ND Coaching Search Megathread

[ab2cmiller]

So in regards to MF’’s “input” with the OC and DC….

Reports of MF letting Tommy run the show translates to MF still having input and influence, just that Tommy will have more freedom than what BK gave him.

Reports of MF wanting “input” on the defensive side translates to him having more involvement than what BK had? More input than a typical head coach? Will have heavy involvement but will let DC call the plays?

 

[IrishRazor82]

I think the MF wants more input on defense than offense is speculation.

 

[Grahambo]

So in regards to MF’’s “input” with the OC and DC….

Reports of MF letting Tommy run the show translates to MF still having input and influence, just that Tommy will have more freedom than what BK gave him.

Reports of MF wanting “input” on the defensive side translates to him having more involvement than what BK had? More input than a typical head coach? Will have heavy involvement but will let DC call the plays?

From what I’m understanding, MF has final say on everything, to include offensive hires. He’s giving Rees near autonomy but MF still needs to sign off. If I remember correctly Stucky, for example, was interviewed by Rees and MF.

Regarding the defense, MF’s biggest desire is to ensure the DC doesn’t make too many changes to the language and playbook. He doesn’t want players like Foskey to learn a new defense for the 3rd straight year. So, part of the requirement is the DC needing to adapt instead of what’s typical and the players adapting. Further to that, because MF is a defensive whiz, he wants input, much like an offensive minded HC does for the offense.

 

[arrowryan]

So in regards to MF’’s “input” with the OC and DC….

Reports of MF letting Tommy run the show translates to MF still having input and influence, just that Tommy will have more freedom than what BK gave him.

Reports of MF wanting “input” on the defensive side translates to him having more involvement than what BK had? More input than a typical head coach? Will have heavy involvement but will let DC call the plays?

Freeman’s input in the defensive play calling and scheme will be similar to what Kelly did with the offense. I think that’s normal for every HC to be more involved on one side of the ball than the other.

 

[BoredIrish]

Just throwing some names out there:

1. Billy Davis (Cardinals LB Coach) – He is from Ohio – He coached at OSU – coaches LB. Been DC in the past for multiple NFL teams.

2. Taver Johnson (Raiders offensive assistant) – Coached at OSU – Linked to ND in past per my understanding - Was ND GA in 99. - Was worked lots jobs in Indiana and Ohio. Until he moved to offense this season he coached defense entire career including both LBs and DBs, a few DC stints in college.

Not endorsing them. Just looking for some Ohio / Freeman connections with guys still coaching.

Taver Johnston coached under MF at Purdue as CB coach the first year MF was Co-Dc

 

[Calabrese's People]

Re: D Co-Ordinator:
If what Driskell is saying is true, and i have no reason to doubt him, then it would make a lot of sense for us to look at a Safety coach within an organisation that has a great Defensive playcalling reputation..... say the Tennessee Titans for example.

 

[NDIrish88]

Taver Johnston coached under MF at Purdue as CB coach the first year MF was Co-Dc

Hmmm interesting

 

[GoldenAura]

Re: D Co-Ordinator:
If what Driskell is saying is true, and i have no reason to doubt him, then it would make a lot of sense for us to look at a Safety coach within an organisation that has a great Defensive playcalling reputation..... say the Tennessee Titans for example.

bruh

 

[317Irish]

Re: D Co-Ordinator:
If what Driskell is saying is true, and i have no reason to doubt him, then it would make a lot of sense for us to look at a Safety coach within an organisation that has a great Defensive playcalling reputation..... say the Tennessee Titans for example.

I had to Google this and……well done lol

 

[Irish Cedar]

Hmmm interesting

Actually yea. It kinda is.

 

[NDIrish88]

Re: D Co-Ordinator:
If what Driskell is saying is true, and i have no reason to doubt him, then it would make a lot of sense for us to look at a Safety coach within an organisation that has a great Defensive playcalling reputation..... say the Tennessee Titans for example.

Puke. God no

 

[chicago51]

Taver Johnston coached under MF at Purdue as CB coach the first year MF was Co-Dc

Most of Taver's career has been in college not NFL. His DC stints weren't overly impressive.

 

[IrishLax]

100% no sarcasm - Booker is actually a good secondary coach. What made no sense whatsoever was having him coach TEs. I understand why they wanted to keep him on staff but total “square peg round hole” situation.

 

[AvesEvo]

So MF is supposed to check internet talk sites before he hired coaches ? Hell if that's the case he needs to go no farther than IE to find out who the most qualified and deserving hires he needs.

Yes, that is exactly what I was implying.

 

[Irish8248]

Re: D Co-Ordinator:
If what Driskell is saying is true, and i have no reason to doubt him, then it would make a lot of sense for us to look at a Safety coach within an organisation that has a great Defensive playcalling reputation..... say the Tennessee Titans for example.

There's lots of coaching potential there

 

[NDIrish88]

With all these changes, does anyone currently on staff become the west coast territory recruiter?

 

[Irish#1]

From what I’m understanding, MF has final say on everything, to include offensive hires. He’s giving Rees near autonomy but MF still needs to sign off. If I remember correctly Stucky, for example, was interviewed by Rees and MF.

Regarding the defense, MF’s biggest desire is to ensure the DC doesn’t make too many changes to the language and playbook. He doesn’t want players like Foskey to learn a new defense for the 3rd straight year. So, part of the requirement is the DC needing to adapt instead of what’s typical and the players adapting. Further to that, because MF is a defensive whiz, he wants input, much like an offensive minded HC does for the offense.

