Overview
A lifetime of loyalty. A season of destiny.
For Matt Lester, the University of Michigan isn’t just his alma mater—it’s a lifelong North Star. Having grown up cheering the Wolverines alongside his father, Lester later became a prominent benefactor of the university’s athletic and academic programs. When Jim Harbaugh returned to Ann Arbor, Lester found a kindred spirit, becoming a trusted confidante to the head coach and a mentor to scores of Michigan football players. This is a Michigan story unlike any other.
In Blue Blood, Lester provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how Michigan revitalized a storied program and ascended to the pinnacle of college football. He shares previously untold stories of Team 144, from team retreats at his farm on Lake Charlevoix to the strategic conversations that paved the way to the national championship. While most fans never experience the inner workings of the huddle or the sidelines during historic plays, Blue Blood gives you an all-access pass.
Through his unique perspective, Lester explores:
• the Harbaugh leadership philosophy that restored Michigan’s glory;
• the players Matt guided through internships and life beyond the turf; and
• the historic 2023 season, defined by the resilience of a team that refused to break.
Blue Blood is the definitive account of a program that overcame every obstacle to reach the mountaintop. It is a masterclass in building a winning culture, a celebration of unwavering loyalty, and a love letter to the winningest program in college football history.
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