Michigan Athletics Director Under Fire Over Handling of Coach's Inappropriate Relationship Scandal
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Michigan's Athletics Director Warde Manuel is facing criticism for his handling of a scandal involving fired head coach Sherrone Moore. An investigation found that Moore was involved in an 'inappropriate relationship' with a staff member, which led to his termination on December 10. Moore was also detained by police for allegedly assaulting a person. According to Trevor McCue, a senior editor at Maize & Blue Review, Manuel's decision to let Moore remain in his position despite the ongoing investigation raises questions about his leadership. 'Why did Manuel allow Moore to continue coaching while an active investigation was underway?' McCue asked. The university has maintained that it has a zero-tolerance policy for such behavior, and Manuel's statement acknowledged the findings of the investigation. However, many fans are calling for Manuel's ouster, citing concerns about his role in the scandal. The university has appointed Biff Poggi as the interim head coach, but the controversy surrounding Manuel's leadership continues to grow. As one fan commented, 'Strong reason to believe Michigan's Board of Regents will be assessing Warde Manuel's role in this, and his future at U-M.'
