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Conqu'ring Heroes 136 - Warde Manuel

Conqu'ring Heroes
Published on 6/6/2024
Conqu'ring Heroes
Published on 6/6/2024
On our season finale of Conqu'ring Heroes, Jon Jansen visits with Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics at the University of Michigan. Manuel recaps another incredibly successful academic and athletic season for the department, reflects on the wild ride to the College Football Playoff National Championship, and shares his perspective on the coaching change in men's basketball.
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Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics here at the University of Michigan, joins Jon Jansen on a special edition of Conqu'ring Heroes! Manuel discusses some of the details surrounding the Big Ten's conversations with the California Pension Fund regarding a potential investment in the conference. Then, Manuel shares some budget and NIL updates within the athletic department.
Published on 12/5/2025

The Michigan Football family grew in a big way, as the program signed 27 incoming freshmen on National Signing Day. On this special edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer, Head Coach Sherrone Moore breaks down this strong class and provides thoughts on each of the new Wolverines.
Published on 12/4/2025

The Head Coach of the number one hockey team in the country is our guest on Conqu'ring Heroes! Brandon Naurato discusses his team's 15-3 start, some of the key players on the roster, and this weekend's rivalry series with Michigan State.
Published on 12/4/2025

With a few days to reflect, Jon shares some thoughts on the loss to Ohio State and how Michigan can use it as both motivation and a valuable lesson moving forward. He also discusses some potential bowl storylines and matchups before reacting to the latest around the College Football Playoff debate. We also take live questions from our video viewers on the Michigan Athletics YouTube channel.
Published on 12/3/2025
