WATCH: In-depth preview of Notre Dame vs. Georgia in the College Football Playoff
In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tim Hyde and Mike Singer discuss and react to the latest news and notes in the world of Notre Dame football and recruiting.
The guys discussed the latest Notre Dame injury updates before a deep dive into the Fighting Irish versus Georgia in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. Who has the edge in each key matchup? Hyde goes in depth.
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Marcus Freeman transcript: Notre Dame head coach previews Sugar Bowl, talks Irish major bowl win drought, more
On Monday morning, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and dozens of Fighting Irish football players met with the media a couple days ahead of the Sugar Bowl against Georgia for the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
Below is a transcript of what Freeman had to say.
Opening statement
“We’re excited to be here. It’s great to have all of our players here and our coaching staff. So we want the media to be able to get a chance to know our team. And after this, we’ll get back to work. So, with that, I’ll open up for questions.”
On RB Aneyas Williams’ usage against Indiana and if it’ll be similar against Georgia
“I think all of our backs provide different skill sets, and we use them in different ways, and Aneyas is a guy that has progressed all season long and has really done a great job of earning the trust that we demand from your coaches and players. And he’s a guy that can be in there a lot more. We’ve just got a lot of running backs that are able to help this offense be productive.
“And so I see him continuing to elevate his role, continuing to be a big part of what we’re doing offensively, and look forward to seeing what he does on Wednesday.”
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On luring Mike Denbrock from LSU and if there’s a ‘culture gap’ between him and his coordinators due to age difference
“There might be a gap in terms of maybe our fashion sense or — the ages of our kids are close. But there’s a lot of wisdom there. There’s a lot of wisdom with those coordinators and all of our coaches that I’m able to utilize to help myself.
“But with hiring Coach Denbrock, obviously, we’ve had a pass together for four years when we were at Cincinnati. He was the offensive coordinator, I was the defensive coordinator. And I knew during those times what type of coach, but person, he is. And when I had a chance to hire an offensive coordinator last year, he was the number one person I was going to go after. I didn’t know if he would say yes or no.
“And ultimately, he made the decision to come back; and he made it because it was what’s best for him and his family. It wasn’t the opportunity to work for me, work with me. It was the opportunity for him and his family being able to come back to South Bend, and that’s what was best for them.
“So we’re extremely grateful. I’m extremely grateful to have him leading our offense. And there is a comfort knowing that our offensive coordinator is Mike Denbrock.”
