Comments on: Jackson Leads USC Over Shoddy Irish

By: Mike Coffey

Mike Coffey — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:39:32 +0000

In reply to Terry Hutton. He's a complete tool who can't stand ND

By: Terry Hutton

Terry Hutton — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 16:30:38 +0000

I submit the name od James Franklin as the next ND football coach. He has been through the tough academic requirements at Vanderbilt and turned around a horrible Penn State team.

By: Bob c

Bob c — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 06:07:54 +0000

For those that think that ND’s poor play caused Adore Jackson to run wild, you might consider that he runs a 4.25 and is 4 inches short of an Olympic qualification in Long Jump and can cut at almost full speed. Kind of reminds me of the Rocket. ND’s problem is that they continued to kick it to him. Not many teams took that chance so ND has itself to blame from a strategic standpoint. Don’t slam your team, give the other guys some credit. Adore has Reggie Bush skills which is saying something. A little lighter, but he has mad skills.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 05:37:43 +0000

In reply to NDguy. No way. Dig deeper re the personality. Give a "realpolitik" assignment to some astute prof in the History department to give a profile of Ara's management acumen. Even his graduate assistants were fearsome and serious men, future presidents and CEOs in their demeanor and commitment. Everyone was accountable. Great seasons ensued. The legend is authentic.

By: Jim Diette '73

Jim Diette '73 — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 03:42:12 +0000

Agreeing with Mike Frank’s Power Hour suggestions to hire a young high energy guy, teaming up with an experienced senior protege. Tim Priester once promoted ND go after a young Urban Meyer after his success at Bowling Green. Instead we had to live through George O’Leary”s hiring and firing, and then Tyrone Willingham. Sure lost on that one.

My suggestion: Hire P.J. Fleck as Head Coach and pay Charlie Strong comparable salary (already supplemented by Texas buyout) to head the defense and be a mentor to an inexperienced P.J. Fleck. Unfortunately, ego’s would eventually clash and one would have to part.

By: Mike Coffey

Mike Coffey — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 01:23:20 +0000

In reply to mark. I think those would be three good picks, although as I said elsewhere, energy and enthusiasm are key, and I'm not sure Stoops has them in enough supply.

By: NDguy

NDguy — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:42:06 +0000

If dreams come true and Kelly is fired, a good prospect to replace is Greg Schiano. He made Rutgers into winner and did a nice job with OSU’s defense this year.

By: mark

mark — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:51:11 +0000

My personal opinion would be to contact the following 3 for there interest: John Harbough, Dan Mullin, and
and Bob Stoops. I would see what it would take and anything within reason, hire them on the spot.

By: The Hawk '65

The Hawk '65 — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 18:47:53 +0000

I’m guessing that ND is waiting on the NCAA’s response to its appeal before deciding on Kelly’s fate, which is supposed to come within the next few weeks.

By: Mike Coffey

Mike Coffey — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 15:53:25 +0000

In reply to Terry Hutton. He's been quoted multiple times saying he has no interest in leaving the Pacific northwest. That's where his HS contacts are, etc. I have no interest in anyone not enthusiastic about being at ND, which is been a problem with three of our last four coaches.