Michigan AD Manuel to Step Down at End of Year Warde Manuel's decision to step down as Michigan athletic director at the end of the year acknowledges that something has been amiss in Ann Arbor for far too long.
The university's summary of an independent investigation into its scandal plagued athletic department raises more questions than it answers, and it's clear that Manuel's exit will not be enough to address the underlying issues.
The review's findings, which have already cost nearly $12 million, suggest that misconduct is not widespread throughout the department.