I believe Notre Dame missed its chance when it started 0-2. Why can't ND? Then everything's there - the national name, the facilities, the league, everything. Everybody believed it. Jack Swarbrick is on record with the South Bend Tribune as saying that Mike Brey could coach at Notre Dame for as long as he wants. He just couldn't bring himself to consider there might be better players out there than Dane Goodwin and Nate Laszewski. Notre Dame without a practice facility was a program with a certain underdog edge. Don't see it. Glad to have you aboard. Yes, the court, hoop, and most rules are the same. Tom Noie: Then just when everything seemed in place, they up and moved leagues. Tom Noie: Paul: I'm glad I'm not Jack Swarbrick having to figure this out, because, as has been mentioned, this is not going to be a quick-hire situation, as it was when he needed a football coach (Marcus Freeman) and women's basketball coach (Niele Ivey). AD and President rumored to leave in 2-3 years right? They don't do that. You better have at least one pro every season. Mike Brey was right - this whole college basketball thing really is fragile. The Irish are 0-5 on the ACC road this year and 0-7 overall. Bryce Drew's a leg-it-out close call at second base double. They also need to upgrade staff and facilities. I thought his article Sunday highlighting the top 23 games under Coach Brey was particularly effective to remind us all of the skill & leadership Coach has given the players & fans over his 23 seasons. Joe: My dream candidates that you throw a blank check are Billy Donovan, Tony Bennet and Dana Altman. He was made partner in 1987 and spent 28 years with the firm. It goes back to the trust he put in his players. paige jackson notre dame There must a few of those who be recruited by ND, Tom Noie: Again, a non-answer. That comes from deep within the university. Tom Noie: Jim: Agree. Inside the Irish Tom from Amber, PA: Tom, I just joined the chat so my comments may have already been made. We need to accept that what college athletics once were are no more and just move forward into this new day and age. That he would pick up where he left off. In men's basketball, the base compensation would be based on minutes played. Tom Noie: Skill and leadership and, oh, by the way, a heck of a lot of memories and games and wins that nobody thought possible back in 2000. Tom Noie: Micah Shrewsberry is a basketball coach, but he also is a black basketball coach. People care about the program, but not enough to help get it where it should be. Chris from Albany: Tom thanks for the chat. I get that the losing the last few years is going to drive fans away (I was looking for Wake Forest tickets and its incredible that the cheapest ticket is $35), but what do you think the new coach has to do to re-energize the fan base? Play seven, and get those seven to act/work/think like one to the point where they just know how to play a d know what the other guys are doing. Notre Dame was never going to be a grind you up/suffocate you defense, but it had to be better than this, regardless of who's on the roster. The pathway forward is through being honest, having candid conversations and seeking positive collaboration, not elitist grandstanding. If you really want to hire a 70 year old coaching legend, go after Coach K.While at Duke he repeatedly stated that the only place that could make him leave Duke was ND. But this season was off the tracks almost from the start. Wadelite: Armando Bacot is an all American level player. Tom Noie: Do I get to keep my press pass?, Guest: Tom, thanks for your terrific reporting. Tom Noie: Notre Dame misses Blake Wesley terribly and misses Paul Atkinson terribly, but don't dismiss what Prentiss Hubb brought to that group. I hear Porter Moser a lot and while he had success at Loyola, I think is OU stint has not been anything to elevate his profile. Jack Swarbrick comes to the new guy and says, we've decided to do it the way Duke and Villanova and Gonzaga do it. Look what Mike Brey did in establishing a culture/identity in the Big East as it changed. In a statement, Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick indicated Brey would remain on staff in an as-yet undefined capacity. Tom Noie: Joe: Did you see the Dec. 11 game against Marquette? Those 3 were likely multi-year guys. Where the attitude of, to hell with it, we'll win despite you? They made sure cameras framed him sitting next to Freeman. tsmithfield to Incognito on. More bad basketball. We sung the praises of Anthony Solomon last season in what he was able to do (and the wonders he worked) defensively. Should this program have won more? Brey hitched his coaching wagon to guys who didn't deliver, who should've been better than what they were - save for John Mooney