Notre Dame named an offensive line coach last week, and Jeff Quinn has hit the ground running.
2018 Mission Viejo (Calif.) offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson* is an essential piece to the puzzle for the Irish and Quinn has quickly earned the respect of the four-star prospect.
“He’s told me about his past coaching experiences,” Patterson told Irish Sports Daily. “He told me how he and coach (Brian) Kelly did it at Cincinnati and about their relationship through the years.
“He’s also told me about how he came to get the job interview and how the guys are excited to have him in the room.”
Quinn has also come off as a ‘Notre Dame guy’ to the 6-foot-5, 285-pounder.
“He’s very passionate about Notre Dame,” stated Patterson. “He likes coach Kelly, and he’s really excited to coach a great group of guys.”
While the two have only had a relationship for days, Patterson is already high on Quinn.
“I can definitely see myself playing for him,” explained Patterson. “I can tell he doesn’t have any plans to leave Notre Dame, so I think job security is really good for him.”
Notre Dame is in a battle with Michigan and UCLA for the California native, and Patterson made a quick trip over to see the Bruins this weekend.
“I went early in the morning to meet the new strength and conditioning staff,” Patterson said of the short trip. “I got to see the team workout and see what they’re doing. It was a short visit.”
Patterson knows his three finalists offer what he’s looking for, but the similar opportunities are making it a tough decision.
“I’m looking for an overall place I could see myself living and playing at for five years,” said Patterson. “I want a place that will care for me after football and set me up for my future.”
“It’s a pretty tough choice. I’m going to have to figure it out with my parents. All three are great schools, but I have to find which one is the best and which one has the most opportunities for me.”
Kelly, Quinn and Brian Polian will conduct an in-home visit on Friday with Patterson.
