I grew up in Indiana 60 miles east of Notre Dame. And I was born with cerebral palsy, so I could not play football or sports. As a Notre Dame football fan for nearly sixty years, I have never been so excited for Irish football and with Coach Freeman. Go Irish.
@@lonnieshipe3139Hey I lived in Lagrange when I was pretty young ! I mostly spent all of my time in Angola at the Circle B campground. Cool to see someone else from this tiny town!
JD I think k you missed a huge part of this hire. Not only does it show how committed Marcus Freeman is but it’s a huge sign that the ND Administration is behind him and not afraid to spend money.
I would say ND administration not afraid to spend money for who they like. Not necessarily what MF wants. Sam Hartman was a poor investment. Should have spent the money for Andy Ludwig. Or spent the money on an athletic QB that's not one dimensional after year number 6. I hope Riley Leonard works out. I still think he's not a finished product for $2 million NIL money. I rather roll the dice on the QBs already in the room. Mike Denbrock....we've seen this movie before. ND administration spent money on someone they like. I hope this was MF first choice. I would rather have Jayden Daniels than MD.
@@sbnative574the administration didn't spend a dime to get Hartman. NIL money is not paid by the universities. And Hartman was not a world beater, but he was certainly the best option available, including the options that were already in the room. The Irish finished 10 and 3 and were competitive even in their loses. How do you imagine this season would have played out with Pyne or Buchner under center?
@@sbnative574I believe they didn't pay for Andy Ludwig for a reason..These coaches talk to each other they do as do the wives and family , look it's no secret that Denbrock was about to get an extension , it's also no secret that Parker got a Head coach job that Through some circles it was Coach Freeman who got him that job as why they wanted to go in a different direction with the offense, And The Troy Job became open and Gerard got the job..with help from Coach Freeman. Believe it or not But they knew Mike was coming home. And Coach Freeman is a great guy Coach and friend as was going to do anything and everything not to look like Parker was let go . Ok on the Ludwig thing I believe Through coaches and friends said Ludwig would not be a great fit for the Irish and if ND waited they would get a True ND coach with history who always wanted to be there that guy is Mike Denbrock. Parker was a bridge /gap until it was time . believe it or not .Also Did you see Utah in their Bowl game ? They were beaten badly ..so much for Andy Ludwig a Offensive Guru they couldn't do anything and the kicker is Utah had no one opt out of their bowl game but a couple of Defensive personnel.. So . Their was a reason Andy Ludwig wasn't bought. He isn't that good. And the real great Offensive coordinator is Irish for the foreseeable future and it's Great to be Irish!!
The way college football has changed with NIL and the transfer portal along with conference realignment and consolidation is forcing the administration at ND to act or get left further behind. The revenue at stake is simply too great and ND’s position as an independent has grown too risky even for the financial return they’ve enjoyed over the years. The question that sits before those executive decision makers now is will these actions be enough? Only time will tell…
@@yoc329agreed but it is still a loss for LSU. That said, LSU has way more advantages than ND from an overall program perspective but are also confronted with a much more challenging road than ND.
I have been a lifelong ND fan. I grew up in South Bend and many of my best memories are ND related. But in all honesty, I really don't see any way with NIL and Portal that ND will ever win another National Championship.
“Challenge everything” is all well and good, but while most of ND’s moves in the portal, and in bringing back MD should bring positive results, I believe Riley Leonard was a mistake. He is a great young man, and his 2022 season was good. What concerns me is that prior to getting injured at the tail end of the ND game, he was having what can fairly be described as a poor season. 58% completion percentage against his four D1 opponents, and 44% against ND. 2 touchdowns and 1 interception during those four games. He simply doesn’t have a good enough arm to consistently compete at the highest level. Given his limitations in the passing game, he will have to continue to rely on his feet. That may work at times, and maybe even through most of ND’s relatively weak schedule. But come CFP time, if ND makes it, ND will need a guy who can keep defenses guessing, and not one who isn’t capable of winning a game with his arm. Given ND’s fairly easy schedule, it seems to me that they should be able to make the playoffs with either Leonard or Angeli. Angeli has a much better arm, can also run well, and has consistently improved over his time at ND, while Leonard has been on the decline. And considering that Hartman didn’t work, and that he had a better career than Leonard, Angeli seems like the better option for making a run next season.
do you think Denbrock leaving could have any reason b/c of the rumors of Brian Kelly sniffing around the NFL again or that weird ass Michigan rumor? I'm guessing not, just a thought...