who was left a bag of spare parts during his best seasons. The Irish joined Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State and Wisconsin to form a seven-team hockey conference. The Jet from Evansville: I totally agree with you about We should only have to worry about where we are going. Instead, the Irish season has gone off the rails, the head coach has decided (likely with a nudge) that this season will be his last, and the program is staring at a future that is, at best, uncertain. As the long-heralded 2020 Irish schedule was set to implode, the Notre Dame director of athletics already knew there would be no trip to Lambeau Field or to Los Angeles. Don't. New head coach. Tom Noie: Why would it? Tom Noie: Ray: Just stop while you're way behind. 40 overall by the New Orleans Saints on Friday, Foskey can consider two of those to be successes. Notre Dame football botches offensive coordinator hire Tom Noie: Bill: Notre Dame's incoming recruiting class slipped from three players to two following Tuesday's news that swingman Brady Dunlap from Harvard-Westlake High School in California has asked to be released from his letter of intent. So instead of getting someone else to do the heavy lifting for them, why not take some responsibility here? Follow South Bend Tribune and NDInsider columnist Tom Noie on Twitter: @tnoieNDI. With that, while Starling is a gifted guy and will become a good player at some point (somewhere), there is a big gap between where he is and the impact Wesley had on a team as a freshman. Not seeing it. That's a four-letter word around Notre Dame when it comes to the basketball program. Based on your many years of being around the program, Jack Swarbrick asks for your opinion on the new hire. The Jet from Evansville: Im in between you and Ray from SC but closer to Ray. I know what to do. These haven't been the right seven, and not just because they don't defend or make shots. Two days after Notre Dame landed the commitment from the son of a former Irish All-American and an NFL Hall of Famer, the son of another NFL Hall of Famer joined the Notre Dame class on Monday evening. Tom Noie: You're Brad Stevens, president of the Boston Celtics. Blake Wesley and his one semester of classwork? Basketball is the sole focus, it's where every single one of those schools' resources go toward. Inside the Irish Tom Noie: Craig: Mike Brey's thinking probably runs along the lines of, haven't done it, why start now? He's not leaving the cupboard completely bare, but there's a chance for it. Otherwise, pack your patience. That's the job of Jack Swarbrick. Deal?. How many fans of a program that was dying a slow death would've taken nearly 500 wins? Tom Noie: Mike: Two questions in and and we've already reached the non-believer section. He's got too many NCAA championship and Olympic rings on his fingers to answer the phone. Don't know. Just recently, there was talk of how every single Big 12 team could - and maybe should - make the NCAA tournament. Starling has been the least effective of the five guards. WHAT? Matt: Tom, what do you think the time line will be on getting a new coach. Notre Dames every-day lineup sometimes hit-and-miss even amidst the success of the program this season hit .404 in the regional with 15 home runs in three games. Notre Dame reported. Tom Noie: Linas: Fair on all levels, and that the returning guys didn't get any better, didn't add a new dimension to their games, Fellow ACC opponents have to be looking at Dane Goodwin and Nate Laszewski and saying, I guarded this four years agoyou're still doing all the same stuff? I know mens bball will never be the driver of nds conference alignment and I think the acc move was great at the time, but do you think there are any administrators in the athletic department that regret that move? Tom Noie: Willie: There's a reason why he's in the SBT's top three possible candidates. Thanks again! Matt: For the last game, if Brey isn't wearing a mock turtleneck underneath a Hawaiian shirt, I will be upset. Tom Noie: With dirt along the baselines/sidelineswish I could've seen a game there. Vice President and James E. Rohr Director of Athletics. Look around. Admitedly, that was some time ago, but "ya never know until you ask.". Digging into reported Notre Dame hires of OC Gerad Parker and QB coach Gino Guidugli, Reports that Andy Ludwig will stay at Utah after visiting Notre Dame, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Swarbrick and Jenkins are afraid the NCAA is going to collapse over NIL; well, maybe it should? It wasnt about not wanting to pay a buyout. Joe: Correlation or coincidence that the program finally got its sought after practice facility and then went into a terrible tailspin? Oh wait, it might help to have had an actual big man