Coach Marcus Freeman is a 100% perfect fit as head football coach of the University of Notre Dame. I am so happy that he is getting the recognition he has earned.
IM FROM DETROIT AND I BEEN IRISH FAN SENSE I Was freshman at high school! I'm big fan and I was critical of FREEMAN BUT HE'S PROVEN TO BE THE GUY TO LEAD IRISH GREAT CHARACTER IS WHERE IT STARTS!👑👑👑👑👑
He's not really saying what you think he's saying. His words are directed at those who do the hiring to tell them that race doesn't matter. They are the ones who need to hear it the loudest.
@@coachhumph5524 you’re wrong that’s exactly what he’s saying to everyone. Stop being so focused on race and be focused on the character and the merits of the person.
@@Cevans1992 Try listening to what he said instead of what you want him to say.. He NEVER said race doesn't matter. What he DID say is race *shouldn't* matter. His very first words in answering the question was not say race *shouldn't* matter but to say he understands the significance of what it means to people who look like him. Again his words are mostly directed to those who do the hiring because once they start acting like race doesn't matter then the need for the question will truly go away (notice how you don't hear and "What does it mean to be the first black...." kind of questions in the NBA?) Why would that be???? Why would someone who doesn't think race matters say they understand what the significance is? And since you seem to be such an expert, explain what the proper level of focus on race that should exist. BONUS QUESTION: Since race doesn't matter then why does it matter if the question is asked or if the question isn't asked? (Funny how ignoring race works well for racists since no one is allowed to bring it up)
@@coachhumph5524 wrong, when he says it shouldn’t matter he means that there shouldn’t be a focus on race for every little thing. Sure he acknowledges the fact of being the first black coach and that some may look up to him but ultimately what he cares about and what everyone should focus on is merit of your work and content of your character. You obsess over race and keep racism alive and thriving. Asking the question matters because you’re trivializing his success based on his ethnicity. “Wow you’re doing pretty well Marcus… for a black coach.” Is essentially what you’re saying.
@@Cevans1992 Notice how your narrative seeks to seeks to "cancel" the asking of the question and yet you have nothing to say about how little of an opportunity is being given to coaches who are minorities and even less to say to those around the country who don't hire minorities? Ask yourself if someone were racist and in position to make coaching hiring decisions would they want the question asked or would they want no focus on the topic at all? Also ask yourself that since race doesn't matter what difference does it make if the question is asked or not and how is it out of all the topics brought forth in the interview, this is the one that you devote so much energy to...over a topic that doesn't even matter. By the way did you ever address the question of why this kind of question doesn't seem to be a thing in NBA from reporters because if you did I missed it.
Freeman is the first coach since Holtz that understands the entire point of ND. I wanted him bad since the instant BK thankfully left, the players made it happen (which says everything), and he has exceeded my wildest expectations. He's the captain Picard of college football and I hope he does a Kobe and runs his whole career at ND.
I think freeman knows that notre dame is a special place and how vary blessed he is to even be a coach at Notre Dame freeman represents notre dame better then any other coach has after Lou holts I loved the years Brian Kelly coached here but he did not represent notre dame that well imho
He was thrown into an inferno when he was chosen to be the Head coach but the progress he has made in 3 short years is mind boggling. I'm 55 and I'd run thru walls to play for him and this team. And I hope he watches one of Pat Coogan videos.Go Irish..☘️☘️☘️☘️
When you coach, you are leading a grand meritocracy. The men you lead know nothing else, so you must strive to be as great a coach as they are players, or they won't follow you. You must also lead with integrity. I believe HCMF is already doing the right things to be an example...for anyone.
Winning the sugar bowl is Notre Dames first ever bcs win the best win period in the last 36 plus years I am so proud of our Irish there is no arrogance in me about what this team has accomplished but it humbles me because next week is no guarantee this one win opens doors for years to come for this program LETS GO IRISH play with pride and focus and the results will show…………….
