The Michigan Insider LIVE with Warde Manuel on NCAA penalty, Bryce Underwood, & more

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🗓️ 29 August 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel made his way to The Michigan Insider studio Wednesday morning (8/27) for another exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Sam Webb to share his first public reaction to the NCAA's penalty for “sign-gate” and share his initial impressions freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood. Manuel expressed frustration with the NCAA's decision to tie penalties to postseason bans and fines, calling it “antiquated.” He also mentioned ongoing internal discussions about the appeal process. Manuel highlighted the potential of an international game against Western Michigan in Germany, emphasizing the long-term financial benefits. He praised head coach Sherrone's growth and leadership and discussed Underwood’s transcendent talent.

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0:00.0	And welcome back, folks, here on the Michigan Insider, on the Big 1050 WTCA, online at big 1050.com.
0:10.6	And, of course, on the stream over on the Michigan Insider, and on the YouTube page on Facebook and on Twitter, we are happy to be back.
0:20.8	I am happy to be back in the saddle
0:23.6	as the season prepares, been on a little hiatus, but happy to be back as the season is about
0:31.6	to unfold. And of course, to be back in studio
0:38.4	with Michigan Athletic Director Ward Manual.
0:41.5	That's a fitting welcome back.
0:44.0	So Ward, man, it's not like you're just back
0:48.3	because I'm back.
0:49.6	This was something that was planned months in advance.
0:53.8	So I'm not, you know, I'm not like that important.
0:57.5	You know, this is something that you are. This is something that you said that you were going to do
1:01.3	months ago. So appreciate you for coming here in studio to welcome in the season and talk about
1:07.5	a lot of topics that are pertinent to Michigan Athletics and
1:10.8	Michigan football.
1:11.8	Welcome this morning.
1:12.7	Well, thank you.
1:13.4	It's great to be with you.
1:14.4	And we took a little hiatus.
1:16.8	We were on a good run for every month doing the program, took a little hiatus in July.
1:24.0	And so it's good to be back.
1:25.1	Good to be with you.
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