Marcus Freeman: Maybe I'll pursue NFL sometime in the future, but now I'm at Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman: Maybe I'll pursue NFL sometime in the future, but now I'm at Notre Dame

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Key Points:

  • Marcus Freeman, despite being a top candidate for NFL jobs including the New York Giants, affirmed he is committed to remaining the head coach at Notre Dame.
  • Freeman views NFL interest as a positive reflection of Notre Dame's team success and uses interactions with NFL executives to gain insights to improve his coaching.
  • He welcomes ongoing rumors about NFL opportunities, interpreting them as signs of the program's success rather than distractions.
  • While Freeman is not currently pursuing an NFL head coaching role, he remains open to the possibility in the future but is focused on his current role.
  • At 39, Freeman has achieved a 43-12 record over four seasons leading Notre Dame since succeeding Brian Kelly.