@@bobbyreed4819 the Sugar Bowl is a traditional BCS/NY6 bowl game and is still revered as such, even if these 'bowl games' are being played throughout the quarterfinals & semifinals of this new 12-team college football playoff. Notre Dame just won the Sugar Bowl, thereby breaking their 31 year long winless in BCS/New Year's 6 bowl games dry spell. The really neat thing about this semifinals matchup tomorrow is that our Irish now have the opportunity to win their 1st Orange Bowl in quite some time, as well as having the opportunity to advance to the title game. Why is this part so difficult to understand for some..? 🤦🏽♂️
Don't forget the travel back from New Orleans and the Orange Bowl's expectation for teams to arrive early in Miami. It is compressed prep, for sure. And keep in mind the exhaustion factor of this being the 15th game of the year. Fortunately, school is not in session.
Doesn’t the minority questions feel like they are hard to answer. Freeman replied with answers that superseded the limits those question put on those achievements. First overalls for Freeman and the Irish. Over All. Everyone. Together. Freeman has been my favorite coach overall in any game or league and I’ve been around a while. ❤ The goal for humanity is that we don’t ever have to think about any of our differences especially skin color. I feel like the media is the Vulcan Science Acadamy telling Spock he achieved greatness despite his disadvantage (His human mother). I guess Freeman did play for Ohio State so there is that! 😂. Truth is greatness will prevail. Just like our Irish!!
Coach Freeman never said he doesn't care and for that matter he never said race doesn't matter. What he did say was race shouldn't matter. He wasn't saying what you think he was saying. His words were directed at those who do the hiring when he said race shouldn't matter. If he didn't care about race he wouldn't bother letting people know he is also Korean. People hear what they want to hear though.
@@coachhumph5524he did say he doesn’t care. He said it’s not relevant so stop focusing on it, it’s about your character and merits as an individual, not your immutable characteristics
@@Cevans1992 If you need to tell lies then tell lies. He never said one word of what you typed that he said. All you have to do is watch the post Georgia press conference and you will hear the 1st words out of his mouth saying that he understands the significance for people who look like him...before he said that race *shouldn't* matter. Funny how not bringing up race at all makes you more comfortable at the same time that it works out for racists. The world would be so much better if everyone just did what you told them to do right?
Keep on going Coach Freeman and ND. This next one is personal (son with special needs) and overcoming great obstacles --- work ethic while everyone is doubtful. One step / boot at a stone. Stay the course / keep pressing forward.
Regardless of the outcome, Coach Marcus Freeman will go down as one of if not the greatest coach in ND history. Excellent leader for a group guys and it shows. Here come the Irish! ☘️
Special Teams and Defense. Also time control. I remember bout and complaining Bowden.take in 10 minutes to make a touchdown. Never gave us a chance back in the day. It was all speed with Texas and Florida Midwestern ball with Smash Mouth and ball time control boy times Have changed
Other than tge 1 loss and the Louisville game, our D has been amazing! Now to use our speed and get Riley to hit further down field and to realize that the quick screens are scouted out. I have faith in our team. #GoIrish ☘️
D didn't play bad vs Louisville. We gave them the ball on the 5 yard line twice. The only way they moved the ball was with a nasty 1 handed catch or a bullet pass by 3 defenders. There is no defense for a great play. Louisville made a ton of them, ND just made more.
Don’t get me wrong I love Brian Kelly but he did not represent notre dame that well freeman’s character exceeds that of Kelly by leaps and bounds and you can tell he is privileged and honored to coach at notre dame
Shout out to Elle from Scholatic Magazine at Notre Dame. And my guy Jonathan from the student newspaper. They were a pleasure to talk to about the history of Notre Dame football.
