Coaching Staff discussion

[Baldy 1,268]

26 minutes ago, FaithInIrish Forever said:

yes so  much for being optimistic

I know, right!?  ☹️

[4thand1 273]

HCs are going to have to recruit coordinators and assistant coaches just as much as players.  The turnover is constant.  

[4thand1 273]

Staff turnover isn't going to slow down. It does hurt a bit to lose coaches making lateral moves.  I understand that Mason moved to the NFL but I think ND should be on par with that opportunity.  I don't know that Freeman is selling the chance to be a part of ND's next NC enough and how revered that staff would be.  Of course the money would have to be there for coaches to stay.  

[mcgov12 1,237]

Not too concerned. Every one of these guys leaving is for a better opportunity (or retirement). Rees would have been dumb to turn down the opportunity at bama, Mason going to the Colts was a dream job for him, Hiestand retired, if Stuckey or OLeary have the opportunity to go NFL with Harbaugh and the Ravens that’s another clear jump forward, etc.

Probably more of a reflection of the type of coaching talent Freeman is capable of getting. You’re seeing young, up and coming, highly thought of coaches coming through

[mcgov12 1,237]

Looks like Stuckey is staying at ND. He’s a hell of a coach and he’ll have some opportunities whenever he wants them

[ND_JACK 321]

Here’s an article on Stuckey staying with ND.

https://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/wide-receivers-coach-chansi-stuckey-to-stay-at-notre-dame

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,738]

5 minutes ago, ND_JACK said:

Here’s an article on Stuckey staying with ND.

https://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/wide-receivers-coach-chansi-stuckey-to-stay-at-notre-dame

Thank God. Losing him before spring ball would of made me sick. Special teams is not really that big of a spring ball thing but the wideouts not having a coach would have been a HUGE HUGE issue.

[Baldy 1,268]

Chris Watt to the Colts as well.

 

Edited March 5, 2023 by Baldy

[Baldy 1,268]

Seeing reports that McCullogh and O’Leary are staying at Notre Dame!  😅

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,738]

Just now, Baldy said:

Seeing reports that McCullogh and O’Leary are staying at Notre Dame!  😅

Good we will have a staff to coach this spring. If they hurry the hiring a bit. I think Biagi can be in place too.

[Baldy 1,268]

1 minute ago, FaithInIrish Forever said:

Good we will have a staff to coach this spring. If they hurry the hiring a bit. I think Biagi can be in place too.

Here’s to hoping they do!  🤞🏼

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,738]

Just now, Baldy said:

Here’s to hoping they do!  🤞🏼

Freeman in my opinion knew about mason leaving by the end of last week. He knows before the media knows. Probably did the zoom calls Friday. Knew that if Biagi was vetted and a finalist last year, he could get him on a quick schedule. 

[ND_JACK 321]

Out of the four coaches; Watt, Stuckey, McCullogh and O’Leary rumored to be interviewing for NFL jobs. I think we were really fortunate to just be losing Watt. If I had to lose one of them Watt should hurt the least being a GA.

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,738]

Just now, ND_JACK said:

Out of the four coaches; Watt, Stuckey, McCullogh and O’Leary rumored to be interviewing for NFL jobs. I think we were really fortunate to just be losing Watt. If I had to lose one of them Watt should hurt the least being a GA.

I'm SO glad Stuckey is staying too. He just recruited the heck out of Texas and got us 3 or 4 under the radar prospects from there. With the Texas schools particularly University of Texas being in a bit of a drought. You gotta go compete with TCU and get those guys when University of Texas has filled up. Leach always had receivers because they so numerous down there.

[4thand1 273]

I think Freeman has made good coaching staff decisions for the most part.  He's going to need to keep a running list for each coaching position continuously as coaches will continue to churn out.  Still hoping some other team wants to poach Golden and Washington.

[jessemoore97 1,295]

9 minutes ago, 4thand1 said:

I think Freeman has made good coaching staff decisions for the most part.  He's going to need to keep a running list for each coaching position continuously as coaches will continue to churn out.  Still hoping some other team wants to poach Golden and Washington.

From what we've seen so far Freeman has a lot of connections.  Obviously he doesn't have a coaching tree so he is open to look around and rely on those contacts for recommendations for potential targets.  This is something we didn't see under Kelly who relied on his "extensive" coaching tree for filling openings, and seemed to only go outside that circle when forced to ala the 2016 disaster.

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,738]

10 minutes ago, 4thand1 said:

I think Freeman has made good coaching staff decisions for the most part.  He's going to need to keep a running list for each coaching position continuously as coaches will continue to churn out.  Still hoping some other team wants to poach Golden and Washington.

We can hope ND keeps winning and all these coaches turnover. Kelly turned over because the South makes it easier for him to run his vertical passing offense. I've said Kelly and Spurrier are nearly the same guy. If Freeman were to win and turnover he'd have to make Ohio State back into a running team.

 

Golden will move on soon. Maybe not this year but soon. Washington too if the defense is good.

[jimbo 377]

29 minutes ago, FaithInIrish Forever said:

We can hope ND keeps winning and all these coaches turnover. Kelly turned over because the South makes it easier for him to run his vertical passing offense. I've said Kelly and Spurrier are nearly the same guy. If Freeman were to win and turnover he'd have to make Ohio State back into a running team.

 

Golden will move on soon. Maybe not this year but soon. Washington too if the defense is good.

I’m hoping we get Golden for at least this season and the next. You’re correct Faith, the better the defense plays, then it’s more likely for coaches to get other opportunities. 

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,738]

Just now, jimbo said:

I’m hoping we get Golden for at least this season and the next. You’re correct Faith, the better the defense plays, then it’s more likely for coaches to get other opportunities. 

Just to further the point a bit. of Kelly's original 10 assistants only Elston stayed the whole time.

[Baldy 1,268]