Gerad Parker - Troy Head Coach :)

[Luckylucci]

It's sad that I'm more excited for this news than any of the transfers or commitments. A new OC is what can, possibly, maximize that talent. Here's to hoping they get it right.

I'll also say that I hope Parker does very well at Troy. I've said it numerous times that he's always struck me as a very sincere and likeable guy. I wish him the utmost success in the future. Just very glad it won't be calling plays for the 2024 offense.

 

[Rocketman84]

Ty Willingham

Stoic faced Willingham

 

[Irishnuke]

I saw the headline on ESPN and I don't have my glasses on (F getting old). I had to re-read it several times to make sure what I was seeing was accurate. I thought someone had gotten fired or decommitted at first. I'm still not sure I believe what I've read.

 

[bobbyok1]

It's totally sad that my excitement level is close to landing a five star recruit

I'm 3 levels of heaven higher than that

 

[ThePiombino]

I wonder if the transfer portal would look any different if this news was announced after the Stanford game instead of now...

 

[ColinKSU]

The thread title change might be the must beautiful sight these eyes have ever seen

We made it. We made it through and we made it through as an Irish Envy Family.

 

[pumpdog20]

We all going to be celebrating until he announces McCullough as his OC.

 

[BleedBlueGold]

Why is ISD talking about Denbrock? Is he a real target or are they just wishful thinking on a live pod?

 

[BeauBenken]

It's sad that I'm more excited for this news than any of the transfers or commitments. A new OC is what can, possibly, maximize that talent. Here's to hoping they get it right.

I'll also say that I hope Parker does very well at Troy. I've said it numerous times that he's always struck me as a very sincere and likeable guy. I wish him the utmost success in the future. Just very glad it won't be calling plays for the 2024 offense.

I actually think he can do well as a HC as I can see him being a great motivator and as you said personable guy, so he can likely draw in good kids and staff and get them to work hard.

While I wasn't pleased with his playcalling much of this season, I was going to say at least we were going to remain consistent there. I think I'll only be excited he isn't calling plays if we knock this hire out of the park. Need this hire to be THE guy. We need an offense people are scared of.

 

[BeauBenken]

Why is ISD talking about Denbrock? Is he a real target or are they just wishful thinking on a live pod?

I think it's just who Mike Frank mentioned in the comments. I haven't seen serious discussion on it over there.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

I honestly cannot get over the fact that the coaching carousel claimed Porker before Golden

 

[BleedingGold]

And people say Santa isn’t real.

 

[Plankton]

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

And people say Santa isn’t real.

True. Also, can he call plays?

 

[thekid33]

Can we give the Troy AD an honorary "ND Man" distinction?

 

[PANDFAN]

Driskell just found out 8 mins ago
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Bryan Driskell

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According to multiple sources, Notre Dame OC Gerad Parker is poised to leave for the head coach position at Troy #GoIrish #NDFB

 

[tko]

Perhaps this is why he didn’t wear any ND swag on recruiting visits?

 

[FDNYIrish1]

I was really looking forward to his growth in year 2. How much did FUND have to pay Troy for this festivus miracle??

 

[GATTACA!]

Christmas came early...and like all over my face.

 

[Polish Leppy 22]

1) Early Christmas present to ND fans

2) Can we ask Jack what the buyout was?

3) Go. Get. Joe. Moorehead. Now.

 

[DomerInHappyValley]

 

[GATTACA!]

Will definitely be rooting for Troy next year. Parker always struck me as a good dude. Just not cut out for OC duties. Could see him as a decent HC though. A Dabo sort of good ole boy motivator and leader.

 

[PANDFAN]

to be honest Troy has been good recently and is a great springboard to bigger jobs if he can keep it going

 

[KyfightingIrish36]

I assume we receive a buyout which may help with the new hire.

 

[ColinKSU]

I assume we receive a buyout which may help with the new hire.

If it's like the other major coordinator/HC losses at ND in recent years, then the University refused to accept buyout money.

 

[thekid33]

Will definitely be rooting for Troy next year. Parker always struck me as a good dude. Just not cut out for OC duties. Could see him as a decent HC though. A Dabo sort of good ole boy motivator and leader.

100%

He was in over his head as the ND OC.

He might do very well as a HC at that level.

And, he does seem like a good dude.

I'm officially a Troy fan. Big win for everyone.

 

[Luckylucci]

Why is ISD talking about Denbrock? Is he a real target or are they just wishful thinking on a live pod?

Denbrock wouldn't be my #1 but I do think he'd be a great fit. Veteran coach with a lot of experience in all phases of offensive development. He was a very good WR coach and recruiter. He's been an OC at multiple different points, all with very good success. And, someone that Freeman could lean on.

Though, I have no idea why he'd leave LSU for ND. His relationship with Freeman? His relationship with BK goes back decades. Like, they are actual decades long friends. But, maybe there are still some bad feelings about how things went down when he was at ND with BK last. Would seem odd to follow him to LSU if that's the case.

 

[Blazers46]

I assume we receive a buyout which may help with the new hire.

Maybe he was traded for a player to be named later…

 

[thekid33]

I assume we receive a buyout which may help with the new hire.

Are we going to actually take the buyout? Because we have a history of not doing that.

 

[Domina Nostra]

Troy is going to regret this hiring every bit as much as Alabama regrets hiring Tommy Rees.

Wait, do we still think Tommy sucks? I forget...