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Warde Manuel Steps Down as Michigan AD with Buyout Agreement

What will be the impact of Warde Manuel's departure on Michigan athletics?

Fans want to know how the buyout and Manuel’s exit will affect the program’s direction and stability.

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  1. Warde Manuel gets buyout as part of agreement to step down at MichiganBuckeyes Wire · Jul 25
  2. Warde Manuel buyout: How much is Michigan paying AD when he steps down?USA Today · Jul 25
  3. Warde Manuel to receive $7 million in buyout from Michiganmichigandaily.com · Jul 25
  4. Michigan to Pay Warde Manuel Handsomely For Buyout From The UniversitySports Illustrated · Jul 25
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  1. Exclusive: Warde Manuel's buyout details with Michigan revealedThe Detroit News · Jul 25
  2. Michigan president, regents weigh in on Warde Manuel futureWolverines Wire · Jul 16
  3. Michigan board did not discuss AD Warde Manuel's future at meetingESPN · Jul 16
  4. Michigan regents don't address Warde Manuel's future or athletics probeThe Detroit News · Jul 16
  5. Michigan president comments on AD Warde Manuel, investigation report after regents meetOn3 · Jul 16

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