All FB coaching rumors and speculation

[cycfan1]

Rumor has it ND was telling Kelly he needed to win a Natty in the next 3 years or be done. This move was not just for the money, but for a re-set of the clock.

LOL and how many years is he going to get at LSU?

 

[clonedude]

With all these crazy coaching salaries, I would think KF would be threatening to leave again if Barta didn’t back the Brinks truck up.

 

[Cyched]

I'm on Team Marcus Freeman

I've always been a big fan of his.

 

[heitclone]

Personally, I feel like Marcus Freeman is a no brainer, rising star in the profession. They'd be idiots not to hire him.

 

[madguy30]

With all these crazy coaching salaries, I would think KF would be threatening to leave again if Barta didn’t back the Brinks truck up.

Why would he leave at this stage after 20+ years?

 

[jsb]

LOL and how many years is he going to get at LSU?

He’ll die before winning one.

 

[OldCurmudgeon]

LOL and how many years is he going to get at LSU?

Supposedly 5 years at 14 mil each, and the option, if he has a couple 10-win seasons to get that extended for more cash.

 

[Die4Cy]

Generally agree, but I also think in today's climate there's something to be said for trying to keep some recruiting continuity if Freeman is truly a star in that regard. I think ND sees what's happening with OU's recruits after their coach blindsided them.

Also, recruiting to ND isn't as easy as it is at the other blue bloods.

I do understand that, especially given what happened to OU's class the last couple days. But ND just seems like a place where the traditions hold. It's also a place that can get an answer from a coach on taking the job, whether they plan to finish their season with their current team or not.

I personally think it is going to be Fickell for HC, and he'll keep Freeman for continuity. Cincy might try to get Freeman for a head coach?

 

[Gunnerclone]

LOL and how many years is he going to get at LSU?

Does he care?

 

[carvers4math]

I would be shocked if ND hired someone who's never been a head coach.

Gerry Faust was a disaster but Knute Rockne worked out ok

 

[awd4cy]

ND Blue Gold message board is not supporting Campbell.

Notre Dame fans witnessing their team murder Campbells in a bowl game probably doesn’t help their perception of him either.

 

[CloneGuy8]

Marcus Freeman is the 2nd coming of Saban. Do it, Irish.

 

[cyIclSoneU]

Personally, I feel like Marcus Freeman is a no brainer, rising star in the profession. They'd be idiots not to hire him.

ND has the #4 recruiting class this year and #2 for 2023 so far. Any hire but Freeman means starting over on both of those. I think that will be a huge bonus in the Freeman column when ND sits down to think about going with him vs. interviewing Fickell or Campbell.

 

[ISUcyclones11]

who does VT hire at this point?

 

[jsb]

ND has the #4 recruiting class this year and #2 for 2023 so far. Any hire but Freeman means starting over on both of those. I think that will be a huge bonus in the Freeman column when ND sits down to think about going with him vs. interviewing Fickell or Campbell.

Don’t you think they’ll make ficklell or Campbell keep freeman?

 

[carvers4math]

With all these crazy coaching salaries, I would think KF would be threatening to leave again if Barta didn’t back the Brinks truck up.

He has to keep seat warm for Brain

 

[isufbcurt]

who does VT hire at this point?

No one cares lol

 

[Neptune78]

ND Blue Gold message board is not supporting Campbell.

I'm assuming their first choice is Fickell. Urban has long been on their list too.

 

[cyIclSoneU]

Don’t you think they’ll make ficklell or Campbell keep freeman?

That’s not exactly up to ND. Freeman would probably be a candidate at either Cincy or Iowa State if Fickell/Campbell took ND.

 

[ISUcyclones11]

I'm assuming their first choice is Fickell. Urban has long been on their list too.

Im seeing more ND fans want Freeman than Fickle.