DC rumor

[Classic Irish]

TIFWIW:

At defensive coordinator, Iowa State veteran defensive play-caller Jon Heacock has emerged as a priority target for the Irish’s top defensive position. Multiple sources tell FootballScoop that Heacock spent Tuesday in South Bend, Indiana, on the Notre Dame campus.

Heacock is a native of the Midwest, originally from Ohio, and a former head coach at former Football Championship Subdivision power Youngstown State. Heacock has spent the past six seasons with Matt Campbell at Iowa State, where Heacock has carved a reputation as one of college football’s great tacticians – especially as the Cyclones have leveled the playing field for their program in the Big 12 despite oftentimes not having the same depth of talent as the Oklahomas and Texases in the league.

 

[rivals50]

Looks like we are not getting a single big time coach at any position despite the fake excitement created.. Every one of these coaches hired is moving up no lateral or down moves..

 

[stu4don]

Love the all-ologists on this site. Football geniuses every single one. They know more than the coaches.

I love the Stuckey hire. He was chosen over JaMarcus Sherpard who would have been a solid choice. Marcus, Tommy and Jack saw something in Chansi. His Baylor WR was their highest rated recruit last year... The Baylor board is melting down over losing him.

Oh, and so did Dabo (who they reached out to for advice) -- this is what he said about our new WR coach when he was younger:

“I’ve never enjoyed coaching a player more than Chansi,” Swinney added. “He’s probably the smartest player I ever coached. Chansi has been special his whole life. I never saw him have a bad day in three years.”

 

[stu4don]

Heacock:

In 2021, Heacock’s defense was second in the Big 12 and ninth nationally in total defense at 310.5, only allowing two teams to amass 350 yards of offense en route to the school’s lowest total defensive output since 1984.

ISU also equaled its season record for sacks (33) and ranked ninth in the nation in passing defense (187.8) in 2021.

Top ten in two crucial stats in the most offensive minded conference in the country.

 

[Classic Irish]

Love the all-ologists on this site. Football geniuses every single one. They know more than the coaches.

I love the Stuckey hire. He was chosen over JaMarcus Sherpard who would have been a solid choice. Marcus, Tommy and Jack saw something in Chansi. His Baylor WR was their highest rated recruit last year... The Baylor board is melting down over losing him.

Oh, and so did Dabo (who they reached out to for advice) -- this is what he said about our new WR coach when he was younger:

“I’ve never enjoyed coaching a player more than Chansi,” Swinney added. “He’s probably the smartest player I ever coached. Chansi has been special his whole life. I never saw him have a bad day in three years.”

I assume you’re responding to the other poster, I’m not sure what he wrote (he’s on my ignore list), but just ignore him—-he’s an attention-starved troll masquerading as an ND fan (like a few others on this board).

 

[stu4don]

Thanks Classic, I was just tired of all the negative comments on stuckey! (I know it is a board and that is what guys do... thanks for posting on Heacock (pronounced Haycock, I just learned) I was luke warm on him but your post got me looking around and now I'm all in, if he is the guy...

I imagine he's licking his chops -- when he sees the kind of athletes Marcus is bringing in!

 

[Get Nasty]

Thanks Classic, I was just tired of all the negative comments on stuckey! (I know it is a board and that is what guys do... thanks for posting on Heacock (pronounced Haycock, I just learned) I was luke warm on him but your post got me looking around and now I'm all in, if he is the guy...

I imagine he's licking his chops -- when he sees the kind of athletes Marcus is bringing in!

Interesting complete opposite hires …

no name starting coaching career and guy around the block ending coaching career

 

[stu4don]

Interesting complete opposite hires …

no name starting coaching career and guy around the block ending coaching career

Yup an up and comer, smart, motivated, someone about to take off in the coaching ranks, who will recruit the heck out of a position of need (think Dabo at Clemson when he coached WRs) and an experienced proven coach whose defenses have shined the last five years and whose defense (mostly peopled by 2* and 3* recruits have been top tier in a offensive minded devision) was a top ten (#9) defense nationally last year. A guy who will give a young coaches' room stability and experience. Nice. D Mason's Auburn defense (a guy people are touting) was #61 in total defense.

 

[stu4don]

I also like Mike Tressel but it seems he is staying put... Still, if the last week has taught us anything - it isn't over until the announcement is made.

 

[echowaker]

Looks like we are not getting a single big time coach at any position despite the fake excitement created.. Every one of these coaches hired is moving up no lateral or down moves..

Huh ? HH is one of the most respected guys in the business. What o line coach is more " big time " than him ? Excellent staffs are all about " fit" just like players are.

 

[Notre Dame du Lac]

Stu, good posts.

 

[NDDadx3]

Heacock is the coach who devised the 3-3-5 defense that many programs are now running. When he did coaches were travelling to Ames to learn from him. There are a few good articles about this.

 

[Kelso86]

Looks like we are not getting a single big time coach at any position despite the fake excitement created.. Every one of these coaches hired is moving up no lateral or down moves..

"Looks like we are not getting a single big time coach at any position despite the fake excitement created.. Every one of these coaches hired is moving up no lateral or down moves.."

Because you are SO knowledgeable on who ND should hire??? There were people who scoffed at Elko (coming from "Wake Forest"), people who scoffed at Lea (being a 1st time DC) -- Harry H is widely respected -- and was at ND prior! Heacock I believe devised the 3-3-5 that many schools are running (or variations of it -- similar to Meyer when he began runnimg the spread offense -- many people began to copy it and make slight variations of it).

 

[shooter1977]

Looks like we are not getting a single big time coach at any position despite the fake excitement created.. Every one of these coaches hired is moving up no lateral or down moves..

