Notre Dame wasted little time adding a top-notch replacement for former defensive line coach Mike Elston on Sunday with the addition of Al Washington. The only problem for the Irish that arose on Sunday is now they also have to replace running backs coach Lance Taylor who accepted the role of Offensive Coordinator for Louisville on Sunday as a successful tenure as the Irish running backs coach. Luckily for Notre Dame, Taylor’s work made the position an attractive opening, just as Elston’s did at defensive line.
When Notre Dame hired Lance Taylor, the running back room was declining.