OT: Michigan extends Warde Manuel another five years

[storrsroars]

Michigan extends deal for AD Manuel through '30

A source told ESPN's Pete Thamel that the average annual compensation on Warde Manuel's new contract will be nearly $2.4 million, which includes deferred compensation. That puts him near the top of the Big Ten for athletic director salaries.

www.espn.com

I've felt Warde has been a fairly underwhelming AD given UM's resources, but he does have that trophy. And wins over OSU. Still, mildly surprised.

 

[imno1]

AD David Benedict has been an upgrade.

 

[Waquoit]

Is he bringing in the dough? That's what he's getting paid for. And the natty was on his watch.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

When was Michigan’s last NC in football
and when was the last time they beat Ohio State 4 in a row
Those are the only things the boosters really care about
He came in to UConn were one of his specific mission‘s
was to upgrade the academic profile of the Athletic Dept.
I wasn’t aware until recently of the APR penaltirs structure
Step 1 loss of scholarships
Step 2 suspension from post season tournament
Step 3. The death penalty or suspension of all athletic programs for a year

We were on step 2

 

[Jaydumo20]

I was in Columbus at a bar a few years ago, step outside and see a guy and his girl pick up a big rock and casually toss it through the windshield of a car with a U Michigan bumper sticker.

You beat ohio state you keep your job.(unless you're kirk campbell)

It worked out for us too I'd say