Al Golden

[Rogue219]

Get 'em while you can.

 

[Rogue219]

Official already??? Fastest post George O'Leary background check ever at Notre Dame!??

Irish Tab Al Golden as Bob Hinton Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach

und.com

The other thing I found during this recent process: our fanbase seems very impatient when it comes to these announcements being made "official." Is that just paranoia that something could go wrong? I get the idea that time kills all deals, but what difference does it make when the school/program sends out a tweet making hires "official"?

On the one hand, we tout how Notre Dame is Notre Dame and does things a different way than everyone else, so I would assume that thoroughly hiring assistant coaches would fall into that category maybe?

IDK, it doesn't really bother me or concern me personally that ND HR takes their time with this. I know this time around it really ruffled a lot of our fans on the internet. I couldn't really understand why other than the George O'Leary thing.

 

[arrowryan]

Official already??? Fastest post George O'Leary background check ever at Notre Dame!??

Irish Tab Al Golden as Bob Hinton Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach

und.com

I’m assuming the background process started a while ago when he was still coaching in the playoffs.

 

[chicago51]

The other thing I found during this recent process: our fanbase seems very impatient when it comes to these announcements being made "official." Is that just paranoia that something could go wrong? I get the idea that time kills all deals, but what difference does it make when the school/program sends out a tweet making hires "official"?

On the one hand, we tout how Notre Dame is Notre Dame and does things a different way than everyone else, so I would assume that thoroughly hiring assistant coaches would fall into that category maybe?

IDK, it doesn't really bother me or concern me personally that ND HR takes their time with this. I know this time around it really ruffled a lot of our fans on the internet. I couldn't really understand why other than the George O'Leary thing.

Only thing Golden couldn't do while unofficial was go on the road to recruit. But it's a no coach on the road period right now anyway. So to your point there was no rush.

Just pointing out the high speed WiFi seems to be working in South Bend .

 

[IrishRazor82]

The other thing I found during this recent process: our fanbase seems very impatient when it comes to these announcements being made "official." Is that just paranoia that something could go wrong? I get the idea that time kills all deals, but what difference does it make when the school/program sends out a tweet making hires "official"?

On the one hand, we tout how Notre Dame is Notre Dame and does things a different way than everyone else, so I would assume that thoroughly hiring assistant coaches would fall into that category maybe?

IDK, it doesn't really bother me or concern me personally that ND HR takes their time with this. I know this time around it really ruffled a lot of our fans on the internet. I couldn't really understand why other than the George O'Leary thing.

I think part of the paranoia is that from the outside it makes it looks like ND either can't find their guy, or no one they like is interested. Both of those are not good. Sometimes that may be true but it's not definitely true.

 

[GoldenAura]

Not sure how I feel about this. Wasn't Golden supposed to be running Freeman's system?

 

[Dale]

Eh it’s coach speak. I don’t think Golden is gonna look at the personnel and look at what they know and talk to MF and decide something completely different is his defense. Does sound like he’d be calling the plays though.

 

[Dale]

“That's only fair to the players to look at what our guys know, keep most of the terminology the same, and just build on what we have done.”

- Freeman

 

[Dale]

“The game has evolved. The games are similar in college and the NFL. RPOs, reads, etc. Off the field is where I'll have to catch up. We met about that today. The NFL is about problem solving. It's a 12 minute half-time and then you are out there. The point is that the adjustment is quick now. You have to solve problems and focus on the matchups. From that standpoint, I feel good about this now at this level.”

“We have a lot of great players and great looking kids. We can be multiple here just like we did that in Detroit and Cincinnati. The way Marcus and I have talked, it's our system. We have great ideas that come from great coaches. We are going to build on this. We won't do things if there is no reason for it. We have great things here that have been instilled by Marcus. Let's build on that.”

- Golden now

 

[IrishRazor82]

Not sure how I feel about this. Wasn't Golden supposed to be running Freeman's system?

I feel good about it. Nothing weirder than a coach of 28 years having to come do something that his experience tells him isn't best. I think this is good for MF and definitely good for AG.

 

[Dizzyphil]

Enjoyed the conference with Golden and 'Mace'... I wish someone would have gone more in depth about their recruiting styles. There is no doubt the coaching 'pedigree' is at ND. But, would like to know recruiting styles, efficiencies, etc....

