Marcus Freeman named Dick Corbett Head Football Coach

[Some Irish Bloke]

This is why I believe in consistency from a fan perspective. No matter if the cupboard is barren or overflowing with talent, no matter if the head coach is a legend or first time HC, I always support my team in the same way....



Whoever ND is playing by 50.

 

[Irish#1]

Any thoughts on Roby Toma's comments on twitter? Essentially, he said it was more difficult for players to "switch on" for the game right after the serenity of Mass. So, he liked having Mass the night before.

Cattle prods as they come out the door should get their attention.

 

[ulukinatme]

Any thoughts on Roby Toma's comments on twitter? Essentially, he said it was more difficult for players to "switch on" for the game right after the serenity of Mass. So, he liked having Mass the night before.

I like the tradition. Can't say I caught it very often as we were usually busy packing up the tailgate or winding things down. That said, if players find it distracting then I say to hell with it. I don't see a problem having Mass the night before. Have a team meeting before the game, then you can still do a player walk and get pumped on the way to the stadium.

 

[NDdomer2]

Could always have mass post breakfast, plenty of time to get mind right

 

[Irish#1]

I like the tradition. Can't say I caught it very often as we were usually busy packing up the tailgate or winding things down. That said, if players find it distracting then I say to hell with it. I don't see a problem having Mass the night before. Have a team meeting before the game, then you can still do a player walk and get pumped on the way to the stadium.

When they use to come from The Basilica, didn't the band march in front of them?

 

[Dale]

DT Curtis Brooks - Round 6
DE Myjai Sanders - Round 3
LB Darrian Beavers - Round 6
CB Coby Bryant - Round 4
CB Ahmad Gardner - Round 1
S Bryan Cook - Round 2

 

[NDdomer2]

So did Hamilton completely ignore MF on his way to draft stage or did I see that wrong.

 

[Dale]

So did Hamilton completely ignore MF on his way to draft stage or did I see that wrong.

Dont think he ignored him. Freeman and O’Leary both just both said something as he walked by but didn’t reach out to hug or anything

 

[BrownerandFry]

Is there any meaningful segment of the Notre Dame fan base that is actually in this camp? Who is saying the cupboard is full? The lunatic fringe doesn't count as meaningful.

This is Pulitzer level.

I mean, really, Rasputin commenting on the :"lunatic fringe?" what the hell is this, a Notre Dame board or the comment section in the New York Review of Books?

 

[BrownerandFry]

For those of you that are students of, consultants re, or teachers of LEADERSHIP, Freeman is an interesting case study.

Leadership is far better than managment, and management is still better than narcissism or megalomania. As in "Only I can fixt it" the guy ND hired who announced "We will have a schematic advantage in every game we play." How'd that hubris work out?

Management consists of controlling a group or a set of entities to accomplish a goal. Leadership refers to an individual's ability to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute toward organizational success.

Managers CONTROL
Leaders lead

And in the instant case it is fascinating and instructive to observe the
hiring
interaction
collegiality

between Freeman and Al Golden

Freeman leads Golden, thereby letting Golden lead the defense.
Freeman is threatened neither by Golden's age, credentials or expertise.

Freeman tries to hire the best people he can, not lackeys, sycophants and stooges.

And this may be fun in years to come.

 

[GATTACA!]

Oh my goodness 😍

 

[DONTH8]

Oh my goodness 😍

But is it a business trip still?

 

[Redbar]

But is it a business trip still?

Yeah, a different type of business, I ❤️ it!

 

[NDdomer2]

Oh my goodness 😍

I'd still be inclined to take OSU -21.5

 

[GoldenAura]

I'll just be happy if the final score isn't embarrassingly bad for ND.

 

[arahop]

If ND can stay in it for the first 2 quarters, that will be telling. Stay within 3-7 points for the first 2 quarters and the belief will spread like wild fire. ND's problem has been with teams that have more top end talent and getting knocked out too early, not having the horses to finish the race. Going to need a excellent team effort and some timely big time plays, but they can do it. Just have to get to the 3rd Quarter and be within a score of taking the lead.

Can't imagine the the hype behind the program if they can somehow win the game, or make it to the last couple of minutes and have a chance at a program altering win.
Marcus Freeman has a chance to get the program's biggest W since 93 FSU.
I'm not going to be too disappointed if they lose. I want to see ND battle and leave it all out on the field.
I'm not much for moral victories but even having a chance with under 4 minutes to go, that would be a huge step.
OSU has like 16 Five stars and just as many 4 stars as ND. That gap is going to close in the next few years.
OSU defense is susceptible.

 

[ulukinatme]

If ND can stay in it for the first 2 quarters, that will be telling. Stay within 3-7 points for the first 2 quarters and the belief will spread like wild fire. ND's problem has been with teams that have more top end talent and getting knocked out too early, not having the horses to finish the race. Going to need a excellent team effort and some timely big time plays, but they can do it. Just have to get to the 3rd Quarter and be within a score of taking the lead.

