Makes zero sense. I get not paying to have players come to play at ND, I get the academics, but to go cheap on the coaching is inexcusable.
On paper, this looks very bad. No one on this board can defend these hires. I absolutely hope these guys succeed but none have a successful track record at their new positions.
We all hope they succeed, I'm just shocked that ND is turning into a MAC program where inexperienced coaches go to cut their teeth.
The HC, the CEO/COO, is responsible for selecting his staff.
That's not true. Our QB coach is more successful in that job that TR was when he got hired
I dont fully agree here
When a team hires a Oline coach, QB coach and an Offensive Coordinator, the OC should be the coach you first point to as a great hire. Unfortunately, that is the biggest question mark of all the hires.
Gino is an excellent hire.. Did a fabulous job with Ridder.
But it's not. Had AD not hired Rees before freeman, it's very possible that Gerard would have been the oc last year as well. He was the one guy that freeman insisted on, on the offensive side.
That's just asinine. Saban knows Bama will spend money to get what he needs. Look how many analysts and staffers they have. ND not so much if at all. ND refuses to spend money on top flight coaches. I feel bad for Freeman. I am worried about who they get as an O line coach now. Will they go cheap route on Freeman again? I do like having a QB coach and Freeman chose him. Hopefully he got a decent salary.
When is the last time ND hired an OC with extensive experience and track record? Please share the names.
Tell us how you know exactly what Freeman wanted and exactly why he didn’t get what he wanted. Please don’t spare any ….. and all of the details, enlighten us.
So Alabama has no constraints on the money it can spend ?
In addition to being a fraud you’re a liar.
bwaaaaa. You're egotistical and a think -I-KNOW-IT ALL type of person who always types in bold. Must be making up for some deficiencies.
I’m joking but maybe Ludwig spilled the secret of life while they watched the hockey game. I think the QB coach hire with this promotion of Parker could be a very good combination. I do hope that we do not promote Watt to OL coach. If we get a very good OL coach, we have a lot of talented options for that coach to use.
The players love the guy
The players love the guy the coaches all think he is great he had an excellent and intensive interview process so why not hirer the guy you know that has worked in the Notre Dame system . He young and will work hard to prove our trust I’m happy with the hirer . I wanted a young guy and I love promoting from within - I’m all in and happy with the new OC coach
Nope, never claimed to be an expert. However, ND did go after guys with experience but were turned down.
Parker was an OC for two seasons. That's more experience than our last 4-5 OC hires.
Parker was WV OC in 2020 then
You watched a lot of West Virginia football that year? Who were your favorite players? Tell us about their offensive tendencies? Enlighten us all with your vast knowledge of Coach Parker’s exploits as a failed offensive coordinator, please.
By your logic Parker should be the next Norm Chow, having studied under Graham Harrell and the unequaled Thomas Rees.
The blame at West Virginia regarding the offense in 2020 and 2021 was not all on Gerad Parker. The QB situation in Morgantown was below average, and the Head Coach Neal Brown dictated to Parker what he wanted called.