Can we stop with the “race” BS? Come on! Phenomenal responses by Coach to pause and address the race-baiting BS! Thank You Coach for the amazing job you’re doing and for leading this special program ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
It’s funny because most of the idiots in this very comment section were the ones calling him a DEI hire and only cared about his race when he was hired. Now of course, we want people to stop making it about race
What he did say was race shouldn't matter. He wasn't saying what you think he was saying. His words were directed at those who do the hiring when he said race shouldn't matter. If he didn't care about race he wouldn't bother letting people know he is also Korean. People hear what they want to hear though.
Mentioning bring the first to do something in the history of the sport is segregation? I’ve heard far too many ND “fans” call him a DEI hire over the last 3 years. Did you have a comment or opinion on those folks? I saw tons of that after the NIU loss.
@@doubledown4682They are diminishing who he is by concentrating on the color of his skin. The color of his skin doesn’t matter at all. It only matters to people who look at you based on your skin color. It tells a lot about the people who ask these questions and what they see when they look at a person. It’s shameful. Its the whole reason there is racism. It’s because when they look at Freeman they don’t see a man they only see a black man and the fact that he is black is always on their mind and no matter what he does they see a black man doing it instead of just seeing a man. The fact that you don’t see that might be because you are one of those people. Examine yourself and do better. Let go of your racial biases and judgments and start seeing people for who they really are and judge them based on their actions and character without relating it what their skin color is.
NO RAT POISON!!!!! BY ALL MEANS IGNORE THE PRESS...THEY WILL TALK YOU INTO BEING SATISFIED, AND HOW YOU ARE SO GREAT YOU CANT LOSE. WHAT HAS BEEN WRITTEN/SAID WILL BE OUT THERE FOREVER...ENJOY IT LATER!
Dude 😂 First of all, had no clue he was half Korean (because he’s not a race baiter) Second of all, Isn’t it hilarious that the first Korean to ever be in a semifinal and/or championship literally isn’t mentioned once other than by Marcus, yet the whole ‘first black guy” thing has been on repeat 😂
NAH. Definitely not a model program. In no shape or form other than winning a Chip. They don't graduate nearly enough and way too many arrests. Keep our program program as far away from that as possible.
Coach Marcus Freeman is a 100% perfect fit as head football coach of the University of Notre Dame. I am so happy that he is getting the recognition he has earned.
IM FROM DETROIT AND I BEEN IRISH FAN SENSE I Was freshman at high school! I'm big fan and I was critical of FREEMAN BUT HE'S PROVEN TO BE THE GUY TO LEAD IRISH GREAT CHARACTER IS WHERE IT STARTS!👑👑👑👑👑
Preach it coach! It is not because of the "color of your skin, but the content of your character."
He's not really saying what you think he's saying. His words are directed at those who do the hiring to tell them that race doesn't matter. They are the ones who need to hear it the loudest.
@@coachhumph5524 you’re wrong that’s exactly what he’s saying to everyone. Stop being so focused on race and be focused on the character and the merits of the person.
@@Cevans1992 Try listening to what he said instead of what you want him to say.. He NEVER said race doesn't matter. What he DID say is race *shouldn't* matter. His very first words in answering the question was not say race *shouldn't* matter but to say he understands the significance of what it means to people who look like him. Again his words are mostly directed to those who do the hiring because once they start acting like race doesn't matter then the need for the question will truly go away (notice how you don't hear and "What does it mean to be the first black...." kind of questions in the NBA?) Why would that be????
Why would someone who doesn't think race matters say they understand what the significance is?
And since you seem to be such an expert, explain what the proper level of focus on race that should exist.
BONUS QUESTION: Since race doesn't matter then why does it matter if the question is asked or if the question isn't asked? (Funny how ignoring race works well for racists since no one is allowed to bring it up)
@@coachhumph5524 wrong, when he says it shouldn’t matter he means that there shouldn’t be a focus on race for every little thing. Sure he acknowledges the fact of being the first black coach and that some may look up to him but ultimately what he cares about and what everyone should focus on is merit of your work and content of your character. You obsess over race and keep racism alive and thriving.
