Wink Martindale is clearly happy to have left the New York Giants.

The former defensive coordinator, who took on the same role with the Michigan Wolverines this season, made that clear during a news conference Wednesday.

“I haven’t thought about the long term,” Martindale said when asked about his intention to stay as coach. college football.

Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale of the Michigan Wolverines is seen on the sideline during the spring football game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on April 20, 2024. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

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“When you’re 61, you just try to think about tomorrow. I’m happy to be here. I like the players we have. It’s obviously a different game, but it’s a lot better than being in some places that are 2-7”.

The “certain places” Martindale was apparently referring to were his former employer.

Martindale was hired by Michigan in February after he and the Giants agreed to part ways following two tumultuous seasons. The news follows reports earlier in the 2023 season that Martindale and head coach Brian Daboll were not getting along.

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, right, and defensive coordinator Wink Martindale are shown during a game on August 28, 2022. (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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The final straw appears to be a series of layoffs that Martindale apparently was not happy with.

According to the New York Post at the time, Martindale had an explosive outburst with Daboll and subsequently resigned from his position.

While not 2-7, the 5-4 Wolverines aren’t doing much better, but it’s an outcome Martindale expects this season.

Then-Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is shown during a game on October 22, 2023. (IMAGINE)

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“When you lose the games you lose, you’re disappointed, but also when you’ve done it as long as I’ve done it, there are seasons like this, where things happen. I have it told the defense before the season even started: it’s going to be a different year, it’s going to be a different season,” he said Wednesday.

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