Clark Lea - Defensive Coordinator

[IrishLax]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Clark Lea has been promoted to Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach for the Irish. <br><br>MORE: <a href="https://t.co/tylmh4s7Ci">https://t.co/tylmh4s7Ci</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/kAu7dYPnSu">pic.twitter.com/kAu7dYPnSu</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/950865123328978944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Jimmy3Putt]

There it is.

At least there won't be a lengthy vetting process.

Who knows? Maybe they struck gold here. It's time we got lucky again.

 

[phork]

Really only option imo.

 

[IrishLion]

Sweet, still in charge of linebackers too. Minimizes turnover and lets them focus on a safeties coach.

 

[NDdomer2]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Clark Lea has been promoted to Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach for the Irish. <br><br>MORE: <a href="https://t.co/tylmh4s7Ci">https://t.co/tylmh4s7Ci</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/kAu7dYPnSu">pic.twitter.com/kAu7dYPnSu</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/950865123328978944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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“I cannot express how grateful I am to Father Jenkins, Jack Swarbrick and Brian Kelly for their confidence in my ability to take on this new role,” said Lea. “I am indebted to them, and to the student-athletes that I have been blessed to work with over the past year — without their commitment and belief in me, and a greedy Mike Elko, I realize that none of this would be possible. Notre Dame represents everything I want to be a part of in my career as an educator, and I am deeply humbled to be able to continue my work here.”

had to add a blurb

 

[IrishLax]

Or this I guess -- <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Elston has been promoted to Associate Head Coach/Defensive Line for the Irish. <br><br>MORE: <a href="https://t.co/rodiel9Qhd">https://t.co/rodiel9Qhd</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/MSTcDGHah6">pic.twitter.com/MSTcDGHah6</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/950867564644638720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[benneboy]

Wasn't he already associate head coach?

 

[benneboy]

Nvm. Just checked his ND bio. He was assistant head coach. Not sure what the difference is but I'm guessing more $ and maybe more responsibility.

 

[connor_in]

Per Eric Hansen on WSBT Sportsbeat, Elston will stay with probably a sweetening of his title and bump in pay

 

[NDdomer2]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/247sports.com/college/notre-dame/Article/Notre-Dame-makes-a-few-staff-changes-106340698/Amp

This says he was promoted to assistant HC, he is now associate HC. I suppose there is a difference.

 

[BobbyMac]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Clark Lea has been promoted to Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach for the Irish. <br><br>MORE: <a href="https://t.co/tylmh4s7Ci">https://t.co/tylmh4s7Ci</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/kAu7dYPnSu">pic.twitter.com/kAu7dYPnSu</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/950865123328978944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[snoopdog]

Or this I guess -- <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Elston has been promoted to Associate Head Coach/Defensive Line for the Irish. <br><br>MORE: <a href="https://t.co/rodiel9Qhd">https://t.co/rodiel9Qhd</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/MSTcDGHah6">pic.twitter.com/MSTcDGHah6</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/950867564644638720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Wow, I can’t believe he fell for it ..............again.

 

[zelezo vlk]

He's now an associate (to the) head coach. That's gotta mean something

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[NDdomer2]

Can this thread get merged with his new thread and keep updated title. So many DC threads

 

[FDNYIrish1]

I’m comfortable with this hire. Seems like a quality coach curious to see the reaction of the commits.

 

[SouthSideChiDomer]

Nvm. Just checked his ND bio. He was assistant head coach. Not sure what the difference is but I'm guessing more $ and maybe more responsibility.

I think this is the most relevant information from the release concerning his new responsibilities:

In addition to his duties related to coaching the defensive line, Elston will represent the program when directed to so by Kelly or when Kelly is unavailable. This will include but not be limited to assisting in managing the football program, participating in press conferences, making public appearances (including alumni and donor functions) and attending departmental and University meetings.

It sounds like even more prep to be a HC because he can say he has a better handle on the admin and donor relations stuff than other candidates.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I think this is the most relevant information from the release concerning his new responsibilities:

It sounds like even more prep to be a HC because he can say he has a better handle on the admin and donor relations stuff than other candidates.

Kelly must be thrilled that he'll get to push some of this stuff off on Elston.

 

[SouthSideChiDomer]

Kelly must be thrilled that he'll get to push some of this stuff off on Elston.

If we lose Kelly should send Elston to the post-game press conference so Kelly doesn't get caught throwing any players under the bus

 

[Meacon Irish]

Quite happy with this promotion. Consistency is vital. A good young coach that can and does relate well with the players. A guy who recruits his booty off. A guy that has learned under a very good system. And, perhaps most importantly, a guy that seems to really want to be here. Best of luck, Coach Lea. Let's crack some skulls.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Wow, I can’t believe he fell for it ..............again.

Wtf does this mean?

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[BobbyMac]

Freebie from 247:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Following this summer's Irish Invasion camp at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a>, I wrote about 10 things I learned. One had to do with Clark Lea. Man, that guy is fun to watch when he's coaching <a href="https://t.co/StC0nDspA5">https://t.co/StC0nDspA5</a> <a href="https://t.co/tUysgWSTlz">pic.twitter.com/tUysgWSTlz</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/950887968247558144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Snoop and Kuehnja are (trying to) manufacturer drama when a guy is getting, yet another, raise?

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[snoopdog]

Wtf does this mean?

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It was just a joke. Last year he was given asst HC when they named Elko Dc to soften the blow of not getting the DC position.

AND This year they did the exact same thing again.

But joking aside I hope he does get paid more, for doing the EXACT same job as last year And the year before, because he does a great job and deserves it

 

[BobbyMac]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Notre Dame represents everything I want to be a part of in my career as an educator, and I am deeply humbled to be able to continue my work here.”<br>- <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Lea?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Lea</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> ☘ <a href="https://t.co/zyQZTTlXIj">pic.twitter.com/zyQZTTlXIj</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/950894027359977472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[phgreek]

Nvm. Just checked his ND bio. He was assistant head coach. Not sure what the difference is but I'm guessing more $ and maybe more responsibility.

Assistant gets coffee, and takes meeting minutes...

Associate gets a part of the HC responsibilites...


or something like that...

kidding...kinda.

 

[dang227]

I am looking forward to seeing what he can do. For continuity sake I like the hire.

 

[BobbyMac]

Sounds like Polian is sticking around.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Very happy for Clark Lea - he is a terrific person and a superior teacher. I'm excited to see him lead our Def into the future! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a></p>— Brian Polian (@BrianPolian) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianPolian/status/950902054599430144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[NDdomer2]

Thanks for the merge

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Great. Congratulations Clark Lea.

 

[JD Irish]

Very happy with this decision. Lea is an excellent coach. This was the best possible outcome.