Asking the question matters because you’re trivializing his success based on his ethnicity. “Wow you’re doing pretty well Marcus… for a black coach.” Is essentially what you’re saying.
@@Cevans1992 Notice how your narrative seeks to seeks to "cancel" the asking of the question and yet you have nothing to say about how little of an opportunity is being given to coaches who are minorities and even less to say to those around the country who don't hire minorities?
Ask yourself if someone were racist and in position to make coaching hiring decisions would they want the question asked or would they want no focus on the topic at all?
Also ask yourself that since race doesn't matter what difference does it make if the question is asked or not and how is it out of all the topics brought forth in the interview, this is the one that you devote so much energy to...over a topic that doesn't even matter.
By the way did you ever address the question of why this kind of question doesn't seem to be a thing in NBA from reporters because if you did I missed it.
Go Irish ☘️! Coach Freeman and crew, you guys are doing a fantastic job!
Gotta love coach freeman! What a job he’s done in just three short years
Freeman is the first coach since Holtz that understands the entire point of ND. I wanted him bad since the instant BK thankfully left, the players made it happen (which says everything), and he has exceeded my wildest expectations. He's the captain Picard of college football and I hope he does a Kobe and runs his whole career at ND.
I think freeman knows that notre dame is a special place and how vary blessed he is to even be a coach at Notre Dame freeman represents notre dame better then any other coach has after Lou holts I loved the years Brian Kelly coached here but he did not represent notre dame that well imho
Captain Kirk!
Marcus is a class act. Let’s go Irish!☘️
He was thrown into an inferno when he was chosen to be the Head coach but the progress he has made in 3 short years is mind boggling. I'm 55 and I'd run thru walls to play for him and this team. And I hope he watches one of Pat Coogan videos.Go Irish..☘️☘️☘️☘️
GO IRISH !!! Congrats to Marcus and the entire coaching staff 🏈
When you coach, you are leading a grand meritocracy. The men you lead know nothing else, so you must strive to be as great a coach as they are players, or they won't follow you. You must also lead with integrity. I believe HCMF is already doing the right things to be an example...for anyone.
Winning the sugar bowl is Notre Dames first ever bcs win the best win period in the last 36 plus years I am so proud of our Irish there is no arrogance in me about what this team has accomplished but it humbles me because next week is no guarantee this one win opens doors for years to come for this program LETS GO IRISH play with pride and focus and the results will show…………….
CFP win. Not BCS. BCS era is over 1998-2013
@@bobbyreed4819 the Sugar Bowl is a traditional BCS/NY6 bowl game and is still revered as such, even if these 'bowl games' are being played throughout the quarterfinals & semifinals of this new 12-team college football playoff. Notre Dame just won the Sugar Bowl, thereby breaking their 31 year long winless in BCS/New Year's 6 bowl games dry spell.
The really neat thing about this semifinals matchup tomorrow is that our Irish now have the opportunity to win their 1st Orange Bowl in quite some time, as well as having the opportunity to advance to the title game. Why is this part so difficult to understand for some..? 🤦🏽♂️
Marcus Freeman - True Representation of his people!
We’re very fortunate to have him! Players love him and he loves the players! Seen his family after the game loved it! That’s what it’s all about.
Lets go Notre Dame.
CMF looks tired here. It's been a helluva few days coach!!! We're all pulling for ya!
Lost a day of prep because of the postponement. Coaching staff has probably been busting tail! Go Irish!
It is the same 7 day game week
Don't forget the travel back from New Orleans and the Orange Bowl's expectation for teams to arrive early in Miami. It is compressed prep, for sure. And keep in mind the exhaustion factor of this being the 15th game of the year. Fortunately, school is not in session.
@@MikeSchafer14that means something and ND gonna win again
We Want More! Let’s Go Irish 🍀
1 game at a time!!! We are so close we got this!!!
