‘Different situational football’: How Al Golden, James Laurinaitis are bringing their own flair to the Notre Dame linebackers

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notre dame football — Al Golden joined Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame coaching staff in February. (Photo by Chad Weaver/BGI)

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman was very sure what he wanted in his replacement. The former Irish defensive coordinator wanted experience. He wanted someone who had been a head coach. He wanted fresh angles, packages and teaching strategies. Enter Al Golden.