There may be little question as to Chuck Martin’s overall coaching abilities, but the biggest coaching question of the 2012 season is how Martin will handle the switch from defensive coordinator to offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. As for Tony Alford, who also serves as recruiting coordinator, the question is how he will do coaching running backs with slot receivers (I like what I have seen so far this spring). As for Notre Dame’s most solid position (at least in depth and starter) - Tight End - Irish eyes will be on newly hired Tight End Coach/Special Teams Coordinator (spent the last two season as an intern for the Notre Dame Football team) Scott Booker to see how he can improve Tyler Eifert, develop Alex Welch and Ben Koyack, incorporate Jake Golic and what he will do with super monster stud physical specimen, Troy Niklas. What will NFL experienced offensive line coach/running game coordinator Harry Hiestand bring to practice besides six-time NFL pro-bowler Olin Kreutz who visited spring practices and how will he evaluate and rotate the Irish’s depth alone the offensive front? With Kerry Cooks taking the reins of coaching the cornerbacks can he figure out a way to get the most out of what he has to ensure the Irish corners hold their own and don’t become a liability? Along with Cooks, can new Safeties Coach, (although with 22 of his 33 years coaching experience being in the defensive backfield not exactly new to coaching) Bob Elliott solidify Motta, Slaughter and Collinsworth at the safety positions?
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