Michigan AD Warde Manuel discusses pausing Big 10 "private equity" deal

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🗓️ 24 November 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb sits down for a 1-on-1 conversation with Michigan AD Warde Manuel about Michigan's dissent on the Big 10's pursuit of a $2.4 billion deal with UC Investments, which manages the pension fund for the University of California (UC) system. He explained, emphasizing Michigan's unique position, his advocacy for advantageous terms, and the need for fair governance as part of the plan. Manuel assured fans that Michigan's interests are paramount and reiterated the university's commitment to long-term success and integrity. Manuel also addressed Michigan's decision to drop its appeal of the NCAA's sign-stealing penalty, criticizing the process and the $30 million penalty.

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0:31.4	And welcome folks to the Michigan Insider on the Big 1050 to KA online big 1050.com. And of course, live on the stream on the Michigan Insider on the Big 1050 to KAA online big 1050.com and of course
0:38.5	live on the stream on the Michigan Insider
0:41.2	on YouTube on Facebook and on Twitter
0:43.9	and we always like to sit down
0:47.3	with the man who makes a go
0:49.7	at the Michigan Athletic Department
0:51.1	Michigan Athletic Director Ward
0:53.4	Manuel who is back with us.
0:55.0	Ward, how are you doing?
0:56.1	I'm doing great, Sam.
0:57.7	Really, really doing great.
0:59.3	So good to be with you again.
1:01.1	Yeah, I mean, you got a couple of programs in the top 10 on the basketball side of things,
1:06.8	a program in the top 25 on the football side of things, a hockey program nationally ranked,
1:13.8	pretty good to be heading to Michigan Athletic.
1:17.7	I guess it's always good to be heading up to Michigan Athletic.
1:20.1	It actually is.
1:21.3	Even, you know, it's a job that I love, obviously, and have a lot of passion for.
1:28.8	But, you know, to what you just said about our teams and, you know, what they're doing on the
1:35.4	court, on the ice, on the football field right now, it is just an amazing to watch our student athletes and see the preparation,
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