Notre Dame Football Assistants Have Bright Futures

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 21: Head coach Brian Kelly of Notre Dame Fighting Irish talks to an assistant coach in the third quarter of a game against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium on October 21, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame won 49-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 01: Justin Yoon #19 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is congratulated by teammate Durham Smythe #80 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after Yoon made the extra point in the second half against the Syracuse Orange at MetLife Stadium on October 1, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Syracuse Orange 50-33. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Brian Polian (Recruiting Coordinator/Special Teams Coordinator)

One would assume that Polian has seen his last days as a head coach after an unsuccessful run at Nevada, however it’s hard to count someone out with his fire and personality. He’s a dog on the recruiting trail and is one hell of a special teams coach.

As we all know, it doesn’t take an innovative offensive or defensive mind to make a good head coach. That can be left up to the coordinators. It takes a leader of men, a person that can properly identify talent (both player and coaching talent), and a savvy decision maker to enjoy success.

I wouldn’t put it past Polian to take another stab at it if the opportunity presents itself.

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