The Michigan Wolverines have been through it the past couple of weeks when it comes to football. At least the basketball program is doing well to help offset the emotions football has put them through. However, the Michigan faithful was dealt a big blow today as not only did top candidate Kenny Dillingham receive a new contract that locked him in with Arizona State, but he was never even offered the job.
In his press conference after the announcement of his new contract, Dillingham spilled the secret that athletic director Warde Manuel never even offered him the job. He feels like it is a clear dream position with so many resources, but he could never accept it if he were never offered it.
This news has fans absolutely irate with Manuel and the Michigan athletic department, as they have now missed out on Dillingham and most likely Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer as well. At this point, it really is a question as to who Michigan will go for, but fans know something they do want.
They want Warde Manuel fired!
Michigan fans don't hold back their feelings on Warde Manuel
Nobody wants to work for Ward Manuel ans Michigan wont fire him. Its bizarre #GoBlue
— Go Blue A2 (@MSportsFan2) December 20, 2025
It really is a wonder how Michigan has allowed Manuel to keep his job. He was around for the whole cheating scandal and made the decision to hire Sherrone Moore.
So let me get this straight: the University of Michigan didn’t fire an athletic director who oversaw multiple fireable scandals, and he once again failed to hire any of the top-tier candidates worthy of coaching at this level? Warde Manuel should be fired IMMEDIATELY. #GoBlue
— Dusty May Enthusiast (@Gobluety1) December 20, 2025
That is not a great resume to have as an athletic director.
If warde manuel isn’t fired by the end of the year then Michigan as an athletic department stand point is a joke
— DailyUofM (@DailyUofM98) December 20, 2025
Well, get ready for the punchline because it looks like Manuel will still have his job come January, and Michigan probably still won't have a head coach.
Breaking: Kenny Dillingham was never offered Michigan job
— Marty McRide (@MartyMcRide) December 20, 2025
Fanbase is fuming pointing all fingers towards Warde Manuel, what’s next? pic.twitter.com/677Z4RzD2A
At this point, there could not be more fingers pointed at Manuel with this news coming out today.
I wish I could have a job where I do nothing all day just like Warde Manuel does https://t.co/ozScNut1OH
— Samuel Parker (@SamuelParkerNBA) December 20, 2025
At this point, it feels like Manuel doesn't do anything because Michigan still doesn't have a head coach, and it has been a week and a half, and apparently, no offers have even been made.
Fire Warde Manuel!!!!! https://t.co/rUJBfCknmF
— Little Tenner Bill (@BillBalintGOBLU) December 20, 2025
Say it louder for the people in the back!
Remove Warde Manuel as Athletic Director of the University of Michigan - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/NKK34DAZyw via @Change
— mark groves (@markgro93810121) December 20, 2025
Fans have now started a petition to have Manuel fired. If this doesn't show how unhappy the Michigan faithful is, then I don't know what does.
