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Freeman interviewed with Notre Dame today (corrected)

Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:31 pm
Posted by The Egg
Houston, TX
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:31 pm
Per their 247 site

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As we previously reported, Kelly had a call with Cincinnati defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman on Monday and the expectation is that he will be on campus for an in-person interview later this week in South Bend, which will be late Thursday or early Friday.


Late Edit/correction:

quote:

Well, things have moved quickly, as Irish Illustrated has learned through a source that Freeman was actually at Notre Dame on today, on Tuesday, as he was interviewing for the defensive coordinator opening. We will do what we can to find out exactly how things went. We do know that Notre Dame was hoping to have the last crack at him later this week, but it seems this visit fit Freeman's schedule best.

We’re told Freeman will now head to Baton Rouge for an interview at LSU, which is expected to take place either Wednesday or Thursday. Regarding other potential opportunities, we're told to continue keeping an eye on Auburn, Texas and Michigan.


This post was edited on 1/5/21 at 7:03 pm
Posted by Salmon
On the trails
Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:32 pm to
its a good time to be Marcus Freeman
Posted by smoke225
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2007
7868 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:34 pm to
Welp that’s after the LSU interview, so maybe the plane ride into BR doesn’t mean he’s gonna sign
Posted by wildtigercat93
Member since Jul 2011
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:35 pm to
From what I can tell, Norte Dame doesn’t seem like the type to get into a bidding war for coaches
Posted by Draconian Sanctions
Markey's bar
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:35 pm to
Need to keep him in town until he signs
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
66555 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:35 pm to
One day, you too can Coach Vanderbilt or get stolen away by an SEC School.
Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:37 pm to
Can’t let him leave BR without a signed contract
Posted by deuce985
Member since Feb 2008
27660 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:39 pm to
If he makes the interview. He's going to LSU first if they give him a deal he can't refuse he cancels the interview with ND. Seems simple to me unless he wants more bargaining chips on the table. LSU is not going to play that game though. They'll give him a very sweet attractive offer and if he tries to leverage more I think they go to next person on their list.

ND might already be the bargaining chip since LSU knows he's going there right after he leaves.
This post was edited on 1/5/21 at 3:40 pm
Posted by BayouCowboy
Member since Dec 2012
14415 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:39 pm to
I'm pretty sure the BR airport is going to be snowed in by Thursday evening.

Hopefully Thursday morning LSU can make it rain.
Posted by LSUGoo
Member since Jul 2009
2153 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:44 pm to
Freeman is currently coaching in the Midwest so he's not afraid of the weather factor. Sitting across from O and then Brian Kelly, O will lose. Salary and facilities are where our advantage lies
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
28363 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:44 pm to
quote:

If he makes the interview. He's going to LSU first if they give him a deal he can't refuse he cancels the interview with ND. Seems simple to me unless he wants more bargaining chips on the table. LSU is not going to play that game though. They'll give him a very sweet attractive offer and if he tries to leverage more I think they go to next person on their list.


LSU's AD gave the last DC...who nobody else wanted to interview...the second (maybe third) richest contract in the nation. Imagine what kind of leverage Freeman has considering SEVERAL schools want him?

Bo had no leverage and Woodward still bent over and spread them. God knows what he might do if Freeman demands market value
Posted by ffishstik
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:45 pm to
Geographically, ND has the advantage here. All other factors should favor LSU. I don't think there is a better opportunity for him out there short of an NFL DC or college HC job. LSU's talent with his coaching skills would be formidable.
Posted by ipodking
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Member since Jun 2008
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:50 pm to
quote:

Sitting across from O and then Brian Kelly, O will lose.


Only because the shine from O’s national championship ring blinds Freeman

Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
71734 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:51 pm to
quote:

Sitting across from O and then Brian Kelly, O will lose.


Nah
Posted by Tshiz
Idaho
Member since Jul 2013
7580 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:51 pm to
quote:

Sitting across from O and then Brian Kelly, O will lose


You know not what you speak of
Posted by monstranceclock76
Texas
Member since Jul 2019
932 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:55 pm to
quote:

Sitting across from O and then Brian Kelly, O will lose.


The hell he will. O will give him gumbo. What will Kelly give him? Shitty chili?
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
260576 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:55 pm to
quote:

Sitting across from O and then Brian Kelly, O will lose


Depends if he want's championships or not.

LSU will be in position for a championship. ND, no way.

ND has some issues recruiting athletes, they have higher standards.
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
22766 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 3:59 pm to
Not even worried about it.

Elko left ND to coach the Aggies....

This is all the sample size I need.
Posted by bstew3006
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Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 1/5/21 at 4:02 pm to
quote:

Freeman interviews with Notre Dame


Oof, that’s where you went to propel your career 30 years ago.

Excited to see LSU up against them.
Posted by ApexTiger
cary nc
Member since Oct 2003
53771 posts
Posted on 1/5/21 at 4:03 pm to
quote:

O will lose


O won it all and all the awards

Kelly hasn't , Kelly has been abused on the big stage and tarnished ND badly...nobody things they belong

so don't tell me about respect and who wins an interview
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