ND Coaching Search Megathread

[NDdomer2]

Dodds withdrew himself from the Bears GM job yesterday.

Thanks hadn't seen that.

 

[GoldenAura]

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Mason finally official.

 

[chicago51]

You guys know that feeling you get in that pit of your stomach, that your favorite team is going to hire Al Golden for defensive coordinator? I have that feeling right now.

Well at least Golden is a classy dude and not an a-hole like BVG.

 

[DONTH8]

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Mason finally official.

I heard the hold up in the background check was an assignment that he alledgedly cheated on in 4th grade. Glad they were able to verify that he in fact used his own hand when making the thanksgiving turkey art. Close call! Interview went great with Mrs. Smith his art teacher that year.

 

[IrishRazor82]

You guys know that feeling you get in that pit of your stomach, that your favorite team is going to hire Al Golden for defensive coordinator? I have that feeling right now.

Well at least Golden is a classy dude and not an a-hole like BVG.

I'm ok with Golden. Always thought he came off as a good person and fire'y. He would definitely own the defense which I think is good for MF whether MF realizes it or not.

 

[Irish#1]

You guys know that feeling you get in that pit of your stomach, that your favorite team is going to hire Al Golden for defensive coordinator? I have that feeling right now.

Well at least Golden is a classy dude and not an a-hole like BVG.

Just because a guy has ran or prefers a particular defense doesn't mean he isn't flexible.

 

[Rack Em]

You guys know that feeling you get in that pit of your stomach, that your favorite team is going to hire Al Golden for defensive coordinator? I have that feeling right now.

Well at least Golden is a classy dude and not an a-hole like BVG.

He's done a good job with the LBs in Cincy. None of them are higher than a 3rd round pick and they've been a solid group this year.

 

[NDdomer2]

so the biggest issue with Golden is that he prefers to 2 gap up front?

I dont recall if MF's defenses preferred that but I know he preferred 3 down correct?

Seems like something we could move to, especially if Aidan K. is a monster. However, it sure would have been nice to take another DT this class if thats the case.

 

[chicago51]

so the biggest issue with Golden is that he prefers to 2 gap up front?

I dont recall if MF's defenses preferred that but I know he preferred 3 down correct?

Seems like something we could move to, especially if Aidan K. is a monster. However, it sure would have been nice to take another DT this class if thats the case.

Marcus Freeman does not prefer 2 gap at all. With 2 gap on rush downs the d-line have to engage with a bull rush technique and react. 2 gap is about tieing up o-line .

Marcus Freeman prefers 1 gap penetration. If anything Marcus Freeman d-lines borderline over penetratrate that they have potential to pentrate past the ball carrier, get washed out, and give up big runs on occasion. This is the polar opposite of a 2 gap philosophy.

Golden was 2 gap 3-4 guy at Virginia and Temple. But he was a multiple 4-3 guy mostly under front (ND is mostly an under front) when he was head coach of Miami. The Bengals are 4-2-5 nickel team most of the time .

 

[Grahambo]

I’m wondering if he’s seriously debating calling the plays himself.

 

[Cackalacky2.0]

I’m wondering if he’s seriously debating calling the plays himself.

I think so....

 

[IrishRazor82]

I’m wondering if he’s seriously debating calling the plays himself.

Let's hope not for the sake of his sanity and overall product on Saturdays.

 

[Dale]

I think one of the ISD guys referenced it, it’s interesting the reaction a defensive coach gets to calling plays when plenty of offensive coaches do it

 

[Grahambo]

I think so....

I don’t remember if I saw it on here or Bryan Driskell mentioned it but during the OSU game, MF had a hard time sitting back and watching the defense not make the necessary adjustments fast enough. And that has played a role in his thinking.

I don’t know if Lezynski is ready for a full-time LB coach gig but I assume we could see something like Al Washington as run game coordinator, Mike Mickens as pass game coordinator and Lezynski (or an outside hire as LB coach).

I wouldn’t be too torn up at that.

 

[Grahambo]

I think one of the ISD guys referenced it, it’s interesting the reaction a defensive coach gets to calling plays when plenty of offensive coaches do it

Curious if Venables will call the defensive plays.

 

[Dale]

Curious if Venables will call the defensive plays.

I can’t imagine a world where he doesn’t but not sure

 

[rtrn2glory]

I’m wondering if he’s seriously debating calling the plays himself.

I really don't see an issue with it.... Let's me honest. Kirby Smart was calling the Georgia defense

 

[Rogue219]

I’m wondering if he’s seriously debating calling the plays himself.

I'm wondering when they announce Belk.

 

[chicago51]

Let's hope not for the sake of his sanity and overall product on Saturdays.

Terrible take imo. Not saying he has to call the plays but it's actually not that big of an issue on gamedays.

It's more that he still has to have a defensive staff he has some faith in to put some of game plan together during the week without him, because he can't neglect day to day head coaching stuff.

What else is he going to do during the games? Give words of encouragement, and make the go or no go 4th and 1 calls??

 

[Rasputin]

Terrible take imo. Not saying he has to call the plays but it's actually not that big of an issue on gamedays.

It's more that he still has to have a defensive staff he has some faith in to put some of game plan together during the week without him, because he can't neglect day to day head coaching stuff.

What else is he going to do during the games? Give words of encouragement, and make the go or no go 4th and 1 calls??

The Head Coach's job is to aggressively, and with a stern face and steady hand, hold up one finger after a TD to show everybody his mastery of the finer details of football.

Subtitled: Everything Rasputin learned about coaching while watching Notre Dame circa 2002-2004.

 

[Ndaccountant]

Terrible take imo. Not saying he has to call the plays but it's actually not that big of an issue on gamedays.

