What Hiring Chris Ash Means, Key Assistant Mike Mickens Stays
Feb 3, 2025 · After Al Golden announced his intentions to move back to the NFL, many thought that long-time assistant Irish coach and close personal friend of Marcus Freeman, Mike Mickens may be next up...
Chris Ash arrives, Mike Mickens stays to lead Notre Dame defense
Jan 29, 2025 · But perhaps the most overlooked element of the first changeover heading the Irish defense since Freeman’s one-year run in 2021 turned into a promotion is that Chris Ash’s arrival is coupled with the expectation that defensive backs coach Mike Mickens will stay at ND.
Why Notre Dame coordinator Chris Ash has yet to speak with Al …
Mar 29, 2025 · Ash’s transition has already been smoothed by the retention of defensive pass-game coordinator Mike Mickens, defensive run-game coordinator Al Washington and linebackers coach Max Bullough.
Notre Dame Defense Will Look To Continue Dominant Ways …
Apr 7, 2025 · Mike Mickens, the defensive backs coach, and Max Bullough, the linebackers coach, are two of the best position coaches in the country and will be a part of Ash's staff in 2025.
New coordinator Chris Ash shares his vision for the Notre Dame …
Feb 26, 2025 · “I'm going to walk around and be able to observe all coaches in all positions,” said Ash when asked if he might assist defensive backs coach Mike Mickens, who oversees both cornerback and safeties.
Notre Dame Football Mailbag: Chris Ash and Mike Mickens, the …
Jan 30, 2025 · Obviously this question was sent in before the hiring of former Rutgers head coach and Ohio State defensive coordinator Chris Ash was made official. There is a belief that Coach Mickens is going to get an “elevated role” but it’s uncertain what that fully entails.
What Notre Dame DC Chris Ash said about working with Mike Mickens …
Feb 28, 2025 · Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash talked about defensive backs coach Mike Mickens, who will likely become his new right-hand man.
Notre Dame Seriously Considering Chris Ash as Next Fighting Irish ...
Jan 27, 2025 · Notre Dame is seriously considering Chris Ash as the program's next defensive coordinator, according to John Brice of Football Scoop and Irish Illustrated. Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman...
Chris Ash Takes Over as Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator, Mickens …
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.
Notre Dame Football: New Defensive Coordinator Announced – …
Jan 29, 2025 · A few things to know about Notre Dame's hiring of Chris Ash and what it might mean for a rising defensive position coach with the Irish.