University of Michigan athletics has faced several scandals, arrests and suspensions under the leadership of athletic director Warde Manuel.

Michigan fired coach Sherrone Moore for cause following a university investigation into evidence the second-year leader of the program was having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Wednesday's initial news was followed by reports of Moore's detainment by police in Saline,

Warde Manuel’s tenure as Michigan’s athletic director began innocently enough. The last few years, however, have been marred by numerous scandals involving several high-profile sports and coaches. The latest involves Wednesday’s firing of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore,

While Michigan football has generally avoided large scandals, the program has faced a handful of controversies, including several this decade.