'26 PA DB Joey O'Brien (Notre Dame Verbal)

Jiggafini19Deux · Jan 27, 2026

No conflict of interest with ND being a UA school.

This is really something. Quite an opportunity.

calvegas04 · Feb 15, 2026

rikkitikki08 · Feb 15, 2026

His mind was racing wondering “ ah shit what did I do wrong” early on in that video lol

Me2SouthBend · Feb 15, 2026

rikkitikki08 said:
His mind was racing wondering “ ah shit what did I do wrong” early on in that video lol

No doubt. That’s fucking awesome though. We got THE Coach.

OKCDomer23 · Feb 15, 2026

Me2SouthBend said:
No doubt. That’s fucking awesome though. We got THE Coach.

Yes we do. Anyone can see how charismatic, genuine, and likeable Freeman is just watching that. He clearly cares about these kids and their well being. ND is fortunate to have him as there are not too many like him around. Stud coach.

GATTACA! · Feb 15, 2026

Imagine being a parent with Marcus sitting in front of you in your home. How do you not tell your kid “that’s the man you’re playing for” as soon as he walks out the door?

irishandy · Feb 15, 2026

Me2SouthBend said:
No doubt. That’s fucking awesome though. We got THE Coach.

Love thee Notre Dame and love this coach. What a great video.

HouseofPain · Feb 15, 2026

And this is why MF will never coach the pros. He truly enjoys developing and growing boys into men. The pros are just temporary babysitting jobs for boys who never matured mentally to men.

calvegas04 · Feb 15, 2026

HouseofPain said:
And this is why MF will never coach the pros.

???

TorontoGold · Feb 15, 2026

HouseofPain said:
And this is why MF will never coach the pros. He truly enjoys developing and growing boys into men. The pros are just temporary babysitting jobs for boys who never matured mentally to men.

Who are the boys who never matured mentally? The coaches or the players?

Chicago Domer · Feb 15, 2026

I think if MF wins a natty at some point, he could consider the League. But I don’t think that’s in the next 2-3 years.

I was very surprised he even considered the NFL this early, unless if was a negotiating tool by his agent.

Chicago Domer · Feb 15, 2026

I think MF would leave for The OSU before the pros.

CanadalovesND · Feb 15, 2026

Pardon my Canadian ignorance (and I could easily google it but alas, I’m not), but Tri-State refers to NY, NJ & PA?

IAIrish · Feb 15, 2026

HouseofPain said:
And this is why MF will never coach the pros. He truly enjoys developing and growing boys into men. The pros are just temporary babysitting jobs for boys who never matured mentally to men.

Yeah, no.

notredomer23 · Feb 15, 2026

CanadalovesND said:
Pardon my Canadian ignorance (and I could easily google it but alas, I’m not), but Tri-State refers to NY, NJ & PA?

eastern PA is sometimes included in it but so is CT.

fightingirish26 · Feb 15, 2026

CanadalovesND said:
Pardon my Canadian ignorance (and I could easily google it but alas, I’m not), but Tri-State refers to NY, NJ & PA?

notredomer23 said:
eastern PA is sometimes included in it but so is CT.

pretty sure in this case it's southeast PA, south jersey and delaware

irish4ever · Feb 15, 2026

Me2SouthBend said:
No doubt. That’s fucking awesome though. We got THE Coach.

He needs a pay hike so that he never thinks about leaving until he retires .... 5 or 6 natty's down the road. Go Irish!

Rocketman84 · Feb 15, 2026

CanadalovesND said:
Pardon my Canadian ignorance (and I could easily google it but alas, I’m not), but Tri-State refers to NY, NJ & PA?

This awards covers just PA and NJ

Rockin’Irish · Feb 15, 2026

Rocketman84 said:
This awards covers just PA and NJ

So the Tri-State Award only applies to two states? It seems Bi-State would be more applicable.

NDFAN420 · Feb 15, 2026

Google says

Award Criteria: The Jim Henry Award recognizes the top high school player in the tri-state area (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware) for excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.

IrishSpartan · Feb 15, 2026

Still gotta say MF has the best snack layout in sports

notredamermotherpray4us · Feb 15, 2026

CanadalovesND said:
Pardon my Canadian ignorance (and I could easily google it but alas, I’m not), but Tri-State refers to NY, NJ & PA?

I live in PA and had no clue. Glad you asked though so I didn't have to Google it

yankeehater · Feb 15, 2026

IrishSpartan said:
Still gotta say MF has the best snack layout in sports

Gonna have to say the strength and conditioning coach and nutritionist may disagree.

T-Boone · Feb 15, 2026

Have to look at him as a WR next season. Give him a shot.

calvegas04 · Feb 15, 2026

T-Boone said:
Have to look at him as a WR next season. Give him a shot.

Give him reps on the DL, could be dangerous on the edge

T-Boone · Feb 15, 2026

calvegas04 said:
Give him reps on the DL, could be dangerous on the edge

Less need there - WR is the go, as I said.

Rocketman84 · Feb 16, 2026

Rockin’Irish said:
So the Tri-State Award only applies to two states? It seems Bi-State would be more applicable.

Tri State Area usually applies to NY/NJ/CT (NY Metro areas) and in some instances PA, but yes the award is basically a Bi-State award.

GrangerIrish24 · Feb 16, 2026

notredamermotherpray4us said:
I live in PA and had no clue. Glad you asked though so I didn't have to Google it

Tell me you haven't been nominated for the Maxwell Club's Jim Henry Award without telling me you haven't been nominated.

irish4ever · Feb 16, 2026

yankeehater said:
Gonna have to say the strength and conditioning coach and nutritionist may disagree.

Fake wrappers ... it's protein nuggets inside.

HouseofPain · Feb 16, 2026

IAIrish said:
Yeah, no.

Opinions vary

'26 PA DB Joey O'Brien (Notre Dame Verbal)

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