Wink Martindale, in his first season as the defensive coordinator for Michigan, quickly dismissed a question on Saturday regarding any possible connection between a late surge in Michigan’s defense and any changes he had made.
At 61, Martindale is in his first year with the Wolverines after a long, two-decade career in the NFL. He joined Michigan in the offseason, proudly referring to himself as the creator of the defensive scheme that has played a significant role in revitalizing the team’s program in recent years.