Posted January 31Jan 31 comment_781112 https://slapthesign.com/posts/michigan-thinks-it-can-steal-notre-dame-football-staffer Sure hope we can hang on here. Chad's mentioned with every recruit and they all seem to love him.
January 31Jan 31 Popular Post comment_781115 46 minutes ago, The Captain 19 said: https://slapthesign.com/posts/michigan-thinks-it-can-steal-notre-dame-football-staffer Sure hope we can hang on here. Chad's mentioned with every recruit and they all seem to love him. Dear Michigan…
February 1Feb 1 comment_781116 I am less worried now than I would have been if Kelly were still the coach. It seems that Freeman creates a fun energetic environment for the staff to work in. Kelly just seemed miserable to be around. Secondly, it seems that administration is stepping up and paying staff members better than they have in the past. I view Bowden as critical to the team's success.
February 1Feb 1 comment_781121 17 hours ago, Baldy said: Dear Michigan… And, just for general good measure: Ohio State, Texas, USC; and ACC officiating crews. Edited February 1Feb 1 by AnTostal
February 1Feb 1 comment_781122 NDNation making sound like he is staying. Also mentioned that programs are taking notice of some things ND is doing in recruiting, which Bowden gets some credit for and probably Freeman too. This is a good thing.
February 1Feb 1 comment_781123 Link to article I saw on NDNation. https://footballscoop.com/news/sources-marcus-freeman-stays-hot-hanging-on-to-chad-bowden-after-michigan-courtship
February 1Feb 1 comment_781124 3 hours ago, jessemoore97 said: Link to article I saw on NDNation. https://footballscoop.com/news/sources-marcus-freeman-stays-hot-hanging-on-to-chad-bowden-after-michigan-courtship Loved seeing this. Another confirmation that recruiting is better with Freeman then we saw under Kelly: Quote Bowden had emerged on the radar of some SEC programs in need of new personnel direction, with one source directly telling FootballScoop, "We have to pay attention now to who Notre Dame is recruiting. We didn't use to have to do that." The executive credited that awareness to the Bowden-Freeman duo.
February 1Feb 1 comment_781127 lol remember when we would hear rumors about recruits looking around and the immediate reaction was “he gone…”? I am happier now
February 1Feb 1 comment_781131 4 hours ago, jbrown_9999 said: Loved seeing this. Another confirmation that recruiting is better with Freeman then we saw under Kelly: Agreed. Lou in those early years had to credit a lot to Vinny Cerrato. Multiple #1 recruit classes and tons of blue chippers really solidified '88-'93. Those were as close to Saban type classes and on the field results in my lifetime, and may never be replicated. Bowden and Freeman are clearly attacking recruiting, NIL, and the portal proactively/creatively, while others are noticing. Hopefully we'll notice with the on the field product as a result too. Edited February 1Feb 1 by jessemoore97
February 4Feb 4 comment_781154 Freeman is his biggest booster and best bud. Glad he is being l0yal to ND. He is the key to the recruiting program stepping up to the plate and siopping down the same aisle as the Big 10 and SEC. That's the same aisle Kelly would never go down.
February 4Feb 4 comment_781157 On 2/1/2024 at 12:24 PM, jbrown_9999 said: Loved seeing this. Another confirmation that recruiting is better with Freeman then we saw under Kelly: That comment about noticing ND now on the recruiting trail and not before is solid gold. This is the biggest reason why I think Freeman is the perfect coach in this current landscape, you need relentless recruiters (and A+ coaching) when you’re re-recruiting an entire roster every year and dealing with NIL
February 4Feb 4 comment_781159 Wouldn't have made much sense for him to jump to Michigan... Most of the existing staff was headed to the Chargers with Harbaugh and they are at substantial risk of being given substantial penalties for the sign-stealing scandal.
February 4Feb 4 comment_781163 7 hours ago, mcgov12 said: That comment about noticing ND now on the recruiting trail and not before is solid gold. This is the biggest reason why I think Freeman is the perfect coach in this current landscape, you need relentless recruiters (and A+ coaching) when you’re re-recruiting an entire roster every year and dealing with NIL I could not agree more, and have said the exact same thing!
February 5Feb 5 comment_781174 On 2/4/2024 at 10:10 AM, Blammm said: Wouldn't have made much sense for him to jump to Michigan... Most of the existing staff was headed to the Chargers with Harbaugh and they are at substantial risk of being given substantial penalties for the sign-stealing scandal. Very true. But it was a move that would have been for big bucks$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Glad he is sticking with Freeman who ha been joined to his hip for quite some time. They are on the same page and make a great recruitng team but I am sure he got a raise to say "NO" to the Skunkbears!
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Sure hope we can hang on here. Chad's mentioned with every recruit and they all seem to love him.