James Blanchard turns down Notre Dame for football GM role

Notre Dame football again turned down by Texas Tech's James Blanchard for GM role
Notre Dame football also reportedly pursued James Blanchard in the spring of 2023 before hiring Butler Benton away from Arkansas.
Texas Tech football GM James Blanchard staying with Red Raiders after Notre Dame pursuit
Blanchard received a three-year deal to stay in Lubbock through 2027 with a total value of $1.575 million, per a source.
James Blanchard turns down Notre Dame for football GM role: reports
Texas Tech general manager James Blanchard turned down the same position with the Notre Dame football program, according to a report from ESPN. That decision comes after Blanchard met with the Fighting Irish on multiple occasions about the position and took one reported trip to South Bend in person.
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Texas Tech GM gets new contract after Notre Dame interest
James Blanchard's new three-year deal with the Red Raiders will have a total value of $1.575 million, sources told ESPN. Blanchard received the new contract after turning down the general manager vacancy at Notre Dame,
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