Notre Dame Coaching Search (News Only)

[BeauBenken]

I'll be creating a locked thread with just news posts and rumors -- no commentary.

So let's start with the biggest thing we know, Kelly is out and at LSU now.

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/LSUfootball/status/1465810905241894916[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

Only so many tweets will show in a single post, but there are dozens of these from recruits and players alike:

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/DraykBowen/status/1465809045500141578
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[TWEET]https://twitter.com/IFoskey/status/1465723969651281926[/TWEET]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/JuniorNiuafe/status/1465707932763320320[/TWEET]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/Jordanbotelho_/status/1465706819326599170
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[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/T2Cold7/status/1465749159575633920
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[TWEET]https://twitter.com/DraykBowen/status/1465668782609862660[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

Balis is reportedly staying.

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/1465814903906869256[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

With Balis staying, it seems more likely that a potential HC has to approve of him, right?

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1465814380965208074[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

News on some assistants:

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1465714534769823750[/TWEET]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1465787845700833281[/TWEET]

Keeping both in South Bend seems very possible.

 

[BeauBenken]

Other news on assistants:

Tommy and McNulty have gotten close and likely roll together wherever that may be.

Mickens would likely roll with Freeman wherever that may be.

Elston is definitely up in the air but really loves ND.

O'Leary is similar to Elston in that no one is for sure yet, but he does like ND.

Quinn does not seem to be expected to be part of the LSU crew. Polian is a maybe at LSU but becoming more doubtful as time passes. Both are not certainties to stay at ND though.

Del is still out recruiting.

No word on Lance Taylor yet, but he is tight with Tommy apparently. LSU already has Coach Faulk as well and apparently Kelly made a push for Tony Alford.

 

[BeauBenken]

Alumni support of Freeman:

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/Prosisely_22/status/1465517767994613761[/TWEET]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/kyle_brindza/status/1465725273362599936[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/jgray_ND25/status/1465503553661947908[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

Quinn:

Loy on Quinn: “If he wants to coach offensive line, I don’t think he’s going to end up at Notre Dame or LSU next year”

 

[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/DickieV/status/1465837583896829957[/TWEET]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/DTranquill/status/1465843032457023489[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

Freebie from Freeman at ISD.

https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/16510...rcus-freeman/1

Sneed just comes out and says it. Gotta love it.

"My relationship with Coach Freeman goes back four years," said Sneed. "He was the first offer I ever received.

"The bond I have built with him is true & amazing. I want to play for Coach Freeman and I want to play for him at Notre Dame. If Coach Freeman is not named the Head Coach at Notre Dame, I will re-open my recruitment process."

 

[BeauBenken]

Free Rivals article with the entirety of Kelly's "goodbye" speech to the team:

Kelly’s speech to the team:

Thank you 18-21 year olds who I love so much for allowing me to go do what I love which is coach other 18-21 year olds who aren’t you... with some extra boats and hoes for my fam. ‘Preciate ya.

https://notredame.rivals.com/news/ex...n-exit-meeting

 

[BeauBenken]

Players currently on the team all tweeting about "the brotherhood" and that "the goal remains the same":

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/Drew_white11/status/1465715079144427524[/TWEET]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/JacobLacey6/status/1465691119837143040[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/NaNaOsafo2/status/1465718846292205569[/TWEET]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/c_borius/status/1465818420293812229[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/DanWetzel/status/1465843929782308864[/TWEET]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/NicoleAuerbach/status/1465878011908141056[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/LemmingReport/status/1465546545735122945[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/chris_zorich/status/1465852568643325952[/TWEET]

Pre-Kelly era players talking about how they viewed the program, Kelly's departure, and where they would like to see it go. Also Lemming talking about the recruiting side of things while Kelly was here.

 

[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/CFBHeather/status/1466062306400428043?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/j_owuu/status/1466134973283545100[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/cammcdaniel33/status/1466044597860192256[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/mikegolicjr/status/1465890199733477378[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

Posting to support our fellow board member, ArrowRyan:

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/VictoryLapIrish/status/1466169271436951561[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

Now, not to read too much into it, but this certainly sounds like Freeman would be on board and now it's just about getting Tommy a raise to stay here:

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/tylerbuchner/status/1466188650912362500[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

Not news exactly but further solidifying how the players feel and who is likely to be next HC:

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/Matthews0520/status/1466187675761876995[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/dpyne10/status/1466191094077657088[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

Mick reporting what I was suggesting above:

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/mickassaf/status/1466193972158685186[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/kyle_brindza/status/1466195693589127184[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

Informing the kids?

[TWEET]https://mobile.twitter.com/T2Cold7/status/1466209080129859586[/TWEET]

 

[BeauBenken]

[TWEET]https://mobile.twitter.com/Matt_Fortuna/status/1466211860013801473[/TWEET]