I normally don't post off-season, but this incident motivated an exception. I've no idea if Parker and Gino are the right picks here. I totally understand TR leaving for what are obviously greener pastures...mind you, I don't think he is a great OC, but maybe he progresses at AL?
This incident however underscores that ND is no longer a top program. Won't pay top coaches. Won't make program and academic accommodations. Won't throttle hard on NIL and transfers.
It's remarkable that ND stayed competitive through the CBK years. But I sense Freeman will face too many headwinds as college football goes semipro. I will still be a fan, but I accept 1988 will be only time in my life I get to see win a NC.
Unless college football or ND change regarding football, there will be no glory. I hope I am wrong. But man, it says something to lose TR to AL.