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Notre Dame football: Five coaches who could realistically replace Brian Kelly

By Ben Belden

Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles calls a play in the 2nd quarter during game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles calls a play in the 2nd quarter during game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tom Clements – Associate Head Coach, Green Bay Packers

Sep 3, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Tom Clements during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Tom Clements during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Clements was Notre Dame’s starting quarterback from 1972-1974 and lead the team to a National Championship in 1973. He also got his coaching start in South Bend, coaching quarterbacks for Lou Holtz’s teams in the early 90s.

After leaving Notre Dame, Clements has spent the duration of his career in the NFL. Most recently, he has been the quarterbacks coach, offensive coordinator and eventually the associate head coach of Mike McCarthy’s Green Bay Packers. Clements is largely credited with developing Aaron Rodgers to elite status with the Packers.

Whether or not Clements would want to coach in college is unknown, but when your alma mater comes calling with a head coaching position, it’s hard to say no. Clements would certainly have the credibility to land top recruits in South Bend.

Possibility Grade: B+

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