Defensive Coordinator Search 2020

[SoIll]

1a) Freeman

1b)Zach Arnett (f'n love him)

Jay Bateman
Brad White

Seems the Elko chatter was horsesh!t

 

[Rizzophil]

1a) Freeman

1b)Zach Arnett (f'n love him)

Jay Bateman
Brad White

Seems the Elko chatter was horsesh!t

To clarify

Is this legit info or are you speculating

 

[SoIll]

To clarify

Is this legit info or are you speculating

https://247sports.com/college/notre...ch-for-a-new-defensive-coordinator-158599776/

https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/13993/intel-notre-dame-defensive-coordinator-search/1

 

[Dale]

1a) Freeman

1b)Zach Arnett (f'n love him)

Jay Bateman
Brad White

Seems the Elko chatter was horsesh!t

3-3-5 next year? Freeman could be flexible but Arnett IS a 3-3-5 guy.

 

[irishandy]

Keep what has worked the 4-2-5 defensive scheme.

 

[IrishFanForever23]

I don't believe this to be true? Maybe I missed that.

It has been written and discussed by multiple sites that they expect Kelly to go in house. Maybe things have changed, but Elston or Joseph were the early odd favorites.

 

[SoIll]

It has been written and discussed by multiple sites that they expect Kelly to go in house. Maybe things have changed, but Elston or Joseph were the early odd favorites.

false.

 

[IrishLax]

If that's the case, you'd have to think the Freeman talk is all for show. If you're the new DC, you want to bring in your guys. I know Elston has always been the heavy favorite to get the gig, but I was hoping we'd be able to pull Freeman somehow.

Not sure about that, it's pretty common to have conditions like "you can bring one guy" or negotiated agreements with potential hires about who is staying and who isn't. For example, Elko explicitly asked to bring Lea along.

Some of the guys on staff clearly aren't going anywhere (e.g. Elston) and others already have a Freeman connection (e.g. Mickens) so it's not like there is much than is fungible regardless. I think the Freeman talk definitely has legs and he's getting a legit interview.

Also, I have no clue on the Leznyski situation except that it was strongly implied he'd still be at ND next year when the Lea news broke.

 

[Rack Em]

Freeman was on campus today interviewing and getting a tour. That’s from a personal source.

 

[SouthSideChiDomer]

Not sure about that, it's pretty common to have conditions like "you can bring one guy" or negotiated agreements with potential hires about who is staying and who isn't. For example, Elko explicitly asked to bring Lea along.

Some of the guys on staff clearly aren't going anywhere (e.g. Elston) and others already have a Freeman connection (e.g. Mickens) so it's not like there is much than is fungible regardless. I think the Freeman talk definitely has legs and he's getting a legit interview.

Also, I have no clue on the Leznyski situation except that it was strongly implied he'd still be at ND next year when the Lea news broke.

Depending on how all the coaching moves play out, there could be a bit more cash free than last year. It might not be the ideal situation for him, but worst case, I bet they could give him a nice raise to stay on as an analyst at least another year.

And there is still the chance that Elston and/or Joseph leave for DC positions elsewhere and maybe one of them takes him.

 

[IrishFanForever23]

false.

Not false. BGI, II, and Sampson have all said they expect/expected Kelly to go in house with Elston.

 

[SouthSideChiDomer]

Apparently Sark is going after Arnett for Texas DC. That makes me like Arnett even more. If the coordinator of the explosive offense we need to defeat likes him, that means Sark probably thinks Arnett's defense is the type that can beat him.

 

[irishff1014]

Freeman was on campus today interviewing and getting a tour. That’s from a personal source.

The report i read said that he would be here Thursday. Interesting.....

 

[IrishFanForever23]

The report i read said that he would be here Thursday. Interesting.....

Same.

 

[dad4aa]

Maybe Freeman is moving to campus Thursday as the new DC

 

[clashmore_mike]

https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1346610921603555328?s=19

Freeman was on campus today along with his wife for an interview.

 

[IrishLion]

Rack Em scooped the pros!

Buy that man some Skyline Chili.

 

[ThePiombino]

https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1346610921603555328?s=19

Freeman was on campus today along with his wife for an interview.

With his wife?! Shit serious 🤘

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[KPENN]

So... on campus has to be a big deal, right?

 

[Rack Em]

Rack Em scooped the pros!

Buy that man some Skyline Chili.

Scooped them by a few hours...

Venmo me at @ItsSkylineTime

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Rack Em scooped the pros!

Buy that man some Skyline Chili.

 

[Rack Em]

I will accept payment in Stanley Nickels

 

[DCDomer]

Trying to get a feel for Freeman's on-field energy

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[Irishize]

So... on campus has to be a big deal, right?

Can’t hurt. Isn’t he scheduled to be on LSU campus later this week?

 

[Irish YJ]

I'd love to see Tyler Stockton get an interview. He's not ready for ND DC, but would like to see him get the press.

 

[IrishFanForever23]

Interesting. Was kind of hoping ND would have the last crack at him. LSU saying he’ll be there interviewing this week as well, possibly tomorrow or Thursday.

 

[FDNYIrish1]

If he’s your guy you don’t let him interview elsewhere. You go Don Corleone and make him an offer he can’t refuse.

 

[NorthDakota]

With his wife?! Shit serious 🤘

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Interesting. Could see that cutting both ways.

I dont know what football coach can walk on Notre Dame's campus and not feel the history, energy, etc.

Could see a wife falling in love with the university but South Bend isn't exactly....welll...yeah lol

 

[IrishFanForever23]

With his wife?! Shit serious 🤘

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Read some cincy and LSU boards and they mentioned his wife going to all the interviews with him this week.

 

[NDRock]

Interesting. Could see that cutting both ways.

I dont know what football coach can walk on Notre Dame's campus and not feel the history, energy, etc.

Could see a wife falling in love with the university but South Bend isn't exactly....welll...yeah lol

People either seem to love it or not. Ever been to LSU? Just curious how the area is.