Doesn’t the minority questions feel like they are hard to answer. Freeman replied with answers that superseded the limits those question put on those achievements. First overalls for Freeman and the Irish. Over All. Everyone. Together. Freeman has been my favorite coach overall in any game or league and I’ve been around a while. ❤ The goal for humanity is that we don’t ever have to think about any of our differences especially skin color. I feel like the media is the Vulcan Science Acadamy telling Spock he achieved greatness despite his disadvantage (His human mother). I guess Freeman did play for Ohio State so there is that! 😂. Truth is greatness will prevail. Just like our Irish!!
I love this man!! No diddy...all jokes aside I'm so happy he's a ND man!!
Stop talking about race media. Freeman doesn’t care or want that pressure
@@markholzem7186 completely agree
Won’t after worry about after this week lol
Coach Freeman never said he doesn't care and for that matter he never said race doesn't matter. What he did say was race shouldn't matter. He wasn't saying what you think he was saying. His words were directed at those who do the hiring when he said race shouldn't matter. If he didn't care about race he wouldn't bother letting people know he is also Korean.
People hear what they want to hear though.
@@coachhumph5524he did say he doesn’t care. He said it’s not relevant so stop focusing on it, it’s about your character and merits as an individual, not your immutable characteristics
@@Cevans1992 If you need to tell lies then tell lies. He never said one word of what you typed that he said. All you have to do is watch the post Georgia press conference and you will hear the 1st words out of his mouth saying that he understands the significance for people who look like him...before he said that race *shouldn't* matter. Funny how not bringing up race at all makes you more comfortable at the same time that it works out for racists.
The world would be so much better if everyone just did what you told them to do right?
Keep on going Coach Freeman and ND. This next one is personal (son with special needs) and overcoming great obstacles --- work ethic while everyone is doubtful. One step / boot at a stone. Stay the course / keep pressing forward.
Lot of respect for Coach Freeman. Gonna be a heck of a game on Thursday!
Regardless of the outcome, Coach Marcus Freeman will go down as one of if not the greatest coach in ND history. Excellent leader for a group guys and it shows. Here come the Irish! ☘️
Man's pure class Almost reminds me of Lou holts.
Special Teams and Defense.
Also time control.
I remember bout and complaining Bowden.take in 10 minutes to make a touchdown. Never gave us a chance back in the day. It was all speed with Texas and Florida Midwestern ball with Smash Mouth and ball time control boy times Have changed
Go Irish☘️🏈 Big Win. #BeatPennState
He exudes class. He might be the most likable coach that I’ve ever witnessed.
Other than tge 1 loss and the Louisville game, our D has been amazing! Now to use our speed and get Riley to hit further down field and to realize that the quick screens are scouted out. I have faith in our team. #GoIrish ☘️
D didn't play bad vs Louisville. We gave them the ball on the 5 yard line twice. The only way they moved the ball was with a nasty 1 handed catch or a bullet pass by 3 defenders. There is no defense for a great play. Louisville made a ton of them, ND just made more.
@@BubbleBlower1 Defense also didn’t lose the NIU game, sure they could’ve made more plays but the offense lost that game.
First Korean head coach in the CFB semifinal!!!
Wonder what Brian Kelly think of us now. 😂 the grass is not always greener on the other side. Lets go irish ☘️
Don’t get me wrong I love Brian Kelly but he did not represent notre dame that well freeman’s character exceeds that of Kelly by leaps and bounds and you can tell he is privileged and honored to coach at notre dame
Great answers to the race baiting questions
Omg...back to back😮
You gonna get humbled real soon
"The amount that you invest determines the feeling of the reward".
Shout out to Elle from Scholatic Magazine at Notre Dame. And my guy Jonathan from the student newspaper. They were a pleasure to talk to about the history of Notre Dame football.
Freeman must've missed the pregame speech by Coogan where he says we're f$$$ing Notre Dame
Can we stop with the “race” BS? Come on!
Phenomenal responses by Coach to pause and address the race-baiting BS!
