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(11-30-2021 10:32 AM)BearcatMan Wrote:  Yeah, Swarbrick's press conference alluded to "taking time" and had this specific quote:

Quote:It's about getting the right leader first and foremost. I recognize the recruiting calendar and transfer portal, but it is important to find the right leader. That is the focus.

That reads like, we're willing to wait a week or a month to get Luke Fickell.

If they go through the process and deem Freeman the best candidate for the job that's one thing, but hiring a coordinator that lacks head coaching experience just to salvage a recruiting class/continuity would be dumb.

They're Notre Dame. Recruiting will be fine regardless over the long run, which is far more important than one class.

Personally, I think Matt Campbell makes a lot of sense. Good job at Toledo followed by turning around Iowa State. I view head coaching/managerial experience as extremely important, especially at a program like ND.

Could Freeman end up being a star if they hire him? Sure, but he could end up being Bob Davie too.