Can't imagine the the hype behind the program if they can somehow win the game, or make it to the last couple of minutes and have a chance at a program altering win.
Marcus Freeman has a chance to get the program's biggest W since 93 FSU.
I'm not going to be too disappointed if they lose. I want to see ND battle and leave it all out on the field.
I'm not much for moral victories but even having a chance with under 4 minutes to go, that would be a huge step.
OSU has like 16 Five stars and just as many 4 stars as ND. That gap is going to close in the next few years.
OSU defense is susceptible.

Clemson 2020?

 

[ACamp1900]

Clemson 2020?

This would be bigger imo

 

[Te'o4Heisman]

If we can control the line of scrimmage and be the more physical team we can win the game. This biggest factors IMO will be:
1. Avoid turning the ball over
2. Avoid 3 and outs on offense
3. Prevent the big play/quick score on defense

 

[GATTACA!]

Their offense is just so potent it’s gonna be a tall order. JSN scares the shit out of me.

 

[Southside Sully]

Their offense is just so potent it’s gonna be a tall order. JSN scares the shit out of me.

Where are they thin/have some lack of experience next year? OL, WR besides JSN?

 

[arahop]

Clemson 2020?

Great win but correct me if I'm wrong. Clemson was missing 3 studs that game Including Trevor Lawrence. Refer to the ACC championship that year.

Clemson 2020?

Great win but correct me if I'm wrong, Clemson was missing 3 studs that game Including Trevor Lawrence. Refer to the ACC championship that year as to what happened when they were healthy.. I don't look back at that game as the turning point of what took ND a step closer to Championship level.

The OSU 22 game and Clemson 2022, with a backup QB, who has gone on to struggle aren't even close to the same type Win.

 

[Irish#1]

Great win but correct me if I'm wrong, Clemson was missing 3 studs that game Including Trevor Lawrence. Refer to the ACC championship that year as to what happened when they were healthy.. I don't look back at that game as the turning point of what took ND a step closer to Championship level.

The OSU 22 game and Clemson 2022, with a backup QB, who has gone on to struggle aren't even close to the same type Win.

Clemson's backup QB didn't play like a backup in that game and their overall talent was couple of notches above ND's.

 

[arahop]

Clemson's backup QB didn't play like a backup in that game and their overall talent was couple of notches above ND's.

I agree that DJ played lights out and was his best game but he hasn't turned out to be the 5 star everyone thought.
We can call that the best win since 93 along with Oklahoma in 2012 but beating OSU opening weeks trumps both of those, probably combined IMO

 

[CoachB]

Well, just because of the timing with program perception. This staff has been absolutely crushing it this offseason with recruiting. If we come out and play well, and perhaps pull the upset, that will validate all that recruiting work. Not saying if they lose, they will lose recruits, but winning sure would help validate the hype around the program. So timing wise, I think this is the most important game since Utah 2010. That is the program changing game, IMO.

 

[GATTACA!]

Just cannot afford a 2012 Alabama performance. If we lose we lose, but it can’t look like we’re playing a different sport than them.

 

[ulukinatme]

Great win but correct me if I'm wrong, Clemson was missing 3 studs that game Including Trevor Lawrence. Refer to the ACC championship that year as to what happened when they were healthy.. I don't look back at that game as the turning point of what took ND a step closer to Championship level.

The OSU 22 game and Clemson 2022, with a backup QB, who has gone on to struggle aren't even close to the same type Win.

DJ in no way struggled in that game, whatever happened in 2021 after is irrelevant. He threw for 450 yards, a couple TDs, and no turnovers while averaging over 10 yards a reception. Lawrence would have been hard pressed to beat those numbers, DJ was lights out in the passing game. The only area where Lawrence might have been more effective is with his legs, although we had Etienne locked up all game. I believe we were missing guys as well, and quite frankly a win against the #1 team is still a win. That 2020 team certainly wasn't pedestrian without Lawrence.

 

[dublinirish]

 

[arahop]

DJ in no way struggled in that game, whatever happened in 2021 after is irrelevant. He threw for 450 yards, a couple TDs, and no turnovers while averaging over 10 yards a reception. Lawrence would have been hard pressed to beat those numbers, DJ was lights out in the passing game. The only area where Lawrence might have been more effective is with his legs, although we had Etienne locked up all game. I believe we were missing guys as well, and quite frankly a win against the #1 team is still a win. That 2020 team certainly wasn't pedestrian without Lawrence.

Never said DJ struggled, I said he played lights out.
It's not irrelevant because he was pedestrian last year. 9Tds to 10 Ints.
Great win, but you brought up Clemson 2020, when I said OSU 22 would be the biggest victory since 93 FSU.
How did we play them when they had Lawrence?
What's a bigger win for the program,
Clemson in 2020 or OSU in 22?

 

[TNUtoNotreDame]

Never said DJ struggled, I said he played lights out.
Great win but you brought up Clemson 2020
When I said OSU 22 would be the biggest victory since 93 FSU.
How did we play them when they had Lawrence?
What's a bigger win for the program,
Clemson in 2020 or OSU in 22?

The victory will always be hollow because TL and a couple other studs did not play for Clemson. Every college fan I speak with says that it was a victory against a severely weakened Clemson and that is a fair perception. Still a fun win, but I will not pretend that it was against a full Clemson squad.