Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick talks to the press Tuesday regarding Brian Kelly's departure as head football coach. Staff photo by Michael Caterina
SOUTH BEND — Here are the key points from Tuesday morning’s 25-minute press conference with Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick, who discussed the future of the football program following the departure of former head coach Brian Kelly to LSU.
? No decision on an interim coach has been made. It may be approached differently, with Swarbrick saying there might not be a need for an interim coach. Any interim coach would “not be a candidate” for the job.
? Swarbrick sensed some “restlessness” with Kelly during the last year that made Monday’s news not much of a surprise.
?Most important right now, Swarbrick said, is getting the right leader. Timetables of recruiting or football preparations are not necessarily an issue or a concern. Doing the best job of hiring a coach will take precedent over quickly hiring a coach.
? The Irish assistant coaches have remained out on the road and will continue to recruit. There has been no indication that any assistant coach will leave with Kelly.
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