Tommy Rees - Offensive Coordinator

[EvilleIrish]

Idk what he's gonna do, but the whole "Saban wanted me to be OC but I turned down Bama for ND" would probably work nicely in recruiting.

We all know what he's going to do. If you look at this from an objective point of view this is not a decision. Bama is the move.

 

[CTIDANDREW]

The Bama 247 board is not pleased with these developments lol. *** New name emerges in OC search...

I think this is a good overall point though to this whole discussion.
The rest of the college football landscape believes Tommy was a Nepotism / Alma Mater hire at ND.
If he were to go to the biggest program in the country, and help them dethrone Georgia then he would likely have his pick of any job he wants (within reason).
I agree that is also possible if his offensive side of the ball leads ND to another College Football Playoff berth or better then he would have the same options.

I think we all just need to ask ourselves which scenario does Tommy believe is more plausible as of this moment.

 

[Free Manera]

I'm kind of pumped to see how Freeman handles this. If ND was willing to match any offer for Rees, maybe they are willing to pony up to lure someone else away from a current position.

 

[notredomer23]

We all know what he's going to do. If you look at this from an objective point of view this is not a decision. Bama is the move.

Thanks Tommy, appreciate it.

 

[greyhammer90]

The Bama 247 board is not pleased with these developments lol. *** New name emerges in OC search...

If Tommy is constantly salty about the vitriol sent his way by ND fans, I don't think he'll be pleased by Bama's fanbase.

get over yourself. yeah that was a serious fucking take.

Big mad

 

[ColinKSU]

If Tommy is constantly salty about the vitriol sent his way by ND fans, I don't think he'll be pleased by Bama's fanbase.

It is extremely wild to see national/ND media and Tommy defenders bash Notre Dame fans for bitching about Tommy, like *we’re* the only group of fans who really dislike their coordinators.

 

[stlnd01]

Tommy did Notre Dame a major solid by sticking last year, and put up with a lot of shit talking from the fan base while navigating this season with a QB who was never supposed to see the field. If he wants to go I can’t say I blame him.

But also he finally has the weapons at ND next year to show what he can really do. I hope he stays and does just that.

 

[EvilleIrish]

Thanks Tommy, appreciate it.

It's pronounced Tom. Thank you.

 

[notredomer23]

But also he finally has the weapons at ND next year to show what he can really do. I hope he stays and does just that.

This is why I don't really care what he does to be honest. I like Tommy and want him to stay, but the offense, assuming it stays intact is going to very good next year. I'd really like to see what Freeman does in hiring one and it has the potential to be an upgrade. I just didn't wanna see it this season.

 

[Crazy Balki]

Tommy did Notre Dame a major solid by sticking last year, and put up with a lot of shit talking from the fan base while navigating this season with a QB who was never supposed to see the field. If he wants to go I can’t say I blame him.

But also he finally has the weapons at ND next year to show what he can really do. I hope he stays and does just that.

TBF, he recruited that QB who was never supposed to see the field.

 

[Crazy Balki]

ND odds to win the College Football Title next year...courtesy of Draft Kings +2500 (11th behind Texas)
Bama is +500...second to Georgia.
I know gambling isn't everything, but it's as close to an unbiased third party we can find.

Alabama is a machine, and no matter who is playing Quarterback for them next year they will likely average over 30 points a game...and Tommy will be introduced to an entire new audience in the SEC if he is able to prove himself at the biggest program in the country.

I hope he stays, but if I were advising him I would probably tell him to go. Especially if it comes with a pay raise.

1) ND appears to be willing to match, so it won't come with a pay raise.

2) Alabama has been a machine, but nothing is guaranteed, and their offense was inconsistent last year, even with a Heisman winner at QB. Now, they're going to have to start from scratch. Sure a guy like Milroe or Simpson could end up being a stud. Key word there is COULD. Sam Hartman IS a stud.

If Tommy is looking to make a move in the not-to-distant future, then staying put, getting that pay raise, and riding Hartman to a huge offensive '23 seems like the move.

 

[Giddyup]

The geniuses on IE have spoken Saban. You don’t know football old man.

 

[dublinirish]

 

[T-Boone]

Idk what he's gonna do, but the whole "Saban wanted me to be OC but I turned down Bama for ND" would probably work nicely in recruiting.

Isn’t it established that he is Sabans 20th choice.

 

[NDRock]

Tommy did Notre Dame a major solid by sticking last year, and put up with a lot of shit talking from the fan base while navigating this season with a QB who was never supposed to see the field. If he wants to go I can’t say I blame him.

But also he finally has the weapons at ND next year to show what he can really do. I hope he stays and does just that.

I guess that’s what the $2 million was for.

 

[Giddyup]

Saban has lost it. Didn’t he watch Tommy’s interception call against South Carolina. “Interception left on 2, break!”

 

[Luckylucci]

TBF, he recruited that QB who was never supposed to see the field.

And, went into the season with him as the back-up knowing full well of Buch's injury history. Going as far as to turn down interest from transfer QB's. Rees made that bed. But, I still want him back to see what he can do with this personnel.

 

[FDNYIrish1]

Tommy has done a great job and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. He passed up Miami and LSU last year. The offensive talent is in the room for whoever is the coach. Guy won 9 games last year with a QB who needed a trampoline to touch the Play Like a Champion Today sign. People notice.

 

[notredomer23]

Isn’t it established that he is Sabans 20th choice.

Doesn't matter in recruiting where it's all about spin.

 

[fightingirish26]

Saban has lost it. Didn’t he watch Tommy’s interception call against South Carolina. “Interception left on 2, break!”

Lmao exactly, imagine calling that play and then getting flown to Bama almost one month to the day later.

 

[dublinirish]

Saw a tweet jokingly saying David Shaw should be new OC lol


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[Irish4life]

Saw a tweet jokingly saying David Shaw should be new OC lol


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I meeeeeeean....he certainly knows how to recruit QBs lol.....

 

[irishff1014]

 

[Free Manera]

According to a poster on the Bama 247 board, Saban isn't even in Tuscaloosa today. He was on a plane with his daughter and wife and grandkids on the way to vacation. Kind of weird.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

This is all about getting more money from ND.
He’s not going anywhere.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Saw a tweet jokingly saying David Shaw should be new OC lol


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I mean, he's a great offensive playcaller. But, I don't think he has the desire to be the recruiter that Freeman demands.

Shaw is better off in the NFL at this point in his career.

 

[Giddyup]

I was just joking. Tommy did a very good job this year working to the team’s strengths with mediocre at best qb’s. After the o line was a disaster to start the year you could see his schemes working later in the year.

 

[ColinKSU]

According to a poster on the Bama 247 board, Saban isn't even in Tuscaloosa today. He was on a plane with his daughter and wife and grandkids on the way to vacation. Kind of weird.

How would this interview work, unless he already took the job and just wants to see the place in person?

 

[ColinKSU]

People are worth what someone’s willing to pay them.

(But he isn’t a good enough coach to be the highest-paid coordinator in CFB.)

 

[SouthSideChiDomer]

According to a poster on the Bama 247 board, Saban isn't even in Tuscaloosa today. He was on a plane with his daughter and wife and grandkids on the way to vacation. Kind of weird.

Were they vacationing in South Bend?