Speaking to The Michigan Insider last week, Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said he and the Wolverines' president had several good conversations and the

The University of Michigan and embattled athletic director Warde Manuel have agreed to a buyout of the remaining years on his contract and he will step down at the end of the year.

Warde Manuel's tenure as AD at Michigan is ending after a tumultuous run that also included football and men's basketball national titles.