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Daniel Chavkin

Michigan AD Warde Manuel Blasts Suggestion That National Title Comes With Asterisk

Michigan’s national championship victory on Monday night came years in the making, as the Wolverines ended a 26-year title drought. The win comes as the program deals with significant controversy this year regarding the investigation into the program’s alleged sign-stealing operation, which resulted in coach Jim Harbaugh missing three games to end the regular season.

While some people believe this title is tainted, Warde Manuel is not one of them. Michigan’s athletic director staunchly defended his team when asked whether he thought this title deserved an asterisk.

Related: Order Your Michigan Wolverines National Championship Commemorative Issue

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