It seems like Notre Dame football is at a major crossroads, with significant changes happening after an impressive 14-2 season. Despite the success, it's clear that the program's staff turnover is creating some big challenges for head coach Marcus Freeman. But it also looks like Freeman is working diligently to navigate these changes by bringing in some strong new hires.
Chris Ash replaces Al Golden
The decision to replace Al Golden with Chris Ash seems strategic, especially considering Ash's background with defensive backs and his leadership beside Luke Fickell. Golden's style was clearly popular, so it'll be interesting to see if Ash’s fiery approach can maintain that same level of success. His expertise should complement the strong defensive talent already present, but the transition could still have its bumps.
Ja’Juan Seider is a big get
With the talented trio of Jerimiyah Love, Jadarian Price, and Aneyas Williams at running back, having someone with Seider’s track record will certainly keep that position as a strength. His experience with developing 1,000-yard rushers at Penn State is a major win for the Irish.
A new GM (Mike Martin)
The search for a new General Manager is definitely an intriguing one. The evolving nature of college football’s rules around recruiting, the transfer portal, and NIL demands a savvy, experienced leader. Mike Martin seems like an excellent choice to help navigate this new era, and building out a robust scouting department could help the Irish gain an edge on the competition, especially with such a complex landscape.
Building for Long-Term Success
All in all, Marcus Freeman is making moves to stay ahead of the curve, and while there are inevitable challenges, these hires could help position Notre Dame for continued success. It's exciting to see how these changes will unfold and if they'll pay off in the long run. What do you think of these moves? Does the future of Notre Dame football look bright to you?
Besides the fumbleitis he had I saw a lot of great flashes during his carries all season and against Hawaii...I believe he will turn out to be our most dangerous rusher next season. He has vision, quickness, strength and speed. I can see it and it is something I do not see in any of our other backs. You heard it here first this kid will be our super star in the backfield. Allen has speed but doesnt seem to have the instinct nor the lateral ability behind the LOS, Hughes has the vision but is a whole different back and Aldridge is somewhere between getting lost and becoming a star I cant tell, hes hot and cold. Not that those guys arent good but I see J Gray as a potential super star... I see Jonas explode out of the backfield and hit that second gear while maintaining his ability to sense holes and defenders. I think he is the real deal, I cant wait for next season.