No. Brian Kelly is as committed to LSU as they are to him. What LSU has is talent. They have the third most number of active players in the NFL and those players get paid more than any other program. What LSU has lacked over the years is strong coaching with the obvious exception of Nick Saban.
nfl has talent. michigan has talent. and les miles was a hell of a coach for lsu as well. BK is never fully committed to anywhere. Even at ND he interviewed in the NFL twice. @@mglaid1989
Lol... Most of the plays lsu offense made was Jayden daniels and the 2 first rounders at WR... He's been fired twice at Notre Dame lol... They don't have anything close to Jayden Nabers and Thomas... also, Joe Sloan is the one who developed Daniels Denbrock worked with TEs 😂😂😂😂... I can't wait to see them fall flat again. They don't have the athletes but hey 😂😂😂😂
you know nothing about the subject. denbrock left on his own accord after producing the #1 ND offense in ypp. I would be more worried about losing all of your talent and your elite oc but retaining your awful dc but who am i to tell you what to do
Denbrocks past record at NotreDame,Cincinnati and at Lsu was outstanding. How much he had to do with it I don't know. Kelly sure grabbed him up quickly for someone not being all that much. Also the offensive talent he will be working with is a lot better than you think. Love and Price are 2 of the best backs in the country. Your best runner Logan Diggs couldn't beat them out that is why he transfered the 2 incoming freshman running backs are rated 2 of the best in the country. Mitchell Evans is one of the best tight ends in the country and is on a lot of all-American lists. The offensive line returns 4 starters all had offers from Georgia,Ohio State,Michigan, Texas,etc. The quarterback is a question mark but you never know how good someone is. Daniels wasn't Heisman trophy level 1 or 2 years before he came to Lsu. This Riley leonard completed 64% of his passes and threw and ran for a ton of yards and is rated as a potential 1st round draft pick. Finally NotreDame has 10 receivers on their roster. Jordan Faison is young but super quick and fast won the bowl game mvp.He is just a freshman. Jaden Thomas is a very good possession receiver , Jordan Greathouse, Mccall,Cam Williams 5 star, Soldate, one of the fastest timed 10.6 in meter dash.2 portal guys who put up huge numbers coming in. Denbrock has a lot to work with imo.
Denbrock didn’t develope Jayden Daniels. Coach Sloan DID. That’s the reason that the number one recruit in the nation isn’t concerned about Mike’s departure. Good luck to Mike. I know that he wanted to go home.
I'm a lifelong ND fan. I actually agree with you. I'm still trying to figure out what was so special about MD during his ND tenure. Everyone wants to talk about what he did for Cincinnati and LSU. I would rather have Jayden Daniels QB skillset than MD. I've also read numerous reports on QB Coach Sloan development with JD. I think MD is receiving way too much credit. However, I hope MD works out so ND can take another positive step forward on offense.
@@yoc329huge leap from where they were before. They were ranked last in the aac before denbrock and he brought their offense back to the top of the confrence. Now look at where they are without him
The idea that ppl don’t understand is that ND is just bringing back Kelly’s leftovers. He hasn’t put his own stamp on anything. He’s just settling for the leftovers of the previous coach.
