ND Coaching Search Megathread

[greyhammer90]

Fake

 

[ulukinatme]

Man I really wish there was a way to keep Rees while hiring Freeman.

I agree. Golic Jr said there's a possibility Rees could take an open HC position too at a smaller school, a lot of coaching positions will be opening up in the next month.
If the players truly love both Freeman and Rees it would be good to keep the momentum of this strong freshmen offensive group and Freeman's future defensive recruits if we could retain both. Really depends on Rees' loyalty and how much LSU offers...is he more loyal to BK or the school? Hard to say.

 

[NDPhilly]

Take all this FWIW but one LSU 247 mod thinks they get Freeman. Shea Dixon said that there are assistant coaches on the flight with BK. And, he'll be at the airport when they arrive so we'll know in short order who those are. I highly doubt Freeman would be one of the initial guys gone.

Fucking christ every time I open this thread the news gets worse

 

[ACamp1900]

Between this, the Angels just laughable pitching free agency ineptitude, Baker looking more like a bust... either I freaking legit hang myself or I just laugh at it and wait for NCAA 23 to come out so i can finally show all these swine what's up Series X.................

It's all i have left at this point, and the Pens I guess.

 

[Rogue219]

Based on Sampson and Fortuna's discussions, BK has been asking for certain changes and investments for years and ND hasn't done them. I'm not sure he was interested in promises.

This is a tale as old as time. Holtz pushed back. Charlie pushed back. Now Kelly pushed back. They did nothing.

ND is a football school that doesn't want to be a football school.

 

[Hammer Of The Gods]

I agree. Golic Jr said there's a possibility Rees could take an open HC position too at a smaller school, a lot of coaching positions will be opening up in the next month.
If the players truly love both Freeman and Rees it would be good to keep the momentum of this strong freshmen offensive group and Freeman's future defensive recruits if we could retain both. Really depends on Rees' loyalty and how much LSU offers...is he more loyal to BK or the school? Hard to say.

Fickell to ND and we retain Freeman as Co-HC/DC then Tommy goes to UC. Ohio state opens up in 4-6 years and Fickell Leaves and Tommy comes home.

 

[Kingbish01]

Between this, the Angels just laughable pitching free agency ineptitude, Baker looking more like a bust... either I freaking legit hang myself or I just laugh at it and wait for NCAA 23 to come out so i can finally show all these swine what's up Series X.................

It's all i have left at this point, and the Pens I guess.

The Pens ship is sailing too

 

[ACamp1900]

The Pens ship is sailing too

Compared to the other options the Pens look like Salma Hayek in Desperado

 

[Rogue219]

2018: UCLA, Virginia Tech
2019: UCLA, Boston College
2020: Lost by 3 to Georgia
2021: ND

The guy is a good coach and has that Cinci program humming after Tuberville derailed it. And remember he was a high level assistant at OSU for a decade. Gotta think he'll at least be a solid recruiter. If it's not Freeman he is an absolute no brainer second choice.

He stepped in after Tressel got fired and went 6-6 as in interim. So many people forget this. Meyer kept him on and he was often a punching bag for Meyer. So much so that the story goes Mike Vrabel had an altercation with Meyer, though not to the degree that everyone tells the tale.

I think Fickell would be an excellent hire for ND. Would he want the job knowing the obstacles here is the question.

At this point, I think ND needs to do what they can to make Freeman the new head coach, though. Timing isn't there for Fickell.

 

[mgriff]

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

This is a tale as old as time. Holtz pushed back. Charlie pushed back. Now Kelly pushed back. They did nothing.

ND is a football school that doesn't want to be a football school.

Their feeling is that ND is happy with a 10 win team on the fringes of, but not really in, the national title discussion.

 

[Free Manera]

Fickell to ND and we retain Freeman as Co-HC/DC then Tommy goes to UC. Ohio state opens up in 4-6 years and Fickell Leaves and Tommy comes home.

No way Cincinnati takes Rees over Freeman. Nice thought though. Getting Fickell and Freeman together in South Bend would be unreal and an upgrade.

 

[ulukinatme]

This is a tale as old as time. Holtz pushed back. Charlie pushed back. Now Kelly pushed back. They did nothing.

