The Irish male basketball coach of Notre Dame Fighting, Micah Shrewsberry, went on Sunday to a burning pern defending the team after a 15 -point defeat against Louisville cardinals.
Shrewsberry promised to change the program and even reaching the microphone on the podium after the Irish struggle fell to 11-14 in general and 5-9 against ACC opponents.
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach Micah Shrewsberry, reacts in the second half against Louisville cardinals at Pavilio de Purcell in South Bend, Indiana, on February 16, 2025. (Matt Cashore-Imagn images)
Notre Dame lost to Louisville, 75-60.
“I understand that many people have renounced us,” said the coach. “Well deserved. If you hate me, absolutely man. Great. If you think it stinks, if you think I can’t train, I’m with you, man, well. Well for you because you can have opinions.
Shrewsberry promised that the team would not give up in the season, even when the prospects of making the tournament look bleak.
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach Micah Shrewsberry, points to his players in the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Purcell Pavilion in South Bles, Indiana, on January 28, 2025. (Matt Cashore-Imagn images)
“I believe in myself and I believe in these guys … Do not give up these children, man,” he added. “What have they done for people to give up? Not these children do not deserve that.
“I don’t care about anyone’s opinion. Back here.
Shrewsberry took over Mike Brey, who left Notre Dame after the 2022-23 season. He had 37-31 as a coach of Penn State and led them to an appearance in the NCAA tournament in his second season.
January 18, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach Micah Shrewsberry, talks to the Guardian Sir Mohammed, #4, against Syracuse Orange during the first half in Jma Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York, on January 18, 2025. (Rich Barnes-Imagn images)
In two years with Notre Dame until now, Shrewsberry is 24-34.