Umm… no? The only coaches connected to BK on staff are: Freeman - Uh, duh. Only for a single season anyway Denbrock - Definitely the longest tenure with BK, but 1. just *left* Kelly to come back here and 2. had his best stretch of coaching at LSU and previously Cincinnati with the other coordinator being… Freeman. Mickens - was hired by Kelly in 2020 but was on staff for 3 seasons of Freeman’s UC defenses, where he recruited and helped develop Sauce Gardner and Coby Bryant. Really didn’t come into his own here both in on the field and recruiting results until , wait for it, Freeman was hired as the DC and they were reconnected. O’Leary - Also a BK holdover, but only for one (1) year. Al Golden is far and away currently the most valuable assistant on staff, and the only connection he has to Kelly is getting his ass handed to him with Miami at Soldier Field in 2012.
@@WangHungLo noooo. ND briefly played as a member of the acc during the covid year and has had a deal with the acc for a while now to play 5 games against acc confrence teams every year. They play fsu next year as part of the deal
I grew up in Indiana 60 miles east of Notre Dame. And I was born with cerebral palsy, so I could not play football or sports. As a Notre Dame football fan for nearly sixty years, I have never been so excited for Irish football and with Coach Freeman. Go Irish.
What town? I'm in MC.
God Bless, Go Irish 💪🏻
Born and raised in La grange, Indiana@@187killa01
@@lonnieshipe3139Hey I lived in Lagrange when I was pretty young ! I mostly spent all of my time in Angola at the Circle B campground. Cool to see someone else from this tiny town!
JD I think k you missed a huge part of this hire. Not only does it show how committed Marcus Freeman is but it’s a huge sign that the ND Administration is behind him and not afraid to spend money.
I would say ND administration not afraid to spend money for who they like. Not necessarily what MF wants.
Sam Hartman was a poor investment. Should have spent the money for Andy Ludwig. Or spent the money on an athletic QB that's not one dimensional after year number 6.
I hope Riley Leonard works out. I still think he's not a finished product for $2 million NIL money. I rather roll the dice on the QBs already in the room.
Mike Denbrock....we've seen this movie before. ND administration spent money on someone they like. I hope this was MF first choice. I would rather have Jayden Daniels than MD.
@@sbnative574the administration didn't spend a dime to get Hartman. NIL money is not paid by the universities. And Hartman was not a world beater, but he was certainly the best option available, including the options that were already in the room. The Irish finished 10 and 3 and were competitive even in their loses. How do you imagine this season would have played out with Pyne or Buchner under center?
@@sbnative574I believe they didn't pay for Andy Ludwig for a reason..These coaches talk to each other they do as do the wives and family , look it's no secret that Denbrock was about to get an extension , it's also no secret that Parker got a Head coach job that Through some circles it was Coach Freeman who got him that job as why they wanted to go in a different direction with the offense, And The Troy Job became open and Gerard got the job..with help from Coach Freeman. Believe it or not But they knew Mike was coming home. And Coach Freeman is a great guy Coach and friend as was going to do anything and everything not to look like Parker was let go . Ok on the Ludwig thing I believe Through coaches and friends said Ludwig would not be a great fit for the Irish and if ND waited they would get a True ND coach with history who always wanted to be there that guy is Mike Denbrock. Parker was a bridge /gap until it was time . believe it or not .Also Did you see Utah in their Bowl game ? They were beaten badly ..so much for Andy Ludwig a Offensive Guru they couldn't do anything and the kicker is Utah had no one opt out of their bowl game but a couple of Defensive personnel.. So . Their was a reason Andy Ludwig wasn't bought. He isn't that good. And the real great Offensive coordinator is Irish for the foreseeable future and it's Great to be Irish!!
@@jolene0407hot take Buchner beats Ohio state. Hartman puts his shoulder down on 4th&1 that game is different to.
@@evan1788Buchner couldn’t even fucking beat USF dawg LOL
Can't wait till next season. Let's Go Fighting Irish!☘☘☘
He's the first person since Lou holtz to want to win a National Championship in the CFP playoffs.🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Sounds like you have a bit of a cold....feel better!!!
Brian Kelly was about as conservative a coach you can get, freeman is a breath of fresh air honestly
People felt Lou Holtz was conservative. They said Dan Devine was dull.
