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?
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(I started a post on our sister site and just kept on typing so I thought I'd share over here too.
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I don't "hate" USC how I hate (1980's) Miami. Miami was true vitriol, true hatred. The dirty players, the dirty coach, dirty dirty fans. Fighting and spitting on each other. It was that dirty kind of hate that you see on Jerry Springer. You know, when she finds out that he's been sleeping with her sister and that Steve can't get to her fast enough and she's able to clock him in the temple with her right stiletto heel.But I digress,,,
No, USC hate isn't like that. It's just a tad "dirty hate" due to the Bush Push and parents house leasing deal and a few thuggish bad apples on their team. No, the USC hate I have is that of the jealous kind. The absolute talent depth that makes me drool. The constant top 10 recruiting classes since the Poodle took over. The recent National Championship(s) that they've enjoyed. The fact that they don't necessarily offer only shitty classes. The BCS wins. The Freakin' beautiful weather all the time! I hate USC for being so good for so long now. It must be how they felt in the 80's. It's unfortunate that I cannot hate them just for the game that they beat us in every now and then. No, I have to hate the fact that they are better than us. Here and now, they are better and I hate that. When we were, at least, on par with each other, at least we had "Tradition", "Academics", "HIGHER STANDARDS"! But everything else being equal I didn't have to hate them and I could respect them and still know Jesus likes us more than them AND we'll still probably beat them next game anyway.
Young fans listen up! We didn't used to be good. WE WERE GREAT!!! And we were great most of the time, most every game. Almost every player would do something every game to make you say, "OH snap! No he diunt!" or as we older guys would say, "Oh shit! Did I just see him do that!?" We weren't "2008 USC good", we were better! We didn't lose out on recruits because we had too much depth like USC is experiencing now, they still came! It was like Texas with Texas recruits except NATION WIDE BABY! That's how we were. I see USC how they are now and how their fans are now. All cocky and full of swagger. Yep, that was us. Except some of our fans may have been worse. Although being born a Notre Dame fan, it was a God given right and that's why fans of other teams hated us so much! 99% of that hate was not that "dirty hate" I described in the first paragraph, it was the kind of hate I now feel for USC. Frustrated jealousy! THAT is what I truly hate is that that is how I feel. I hate that I have to feel frustrated jealousy and I hate that about myself.
I don't want to hate USC anymore. I want them to stay just as good as they are right now and I want to be able to respect them again. Then I know that we are back because I will know we will probably beat them next game and when you are winning, it's hard to hate a good team that you know you are better than!
Right now, I hate USC and I don't like that about myself!
But I still say GO IRISH!!