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Why Michigan’s recent defensive surge? Players say Wink Martindale adapted
Wink Martindale immediately shut down the question Saturday, unwilling to entertain the idea that Michigan’s defensive surge late had anything to do with him changing. Martindale, 61, is in his first season as the Wolverines’ defensive coordinator after a two-decade career in the NFL,
WATCH: Michigan DC Wink Martindale meets with the media at the ReliaQuest Bowl
On Saturday, Martindale met with the media for the first time since the win over Ohio State, and he discussed multiple aspects of the game plan and what happened. He also discussed the matchup against Alabama, what he’s seen on the other side of the ball with Bryce Underwood, and more.
Michigan football's defense thrives as Wink Martindale adjusts, in 'great place' for 2025
Michigan’s defense grew stronger later in the season, and the players said they owe that in large part to Martindale adjusting to the college game.
Michigan football's demolition of OSU was Wink Martindale's Year 1 crowning achievement
"When your best players are playing their best, that's when you have a lot of success," Michigan football DC Wink Martindale said.
Michigan Football DC Wink Martindale: Wolverines 'physically outplayed' Ohio State
Immediately following Michigan's 13-10 upset of then-No. 2 Ohio State, and the aftermath that took place at midfield, questions were immediately raised as to why the Buckeyes neglected to use the best weapons they had on offense — their wide receivers.
Wink Martindale on Ohio State: ‘We just physically outplayed them’
No one gave Michigan football a chance against the vaunted Ohio State team it was set to face to close out the regular season, but it turns out that the Wolverines were plenty prepared for the Buckeyes.
Martindale still riding high on Michigan defense's performance against Ohio State
Michigan practiced for the second time at Jesuit High on Saturday in preparation for the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama.
Wink Martindale talks Ohio State win: ‘We just physically outplayed ‘em’
Michigan’s win over Ohio State may have happened nearly a month ago, but Wink Martindale was over the moon to talk about it Saturday. “I’m so glad,” Martindale quipped Saturday before the Wolverines’ ReliaQuest Bowl practice at Jesuit High School.
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Alabama caps off puzzling season with embarrassing loss to Michigan
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Wink Martindale compares transfer QB Mikey Keene to a 'broke man's Kyler Murray'
As defensive coordinators tend to do, Michigan DC Wink Martindale had a hilarious head scratching response to an ...