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Alfred James Golden Jr. [1] (born July 4, 1969) is an American football coach and former tight end who is the defensive coordinator of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He served as the head football coach for the Temple Owls from 2006 to 2010 and the Miami Hurricanes from 2011 to 2015.
21 hours ago · With Notre Dame’s defense employing a depth of talent and a range of skillsets heading into the 2024 season, Golden is looking to maximize the skills of his players and put them where they can ...
Golden completed his 31st year coaching and second season at Notre Dame in 2023. The Irish defense finished off the 2023 season as one of the top units in the country. Notre Dame ranked first the country in pass efficiency defense (94.91), second in red zone defense (.706), fourth in pass yards allowed (154.2) and eighth in total defense (282.9).
Feb 15, 2022 · Cincinnati Bengals assistant Al Golden has accepted the job to become Notre Dame's new defensive coordinator, the school announced. Terms were not disclosed but Golden received a three-year...
Feb 17, 2024 · The strong offseason for Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame continued as Irish Breakdown has confirmed with a source that defensive coordinator Al Golden has signed a four-year extension to stay...
Feb 15, 2022 · A source told The Athletic that Cincinnati Bengals linebackers coach Al Golden is expected to be Notre Dame’s next defensive coordinator, with the hire likely to be made official in the...
Aug 5, 2023 · Notre Dame has a freer defense under Al Golden going into the 2023 season, according to On3’s J.D. PicKell. Golden spent last season back in college with the Fighting Irish after two years as a Cincinnati Bengals assistant. Marcus Freeman was promoted to head coach, opening the door for Golden.
Oct 29, 2023 · Al Golden brings 30 years of coaching experience to Notre Dame, where he'll serve as the team's defensive coordinator and also coach the Irish linebackers.
Apr 9, 2024 · The mastermind behind the stout defense was defensive coordinator Al Golden. He managed to get his defensive unit to buy what he was selling. The Notre Dame defense surrendered just 276 yards...
Feb 15, 2022 · The Notre Dame football coaching staff appears to be set. The Fighting Irish have landed on Al Golden as the next defensive coordinator.