@@8avexp LOUIS HOLTZ ...............HAD A RAGING FIRE IN HIS BELLY !!!
JD putting in work with a cold for the Progrum that’s a win!
The way college football has changed with NIL and the transfer portal along with conference realignment and consolidation is forcing the administration at ND to act or get left further behind. The revenue at stake is simply too great and ND’s position as an independent has grown too risky even for the financial return they’ve enjoyed over the years. The question that sits before those executive decision makers now is will these actions be enough? Only time will tell…
Go Irish
i like you break down things go irish
BIG get for the Irish, and a tremendous loss for the Tigers. 💯
least obvious nd fan
@@yoc329agreed but it is still a loss for LSU. That said, LSU has way more advantages than ND from an overall program perspective but are also confronted with a much more challenging road than ND.
Go Irish ☘️
Everyone who doesn’t like Brian Kelly on one staff.
I have been a lifelong ND fan. I grew up in South Bend and many of my best memories are ND related. But in all honesty, I really don't see any way with NIL and Portal that ND will ever win another National Championship.
ND has been doing fantastic in the portal and with NIL
Wow. 3 minutes on Denbrock and ND. 3 1/2 minutes on commercial. lmbo
It’s doesn’t matter who ND brings in. ND will be ND.
“Challenge everything” is all well and good, but while most of ND’s moves in the portal, and in bringing back MD should bring positive results, I believe Riley Leonard was a mistake. He is a great young man, and his 2022 season was good. What concerns me is that prior to getting injured at the tail end of the ND game, he was having what can fairly be described as a poor season. 58% completion percentage against his four D1 opponents, and 44% against ND. 2 touchdowns and 1 interception during those four games. He simply doesn’t have a good enough arm to consistently compete at the highest level. Given his limitations in the passing game, he will have to continue to rely on his feet. That may work at times, and maybe even through most of ND’s relatively weak schedule. But come CFP time, if ND makes it, ND will need a guy who can keep defenses guessing, and not one who isn’t capable of winning a game with his arm. Given ND’s fairly easy schedule, it seems to me that they should be able to make the playoffs with either Leonard or Angeli. Angeli has a much better arm, can also run well, and has consistently improved over his time at ND, while Leonard has been on the decline. And considering that Hartman didn’t work, and that he had a better career than Leonard, Angeli seems like the better option for making a run next season.
do you think Denbrock leaving could have any reason b/c of the rumors of Brian Kelly sniffing around the NFL again or that weird ass Michigan rumor? I'm guessing not, just a thought...
No. Brian Kelly is as committed to LSU as they are to him. What LSU has is talent. They have the third most number of active players in the NFL and those players get paid more than any other program. What LSU has lacked over the years is strong coaching with the obvious exception of Nick Saban.
nfl has talent. michigan has talent. and les miles was a hell of a coach for lsu as well. BK is never fully committed to anywhere. Even at ND he interviewed in the NFL twice. @@mglaid1989
Let's goooooo Irish!!!