coach on this year's staff. Developing a plan for expanding Notre Dame Stadium in order to make it a year-round asset for the University, while also improving the gameday experience for student-athletes and fans. Many dark days are ahead. It's a harder job than anyone wants to admit, which is why it's a lot closer to Boston College and Georgia Tech than anyone wants to admit. In your opinion, where do they stand with Burton? In another week, it will have gone only five deep. Not every game sure but half the games? Remember the core of this team was on the court when it trailed North Carolina by 52 in an ACC tournament game. Good luck, Dave: Hi Tom for the next coach will they focus on a young uand coming guy with recruiting experience. Tom Noie: Andrew: Notre Dame is staring down the barrel of 3-17 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Ryan mars pa: Tom what is going on with this team lost some close games will miss coach brey after this season. Or if it's snowing outside. Dave: Does the football team have the same admission requirement as the basketball team? It's baffling how these 6th year seniors are playing like freshman. Longtime Notre Dame basketball coach Mike Brey to retire after season But lately, its been more challenging for Brey and the Irish. I don't ever see it being elite - like Jay Wright made Villanova. The aim there might be a little high. The rotation hasn't changed much. Any chance Brey will start lengthening the rotation now that the season is effectively over? Brey's at fault for the collapse of this season, but is it his fault that he draws up the perfect baseline out of bounds play at the end of the Florida State game, only to have a super senior throw away what would've been a game-winning layup? They werent there to see if goalie Ryan Bischel could actually stand on his head, or gauge how the Irish power play was functioning. The ninth pick in last years second round, Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon to the Chicago Bears, signed a four-year, $8.7 million contract, per spotrac.com, with $5.8 million guaranteed. Nothing is the same. I understand. Third Notre Dame veteran drafted with Jarrett Patterson going to the Houston New Orleans Saints draft Notre Dame defensive end Isaiah Foskey, validating After four years starting on Notre Dames offensive line. He knows what hes looking for. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. Maybe that's him. Will it stick? I am in favor of there being some level of guardrails and regulations when it comes to NIL, but I know where college athletics are going and you need to either get on board with it or get left in the dust. The elite of the elite college coach looks at Notre Dame and say, no freaking way. This is going to take some time. ), committed to the Irish rather than other finalists TCU, Miami, Penn State, Kansas State or Illinois. Cops get called on it regularly, last week there was a guy smashing the place up with a fire axe, a few days later they were throwing rocks through people's windows. It's too soon now to point to 2015 and 2016 and everything else and say, hey, thanks MB, James - CA: The 5 man class in 2017 did Brey in. John Jenkins, tweeted a photo of the arrangement at the Grotto along with a message for those in East Lansing: The senseless gun violence that continues to plague our nation has again shattered a university campus. Tom Noie: Craig: Nope. . I never looked at a game this season and thought, wow, if they only had player QA, B or C they'd win. Answer's still the same - absolutely not. The son of an NFL Hall of Famer and a Notre Dame first-team All-American, rivals.com four-star defensive end Bryce Young (Charlotte Christian High School; N.C.) committed to the Irish on Saturday, following in his fathers footsteps. Mike, Nyona lake: Recruiting question. Your take, please, and thanks for hosting the forum. At some point, he'll have to say, if he hasn't already, Mike, I love you and love what you've done for our school, but I need to go this alone. He labeled that passion over the Ludwig situation misdirected, then went on to explain that nothing about the non-hiring of Ludwig had to do with finances. Burton and Friedrichsen are skilled guys, but also guys who look like they've never set foot in the weight room. Three-star safety Kennedy Urlacher commits to Notre Dame, third notable last With Patterson at the next level, the Irish offensive line will look largely to fifth-year center, In spring practices, fifth-year Andrew Kristofic, sophomore. Notre Dame is 1-9 in the league. If you're ever going to win one league game, wouldn't you think Boston College would be it? Kansas gave him a five-year deal under which he made $2.5 million for the 2012 season. committed to the Irish on Saturday, following in his fathers footsteps. They are not going to disrupt their seasons with an announcement like that. Should they try and make it in the league? Brey's at fault, but the guys he trusted to deliver didn't deliver. Wadelite: I have an interesting darkhorse coaching candidate: Ryan Odom. Tom Noie: Bonkers: It's been about four hours, so I might be a little punchy. Swarbrick was thinking, too, less about if the Irish could play a decision made further up the chain of command than him and more about who they could face. You cull this information because as you've said, you know .. 