Staying Power
Notre Dame pulled off a
rare feat by retaining all 10
of its coaches this offseason
By Dan Murphy
W
hile Bob Diaco���s defense
rolled through
its season of
goal-line stands and
touchdown-less games
last fall, a sentiment of
realism grew among
Irish fans. Enjoy this
unique defensive coordinator while you can.
Diaco���s name was frequently tossed around
as a head coaching candidate in December
while his No.�� 1 scoring
defense prepared to
play Alabama. He interviewed with athletics directors at Boston
College and California.
Eventually, like all 10 of
Notre Dame���s coaches
this season, he decided
to stay put.
���I really believe that I
have the best job ��� best
assistant coaching job in
America,��� Diaco said in
December. ���I love who
Assistant head coach/defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Bob
Diaco interviewed for head coaching positions at Boston College and
California, but ultimately opted to stay put at Notre Dame.
photo by joe raymond
