ND football is over $40 million this year between all sources. Money is finite. We can all probably agree that the past 3 years have been a legitimate opportunity to win a Natty. Last year's screw job only reinforced the need to pile in on football and try to accomplish that goal. The Freeman...
Honestly, what was the expectation this year? Poor transfer class and lost lots of talent. Clearly some cultural issues when a star goes to a lesser program.
So basically the Achilles heel here is the fact our underclassmen DT recruiting has hurt our championship potential? You could argue recruiting a game breaker receiver too.
Majoring in recruiting and minor in portal means you cannot miss. Indiana lessens the odds of missing by getting 3rd...
Honestly if I were a billionaire, I would just put out there that I'm willing to work out a top NIL deal for a top DT to transfer to Notre Dame. I'm sure it is pretty well know by everybody you will get paid if you go to Indiana, TT, or Oregon. What's wrong with a rich guy just putting the...
I think Cignetti's approach works because the transfer kids are experienced. He doesn't have to adjust to learning curves as much .
Your odds are higher to succeed with experienced players who have been through a college S&C program and experienced the game for 3-4 years.
Is someone like a...
I really just think the idea that the NFL has more downtime is appealing to Freeman because of his young, large family. It is not an indictment of Notre Dame imo.
However Freeman is smart enough to know the NFL is a shredder and will only listen if he is guaranteed longer term deals. Hence...