ATLANTA – Before a young Marcus Freeman revealed his college commitment ... all Wood could do was smile. “It just seemed like things had come full circle,” said Wood.

ATLANTA – Before a young Marcus Freeman revealed his college commitment ... all Wood could do was smile. “It just seemed like things had come full circle,” said Wood. In high school ...

How’s it going, Marcus? “Fine,” he said ... there's some kind of mystique that's helping you guys along the way? Freeman’s smile grew wider, along with his eyes. “I said I don't believe ...

Marcus Freeman credits his wife for their family ... But it’s one that makes the rest of us smile.

In Marcus Freeman, they found it ... in me that you come to Notre Dame to choose hard," Jeter said with a smile. "Even if that is the weather or the class schedule or the football." ...

“I think the nation just latches on to humble people,” Leonard said of Marcus ... Ryan Day, Freeman would gaze into the crowded ballroom, make eye contact with someone and smile.

That former Buckeye and best bud is Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman. He'll lead the Irish ... nor is his wide smile whenever he hears an anecdote or statement that tickles his funny bone.

“Clearly, I picked two good schools,” Styles said with a smile Wednesday. “I’m excited to play (against) some of those guys.