Warde Manuel, take a bow.

Allow me to give you the summary of the firm’s findings:

What were the principal findings of the culture review?

The culture review found that the Department of Athletics has many significant strengths, including a strong commitment to student-athlete success, competitive excellence, and academic achievement that includes a 96% student-athlete graduation rate. In addition, staff members spoke highly of the department’s workplace culture and 87% of employees who departed the University said they would recommend working there.

At the same time, the culture review identified three overarching areas for improvement:

• Leadership accountability: Ensuring leadership at all levels consistently follows through when misconduct is identified.
• Organizational structure: Addressing weaknesses in investigations, human resources, compliance, and oversight.
• Reporting culture: Reducing barriers to reporting concerns and fostering an environment where employees and student-athletes feel comfortable raising issues.

Did the investigation or culture review find that misconduct was widespread throughout Michigan Athletics?

No. Neither the investigation nor the culture review found that misconduct was widespread throughout the department. The culture review found that weaknesses in accountability, organizational structure, oversight, and reporting created conditions in which misconduct was not always addressed consistently, promptly, or in accordance with University expectations.

What did the culture review find regarding Athletic Department leadership and accountability?

The culture review found that department leadership consistently communicated the importance of integrity, compliance, and accountability. The culture review also identified opportunities to strengthen accountability by ensuring misconduct is addressed promptly, consistently, and in accordance with University expectations.

What did the culture review find regarding reporting concerns?

The culture review found that some employees and student-athletes were reluctant to report concerns and that the Athletic Department can address this by strengthening reporting processes, protecting individuals who raise concerns, and reinforcing a culture that encourages speaking up.

What did the culture review find regarding oversight of the football program?

The culture review found that the football program’s prominence and organizational structure created unique oversight challenges. As the Department’s most visible program with the largest roster, coaching staff, and support organization, football requires particularly strong oversight and accountability. The culture review concluded that existing oversight mechanisms were not sufficiently effective and recommended strengthening leadership oversight, clarifying responsibilities, enhancing reporting relationships and improving compliance processes.

What did the investigation conclude regarding Sherrone Moore?

The University terminated former Head Football Coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10, 2025, after establishing the fact of his undisclosed workplace relationship with a direct report, which violated University policy. Outside investigators did not identify any current University employee with direct, contemporaneous evidence of the relationship.

What did the culture review conclude regarding Athletic Director Warde Manuel?

The culture review found that Warde Manuel demonstrated important leadership strengths, particularly his commitment to student-athletes. At the same time, it identified failures to quickly and effectively act on allegations of wrongdoing by Athletic Department employees. 

So, just like that, even though they seem to find that Warde “demonstrated important leadership strengths…”…

Don’t let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya.