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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John Simon DT (Cardinal Mooney, Youngstown Ohio)
Early 5 star from Ohio squats 700 pounds benches around 425... Intringuing prospect as he is number one on the boards of Ohio State, Michigan and ND and will be sought after nationally...
Deandre Colemen DT (Seattle Washington)
Similar to Omar Hunter... All the Pac Ten is over him including SC and will be one of the top DTs in the West...
Kevin Minter LB (Georgia)
At 6'0 234 as a junior... He's a terror at inside linebacker. Involved in a lot of tackles and pretty good speed at 4.55 40...
Manti Te'o LB (Hawaii)
An LDS has early offers from Tennessee, USC and ND... Only 5 star from Hawaii next year. A reminder of Rey Malaluga and Brian Urlacher in the same mold... Best linebacker prospect in the class... 6'1 240 pounds with 4.5 speed...
Donovan Carter S (Cartersville, GA)
At 6'3 200 pounds the two way player reminds some of Will Hill with a better defensive game... Every recruiting animal in the country is after him... He will be wide open even though scout profile has his USC interest high...
Lendell Buckner DE (Chicago, Illinois Mount Carmel)
6'4 270 pounds brings us to the next five star from the Mount Carmel lineage... Total package at DE frees up a ton of space for Filer to roam... Early Big Ten interests Ohio State and Michigan included... Look for his stock to rise this fall...
Next week offense...