As Marcus Freeman finalizes his staff and gets Notre Dame ready for spring ball, it’s wild to think about just how much has changed in a single calendar year. Plenty of players have come and gone and the staff looks nothing like it did when Freeman first took the helm.
Having so many changes take place provides both opportunity and risk. Nobody knows that more than Freeman himself. Will these changes help the Irish next fall? Hurt them? We will find out in about six long months. Let’s take a detailed look at some of the firsts to keep an eye on.