Freeman completes challenge of building staff at Notre Dame
Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman, left, and associate athletic director of football Ron Powlus listen to Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden speak during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman, left, and associate athletic director of football Ron Powlus listen to Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden speak during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Feb. 16, 2022 04:15 PM EST
Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Feb. 16, 2022 04:16 PM EST
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden, left, and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees listen to Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman speak during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden, left, and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees listen to Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman speak during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Feb. 16, 2022 04:17 PM EST
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden listens to Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman speak during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden listens to Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman speak during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Feb. 16, 2022 04:19 PM EST
Notre Dame special teams coordinator Brian Mason speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Notre Dame special teams coordinator Brian Mason speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Feb. 16, 2022 04:15 PM EST
Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Feb. 16, 2022 04:14 PM EST
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Feb. 16, 2022 04:13 PM EST
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Feb. 16, 2022 04:13 PM EST
Notre Dame special teams coordinator Brian Mason speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Notre Dame special teams coordinator Brian Mason speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Feb. 16, 2022 04:17 PM EST
Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees speaks during a media availability Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Of all the new responsibilities Marcus Freeman now has as the new coach at Notre Dame, hiring assistant coaches might have been the most challenging so far. The 10-person staff was officially completed with the announcement of the hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

Feb. 16, 2022 04:18 PM EST