Warde Manuel
Definition
Warde Manuel (full name: Warde Joseph Manuel) is an American college athletics administrator and former University of Michigan football player, serving as the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics at his alma mater since 2016.
A University of Michigan alumnus with degrees in psychology, social work, and business administration, he previously led athletics departments at the University of Buffalo and University of Connecticut, and chairs the College Football Playoff selection committee.
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Warde Manuel's tenure at Michigan has been a masterclass in turning coaching scandals into prime-time podcast fodder.
When Sherrone Moore left Warde Manuel feeling betrayed, he responded by quietly plotting the Wolverines' next championship dynasty.
Critics question Warde Manuel's decisions, but hey, at least under his watch, Michigan football stays endlessly entertaining.
Warde Manuel, the AD who hires coaches faster than a reality TV producer swaps contestants.