James Johnston Blanchard (born August 8, 1942) is an American attorney, diplomat, and politician who served as the 45th governor of Michigan from 1983 to 1991.

Those both have happened under Blanchard, finishing No. 28 in 2023 and No. 25 in 2024 respectively. The Red Raiders were able to land several impressive recruits during that stretch.

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Jan 29, 2025 · The general manager is quickly growing in stature across the college football landscape and nobody in Texas exemplifies the movement more than James Blanchard, who sources confirm is the leader to land the GM position at Notre Dame after serving in that role for Texas Tech since Joey McGuire arrived at the end of the 2021 season. Blanchard hasn't …

Jan 29, 2025 · “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.

Jan 30, 2025 · Last July, amid overtures from USC, Blanchard reportedly signed a two-year, $800,000 contract to remain at Texas Tech. His annual salary previously had risen at the Big 12 school from $185,000 to ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Notre Dame football is looking at Texas Tech GM James Blanchard to fill its open position, as they look to replace Chad Bowen. ... Blanchard overhauled recruiting for the Red Raiders, going to a “unique model that resembles an NFL front office.” Many believe that this would be a home run hire.

Biography of James J. Blanchard. Jim Blanchard has dedicated his life to public service and law, serving with distinction as governor of the State of Michigan, ambassador to Canada and a member of the United States Congress.

James Blanchard completed his work as Michigan's 45th governor having balanced eight consecutive state budgets, boosted the state's credit rating to AA, established a US$422 million "rainy-day fund" and produced a solvency dividend of more than US$1 billion in savings from reduced borrowing costs.