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Martindale will replace Jesse Minter, who left the program after two years Tuesday to follow Jim Harbaugh and serve as the Los Angeles Chargers‘ defensive coordinator. Minter helped Michigan win its first national title in 26 seasons as well as two Big Ten championships and CFP appearances.
Both Minter and former Michigan DC Mike Macdonald ran a version of Martindale’s defense, with similar concepts and terminology. So the adjustment for the players might not be quite as dramatic as if another NFL coach took over.
