Former Stanford star quarterback Andrew Luck is returning to his alma mater to take on the newly created role of general manager for the football program, he confirmed to ESPN.
Former Stanford star Andrew Luck is returning to the Cardinal to become the football program’s general manager, Luck told ESPN. Luck has accepted a new role at Stanford, which will place him above the entire program and is a distinct evolution from the traditional college GM. pic.twitter.com/O2FJMkmHtj
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Luck is returning to Stanford University to take on the newly created role of General Manager for the football program. A standout quarterback for the Cardinal from 2008 to 2011, Luck was drafted first overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012 NFL Draft. After a career plagued by injuries, Luck retired just ahead of the 2019 season and has not played professionally since.
“I’m excited,” Luck said. “I think Stanford is taking an assertive and innovative step. We’re undoubtedly the best athletic department in college sports. We have to re-prove it in football and are excited to be part of that challenge.”
In his new role at Stanford, Luck will oversee the football program’s operations, including managing the coaching staff, roster, recruiting, and key financial elements that support the program’s success. This position represents a major shift in his career, transitioning from star quarterback to a leadership role in college athletics.
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In his new role at Stanford, Luck will oversee the football program’s operations, including managing the coaching staff, roster, recruiting, and key financial elements that support the program’s success. This position represents a major shift in his career, transitioning from star quarterback to a leadership role in college athletics.
“I’m excited,” Luck told ESPN’s Pete Thamel “I think Stanford is taking an assertive and innovative step. We’re undoubtedly the best athletic department in college sports. We have to re-prove it in football, and we’re excited to be part of that challenge.”
Luck was one of the most highly touted prospects in college football during his time at Stanford. He earned numerous accolades in his senior season, including the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. His stellar play at Stanford helped secure his place as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.
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In the NFL, Luck quickly made his mark, setting rookie records for most passing yards in a season and a game. He led the Colts from a 2–14 record the previous year to an 11–5 season and a playoff berth. Over the next several years, Luck guided Indianapolis to back-to-back division titles, earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his first three seasons, and helped the team make deep playoff runs, including a dramatic comeback in the 2013 postseason and a trip to the 2014 AFC Championship Game.
However, Luck’s career was significantly impacted by injuries, causing him to miss the entire 2017 season. He returned in 2018 to set new career highs, leading the Colts back to the playoffs and earning Comeback Player of the Year honors, as well as a fourth Pro Bowl selection. But after years of battling injuries, Luck made the difficult decision to retire before the 2019 season.
“I’m very thankful for what football has given me, in many, many ways on many, many levels,” Luck told ESPN. “Stanford is one of those deeper levels. There’s something about it, especially the people there. This is going to be a daunting challenge. It’s a steep climb. But I’m fired up.”
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