuel’s tenure included four national championships but also scandals, including a $12 million law firm probe into Moore’s conduct and broader departmental issues.

Paige Shiver, Sherrone Moore's ex-aide, sued the University of Michigan over records related to an investigation into Moore. The lawsuit claims Shiver faced sex discrimination and that a university employee accessed her medical records illegally.

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is set to appear in court on Jan. 22 in Ann Arbor, Mich., following a legal incident linked to a staffer's home. The case involves his sentencing after being fired from his coaching position.