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.

1 day ago · 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.

1 day ago · Notre Dame is targeting James Blanchard to become the next general manager of its football program, according to a report from 247Sports. The school found itself in the market for a new general ...

Texas Tech football general manager James Blanchard, an original member of Tech coach Joey McGuire's staff, has emerged as the top target for Notre Dame to fill its new GM position, national ...

1 day ago · "James Blanchard is a helluva evaluator, works his ass off in recruiting," a sitting Power 4 GM told FootballScoop Wednesday evening. However, Texas Tech and affable head coach Joey McGuire have fended off suitors in the past for Blanchard, not only Freeman's Irish, and, sources with direct knowledge again indicated to FootballScoop that Texas ...

1 day ago · 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 ...

1 day ago · Marcus Freeman is targeting James Blanchard to be Notre Dame’s next general manager, sources tell 247Sports’ Tom Loy and Matt Zenitz. He would replace Chad Bowden, who left for USC last week.

1 day ago · “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.

14 hours ago · On Wednesday evening, there were multiple reports that a candidate was emerging in Texas Tech’s James Blanchard. He is viewed as one of the best in the country, and could be paid like it if he decides that South Bend is the place for him.

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.