Marcus Freeman named Dick Corbett Head Football Coach

[arrowryan]

You’re serious?

This isn’t like when we extended Weis. Freeman, at this point, has earned it.

I want to see what he does in the playoffs first. He’s certainly close to deserving one though. But a one and done playoff loss at home will give me a bunch of pause.

 

[GowerND11]

This is so on brand.

“We know we are the most unorganized and dysfunctional NFL franchise in the league, and struggle to game plan, so we want to hire a cheerleader.”


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The Jets and Browns would probably like to have a word on that one.

 

[NDFAN2008]

I want to see what he does in the playoffs first. He’s certainly close to deserving one though. But a one and done playoff loss at home will give me a bunch of pause.

I don’t think we are gonna be healthy enough to make a run at the playoffs passed 1 game we are banged up as it is

 

[IrishLax]

Has Freeman deserved an extension?

So if you woke up tomorrow and heard he took a job elsewhere you'd be cool with it? That's how you judge whether someone should be extended.

 

[Giddyup]

Give Golden the job and get the tie going

 

[irishff1014]

Has Freeman deserved an extension?

Yes

 

[Ndaccountant]

I want to see what he does in the playoffs first. He’s certainly close to deserving one though. But a one and done playoff loss at home will give me a bunch of pause.

Which coach would you think could be at ND and be guaranteed to do more? Kirby couldn't do what he does at UGA here. Outside of him, i wouldn't change Freeman at this point and he has only gotten better each year.

 

[arrowryan]

So if you woke up tomorrow and heard he took a job elsewhere you'd be cool with it? That's how you judge whether someone should be extended.

It would suck, absolutely. There’s just parts of his coaching that I would like to see improvement on.

The contract talk is obviously coming from this season. His first season was just okay and last year there was some slight improvement. Many considered this season to be a prove it year for MF. Given the weak schedule, and the loaded roster, anything less than 11 regular season wins would’ve been bad.

I just want to see postseason success and success against, what looks like, a much tougher 2025 schedule. I was completely off the bandwagon after NIU, but he’s got my attention again.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Has Freeman deserved an extension?

If you don’t, he’s gone.
If he goes, who replaces him?

 

[arrowryan]

If you don’t, he’s gone.
If he goes, who replaces him?

I was thinking about this earlier. As smug as he is, what about Ryan Day?

*dodges the tomatoes being thrown*

 

[Irishdawg]

If you don’t, he’s gone.
If he goes, who replaces him?

Golden?

 

[notredomer23]

I was thinking about this earlier. As smug as he is, what about Ryan Day?

*dodges the tomatoes being thrown*

My brother in Christ please touch grass

 

[GoldenAura]

I was thinking about this earlier. As smug as he is, what about Ryan Day?

*dodges the tomatoes being thrown*

Please tell me you forgot italics. C’mon man.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Golden?

I honestly don’t think he wants to coach at that level anymore. He just wants to be a coordinator. Similar to Denbrock.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

I was thinking about this earlier. As smug as he is, what about Ryan Day?

*dodges the tomatoes being thrown*

I post a lot of dumb things on this board but this impresses me.

 

[arrowryan]

Please tell me you forgot italics. C’mon man.

It was a joke.

I’m sure there would be plenty of coaches interested in the job.

 

[ulukinatme]

This is so on brand.

“We know we are the most unorganized and dysfunctional NFL franchise in the league, and struggle to game plan, so we want to hire a cheerleader.”


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The Jets and Browns would probably like to have a word on that one.

That's what I was going to say. The Browns for sure are the only team that may challenge the Bears for most unorganized and dysfunctional.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

I want to see what he does in the playoffs first. He’s certainly close to deserving one though. But a one and done playoff loss at home will give me a bunch of pause.

If you pause rather that piss and moan, it will be commendable on your part.

I think they're winning at least one.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

It was a joke.

I’m sure there would be plenty of coaches interested in the job.

Sure but then you risk starting the program over again. Freeman has improved each season, he’s a remarkable fit for what the university stands for and he’s young (and very handsome).
The only reason you don’t extend him now is because you already have Saban signed to a 5 year deal.

 

[NDFAN2008]

So if you woke up tomorrow and heard he took a job elsewhere you'd be cool with it? That's how you judge whether someone should be extended.

99% of fans would be shitting their pants because in likely hood he takes Golden, Denbrock, Mickens and Mcculogh with him

 

[arrowryan]

Okay, I have been convinced.

Back up the Brinks truck ASAP!

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Okay, I have been convinced.

Back up the Brinks truck ASAP!

Now drink. That’s how we handle business around here.

 

[arrowryan]

If you pause rather that piss and moan, it will be commendable on your part.

I think they're winning at least one.

I’ve been openly critical about a few things. But, in general, I like the direction of the program. I don’t mean to be negative.

 

[Irishdawg]

I’ve been openly critical about a few things. But, in general, I like the direction of the program. I don’t mean to be negative.

Looking over the top 25… Really don’t see any legit upgrade options??

 

[OhioIrish]

Has Freeman deserved an extension?

Gotta wait to see how signing day and the playoff goes. I believe Marcus is the right guy, but he has not proved it in my mind.

 

[calvegas04]

MF in the NFL would be a disaster, he needs a real strong coaching staff around him.

 

[NDFAN2008]

I think you’ll see an announcement come in the next 3 weeks on an extension

 

[NDPhilly]

MF in the NFL would be a disaster, he needs a real strong coaching staff around him.

Yeah, I don’t think he’s ready for that step up, but tbf he’s been much better situationally this year than the 1st two

 

[FU BK]

I was thinking about this earlier. As smug as he is, what about Ryan Day?

*dodges the tomatoes being thrown*

2 words.....FUCK NO

 

[FDNYIrish1]

No coach is perfect. Look at Kirby this year with all the talent in the world. Truth is your coordinators make you look good and there’s a ton of luck involved. Week to week in college football is crazy. Is MF perfect? Not at all. But I sure as hell think he’s the perfect fit for Notre Dame in the current environment. Reward the man and keep building the infrastructure around him. He has developed players and the program is tough, fast, and aggressive. He has built a culture that I’ve been wanting as a fan for a long time.