Heacock seems like a home run hire. Former head coach that can almost mentor Freeman, really teaches the game, excellent track record at Iowa State. This seems like a perfect compliment to Freeman's recruiting.

If the Iowa State message boards are true, Heacock doesn't have head coaching ambitions, so he's not going to bolt after 1-2 seasons. Impressive hire if it happens.

 

[Clonewithasigh]

Looks like we are not getting a single big time coach at any position despite the fake excitement created.. Every one of these coaches hired is moving up no lateral or down moves..

If ND gets JH, they will be getting one of the best defensive minds in CFB

 

[Clonewithasigh]

Heacock seems like a home run hire. Former head coach that can almost mentor Freeman, really teaches the game, excellent track record at Iowa State. This seems like a perfect compliment to Freeman's recruiting.

If the Iowa State message boards are true, Heacock doesn't have head coaching ambitions, so he's not going to bolt after 1-2 seasons. Impressive hire if it happens.

Freeman & JH were on staff together so there is a strong connection

 

[Clonewithasigh]

Heacock is the coach who devised the 3-3-5 defense that many programs are now running. When he did coaches were travelling to Ames to learn from him. There are a few good articles about this.

Clemson, Ole Miss, and Ohio St have brought JH and staff in for sharing of ideas, and Saban recently reached out for the same opportunity

 

[Tru2Irish]

Heacock:

In 2021, Heacock’s defense was second in the Big 12 and ninth nationally in total defense at 310.5, only allowing two teams to amass 350 yards of offense en route to the school’s lowest total defensive output since 1984.

ISU also equaled its season record for sacks (33) and ranked ninth in the nation in passing defense (187.8) in 2021.

Top ten in two crucial stats in the most offensive minded conference in the country.

All this with less talent than an ND. THINK ABOUT THAT!

 

[Kelso86]

If ND gets JH, they will be getting one of the best defensive minds in CFB

"If ND gets JH, they will be getting one of the best defensive minds in CFB"

He will get to earn his keep really fast!

 

[twalsh]

Looks like we are not getting a single big time coach at any position despite the fake excitement created.. Every one of these coaches hired is moving up no lateral or down moves..

You were thinking Kirby Smart as DC and Saban coaching our DBs?

 

[echowaker]

You were thinking Kirby Smart as DC and Saban coaching our DBs?

Holding out for Bill Belichick as DC.

 

[NDDadx3]

You were thinking Kirby Smart as DC and Saban coaching our DBs?

Bama cornerbacks got smoked by a below average QB

 

[Clonewithasigh]

"If ND gets JH, they will be getting one of the best defensive minds in CFB"

He will get to earn his keep really fast!

Not really as he will be retired in less than 3 years

 

[Kelso86]

Not really as he will be retired in less than 3 years

UM -- what are you talking about? Did you even understand what I was talking about -- when I said he will earn his keep quickly -- if you took a moment and looked at next year's schedule -- the opener is at Ohio State -- who will in all likelihood be ranked inside the top 3 in all pre-season polls -- not an easy way to begin a new spot --

 

[Notre Dame du Lac]

Bama cornerbacks got smoked by a below average QB

Below average?? Lol. He might be the best QB in the country.

 

[Kelso86]

Below average?? Lol. He might be the best QB in the country.

"Below average?? Lol. He might be the best QB in the country."

You think Stetson Bennett is the best QB in the country? PLEASE share what you are smoking ...

 

[Rockne's Rambler]

Below average?? Lol. He might be the best QB in the country.

Sarcasm?

 

[Notre Dame du Lac]

"Below average?? Lol. He might be the best QB in the country."

You think Stetson Bennett is the best QB in the country? PLEASE share what you are smoking ...

Joking

 

[Notre Dame du Lac]

Joking

He did win a title though and beat out former 5 stars. Not bad.

 

[NDDadx3]

He did win a title though and beat out former 5 stars. Not bad.

He’s college version of Trent Dilfer in the Super Bowl … and a helluva good interview after a big night out

 

[mirer03]

Below average?? Lol. He might be the best QB in the country.

Lol. No he's not close. This was good for A laugh though.

 

[TheSodFather]

It just seems weird to accept that Heacock is such a great DC but got shredded by Tommy Rees in his first game calling plays with worst of all Ian Book quarterbacking?

 

[Notre Dame du Lac]

It just seems weird to accept that Heacock is such a great DC but got shredded by Tommy Rees in his first game calling plays with worst of all Ian Book quarterbacking?

We’ve had a lot of supposed greats at the time. A good number get fired.

 

[TheSodFather]

We’ve had a lot of supposed greats at the time. A good number get fired.

I’m just not high in Heacock. Hopefully they go another way

 

[Notre Dame du Lac]

I’m just not high in Heacock. Hopefully they go another way

Statistically a decent portion of these people we are excited about will get canned.

 

[TheSodFather]

Couldn’t honestly be happier!

 

[shabak]

Below average?? Lol. He might be the best QB in the country.

No way....

 

[Notre Dame du Lac]

No way....

See previous post where I was being sarcastic.

 

[Clonewithasigh]

UM -- what are you talking about? Did you even understand what I was talking about -- when I said he will earn his keep quickly -- if you took a moment and looked at next year's schedule -- the opener is at Ohio State -- who will in all likelihood be ranked inside the top 3 in all pre-season polls -- not an easy way to begin a new spot --

I believe he was in to help a guy he used to mentor. He is not coming to South Bend for a position on staff.

 

[stu4don]

Bummer on Heacock staying at ISU. Damn -- who do we get?