Brian Kelly met the media on Saturday ahead of practices resuming in preparation for Iowa State and the Camping World Bowl on December 28.
The story around the Fighting Irish the last week has been in regards to Chip Long and the Offensive Coordinator position. Kelly confirmed the news that has been out for the last week.
Brian Kelly opening statement: “I made a change on the staff on the offensive side of the ball which I felt was in the best interest of the program."
— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) December 14, 2019
Kelly said he would not give any further details of why it’s in everyone’s best interest for Long to move on.
He did seem to indicate the offensive coordinator position won’t simply be handed to Tommy Rees.
Kelly said they will do a thorough evaluation and search and what he considers is the best coach that fits Notre Dame.
Said Long was extremely successful but Kelly did what he felt was best for the program. Said he'll do that again with the next hire.
— Bryan Driskell (@CoachD178) December 14, 2019
Again, I’m not saying Tommy Rees would be bad at the job but how do you know what else may be out there if you don’t look?
That’s the latest on the search for a new offensive coordinator at Notre Dame. Stay with us at FIW as we’ll have coverage on any news that breaks in regards to this story and anything else regarding Notre Dame football.