Former Stanford star Andrew Luck is returning to become football general manager of the Cardinal’s program, he told ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
“I’m excited,” Luck said. “Stanford is taking an assertive and innovative step. We’re undoubtedly the best athletic department in college sports. We have to reprove it in football, and we’re excited to be part of that challenge.”
Stanford recently created a GM role in which Luck will be responsible for the program’s football-related decisions, including managing the coaching and personnel staff, recruiting, and roster management. The retired quarterback will also be involved in business decisions, such as fundraising, sponsorships, and in-stadium experience. The move could be the precursor to structural changes in college football front offices, notes Thamel.