Mike Elston
Keep an eye on Mike Elston. UM grad and former player. Close family friend. There is mutual interest. Let's see where this goes. Chalk it up as contact made for now. Obviously, Chris Bryant has come up in various circles over the last two days too.
http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mike_elston_554925.html
January 10th, 2018 at 4:50 PM ^
Nothing wrong with that.
January 10th, 2018 at 5:18 PM ^
Definitely nothing wrong w/ that.
The only isse is, assuming Patridge stays as expected, currently we're a bit "defense heavy" on the staff, and that isn't even the side of the ball that we're struggling on. So on the surface it doesn't make sense, but if he can move to ST & TEs or something like that & primarily be a value-add on the intel/recruiting side initially, it may be a good hire.
Then if his personality truly does fit w/ the staff longer-term, once other assistant defensive coaches inevitably move on or retire over the next few years, slide him over to that side of the ball.
January 10th, 2018 at 5:22 PM ^
He had only been with Kelly for one season and has much less experience than Elston.
Elston got promoted to associate HC from assistant HC in addition to remaining the DL coach. Lea got a big and meaningful promotion. Elston's looks to be nothing more than a minor consolation prize.
If Elston wants to become a DC, he probably isn't happy about how that went down. I don't think he could be blamed for leaving ND now for any reasonable offer. Whether we'll have a good place for him seems unclear to me.
January 10th, 2018 at 6:53 PM ^
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January 11th, 2018 at 12:01 PM ^
Morgan Freeman?
January 10th, 2018 at 10:38 PM ^
Standard practice, my friend. Standard practice...
January 10th, 2018 at 4:48 PM ^
coach loves competition, meritocracy..... bring in all the assistants you can find, let'm fight it out.
January 10th, 2018 at 4:52 PM ^
January 10th, 2018 at 4:49 PM ^
I feel like I need more context...
January 10th, 2018 at 4:52 PM ^
These things are fluid and just providing another name that has been mentioned/brokered.
January 10th, 2018 at 4:51 PM ^
January 10th, 2018 at 4:55 PM ^
I hope this is all leading to Brian Kelly jumping to the NFL and ND looking for a new coach in February.
January 10th, 2018 at 5:02 PM ^
I would like whatever 814 East U is drinking
January 10th, 2018 at 4:57 PM ^
OK, I'm keeping an eye on him, so now what?
January 10th, 2018 at 5:06 PM ^
Buckle up your crystal ball and be mindful of any gut feelings while you go outside to stargaze.
January 10th, 2018 at 5:06 PM ^
Buckle up your crystal ball and be mindful of any gut feelings while you go outside to stargaze.
January 10th, 2018 at 4:57 PM ^
Color me stupid but I'm not seeing a fit here unless DB/GM is retiring in 12 months and this guy wants to take a step backward in his career? His next job should be as HC somewhere.
January 10th, 2018 at 5:38 PM ^
He's a position coach now. What is an assistant/associate head coach title worth? Fred Jackson was our assistant or associate HC for ten years. What did that lead to?
ND doesn't release their salaries, but I'd bet we pay assistants better than they do. Coming back to his alma mater should be a draw too.
January 10th, 2018 at 5:41 PM ^
Well I'm going to simply guess that he is the designated replacement for Greg Mattison who may be looking to retire in a year or two.
January 10th, 2018 at 4:59 PM ^
We have hired to fix the conditioning and strength of the team, why not get that big name for offense?
January 10th, 2018 at 5:00 PM ^
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January 10th, 2018 at 5:13 PM ^
Any other poster would have also gotten the "I heard from my sister's, brother's, aunt's, uncle..." umbig11 is on another level, and he's earned the slack.
January 10th, 2018 at 5:43 PM ^
I still remember the thread about Winovich where umbig11 said he was staying, got 100+ upvotes, then said it was 60/40 and got another 50+ upvotes. It helps to have connections to the program.
January 10th, 2018 at 5:46 PM ^
January 10th, 2018 at 5:01 PM ^
Nice to have some info. If you would, let us know if Michigan is bringing in someone specifically for recruiting please. Here's my top choice if available from the SEC:
January 10th, 2018 at 5:04 PM ^
For those wondering where he fits, he has been a dedicated special teams coordinator in the past.
January 10th, 2018 at 5:32 PM ^
According to his bio on the ND site, he has never been a "dedicated" special teams coordinator: he has always had responsibility for at least one other area as well. Also, he has not coached special teams since 2011. Hard to see a guy with his resume, which includes titles such as co-DC and assistant head coach, coming to just coach special teams, though perhaps being both recruiting coordinator and special teams coordinator at his alma mater would do the trick.
January 10th, 2018 at 5:17 PM ^
new recruiting coordinator?
January 10th, 2018 at 5:27 PM ^
Could anybody answer to what his Fit within our team be, in term of job title. And also what are the rumors surrounding Chris Bryant?
January 10th, 2018 at 5:28 PM ^
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January 10th, 2018 at 5:34 PM ^
January 10th, 2018 at 5:36 PM ^
The offense produced very little during those times so the defense had many quick turnarounds and I think the failure on offense caused fatigue. Hence, the new S&C plus the offensive rumblings.
January 10th, 2018 at 5:40 PM ^
would to put together an offensive staff with one coordinator and a clear vision of what they want to do/be as an offense and that will help recruiting on its own.
Right now, it's a mess and higher ranking kids can see it as a cluster that needs to get worked out before they come here.
Heck, no one knows what's happening, is Drevno staying? Is Drevno going to be O Line only? Is Pep leaving, is Enos going to call plays? A lot of questions and not too many answers.
January 10th, 2018 at 5:45 PM ^
found this on Diehard Sport ( i have no idea if they are reputable but thought I'd share):
Could Pep join Gruden at the Raiders?
January 10th, 2018 at 5:46 PM ^
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January 10th, 2018 at 5:53 PM ^
Gruden interested in Pep.
Reason #2 for being happy happy that Gruden was hired.
1. Lions can't hire him.
2. Move Pep out.
TBH, I can't tell if Pep was the problem, but really want a shakeup on offensive side of the ball like most fans.
January 10th, 2018 at 6:09 PM ^
who would stick around for long. Nothing that he said, but he just seemed to me to be an NFL guy who was talking a step back to get away from the Browns. A wise move for him, but I'd rather replace him with someone that will stick around for awhile. That matters in recruiting, if nothing else.
January 10th, 2018 at 10:51 PM ^
It did seem that way didn't it.
After Durkin, I hoped Coach would ask for at least a 2 year commitment. Hard to do if someone comes calling with a HCing job though.
January 10th, 2018 at 6:05 PM ^
Somebody wake me when we get news about a new OC
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