I would be shocked if MF[SUP]2[/SUP] wasn't part of any and all hiring processes regardless of the position. He will always have final approval.

 

[chicago51]

With all these changes, does anyone currently on staff become the west coast territory recruiter?

I think Marcus Freeman and Chad Bowden are going to reorganize and revamp operation so it may look a little different.

Al Washington basically recruited Ohio at OSU. Maybe he can pull guys from OSU if we keep him close to home.

Chanci Stuckey grew up in Carolinas / Georgia, coached at Baylor. Maybe put him in SEC land.

Doug Belk if he comes, one would think his area would be Texas / Golf area.

I think Indiana boy Brian Mason gets sent out west if I had to guess.

 

[NDIrish88]

I think Marcus Freeman and Chad Bowden are going to reorganize and revamp operation so it may look a little different.

Al Washington basically recruited Ohio at OSU. Maybe he can pull guys from OSU if we keep him close to home.

Chanci Stuckey grew up in Carolinas / Georgia, coached at Baylor. Maybe put him in SEC land.

Doug Belk if he comes, one would think his area would be Texas / Golf area.

I think Indiana boy Brian Mason gets sent out west if I had to guess.

Agreed. It feels like a lot of the current and newer coaches are Midwest and South. McNulty has northeast I believe as well. Seems like the coaches are set east of the Rockies. Will be interesting to see who goes out west.

Mason does seem like the likely coach to go out west. Maybe O Leary too. If Mason becomes DC, he was at Stanford so maybe him. We will see. Interested to hear other thoughts on this

 

[NDdomer2]

We don't need guys golfing we need them recruiting

 

[Rack Em]

We don't need guys golfing we need them recruiting

"Hold my beer, I've got a tee time."

 

[NDFAN2008]

Gotta thing they’ll want the coaching staff in place by the 29th with a big recruiting day going on

 

[ShamrockOnHelmet]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/MalikZaire8/status/1482806041544847360?s=20[/TWEET]

“Our”? Zaire ditched ND. Lolz

 

[Grahambo]

Agreed. It feels like a lot of the current and newer coaches are Midwest and South. McNulty has northeast I believe as well. Seems like the coaches are set east of the Rockies. Will be interesting to see who goes out west.

Mason does seem like the likely coach to go out west. Maybe O Leary too. If Mason becomes DC, he was at Stanford so maybe him. We will see. Interested to hear other thoughts on this

Not to mention we don’t know who the possible mystery NFL candidate(s) are OR of MF says screw it’s and hires a LB coach and he calls the defense himself. Neither are out of the realm of possible.

 

[chicago51]

Not to mention we don’t know who the possible mystery NFL candidate(s) are OR of MF says screw it’s and hires a LB coach and he calls the defense himself. Neither are out of the realm of possible.

It's possible. You got Washington as your run game DC, make Mickens pass game D coordinator. Have them put game plans together and call it yourself. Maybe hand play calling off to Mickens, or Washington (whoever is around) in 1-2 years.

 

[NDRock]

“Our”? Zaire ditched ND. Lolz

He did spend 4 years and graduate from ND.

 

[General Colon Bowel]

Sampson article on the Athletic. "At least seven candidates for the defensive coordinator post at Notre Dame, according to sources, with various levels of interest."

Belk, Derek Mason, Al Golden have been mentioned here. Sampson also lists Tony Gibson (NCST), Tem Lukabu (BC), Phil Parker (Iowa), Joe Rossi (Minnesota).

Also mentioned Heacock didn't work out because he wanted to roam around and teach the whole defense, not be dedicated to a specific position. MF wants his DC to also coach a specific position.

 

[arrowryan]

Sampson article on the Athletic. "At least seven candidates for the defensive coordinator post at Notre Dame, according to sources, with various levels of interest."

Belk, Derek Mason, Al Golden have been mentioned here. Sampson also lists Tony Gibson (NCST), Tem Lukabu (BC), Phil Parker (Iowa), Joe Rossi (Minnesota).

Also mentioned Heacock didn't work out because he wanted to roam around and teach the whole defense, not be dedicated to a specific position. MF wants his DC to also coach a specific position.

This sounds terrible. Glad Freeman said no.

 

[IrishRazor82]

This sounds terrible. Glad Freeman said no.

Why? I like the idea of the DC having no position to have to focus on during drills/film/prep where he can move around and coach every part with no distractions. Probably part of why Heacock is so great.

 

[Black Irish]

Sampson article on the Athletic. "At least seven candidates for the defensive coordinator post at Notre Dame, according to sources, with various levels of interest."

Belk, Derek Mason, Al Golden have been mentioned here. Sampson also lists Tony Gibson (NCST), Tem Lukabu (BC), Phil Parker (Iowa), Joe Rossi (Minnesota).

Also mentioned Heacock didn't work out because he wanted to roam around and teach the whole defense, not be dedicated to a specific position. MF wants his DC to also coach a specific position.

That seems like a strange point of contention to lose a DC candidate over to me. If you put solid position coaches in place, then you need the DC to be in charge of creating a scheme that works, calling the plays, and overseeing defensive recruiting. He shouldn't have to coach a position group just for the sake of doing it. Maybe I'm missing something.