Harry Hiestand, who coached six future NFL offensive linemen in six seasons at Notre Dame, has lost his job with the Chicago Bears.
Hiestand was one of four firings Tuesday following the Windy City club’s 8-8 finish. News of the Malvern, Pa. native’s dismissal set Notre Dame Twitter ablaze, as fans immediately speculated about what would be next for the 61-year-old.
Notre Dame’s 2017 line — Tommy Kraemer, Alex Bars, Sam Mustipher, Quenton Nelson and Mike McGlinchey — won the Joe Moore Award, given annually to the nation’s best college football offensive line.