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 for the ...

SOUTH BEND — Under different circumstances, Mike Mickens could have left in a huff. Passed over as defensive coordinator for a more experienced hire in Chris Ash, Mickens returned for a sixth ...

SOUTH BEND — Two months into his new role as defensive coordinator for Notre Dame football, Chris Ash has yet to compare ... pass-game coordinator Mike Mickens, defensive run-game coordinator ...

Notre Dame is seriously considering Chris Ash as the program's next defensive ... the possibility of elevating defensive backs coach Mike Mickens to be a co-defensive coordinator with Ash.

Per the report from Brice, the Irish have also discussed a promotion for current defensive backs coach Mike Mickens to co-defensive coordinator alongside Ash, rewarding one of the most highly ...

Mike Mickens may be next up for the role. As it turns out, Marcus Freeman wanted a more comprehensive search for this critical position. When the dust settled, Chris Ash, who comes with a wide ...