Tommy Rees - Offensive Coordinator

[calvegas04]

Would be a massive knock to ND

 

[TNUtoNotreDame]

I just hope it isn’t Gerad Parker.

Charlie Weis Jr..!

 

[irishff1014]

This would be really bad. Everyone knows I wanted him gone because of his recruiting abilities. He clearly has changed his approach imo and has made huge strides in both the his school ranks and transfers this year.

 

[CanadalovesND]

I don't know. Personally, I feel that he has more unfinished work at ND. He was finally given full control of the offense, and didn't bounce for a new coaching job last season after the coaching change. Him and Freeman have a good thing going here. While I do believe that a move like this could have happened in the future, I just feel that this would be a situation of "learning how to run before you can walk".

Tom is getting there. He's young. He doesn't need to rush his future. The way Alabama go through OCs, the position is likely available in two years again.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

seems odd since this year has the makings of Tommy working with a legit offense

 

[SoIll]

This is bad folks..

Also, all the legit OCs all have new jobs. I wouldn't even know where to start.

 

[NormND_44]

So either we get Bama’s reject back OR Tom rebukes his alma mater, essentially signaling his disbelief of an eventual NC - not great, Bob!

 

[Katzenboyer]

So either we get Bama’s reject back OR Tom rebukes his alma mater, essentially signaling his disbelief of an eventual NC - not great, Bob!

...or Tommy says no to Bama?

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

I thought we didn't like Tommy here

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Kingsbury. Make it happen. We would win over all of the recruits moms

 

[Irish4life]

This is bad folks..

Also, all the legit OCs all have new jobs. I wouldn't even know where to start.

Probably would have to be Kevin Johns from Duke. Connections to Freeman, Norvell tree....or someone from the NFL.

 

[dublinirish]

Kingsbury. Make it happen. We would win over all of the recruits moms

Man's in Thailand finding himself

 

[NDRock]

I thought we didn't like Tommy here

I think it’s a timing issue as much as anything. You don’t want to be the last team looking for a coach.

 

[Grahambo]

I thought we didn't like Tommy here

I like Tommy. He going to ‘Bama is a good next step before his NFL career begins.

 

[CanadalovesND]

I think it’s a timing issue as much as anything. You don’t want to be the last team looking for a coach.

Half the OCs in the country would likely leave their post to come to ND. Not even about money.

 

[Irish4life]

If Chris Low is reporting it, it's as good as done. Very rarely misses on SEC stuff.

 

[CanadalovesND]

If Chris Low is reporting it, it's as good as done. Very rarely misses on SEC stuff.

He only said "top target", not "deal is likely to happen".

 

[NDRock]

Half the OCs in the country would likely leave their post to come to ND. Not even about money.

Sure. The bottom half.

 

[Katzenboyer]

If you told me we'd lose him, but keep Hartman and CJ Carr, I wouldn't be heartbroken.

But I'd worry about those two if Rees jumps.

 

[Sea Turtle]

Would be a massive knock to ND

Kind of like Brian Kelly leaving because he 'wanted to coach the best'.

This would be even worse since he's an alum.

 

[pumpdog20]

Could we get that Hartline dude from OSU?

 

[mango4]

If you told me we'd lose him, but keep Hartman and CJ Carr, I wouldn't be heartbroken.

But I'd worry about those two if Rees jumps.

Hartman has already started classes, where's he going to go?

 

[GoldenAura]

IIRC Freeman had a frank conversation with Carr when he committed about Rees' inevitable departure when he is ready for a new job so I'm not too worried on that front. Will be very curious to see who takes over if this happens though.

Not a true ND offseason without some drama.

 

[OhioIrish]

Does Carr follow Rees? I suspect yes, it would be hard to pass up. That said, new blood on the offensive side would be a net positive — best to make the inevitable immediate, as they say. Plus, there are better talents, and more charismatic coaches, out there. Imo, we need charisma more than x’s and o’s these days. Best of luck to him if he goes!

 

[NDMatt91]

Nick Saban isn't smart enough to read this message board??

Wasn't it reported that Chip Long was a contender for the OC position which ultimately went to Sark?

 

[jpachuta33]

If this pans out, does this effect CJ Carr's commitment?

 

[IrishSpartan]

His replacement would be DMC right?

 

[notredomer23]

Would be an incredibly odd move with Hartman in the fold. Would be foolish to not at least explore the opportunity. Hopefully he tells Saban thanks but no thanks.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Man's in Thailand finding himself

Takes a stronger man to find himself in the metropolis of South Bend.

 

[CanadalovesND]

IIRC Freeman had a frank conversation with Carr when he committed about Rees' inevitable departure when he is ready for a new job so I'm not too worried on that front. Will be very curious to see who takes over if this happens though.

Not a true ND offseason without some drama.

To follow this up, I believe I read in the some article after Carr's commitment, that he knew Rees wasn't likely going to be around by the time Carr was on campus - Rees had one more year, tops, after the 2022 season.