 

[irishff1014]

I liked what Golden had to say. He was impressive.

 

[Dizzyphil]

I liked what Golden had to say. He was impressive.

Me too... ready to see it on the field. I will say this about both coach's comments... they were a far-cry from the 'passive' coaching of the past 10+ years. It seems they both want the 'Foot to the pedal - to the floor' type of playing from the players... we will see.

 

[BrownerandFry]

I like the hire, I just hope he never wears the corny shirt and tie look ever again.

Welcome to ND Coach Golden!

I hope he wears it. Every Day, TWICE on SUNDAYS.
I hope the team has mock ties and tshirts the next Shamrock Series game.
If the cost is you, well, that is collateral damage

I'll live with it. So will MFF

 

[BrownerandFry]

Was curious if they would've crossed paths much in Cincinnati. Do all the football coaches in town hang out and... watch basketball?

The deal was hatched by Sydney Powell and Roger Stone. Don't tell anybody!

 

[Rogue219]

This set the record straight on so much of the discussion we've been having for months now.

 

[chicago51]

Still waiting on one the interns to recover his password and update Al Golden’s twitter account.

 

[Dale]

It seems Washington and Mason have done some of the grunt work in recruiting contact so far, but M’Pemba and Ausberry both were definitely impressed being with Golden in person. M’Pemba said he showed him his plan for him in the D via Bengals SB run clips.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

It seems Washington and Mason have done some of the grunt work in recruiting contact so far, but M’Pemba and Ausberry both were definitely impressed being with Golden in person. M’Pemba said he showed him his plan for him in the D via Bengals SB run clips.

Is this the new age equivelent to Charlie wearing his Super Bowl rings to recruit? lol

 

[irishog77]

Is this the new age equivelent to Charlie wearing his Super Bowl rings to recruit? lol

Each player will get the “Percy Harvin” treatment.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Each player will get the “Percy Harvin” treatment.

The dream sequence is still a playable card?

 

[IrishRazor82]

Ever listen to AG speak at length? Not surprised by him impressing at all, I think he would impress anyone with his knowledge and personality. This is why I raved about him being the potential pick and how great it'd be for MF.

 

[Rogue219]

The players have talked about how they are seeing a lot of film on this past season's Bengals AFC Champions. Considering how they were able to slow down some very potent offenses in the NFL Playoffs, those are not bad instructional film sessions at all. AG has them doing NFL type drills. Big fan of that. Players are too.

 

[BrownerandFry]

The players have talked about how they are seeing a lot of film on this past season's Bengals AFC Champions. Considering how they were able to slow down some very potent offenses in the NFL Playoffs, those are not bad instructional film sessions at all. AG has them doing NFL type drills. Big fan of that. Players are too.

There is a secondary benefit, beyond mere technique. Golden is showing them how to be Super bowl participants, even if not champions. This, the limning of possibility, this vision, is far more valuable than looking at the Oklahoma State game tape. Big thoughts. Big ideas.

And Golden has been on the job for less than two months.

 

[NorthDakota]

There is a secondary benefit, beyond mere technique. Golden is showing them how to be Super bowl participants, even if not champions. This, the limning of possibility, this vision, is far more valuable than looking at the Oklahoma State game tape. Big thoughts. Big ideas.

And Golden has been on the job for less than two months.

I'm with you.

Show the kids what it takes to play in the Super Bowl. Thats the game most kids dream of playing in. He can give them insight.

 

[StPaul_Irish]

Wasn't that supposed to be BVG's big selling point? Pro DC, bringing NFL schemes to ND?

 

[NorthDakota]

Wasn't that supposed to be BVG's big selling point? Pro DC, bringing NFL schemes to ND?

Don't bring him into this lmaoooo let me be happy

 

[Dale]

Wasn't that supposed to be BVG's big selling point? Pro DC, bringing NFL schemes to ND?

Golden’s biggest accomplishment by end of tenure will be folks will stop having BVG-NFL coach PTSD haha

 

[Rogue219]

Wasn't that supposed to be BVG's big selling point? Pro DC, bringing NFL schemes to ND?

 

[Luckylucci]

Love Coach Golden. Very interested and excited in how the final product looks and produces. It feels like this is an extension of the go big or go home style Freeman wants for the whole program.

Though reasonably concerned about the amount of install and demand on personnel both short term and long term. And, if not long term, the impacts that could have also.