Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold - Part II
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In this second part of the Notre Dame Buy/Sell/Hold segment on the Irish Breakdown podcast, hosts Trev and Brian dive into a series of football-related predictions and evaluations, ranging from coaching decisions to team performance forecasts. They debate whether Bill O'Brien should remain a head coach, ultimately calling him a 'sell' due to his limitations in managing a full program despite strong offensive coordination skills. On Vanderbilt, they express cautious optimism for Clark Lee, calling the team a 'buy' due to strong culture and roster continuity, even with key losses. The hosts also discuss quarterback development under Geno Smith, highlighting CJ Carr as a potential turning point for Notre Dame’s QB pipeline. Beyond football, they explore quirky topics like golf club preferences, Notre Dame’s new sport-specific logos (including a leprechaun in a fencing mask), and even the cultural impact of historical events like Sherman’s March. The episode blends sharp analysis with personal anecdotes, including Brian’s struggles with misophonia and a humorous recounting of a college fight over fork-on-bowl noises.
Bill O'Brien is a 'sell' as a head coach—better suited as an offensive coordinator due to his inability to manage a full program.
Clark Lee at Vanderbilt is a 'buy'—his established culture and strong recruiting make eight wins plausible, not miraculous.
CJ Carr could be the benchmark quarterback for Notre Dame’s long-term QB development under Geno Smith.
Notre Dame’s new sport-specific logos (like the golf leprechaun) are well-received, especially when paired with the retention of the classic logo.
Misophonia can severely impact focus—Brian shares his intense reactions to everyday sounds like typing and eating noises.
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Bill O'Brien: A 'Sell' as Head Coach
“I think he needs to just be on one side of the ball and let him manage that side of the ball. Giving him the keys to the car of an entire program has just been too big of a thing for him to handle.”
Vanderbilt: A 'Buy' Despite Roster Turnover
“If you're a bowl caliber team, then getting to eight wins is not a miracle.”
Clark Lee’s Loyalty and Vanderbilt’s Culture
“This is his Ohio State. You know what I mean? Like this is his Notre Dame like it was for Lou Holtz.”
Notre Dame QB Development and the CJ Carr Era
The hosts assess Geno Smith’s impact on quarterback development, with CJ Carr seen as the first true developmental project. They believe this could mark a turning point in Notre Dame’s QB pipeline.
Quirks, Culture, and the New Notre Dame Logos
The episode closes with lighthearted segments on golf clubs, the new sport-specific leprechaun logos (including fencing), and a Star Wars analogy for Notre Dame’s offensive line transition. Personal stories about misophonia and college fights add humor and humanity.
“I think he needs to just be on one side of the ball and let him manage that side of the ball. Giving him the keys to the car of an entire program has just been too big of a thing for him to handle.”
“This is his Ohio State. You know what I mean? Like this is his Notre Dame like it was for Lou Holtz.”
“The combined national championships for Notre Dame fencing... 1994, 2003, 2005, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025.”
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