Matt Balis Resigns as Notre Dame Director of Football Performance

Lberry · Jul 25, 2023

Without knowing his history or ties to the program, whoever's working those kids at Michigan recently sure is doing a good job as much as we don't want to admit it.

Grahambo · Jul 25, 2023

EvilleIrish said:
I know I’m viewed as a MF hater…but at what point do we worry that all this staff turnover is on him? Do people not want to work with him? Asking in good faith.

A significant personal issue has nothing to do with MF.

Very simply: life happens.

Huntr · Jul 25, 2023

EvilleIrish said:
at what point do we worry that all this staff turnover is on him?

Prob about the time when I have literally nothing better left to do in life.

Lucky Mammal · Jul 25, 2023

So within minutes of the announcement, ND fans immediately related it to a "hazing incident". Then hours later, MF gets blamed for losing assistant coaches that left for a) Bama, and the NFL b) Colts.
Balis was a great solid S&C coach, no doubt. But there are plenty more out there like him. Maybe even already on staff. Let it play out. Good on him that he stayed on until the last day of summer conditioning. The plan is in place for the season already.

We have some of the worst fans....

stlnd01 · Jul 25, 2023

Lucky Mammal said:
We have some of the worst fans....

To be fair, I’d guess most people who spend summer weekdays hanging out on a college football team message board are probably like us.

irish4ever · Jul 25, 2023

zelezo vlk said:
Okay this explains it. He was so embarrassed at being wrong about Ausberry's squat form that he had to resign.

That's it .... sums bitch!!!!

irish4ever · Jul 26, 2023

Ndaccountant said:
A really strong hire is needed. Need to lift this program to the next level.

I see what you did here! Nice!

Rasputin · Jul 26, 2023

zelezo vlk said:
Okay this explains it. He was so embarrassed at being wrong about Ausberry's squat form that he had to resign.

That, or he's still embarrassed at the way he butchered the English language in that video of him introducing Marcus Freeman as ND's coach.

"So, what I'm going to do now....okay, 'cause....your brand new head football coach!"

Balis is a beauty.

Blazers46 · Jul 26, 2023

Finding a good strength guy isn’t as hard as other spots. Not worried unless it’sa bigger issue of his departure.

PutuporShutup · Jul 26, 2023

Blazers46 said:
Finding a good strength guy isn’t as hard as other spots. Not worried unless it’sa bigger issue of his departure.

Agree, i just don't like that we might be accepting again like we did for OC when we should have been much more prepared and go get someone great.

Reaper97 · Jul 26, 2023

This was Marcus Freeman related.

ND wasn’t expecting this to happen.

Personal issues did play a role, but it’s not the driving factor.

No hazing or any of that crap.

NDohio · Jul 26, 2023

Reaper97 said:
This was Marcus Freeman related.

ND wasn’t expecting this to happen.

Personal issues did play a role, but it’s not the driving factor.

No hazing or any of that crap.

You are just gonna throw this out there without any explanation?

Reaper97 · Jul 26, 2023

NDohio said:
You are just gonna throw this out there without any explanation?

It’s nothing bad.

Freeman wanted to go in a different direction, but wanted Balis to be the one to do it, but Balis wasn’t comfortable with it.
Freeman didn’t expect Balis to resign.

AvesEvo · Jul 26, 2023

Reaper97 said:
It’s nothing bad.

Freeman wanted to go in a different direction, but wanted Balis to be the one to do it, but Balis wasn’t comfortable with it.
Freeman didn’t expect Balis to resign.

I'm pretty ignorant with S&C, so what does it mean for S&C to go in a different direction?

Reaper97 · Jul 26, 2023

AvesEvo said:
I'm pretty ignorant with S&C, so what does it mean for S&C to go in a different direction?

More modern, sports science based training.

AvesEvo · Jul 26, 2023

Reaper97 said:
More modern, sports science based training.

Yup, still means nothing to me haha

irishff1014 · Jul 26, 2023

Reaper97 said:
It’s nothing bad.

Freeman wanted to go in a different direction, but wanted Balis to be the one to do it, but Balis wasn’t comfortable with it.
Freeman didn’t expect Balis to resign.

Wow

ndfanatic78 · Jul 26, 2023

Reaper97 said:
More modern, sports science based training.

Where are you getting this from? From everything that has been said about Balis he was on the cutting edge of sports science and technology. Thats part of the reason the guys under him kept getting hired at pretty big gigs.

Domina Nostra · Jul 26, 2023

AvesEvo said:
I'm pretty ignorant with S&C, so what does it mean for S&C to go in a different direction?

A lot less emphasis on raw strength and speed, more emphasis on flexibility, compassion, and sustainability.

Reaper97 · Jul 26, 2023

ndfanatic78 said:
Where are you getting this from? From everything that has been said about Balis he was on the cutting edge of sports science and technology. Thats part of the reason the guys under him kept getting hired at pretty big gigs.

That’s not accurate.
Balis has straight up said he is not comfortable with all the new, trendy methods.

stpeteirish · Jul 26, 2023

Domina Nostra said:
A lot less emphasis on raw strength and speed, more emphasis on flexibility, compassion, and sustainability.

Compassion? Is the hard ass strength coach a thing of the past?

Giddyup · Jul 26, 2023

Let this be a warning to anyone who feels like they know more about squats than me. I’ve got powers your tiny mind can’t even fathom.

Giddyup · Jul 26, 2023

stpeteirish said:
Compassion? Is the hard ass strength coach a thing of the past?

No just a buzz word for the peons in the public to consume.

Pops Freshenmeyer · Jul 26, 2023

Seriously, guys? You can't detect that sarcasm?

Giddyup · Jul 26, 2023

Never heard of sarcasm. In my world we keep it real.

SDIrishFan · Jul 26, 2023

Domina Nostra said:
A lot less emphasis on raw strength and speed, more emphasis on flexibility, compassion, and sustainability.

In watching Quarterbacks on Netflix, and also watching Baker Mayfield work out in person, I can see how this is the emphasis. Maybe it's just a QB thing, but its not just heavy weights all day every day (though I assume Balis didn't do this either). How does one build muscle in a manner to prevent injury from the awkward positions guys are put in during tackles. Interesting stuff for sure.

Giddyup · Jul 26, 2023

Steroids is the answer. All muscle no fat

Wild Bill · Jul 26, 2023

SDIrishFan said:
In watching Quarterbacks on Netflix, and also watching Baker Mayfield work out in person, I can see how this is the emphasis. Maybe it's just a QB thing, but its not just heavy weights all day every day (though I assume Balis didn't do this either). How does one build muscle in a manner to prevent injury from the awkward positions guys are put in during tackles. Interesting stuff for sure.

My best suggestion is to not be a pussy, train hard and hope for the best.

AKRowdy · Jul 26, 2023

Does this mean less foot injuries?

tko · Jul 26, 2023

AKRowdy said:
Does this mean less foot injuries?

Valid concern

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