On Wednesday, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish announced the official hiring of Al Golden as the new linebackers coach and defensive coordinator.
Notre Dame press release:
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Notre Dame’s Dick Corbett Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman made his first Irish staff complete by hiring renowned defensive coach, Al Golden, to serve as the Bob Hinton Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach.
“Al’s defensive background and knowledge of this profession makes him a valuable asset to our program,” said Freeman. “He is known for getting the absolute best out of his players both on and off the field.