Brian Kelly, the often criticized head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, was announced as the 2018 Home Depot Coach of the Year. Kelly led the Irish to a 12-0 season for the second time in his career, and is preparing them for the first college football playoff game in Notre Dame history.
#NotreDame's Brian Kelly has won The Home Depot Coach of The Year Award. He's had a remarkable season considering they had to replace a terrific DC and OL coach and juggle QBs.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 5, 2018
This is the third time Kelly has won this award.