If National Signing Day has lost some of its drama and intrigue for Notre Dame, both the December version beginning Wednesday and the traditional February date, that is a reflection of the Irish program finding stability as a whole, not of the quality of recruits on the way.
This week should underscore that more than any other. Only seven days after news broke Notre Dame had fired offensive coordinator Chip Long, the Irish should still be in position to sign a class highlighted by offensive playmakers, ones the type of quality that would usually induce Signing Day consternation.