Penix should have won the Heisman
Denbrock overated.... Joe Sloan called the plays for Lsu and was the qb coach for Lsu
He did not call the plays but he did coach qbs
@@guineapigclips5205 yeah but he was one of a few.... hes not even a recruiter for the no1 qb in bryce underwood... joe sloan forged that relationship
ND FOOTBALL WILL BE CHAMPS NEXT YEAR PIN THIS
I agree and I'm going to try to see a home game this year☘☘🍻🍻🏆🏆
Lol... Most of the plays lsu offense made was Jayden daniels and the 2 first rounders at WR... He's been fired twice at Notre Dame lol... They don't have anything close to Jayden Nabers and Thomas... also, Joe Sloan is the one who developed Daniels Denbrock worked with TEs 😂😂😂😂... I can't wait to see them fall flat again. They don't have the athletes but hey 😂😂😂😂
you know nothing about the subject. denbrock left on his own accord after producing the #1 ND offense in ypp. I would be more worried about losing all of your talent and your elite oc but retaining your awful dc but who am i to tell you what to do
Denbrocks past record at NotreDame,Cincinnati and at Lsu was outstanding. How much he had to do with it I don't know. Kelly sure grabbed him up quickly for someone not being all that much. Also the offensive talent he will be working with is a lot better than you think. Love and Price are 2 of the best backs in the country. Your best runner Logan Diggs couldn't beat them out that is why he transfered the 2 incoming freshman running backs are rated 2 of the best in the country. Mitchell Evans is one of the best tight ends in the country and is on a lot of all-American lists. The offensive line returns 4 starters all had offers from Georgia,Ohio State,Michigan, Texas,etc. The quarterback is a question mark but you never know how good someone is. Daniels wasn't Heisman trophy level 1 or 2 years before he came to Lsu. This Riley leonard completed 64% of his passes and threw and ran for a ton of yards and is rated as a potential 1st round draft pick. Finally NotreDame has 10 receivers on their roster. Jordan Faison is young but super quick and fast won the bowl game mvp.He is just a freshman. Jaden Thomas is a very good possession receiver , Jordan Greathouse, Mccall,Cam Williams 5 star, Soldate, one of the fastest timed 10.6 in meter dash.2 portal guys who put up huge numbers coming in. Denbrock has a lot to work with imo.
Denbrock didn’t develope Jayden Daniels. Coach Sloan DID. That’s the reason that the number one recruit in the nation isn’t concerned about Mike’s departure. Good luck to Mike. I know that he wanted to go home.
Denbrock developed Desmond Ridder to the extent that got him drafted. Sloan wasn't there. Don't underestimate Denbrock's contributions.
I'm a lifelong ND fan. I actually agree with you. I'm still trying to figure out what was so special about MD during his ND tenure. Everyone wants to talk about what he did for Cincinnati and LSU. I would rather have Jayden Daniels QB skillset than MD. I've also read numerous reports on QB Coach Sloan development with JD. I think MD is receiving way too much credit. However, I hope MD works out so ND can take another positive step forward on offense.
@@johnnies.2499and look at desmond ridder 🤣cincy never had a top 20 offense under him and in some seasons they weren’t even top 50
@@yoc329huge leap from where they were before. They were ranked last in the aac before denbrock and he brought their offense back to the top of the confrence. Now look at where they are without him
@@sbnative574i believe ND averaged the most ypp in school history under denbrock
The idea that ppl don’t understand is that ND is just bringing back Kelly’s leftovers.
He hasn’t put his own stamp on anything. He’s just settling for the leftovers of the previous coach.
What are you talking about? It’s almost an entirely new staff.
Umm… no?
The only coaches connected to BK on staff are:
Freeman - Uh, duh. Only for a single season anyway
Denbrock - Definitely the longest tenure with BK, but 1. just *left* Kelly to come back here and 2. had his best stretch of coaching at LSU and previously Cincinnati with the other coordinator being… Freeman.
Mickens - was hired by Kelly in 2020 but was on staff for 3 seasons of Freeman’s UC defenses, where he recruited and helped develop Sauce Gardner and Coby Bryant. Really didn’t come into his own here both in on the field and recruiting results until , wait for it, Freeman was hired as the DC and they were reconnected.
O’Leary - Also a BK holdover, but only for one (1) year.
Al Golden is far and away currently the most valuable assistant on staff, and the only connection he has to Kelly is getting his ass handed to him with Miami at Soldier Field in 2012.
It wont matter since Notre Dame isn't in a Conference
Huh
@@guineapigclips5205 Notre Dame hasn't been relevant since leaving the ACC. Just ask Tommy Reese
@@WangHungLo ND was never in the acc....
@@guineapigclips5205 they used to be. That's why Florida State hasn't played them in awhile
@@WangHungLo noooo. ND briefly played as a member of the acc during the covid year and has had a deal with the acc for a while now to play 5 games against acc confrence teams every year. They play fsu next year as part of the deal