Tommy Rees - Offensive Coordinator

[Pennick44]

Quite possibly the worst response you could have written. The point isn’t that Saban was a great coach in the NFL. Have you seen Sabans coaching tree? If Tommy wants to be in the NFL Saban will have him there within 2 years. Also, you’re gonna be shocked to find out who Belicheck just hired to be his OC.


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O'Brien has worked for the Pats before and did a great job. He is a tough sob and is just what Mac Jones needs. He wasn't afraid to put Brady in his place when necessary.

 

[TNUtoNotreDame]

Maybe some of us hold Applebees in a higher regard? Don't judge. I could have been mean and said Chipotle.

Applebees makes some dang good appetizers... Outback Steakhouse is the pinkie out restaurant IMO describes ND.

 

[rikkitikki08]

Kick rocks Tommy , time to find a proven OC.

 

[Pennick44]

Yeah, plenty of average coordinators get hired at Bama. Find a new point to troll about now

Saban always hires average coordinators. 😂

 

[IrishSpartan]

Good news according to Driskell Bill is finally gone!

 

[rikkitikki08]

I hate the timing of this, shit just always has to go sideways for ND. Time to find someone who light up the scoreboard

 

[T-Boone]

I love that this is slowly merging into another food thread.

 

[FDNYIrish1]

Two things: There are a lot of talented, smart coaches out there who would love to coach our roster. And half this board is going to hate who gets hired.

 

[TNUtoNotreDame]

I love that this is slowly merging into another food thread.

Food matters: When under stress people tend to gravitate towards things that calm them or brings them happiness (even short term). To some losing Rees may produce anxiety and uncertainty and they may want a Double Whopper or an Appetizer from Applebee's. Then the other half gets so excited he is leaving that they want to celebrate with some good food. In the end, it comes back to food. Tuscaloosa has some good food spot's, but nothing off the charts. South Bend though really does struggle in that area.

 

[irishog77]

Saban always hires average coordinators. 😂

I mean he's on a good run for sure. But OC's like Mike Mularkey, Major Applewhite, Jim McElwain, and Doug Nussmier didn't really set a standard of great OC's.

 

[Kingbish01]

I mean he's on a good run for sure. But OC's like Mike Mularkey, Major Applewhite, Jim McElwain, and Doug Nussmier didn't really set a standard of great OC's.

Tommy is way better than those guys. No way any of them would have even scored the 3 that Tommy pulled off against Clemson in the playoffs a few years back.

 

[KPENN]

Tommy is way better than those guys. No way any of them would have even scored the 3 that Tommy pulled off against Clemson in the playoffs a few years back.

Tommy wasn’t the OC then.

 

[dublinirish]

Don’t agree the timing isn’t great this is probably best time to have a change in coaches as the 2023 recruiting class is already set and plenty of time for new coaches to connect with 2024 kids


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[Kingbish01]

Tommy wasn’t the OC then.

Chip...you're right. That's what happens when happy hour kicks off at 3 🤣🤣

 

[TheRealLynch51]

Don’t agree the timing isn’t great this is probably best time to have a change in coaches as the 2023 recruiting class is already set and plenty of time for new coaches to connect with 2024 kids


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Agreed. It could be worse. Just make sure the new OC makes the kids coming in feel comfortable, Hartman feels comfortable, and the 2024 class feels good about coming to ND as well. Then a full spring practice to install the new offense.

 

[irish2104]

My prediction is Tommy lasts 1 year in Bama… I think he is in over his head and not sure how well he will focus in that environment… even if he is above average fans will be savage

 

[Giddyup]

I could call a 40 pt game with that talent

 

[Grahambo]

1. If MF and TR have been honest with recruits about his potential to leave, this is a non-story.

2. Smart career move for TR. As soon as MF was named head coach, the writing was on the wall for TR. He had to move.

3. Anybody who thinks a top offensive mind isn’t salivating at this opportunity has had too many glass half empty cocktails.

4. An opportunity to run an offense for a defensive minded head coach with a CFP caliber offense with Sam Hartman at the helm? Hell yes.

5. If ND can’t survive TR leaving, there are bigger issues at hand. (breaking news…they can and they will be just fine)

 

[WilliamWallace]

As someone who does the national marketing for Applebees, thanks for the shout, but ND should never be mentioned in the realm of any QSR. Reality is they’re a Peter Luger’s. Overrated Steakhouse in the current day that used to be amazing.

Thank God you didn’t say Ponderosa!!!

 

[china423]

 

[WilliamWallace]

Romans should offer that shirt slogan. 😂

 

[GATTACA!]

This is why the timing is worse than losing Rees. Garret Riley would have been a clear upgrade imo.

 

[Irishdrunk]

This is why the timing is worse than losing Rees. Garret Riley would have been a clear upgrade imo.

Add Brian Hartline....although he might have stayed at OSU anyways. I do hope MF calls him regardless.

 

[Henges24]

Too small of hands

 

[IrishFanForever23]

Add Brian Hartline....although he might have stayed at OSU anyways. I do hope MF calls him regardless.

And who would’ve coached quarterbacks? Or are you planning on telling Stuckey he has to kick rocks so they can bring in a qb coach?

 

[DomerInHappyValley]

Not to worried about it to be honest.
Tommy could call a decent game.

Tommy could call 2 maybe 3 excellent drives a game.

Tommy would also have 2 maybe 3 WTAF are you doing drives a game.

Saban will mitigate Tommy and hopefully teach him that the smartest guy in the room doesn't always have to prove it.

 

[ulukinatme]

If we can't hire a proven OC that can handle QBs you almost have to hire someone on the current staff as OC and then bring in a dedicated QB guy I would think. I'm thinking with the big recruits committed you can't have an inexperienced current staffer take over QBs unless they've coached the position before, you need someone who's played at a high level or coached there already.

 

[BobbyMac]

Can't wait for the whole story to be told.

 

[NDdomer2]

people are saying

aha the follow up

Someone give her the digits

 

[NDdomer2]

IIRC the overall roster talent started taking big strides after Bill came on board. He will be missed and so will Tommy (even if he is adequately replaced)