The University of Michigan is on the hunt for a new general manager, and sources reveal that they're zeroing in on a former top personnel executive from Notre Dame. But here's where it gets controversial... Dave Peloquin, a stalwart in the college football scene, is reportedly being targeted for this role. With a quarter-century of experience in college personnel, Peloquin has been a constant in an era of frequent coaching transitions. His value has endured, much like Ohio State's Mark Pantoni. And this is the part most people miss...
After a year heading up the collegiate Name, Image, and Likeness division for Athletes First, Peloquin is poised to return to the gridiron. And he's not just any return; he's headed to one of the sport's flagship programs. Multiple sources confirm that Michigan is in the process of hiring Peloquin, marking a significant shift in their football program. The Wolverines recently hired Kyle Whittingham, a seasoned coach who brings a wealth of experience from his time at Utah Utes. He replaced the controversial Sherrone Moore, who was fired after an early-December felony arrest.
What sets Peloquin apart is his unique blend of experience. He has a deep understanding of the college personnel landscape, having worked with virtually every Notre Dame football coach this century. Additionally, he has multiple, strong connections to Whittingham's inaugural Michigan staff. For instance, Peloquin and Tony Alford, the Wolverines' star running backs coach, collaborated closely at Notre Dame, where Alford was a top recruiter and Peloquin was the director of player personnel. They even helped recruit Tyler Stockton, a multi-time Broyles Award nominee and former AFCA 35-under-35 honoree, to join Whittingham's staff as Michigan's new safeties coach.
Moreover, Larry Black, Michigan's newest defensive line coach, is a former colleague of Peloquin's from their time together in South Bend, Indiana, in 2018. Black was a key member of the Fighting Irish defensive staff under then-defensive coordinator Clark Lea. So, what does this mean for the future of Michigan's football program? Will Peloquin's experience and connections be enough to turn things around? We'll let you be the judge. But one thing's for sure: this hire is sure to spark some interesting discussions in the comments...
