Jan 29, 2025 · “Chris Ash and Mike Mickens are an excellent duo,” longtime recruiting analyst Tom Lemming said, “along with Marcus, who’s a coordinator himself. I think you can’t go wrong with that combination. “Ash is a good in-house recruiter, like Golden was. I think they’re similar in style. Both good guys.

4 days ago · What Hiring Chris Ash Means, Key Assistant Mike Mickens Stays Notre Dame names Chris Ash as defensive coordinator while a key assistant decides to remain in South Bend. What this means for the Irish.

2 days ago · So, not only do you get Chris Ash but you keep Mike Mickens. "That's a win-win for Marcus Freeman." Watch the entire "Always College Football with Greg McElroy" segment via the video embedded at ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Veteran defensive coordinator Chris Ash has accepted the job as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, ... defensive backs coach/pass game coordinator Mike Mickens and linebackers coach Max Bullough ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Chris Ash has been appointed as Notre Dame’s new defensive coordinator, succeeding Al Golden. His appointment is significant as it retains Mike Mickens, the current defensive backs coach, ensuring continuity and maintaining a strong recruiting presence.

Jan 27, 2025 · Per sources, Ash shares the same agent, Clint Dowdle, as Freeman. Several sources with knowledge of negotiations also indicated that Freeman has continued to discuss a potential co-defensive coordinator role with Mike Mickens, the star defensive backs coach for the Irish and the program's longest-tenured staff member -- pre-dating even Freeman ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Chris Ash, a former Rutgers head coach who spent the past four years in the NFL, will be Notre Dame's new defensive coordinator. ... Defensive backs coach Mike Mickens is expected to remain on staff.

Jan 29, 2025 · Co-defensive coordinator with Luke Fickell for Ohio State’s 2014 national champions, Chris Ash helped coach Urban Meyer’s Buckeyes go 26-2 in 2014-15.

Jan 27, 2025 · Mickens is also reportedly exploring other options as well, which includes heading to the NFL or coaching at other high-profile college programs. Chris Ash's Coaching Experience Since First ...

Jan 27, 2025 · According to Pete Sampson of The Athletic, a "strong candidate" has emerged in Notre Dame's search to replace Al Golden as defensive coordinator. Despite the hopes of many, that candidate is not...