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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...