Texas Tech football GM James Blanchard turns down Notre Dame

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.
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,
Texas Tech gives Blanchard new three-year contract
After being pursued by Notre Dame, Texas Tech Athletics announced a new three-year contract for football general manager James Blanchard that will raise his yearly compensation and run through the 2027 season.
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Texas Tech has retained general manager James Blanchard after he decided to forego an opportunity with Notre Dame.
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.
Notre Dame football turned down by new general manager candidate
The latest setback comes from James Blanchard of Texas Tech. He was the guy Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman targeted to be his new general manager, but the South Bend Tribune is reporting that Blanchard informed the Irish he has decided to stay at Texas Tech.
Notre Dame still without general manager after one candidate declines
Notre Dame's search for a new general manager eventually will come to an end. That doesn't make the fact that it still is going on any less frustrating.
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“Notre Dame is targeting Texas Tech’s James Blanchard for its new general manager position, sources tell me and @TomLoy247 for @CBSSports/@247Sports,” Matt Zenitz said in a post. “At Texas Tech, Blanchard has become of the nation’s most respected college front office figures.”
Sources: Notre Dame close to finalizing deal with James Blanchard, on campus
Freeman most notably tried to hire Blanchard two years ago in a key role within the Irish's personnel department, but Blanchard received an incredibly lucrative offer to remain at Texas Tech, where he has spearheaded Red Raiders recruiting efforts under Joey McGuire.
Notre Dame eyes James Blanchard for football GM role: report
Notre Dame is targeting James Blanchard to become the next general manager of its football program, according to a report from 247Sports. The school found itsel
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