25 Notre Dame fans? There was a public report about Alabama and us playing. T. Craig in NJ: SBT probably has inferential proof that ND is a football school. Isaiah Foskey returned to Notre Dame for his senior season with three goals in mind: To chase down the Irish career sacks record, to lead Notre Dame to a national championship and to improve his draft stock. Tom Noie: Jack: That was a fun line, but absolutely not. Time Name; Sat 1 Apr; 07:30 - 15:00 : Gents - Sides Match (Competition) 09:30 - 11:30 : Sides Match Champagne Breakfast - Dining Room: 15:10 - 15:40 Tom Noie: Also has a lot to do with who's running the practice. New voice. Watch. Nope. Justin Ft. Wayne: Your telling me every football player goes to class and has good grades? We just didn't see it, or just figured once they get it figured it, they'd be fine. Yeah, next year is going to brutal unless Jack Swarbrick nails this hire. He's not built that way. Tom Noie: Phil: Mike Brey's rotation now goes only six deep? For now, its still time to soak in the accomplishments of Jarrett and the Notre Dame baseball program. Build a program that might not win NCAA championships, but is respected enough and good enough to be competitive enough where you're not sweating out Selection Sunday every single year. free agency). I'm not about this program getting to the NCAA tournament X number of times in Y amount of years. At what point do we point to the players. That you can't argue. Tom Noie: Terry: Let's start with this - it's comparing apples to oranges. If Brey never made a final four but made the Sweet 16 say 5-6 times then you would be correct. The commitment level, not sure if it's always there. Know. Just 3 second round picks, 2 from northern Indiana. We'll see. Your thoughts? Seldom seen and rarely heard from during any hiring process, Swarbrick emerged from his office bunker to email those who called his job into question, and called for his job. Info. Not that I still think the season can be saved or anything but I am very curious. Coach Brey was instrumental in creating the Ring of Honor. No chance for him. Would be on my second Top 15 list. I respect your opinion even when I disagree with you. joe from the south side: Tom,sincere question. That Mike is the winningest coach in the 119-year history of Notre Dame mens basketball speaks to his skill as a teacher of the game, Swarbrick said. Guard play and efficiency took a huge hit when Ingelsby left and I also believe big man coaching was not suitably replaced when Humphrey left. Instead doesn't want to tire out the core guys for the sake of offensive flow and allows them to play rec league defense. Does he stay for a new coach? I realize that this data may be difficult to find / access but to paraphrase Coach Brey this is the ultimate measurement. Everyone at the party is telling you/begging you not to leave the party yet. For the best local Indianapolis news, sports, entertainment and culture coverage, subscribe to The Indianapolis Star. It's not a coincidence that since the sit-out season went away, the only transfers to choose Notre Dame - Paul Atkinson and Marcus Hammond - are GRADUATE TRANSFERS. Andrew from Mass: How many games do you project they win in conference this year? See? It's had to point to one guy, one clear-cut guy and say, he's the slam-dunk hire who's going to make this all better. James - CA: What's the excuse for ND to not be like Michigan in basketball? He's OK at a mid-major right now. Mike in PA: Ray - You now know me, and I could not possibly disagree with you more. Lengthen the rotation? Lasz will take some charges, but beyond thatwoof. But again, if you're an NBA coach, at the peak of your profession, why college? Im his 26th. [2], "Jack Swarbrick appointed director of athletics at Notre Dame", "Sources: Swarbrick to replace White as athletics director in South Bend", "Notre Dame opts for attorney John "Jack" Swarbrick as next athletic director", "Lawyering up? Established older guy? He said he wouldn't rule out coaching again. But that 2017 class ran its course a year and a half ago. He also did it with little backing from the administration in terms of arena renovation and practice facility. For