Thank You Coach for the amazing job you’re doing and for leading this special program ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
It’s funny because most of the idiots in this very comment section were the ones calling him a DEI hire and only cared about his race when he was hired. Now of course, we want people to stop making it about race
@@angelzipporah Thank you..where were all of these people in the month of September and early October?
What he did say was race shouldn't matter. He wasn't saying what you think he was saying. His words were directed at those who do the hiring when he said race shouldn't matter. If he didn't care about race he wouldn't bother letting people know he is also Korean.
People hear what they want to hear though.
Love these press conferences only thing is its so hard to hear him sometimes
Leave it to the media to try and segregate Freeman based off his race.
Kudos to him for saying he was half Korean.
What????
Mentioning bring the first to do something in the history of the sport is segregation? I’ve heard far too many ND “fans” call him a DEI hire over the last 3 years. Did you have a comment or opinion on those folks? I saw tons of that after the NIU loss.
@@doubledown4682They are diminishing who he is by concentrating on the color of his skin. The color of his skin doesn’t matter at all. It only matters to people who look at you based on your skin color. It tells a lot about the people who ask these questions and what they see when they look at a person. It’s shameful. Its the whole reason there is racism. It’s because when they look at Freeman they don’t see a man they only see a black man and the fact that he is black is always on their mind and no matter what he does they see a black man doing it instead of just seeing a man. The fact that you don’t see that might be because you are one of those people. Examine yourself and do better. Let go of your racial biases and judgments and start seeing people for who they really are and judge them based on their actions and character without relating it what their skin color is.
@@mjhirish84yeah he will bring that and get all chessey the min someone brings up black oh I don’t care about that sucker
I want that sweatshirt anyone know where to get it
@@claytbeltran7722 Me too!
Marcus always got the custom fits 🔥🔥🔥
They might have it as part of the Coach’s Collection
Team bookstore
@ I haven’t had any luck finding it
Is Kedron doing good? Cam too?
NO RAT POISON!!!!! BY ALL MEANS IGNORE THE PRESS...THEY WILL TALK YOU INTO BEING SATISFIED, AND HOW YOU ARE SO GREAT YOU CANT LOSE. WHAT HAS BEEN WRITTEN/SAID WILL BE OUT THERE FOREVER...ENJOY IT LATER!
ND had a good season
Northern Illinois should in Orange bowl!
So should Oregon and Ohio State…right?
Coach looked and sounded flat... hard couple of days, GOOO Irish!!
What a stupid, long question?? Marcus was like "wha?", his follow up question @ 21:20. Watch Marcus face..
15:07 when did John Goodman show up?
How do I get that Shirt ?!
Coach, you talk every sentence like your making love to Barry White!! 😂
Penn St TE is a problem. Reminds me of Michael Mayer, but maybe a little better. Irish LBrs are gonna have to know where he’s is at all times.
Marcus Freeman is a national treasure. His handling of the race baiting just proves that even more.
☘️☘️☘️
I wish I could personally thank Brian Kelly for leaving. Marcus Freeman is so much better!
Dude 😂
First of all, had no clue he was half Korean (because he’s not a race baiter)
Second of all,
Isn’t it hilarious that the first Korean to ever be in a semifinal and/or championship literally isn’t mentioned once other than by Marcus, yet the whole ‘first black guy” thing has been on repeat 😂
Someone tell that man to get some sleep so he can stay at his A game!
“but why male models?”
Thank you for the condolences for Kirby Smart’s dad! Catholic school right? Penn state coming for you!
NAH. Definitely not a model program. In no shape or form other than winning a Chip. They don't graduate nearly enough and way too many arrests. Keep our program program as far away from that as possible.
Penn State 17, Notre Dame 13
@@timcepin3386 we shall see
Penn State 17, Notre Dame 13
Yeah, not gonna be like that. Penn 7 ND 28
24-17 Irish
Gimme Penn 63 ND not Irish 0