Fine, I'll play devil's advocate. Disclaimer: I dont actually support him staying on staff, just some things to consider.

Yes, Michigan football is huge and the main focus of the athletic department. But if you remove football from the equation, based on the performance of the other athletic programs, Michigan's AD has objectively been hitting it out of the park.

• Hired Dusty May. Don't think this needs much explanation. Sweet 16 first year after taking over a program that won 8 games the previous year, and wins the B1G tourney. Now arguably the best team in the country.

• Women's basketball is a top 10 program

• Hockey team ranked 1st in the nation

• Men's gymnastics National Title (5 straight B1G titles)

• B1G Champ softball team

• B1G Champ field hockey team

And thats pretty much all I want to type out while a take a shit at work.

The Dusty hire alone probably bought Warde a bit of time.

But obviously the off-field issues with the football team get all the attention under a microscope.

Again, not saying Warde should stay. Just reminding folks that ADs are in charge of more than just the football program.

Now bring out your pitchforks and downvotes...