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Time flies doesn’t it folks? It feels like just yesterday we were discussing Marcus Freeman getting the head job at Notre Dame and now we are already discussing what year three will look like. A lot has happened. A lot has changed. There have been a lot of ups and downs in play as Freeman has tried to find his footing under the bright lights of Notre Dame Stadium.
For multiple reasons, justified ones, there will be a ramped-up level of pressure on the Irish to perform very well in 2024. It just feels like the time has come to start delivering. The fans and media are ready for it and it feels like the program is at a turning point. Let’s discuss this incoming pressure and why Marcus Freeman welcomes it.
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This bullet point is quite obvious but has layers to it. Freeman is entering year three. Much of the new coach “good grace” or “learning curve” benefit-of-the-doubt” mentality much of the fans and media had in years 1-2 is wearing off, as it should.
From here on out, Freeman will be expected to tighten up the operation. No more clock management mishaps, 10 men on the field mishaps, or general disarray of any kind will be overlooked. Also, historically speaking, year 3 has been a big year for Irish head men. Of recent vintage, Lou Holtz won his title in year 3 and even the King of Mardi Gras himself, Brian Kelly made it to the BCS title game in his 3rd year. Notre Dame fans have this fact top of mind.
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Marcus Freeman inherited a severely flawed roster when Kelly left Notre Dame. Nobody knew that more than Kelly himself who headed down south partially to avoid having to navigate a roster mess he created. This is how college football coaching transitions go, and it became Freeman’s job to win with what he has. A tough task indeed for any coach,…
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Author : Fighting Irish Wire
Publish date : 2024-01-06 13:45:59
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