the league? Mike Brey never believed in punishing guys, at least during games. Feb 13, 2023 | . Craig in NJ: The floor was about 2 feet above the dirt floor; it held maybe 3,500; mostly students; one end was open to the rest of the field house. Here are the key points from Tuesday morning's 25-minute press conference with Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick, who discussed the future of the football program following the. Mike Brey saying he's leaving or not saying he's leaving, kids (especially freshmen) all spend time about looking elsewhere. Among FBS guards with at least 200 snaps last season, Lunsford was tied for 48th with a 79.8 pass blocking grade, according to PFF. Matt from Aldie, VA: Thanks, Tom. Their pitching staff, compromised by several key injuries before and as the 2021 season was beginning, has shown great versatility and depth. He should be celebrated at all costs. . 2./3. But for the moment and perhaps longer Jarrett signed a five-year contract with the Irish he proudly belongs to Notre Dame. That's a question you can ask for every single player on the roster and the two incoming recruits. Building the GLD (Grow. To the victims of this violence, as well as the many friends and colleagues we have at Michigan State, the prayers and support of the Notre Dame community are with you. Tom D.: By the way, Tom, one of the reasons I have followed you for years and occasionally exchanged emails with you is your forthright and honest reporting of ND sports. The Notre Dame women's program is one of the sport's bluebloods - Connecticut, Tennessee, Stanford, etc. You're channeling your inner Coach Brey and playing 40+ minutes! Not for the team you cover or the person covering it. I think a case can be made that a contemporary of mine at Notre Dame, Austin Carr, is the greatest athlete in Notre Dame's history regardless of sport. John B. According to USA Today's assistant coach salary database, Rudolph earned $745,000 in base pay last season. NCAA team championships on eight occasions - 2011, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022 in fencing, 2018 in womens basketball, 2013 in mens soccer and 2010 in womens soccer. 201 overall pick. That's not a coach thing. Speculation abounds as to the interest that some of college baseball's heavyweights have in coercing Jarrett to leave Notre Dame. Was it not two minutes from getting to a Sweet 16? Jimmy D: Who realistically are the top 2-3 options to replace Brey? And that's just for starters. It is practically College Coaching 101. Get to the point where the only question is where you're going, not if you're going. Tom Noie: Jim: True, but how do we explain what Cormac Ryan did in the NCAA tournament last March? The College Football Playoff has done its own thing separate from the NCAA to crown a champion for the last nine years. Afterward, the thinking was, he's gone. Foskey finished the year with 11 sacks, matching his 2021 total but falling short of Justin Tucks single-season record at Notre Dame. It's hard watching him try to figure it out, when there are no answers. Also, a lot of the names mentioned are likely taking their teams to the Big Dance. Notre Dame will be playing at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, Miss. Better win. Tom Noie: Justin: Don't hold your breath. My first question is would we be in this situation right now had Wesley decided to return? Wadelite: Is it a bit disingenuous to even suggest Brey inherited a dumpster fire job. Even though you guys need a serious sit-down and explanation of Mike Brey squeezing a whole lot out of a whole less. We had a strong candidate pool, said Swarbrick in an interview with Irish Illustrated Wednesday. You win at Rutgers the way he's won at Rutgers, it's impressive. Don't know if TV is the next move. Tom Noie: Mike: Agree on the first part, don't agree as strongly on the second. More of the same was expected last week. Tom Noie: It's not about playing only seven guys, if it's the right seven. Tom Noie: Mike: I don't know how their contracts are structured - say, they're obligated to work through a certain date every year before it rolls over - but I can't see anyone from the current coaching or support staff saying, yeah, you know what, I'll help without any assurances that they're going to be retained. Even worse for a young guy who doesn't know any better and won't push for any additional support. The Irish returned to the ACC tourney semifinals in 2016 and the ACC championship game in 2017 and seven of Breys players were NBA draft picks. I care about being honest, about not telling what you WANT to hear, but what you HAVE to hear. He actually has them playing in non garbage timevgame situations. . John Brian Swarbrick, Jr..