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Michigan DC Wink Martindale set the record straight
Michigan football's Wink Martindale pushes back on 'flat-wrong' blitz-heavy narrative
"As long as we come every Saturday with that mentality, I think there's a lot of good things to come," Michigan football DC Wink Martindale said.
Michigan DC Wink Martindale set the record straight regarding his blitz rate
Michigan’s defense took a few weeks to adjust to Wink Martindale’s scheme, but it put it together on Saturday against USC. Now, Martindale wants to correct the media (and critics) on his blitz rate:
Wink Martindale pleased with Michigan's pressure, even if no one knows how to define it
So back to Martindale scoffing at those he said are often wrong about documenting pressures; he thinks much of it is directed at him. He has said since arriving at Michigan he leans toward aggressive play calling, and while he does like to blitz, that’s strategic and not to be confused with recklessly or indiscriminately calling them.
Everything Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale said after USC, before Minnesota
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — There were a lot of questions in the preseason about what changes there would be, if any, to the Michigan football defense. With the self-proclaimed ‘O.G.’ of the defense, Wink Martindale, taking over from two of his proteges, but with him being purportedly more aggressive, there was a chance that things looked different in 2024.
Who is the Michigan football defensive coordinator? What to know about Wink Martindale
Who is the Michigan football defensive coordinator? What to know about Wink Martindale amid Wolverines' first half struggles vs. Texas:
Wink Martindale pushes back on blitz ‘narrative’ at Michigan: ‘Flat-out wrong’
Michigan defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale continued his crusade this week against critics who say he blitzes too much. Speaking with reporters on Wednesday in Ann Arbor, Martindale praised his unit for coming through when it mattered most in last weekend’s 27-24 win over USC,
MLive
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What’s being said nationally about Michigan edging Minnesota, controversial offside call
The Wolverines survived a late scare after a successful Gophers onside kick was negated because of an offsides penalty.
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Wink Martindale talks about the defense and 'situational football' in 3-1 start.
Wink Martindale talks about the defense and 'situational football' in 3-1 start.
Wolverines Wire
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Everything Minnesota coach PJ Fleck said about Michigan football after the game
Michigan did have a 24-3 lead going into the fourth quarter, but it squandered it as Minnesota, under head coach PJ Fleck, ...
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Defensive Guru Wink Martindale Breaks Silence With Four-Word Message After Michigan's Big Win Vs. USC
Michigan Defensive Coordinator Wink Martindale helped lead the 18th-ranked Wolverines to a 27-24 upset over the 11th-ranked ...
Detroit Free Press on MSN
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Michigan football bailed out by controversial call on onside kick in 27-24 win
The defense was excellent most of the day —
Wink
Martindale
's unit forced five punts and held Minnesota quarterback Max Brosmer to 27-for-47 passing for 258 yards and the entire Gophers team to ...
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Giants’ struggle to force ‘crucial’ turnovers is issue that needs fixing
Cor’Dale Flott breaks up a pass during the Giants’ loss to the Cowboys on Sept. 26. Robert Sabo for the NY Post “That’s a ...
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