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Notre Dame Hires Mike Martin to Revamp Football Program

2/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Notre Dame has tapped Mike Martin, formerly the Detroit Lions' director of scouting advancement, as its new general manager. Martin steps in for Chad Bowden, who moved to USC. With a remarkable turnaround of the Lions from a dismal 3-13-1 to an impressive 15-2, he plans to elevate Notre Dame's football program by adopting successful NFL strategies.

History

Historical Context

Mike Martin's appointment as Notre Dame's general manager follows a remarkable turnaround in the NFL, reminiscent of the Lions' 2011-2012 struggles. Just as the NFL has evolved to address concussion concerns since the 1990s, Martin aims to apply similar strategies to elevate college football standards.

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Story summary

Notre Dame has tapped Mike Martin, formerly the Detroit Lions' director of scouting advancement, as its new general manager. Martin steps in for Chad Bowden, who moved to USC. With a remarkable turnaround of the Lions from a dismal 3-13-1 to an impressive 15-2, he plans to elevate Notre Dame's football program by adopting successful NFL strategies.

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