[1] is the director of athletics at the University of Notre Dame. Rank the Top 3 coaching candidates, if you'd be so kind, that are your most likely to be interviewed and offered the job. This is how we do it. Chris, DC: Tom, if somehow this team made the NIT they will not go correct? [1], Swarbrick is married to Kimberly, and they have four children: Kate, Connor, Cal, and Christopher. Jim Tal Valley Center, CA: Morning Tom, Great work on all the latest doings involving the ND hoop program. But those aren't guarantees. If it was THAT serious about having the elite of the elite athletic programs across the board, money is no issue. Maybe because Monday, bigger Notre Dame news was anticipated/expected/planned the hiring of Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig, who had spent the weekend on campus. Previous four seasons, Pittsburgh never won more than six conference games. And they are hear to stay. Not the beat writer. Notre Dame officials call for NIL regulation across NCAA A lot of this is on Brey, but a lot of it is on the players. We need to see the next coach before figuring out the next starting point guard. Nah, they whine about the NCAA tournaments and the losing seasons. Long-term? He knows where players belong. This should be a program that should annually be good enough to where it shouldn't sweat Selection Sunday. The way he reflected on his own experience as a college athlete. Notre Dame could use Corhen and Post tomorrow. The only way this program can reach an Elite 8 presence on occasion is for the new coach to get lucky with recruits and be able to coach them up. Quick two-parter: Bottom line, was Brey forced out against his will, or did he come to the realization before it got to that point? Dan - Chicago: For the obvious question, who is your money on? Way harder than an outsider would admit it to being. Tom Noie: Joe: Yeah, I'm not sure that's not Markus Burton just being a 17-year-old kid who's head is still swimming. We're talking months. Joe from Chicago: Anthony Solomon's influence on the defense last year was undeniable, but there has been a clear regression. Although Swarbrick is not totally in favor of the NCAA in this op-ed, he suggested we get rid of the NBAs one-and-done rule and that the NFL should create a minor league system to develop its players. Not even close. Brey will never do it. While it's true that Notre Dame basketball has taken transfers in the past dating all the way back to Ryan Humphrey in 1999 and Dan Miller in 2001, the game has changed. Jeff from Schererville, IN: My second question would be why do you think Shrewsberry would make what some might consider to be a lateral move from PSU to ND. Baseball needs someone to revitalize a program that had wasted away into irrelevance? That core lost 17 games the year before Brey got here. Whoa, a whole 25. If no Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, if no trip to Los Angeles, if no visit from the Cardinal, then what? This is how we will remember this group. No thoughts until a head coach is in place. The talent on this roster that is coming back is bad for even a mid major team. Ed Zagorski, Irving, TX: Your article on the challenges for the next coach was really interesting. (see, Dickinson, Hunter). Expected him to set a better example. And he's Catholic!! When Mike Brey arrived, he had Troy Murphy and David Graves and a young Matt Carroll and an old Martin Ingelsby and Ryan Humphrey in a sit-out season. There will be no allowance for one and done players. Tom Noie: Wanna betwe crossed the "this can't get any worse" the afternoon of the North Carolina loss. They demanded senior associate athletics director (football) Ron Powlus also go. He inherited 2 first round draft picks plus a top 40 recruit in Carroll who would become a 10 year nba vet. He says he wants to coach, but I don't see it. One program competes, another doesn't overanalyze. Using your crystal ball, how long (or can) will it take the program overcome the issues that have mounted and do you believe the University will invest in support staff to help the new coach? Players who led the team in scoring, rebounding, blocked shots, or steals would get a $5,000 bonus. It's more difficult to win these days, let alone getting out of it for a year or two, then trying to get back up to speed. His communication is so clear and well-structured. Bonkers in Yonkers: Tom, it's been awhile. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on Twitter, and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Brey is 580-321 overall and ranks 50th on the Division I career wins list. Tom Noie: Jimmy: Realistically, there's no realistic top options because as was mentioned earlier, nobody knows what Jack Swarbrick wants out of this job.
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