Michigan Regents Don't Address Warde Manuel's Future or Athletics Probe
Jenner & Block’s review is examining who knew about Sherrone Moore’s alleged affair and the athletic department’s culture, with no written report yet, officials said.
- On Thursday, the Michigan Board of Regents met in Traverse City but did not publicly address the nearly $12 million investigation into the athletic department, approving all agenda items in silence.
- Chicago-Based law firm Jenner & Block expanded its probe beyond former football coach Sherrone Moore's alleged affair with executive assistant Paige Shiver to examine the athletic department's broader culture.
- University officials provided only an oral briefing with no written report, citing attorney-client privilege, while Paige Shiver sued over hidden public records and Chris Partridge alleged wrongful termination.
- Athletic director Warde Manuel faces potential buyout discussions, yet Michigan President Domenico Grasso stated the university remains defined by mission rather than individual leadership changes.
- Partridge's lawsuit alleges an advanced scouting scheme involving coaching staff and former staffer Connor Stalions, claiming university leadership directed officials to suppress investigation records.
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The Detroit News
Michigan regents don't address Warde Manuel's future or athletics probe
The University of Michigan Board of Regents met Thursday, but didn't discuss the future of Athletic Director Warde Manuel or an investigation.
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Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel was concerned about former football coach Sherrone Moore's improper relationship with a staff member long before the coach's firing, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
Michigan board did not discuss AD Warde Manuel's future at meeting
Dan WetzelJul 16, 2026, 04:22 PM ET Close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. Multiple Authors The University of Michigan’s board of regents did not discuss the future of athletic director Warde Manuel nor any aspect of an internal investigation into the school’s athletic department during a meeting Thursday in Traverse City, Michigan. The athletic department was the subject o…
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