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Rees is actually very good. This would be a loss.
Heard his contract has 2 outs. Notre Dame and Ohio state. So I d say he would be interested.
And both of those places could be open if Day is offered/accepts the Bears. I'm assuming he'd choose OSU between the 2 if it came to that.
I heard that as well, not sure of the validity but it’s made it’s rounds for sure.
I can only speak for myself about Rees. Disdain isn't what I felt toward Rees, in fact, I gave him kudos on occasions where he warranted it.
Also, I am not so disheartened by BKs departure because among not beating better teams except for once when injuries certainly helped, (Clemson) he had a way of hen-pecking his favorites - both players and coaches ie, Rees, Book, Rees again, and probably White and that MLB from Chicago (was it Myles somebody?) from about 3-5 yrs ago and that started 3 years, the same thing as White did and does, which for me showed zero football instincts and ability. True to the Kelly handbook, White will probably be Kelly's LB coach in a couple years. then his DC, ala, Rees progression.
"Heard about Day - Bears this AM. Is it picking up steam?"
Not sure if it picking steam, but, there appears to be a lot of discussions going on -- and I am sure OSU will ante up some $$$ to keep as well.
CBS is now reporting that ND is looking at 3 coaches for the job Matt Campbell, Luke Fickell, and Marcus Freeman.
Campbell can't build a roster on transfers at ND like he does at Iowa State. He's the new Bill Snyder.
Funny you mention Nebraska - their record doesn't show it but, they're, IMO, poised to challenge for the BIG title next year. They are the one team I can see making the biggest strides in CFB from this year to next.
I would be very surprised if they make a move on their HC.
Nebraska is about the 35th best team in a lot of computer power indices. I agree they could win 9 next year with a QB who isn't a turnover machine stuck on 11.
I think I heard Swarbrick say that if it comes to a point where it's determined that an Interim HC is needed, they will not be in the running for HC.
It's not that black and white where a schedule turned soft and that's why ND defense looked better.
Playing for a year together, you hopefully get better. We did. Coaching a new group of players, you hopefully come together and get better. We did. The players want to play for him, and. They did and did it well. They also developed well. They were deep positionally because of that development.
I look at it as he is a very fast learner as the learning curve goes. We have a very good defense. He was at the head of the defense. It would be stupid to not recognize this.
I don't get that. You have a good chance at making the playoff. Just having an interim HC would surely help with getting prepared. Pay Freeman or some other assistant $100K bonus until the head coach is named.
I was surprised the questioners didn't follow up on that distinction said by Swarbrick. What is Swarbrick's reason for that? I don't get it either.
“No, you want to reserve rivalry status for an overmatched service academy that you can defeat 43 times in a row.”
Such uninformed drivel. Navy has been down in the past few but to call them an “overmatched service academy” as if it’s been a cakewalk for us, or anyone else that’s played them for that matter, for the majority of the 2000s is dumb. Since ‘03, they’ve had two 11 win seasons, two 10 win seasons, four 9 win seasons & five 8 win seasons, beating plenty of P5 programs (including ND three times) and scaring the living shit out of the so called big boys along the way. They’ve been ranked here and there too. You wouldn’t be so flippant if you played them every year. You’d know they’re a pain in the ass to play.
Such uninformed drivel. Navy has been down in the past few but to call them an “overmatched service academy” as if it’s been a cakewalk for us, or anyone else that’s played them for that matter, for the majority of the 2000s is dumb. Since ‘03, they’ve had two 11 win seasons, two 10 win seasons, four 9 win seasons & five 8 win seasons, beating plenty of P5 programs (including ND three times) and scaring the living shit out of the so called big boys along the way. They’ve been ranked here and there too. You wouldn’t be so flippant if you played them every year. You’d know they’re a pain in the ass to play.
FREEMAN will succeed!!!! not risky at all... plus Rees will stay ... win win!!!
You are clueless. Based upon some of the drivel you post here, you understand football about as well as I understand quantum physics.
When we hire Fickell you can suck up to me when we beat the daylights out of Day, Riley, and Dabo next season. Eat $hit loser.
I know you love Notre Dame as much as the rest of us, but Father Ted has been dead for six years. So unless he is trying to get Rockne, Leahy, or even Ara to come back, I wouldn't count on much help from him. The current president is Father John L. Jenkins.
I also would not be surprised if it takes a lot longer than anyone anticipates. I don't really think ND cares if this recruiting class falls apart or if every single one of Kelly's best assistants leave town. For better or worse, ND takes the long view.
Didn't seem to bother Ohio St , Oklahoma or Clemson.
They did just fine with a 1st year HC.
Common thread----those guys were there----knew the ins and outs of the place----players liked them and trusted them-----and they were aggressive recruiters.
What about her? I'm sure she's happier than Urban Meyers wife.
I hear shes a good recruiter
Amy Fickell is a coach’s wife, but she’s also a player’s mom, ace recruiter, levitator and much more
Fickell has earned a starring, supporting role in the hearts of Bearcats fans.
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Seems like a power couple. Catholics. Winners wherever they go. Destined for ND greatness.What about her? I'm sure she's happier than Urban Meyers wife.
I hear shes a good recruiter
Amy Fickell is a coach’s wife, but she’s also a player’s mom, ace recruiter, levitator and much more
Fickell has earned a starring, supporting role in the hearts of Bearcats fans.
Ohio State is declining. Riley played nobody good and lost to Kansas State 3 years in a row. Dabo is 1 in a million.
I have always felt that even with all his experience, Brian Kelly was in over his head when he took the Notre Dame job. He was wildly inconsistent his first two seasons before making a run for the NC. Then back to two years of inconsistency before a good run in 2015 followed by the crash of 2016. It seems it was only when he took a step back and reassessed everything before the 2017 season that he figured it out.