ND is a football school that doesn't want to be a football school.

Pretty true based on Jack's past input. They got upgrades to the stadium, but it was always mentioned that the academics would come first. Swarbrick said if the NCAA did ever split and the schools went to a football centric league and an academic league that ND would side with the academics. Hard to swallow, but not completely misplaced ideals.

 

[wizards8507]

I agree. Golic Jr said there's a possibility Rees could take an open HC position too at a smaller school, a lot of coaching positions will be opening up in the next month.
If the players truly love both Freeman and Rees it would be good to keep the momentum of this strong freshmen offensive group and Freeman's future defensive recruits if we could retain both. Really depends on Rees' loyalty and how much LSU offers...is he more loyal to BK or the school? Hard to say.

Rees always struck me as a ride-or-die, bleeds-blue-and-gold type.

 

[ACamp1900]

https://www.ndinsider.com/story/spo...ell-pat-fitzgerald-marcus-freeman/8803064002/

jeebus,... if this is the list of realistic options then just promote Freeman NOW and get moving.

 

[Luckylucci]

I'd be shocked if Freeman is on the plane. He wants the HC job and has a social media push for him to get it. But, I posted that because there is a very real chance that within the next couple/few hours we learn that some combination of Quinn, Rees, Polian, Elston, etc could be.

 

[ACamp1900]

Rees always struck me as a ride-or-die, bleeds-blue-and-gold type.

 

[ACamp1900]

I'd be shocked if Freeman is on the plane. He wants the HC job and has a social media push for him to get it...

Maybe he doesn't actually want the ND job????

 

[ulukinatme]

Compared to the other options the Pens look like Salma Hayek in Desperado

I'd settle for Salma today. In fact, I might opt for this version.

 

[hungryhippo]

I'd be shocked if Freeman is on the plane. He wants the HC job and has a social media push for him to get it. But, I posted that because there is a very real chance that within the next couple/few hours we learn that some combination of Quinn, Rees, Polian, Elston, etc could be.

Here's a fun thought experiment: what order would we rank the assistants we DO NOT want to see step off that plane?


My initial thought:
1. Freeman
2. Balis
3. Elston

 

[Dale]

Rees’ steps forward as a recruiter will be offset by not being at ND, which will be interesting. He was uniquely equipped to recruit ND specifically. LSU isn’t a lock to always get a 5 star QB IMO. Not always a local one

 

[Sureal]

This has been the most stressful work day at my office that I've ever had and the stress ain't work related. I feel like I need to apologize to my colleagues.

 

[GowerND11]

I'd settle for Salma today. In fact, I might opt for this version.

Yeah. Settle...

 

[Irish#1]

He stepped in after Tressel got fired and went 6-6 as in interim. So many people forget this. Meyer kept him on and he was often a punching bag for Meyer. So much so that the story goes Mike Vrabel had an altercation with Meyer, though not to the degree that everyone tells the tale.

I think Fickell would be an excellent hire for ND. Would he want the job knowing the obstacles here is the question.

At this point, I think ND needs to do what they can to make Freeman the new head coach, though. Timing isn't there for Fickell.

Why not? The timing was there for Kelly. lol

 

[Sea Turtle]

Freeman has been a coordinator at this level for one year. Maybe that plays in his favor as ND won't think he will ask for the things Kelly wanted to take the next step.

 

[drayer54]

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[Irish#1]

I'd be shocked if Freeman is on the plane. He wants the HC job and has a social media push for him to get it. But, I posted that because there is a very real chance that within the next couple/few hours we learn that some combination of Quinn, Rees, Polian, Elston, etc could be.

Since no interim was named, I'm guessing Jack is trying to finalize a deal with Freeman and one with Tommy to keep him on board as OC.

 

[ACamp1900]

Since no interim was named, I'm guessing Jack is trying to finalize a deal with Freeman and one with Tommy to keep him on board as OC.

Of he knew this morning that both were leaving,.......

 

[tko]

LSU has the best inside info guys

 

[Hammer Of The Gods]

Take it for what its worth..Joel Klatt is calling for a switcharoo with Fickell and Freeman ( Fickell to ND/Freeman to UC) Him and Colin Cowherd both Think ND job is to big for Freeman right now.