Sources: Michigan regents to discuss investigation Thursday
ESPN • • sports
Key Points:
- The University of Michigan's regents are set to discuss a comprehensive investigation into the athletic department's culture, with a decision on athletic director Warde Manuel's future expected soon.
- The investigation was launched following the firing of football coach Sherrone Moore for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, which led to Moore's arrest and legal consequences.
- The athletic department has faced multiple controversies, including NCAA violations, an illegal scouting scandal, and federal charges against former offensive coordinator Matt Weiss.
- The $11 million investigation by Jenner & Block will examine what Manuel and other officials knew about the incidents and how they responded, amid ongoing legal and NCAA issues.
- Despite the turmoil, Manuel has overseen significant athletic success, including recent national titles, but his position is now uncertain due to the fallout from the Moore case and other scandals.