It's more that he still has to have a defensive staff he has some faith in to put some of game plan together during the week without him, because he can't neglect day to day head coaching stuff.

What else is he going to do during the games? Give words of encouragement, and make the go or no go 4th and 1 calls??

Excessive clapping.

http://bradyhokeclapping.com/

 

[T-Boone]

I would make Rees OC and RB coach (everyone has been saying you can phone in the RB coaching) and bring in a legit QB coach like that Ohio State QB coach on big dollars. That would be great for ND and Rees because Rees' next move is to be a head coach somewhere and while he is at ND he needs someone who can help him bring in 5 star QBs.

 

[Dale]

I would make Rees OC and RB coach (everyone has been saying you can phone in the RB coaching) and bring in a legit QB coach like that Ohio State QB coach on big dollars. That would be great for ND and Rees because Rees' next move is to be a head coach somewhere and while he is at ND he needs someone who can help him bring in 5 star QBs.

I don’t think this board can handle Urban on the sideline with a special guest ticket

 

[ulukinatme]

I would make Rees OC and RB coach (everyone has been saying you can phone in the RB coaching) and bring in a legit QB coach like that Ohio State QB coach on big dollars. That would be great for ND and Rees because Rees' next move is to be a head coach somewhere and while he is at ND he needs someone who can help him bring in 5 star QBs.

What's your deal with Rees? What has he done that's been so awful? It's like you think 5 star QBs just grow on trees. You know in all of Saban's time at Alabama, the best of the best, he's signed four 5 star QBs? Phillip Sims, Blake Barnett, Tua, and Bryce Young. Two of those four didn't pan out, a 50% success rate, which is not uncommon as many five stars don't live up to the hype. There's very few true elite QBs each year, and they're pretty hard to grab. Would I like to bring a bunch of 5 star QBs? Yeah, sure, who wouldn't...but be realistic. Saban has had four in 15 years at Alabama, how many do you think we're bringing in to South Bend with the self imposed restrictions?

 

[NDRock]

What's your deal with Rees? What has he done that's been so awful? It's like you think 5 star QBs just grow on trees. You know in all of Saban's time at Alabama, the best of the best, he's signed four 5 star QBs? Phillip Sims, Blake Barnett, Tua, and Bryce Young. Two of those four didn't pan out, a 50% success rate, which is not uncommon as many five stars don't live up to the hype. There's very few true elite QBs each year, and they're pretty hard to grab. Would I like to bring a bunch of 5 star QBs? Yeah, sure, who wouldn't...but be realistic. Saban has had four in 15 years at Alabama, how many do you think we're bringing in to South Bend with the self imposed restrictions?

Seems like comparing everything to Alabama is the new Godwin's law. How about recruiting the position well enough where we don't have to take Wisconsin's back-up for a year and then still worry if anyone on the roster can be an effective starter. This is a big year for Tommy. If TB12 comes out and plays well and gets developed, you won't see many complaints about Rees. If he looks inept and QB recruiting continues as it is, then he will be rightfully criticized for it.

 

[chicago51]

What's your deal with Rees? What has he done that's been so awful? It's like you think 5 star QBs just grow on trees. You know in all of Saban's time at Alabama, the best of the best, he's signed four 5 star QBs? Phillip Sims, Blake Barnett, Tua, and Bryce Young. Two of those four didn't pan out, a 50% success rate, which is not uncommon as many five stars don't live up to the hype. There's very few true elite QBs each year, and they're pretty hard to grab. Would I like to bring a bunch of 5 star QBs? Yeah, sure, who wouldn't...but be realistic. Saban has had four in 15 years at Alabama, how many do you think we're bringing in to South Bend with the self imposed restrictions?

To be fair Tua and Bryce Young had the grades for Notre Dame. Bryce Young went to a Catholic high school. Trevor Lawrence was a scholar athlete.

The self imposed restrictions aren't an excuse when it comes to QBs; maybe diva elite WRs but not QBs. Most of these QBs got the grades. The mental makeup of the position requires some intelligence to be elite.

 

[ulukinatme]

To be fair Tua and Bryce Young had the grades for Notre Dame. Bryce Young went to a Catholic high school. Trevor Lawrence was a scholar athlete.

The self imposed restrictions aren't an excuse when it comes to QBs; maybe diva elite WRs but not QBs. Most of these QBs got the grades. The mental makeup of the position requires some intelligence to be elite.

Yeah, but what do we offer over Alabama or Clemson when it comes to football? Again, these true elite QBs are few and far between. It's a hard sell to convince a 5 star to come here over those two schools. They're proven winners on the big stage without the restrictions, bad weather, etc.

 

[ulukinatme]

Seems like comparing everything to Alabama is the new Godwin's law. How about recruiting the position well enough where we don't have to take Wisconsin's back-up for a year and then still worry if anyone on the roster can be an effective starter. This is a big year for Tommy. If TB12 comes out and plays well and gets developed, you won't see many complaints about Rees. If he looks inept and QB recruiting continues as it is, then he will be rightfully criticized for it.

5 star Philure transferred, couldn't beat out Book so he didn't pan out. That's why we had to bring in Coan and he played pretty well for a "Wisconsin backup." Probably would have gone undefeated if our OL hadn't been such a mess for half the season and the defense could have defended a pass or two against Cinci.

 

[arrowryan]

5 star Philure transferred, couldn't beat out Book so he didn't pan out. That's why we had to bring in Coan and he played pretty well for a "Wisconsin backup."

I think Phil is in a similar boat as Jordan Johnson. He rankings were off because he stinks at BC too.

 

[BleedBlueGold]

Why is no one mentioning Phil J in this QB convo? If ND keeps him on the team, he would've started last year and this coming. ND is capable of landing good QBs. They just need to develop and manage the position better. BK had a lot to do with that, did he not?