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Freeman apologizes to Williams for sideline outburst over celebration penalty

Notre Dame coach says he didn't like how he reacted to his running back's excessive celebration penalty during Michigan State win.

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What to know

  • Freeman yelled at running back Aneyas Williams after a 15-yard excessive celebration penalty during Notre Dame's 27-10 win over Michigan State on Saturday.
  • Freeman said he regretted his public reaction after reviewing game footage and apologized to Williams, emphasizing he should keep coaching corrections private.
  • The coach plans to instruct players to keep celebrations spontaneous rather than choreographed to avoid future penalties.

“I don't want outsiders and people that don't know the relationship I have with our players to see that because then you can make your own narrative or opinion of our relationship.”

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame head coach · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 20

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Freeman apologizes to Williams for sideline outburst over celebration penalty
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    Freeman explains philosophy on public vs. private coaching

    At his press conference, Freeman elaborated that he doesn't want outsiders to form narratives about his relationships with players, citing his 'kitchen' philosophy from his Texas Roadhouse work experience—keeping the messy internal dynamics out of public view.

    “I always tell our program, 'We gotta keep things in the kitchen,' and it's a reflection of when I used to work at Texas Roadhouse.”
    — Marcus Freeman
    1. 5 outlets Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman apologizes to penalized player

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · also Newsweek, PennLive, MassLive, The Oregonian

      2 more headlines
  2. background

    Freeman reviews footage and apologizes to Williams — After watching the broadcast feed of the game, Freeman said he was disappointed in his own reaction and reached out to Williams to apologize and express that he loved him.

  3. background

    Freeman yells at Williams on sideline — After the penalty, coach Marcus Freeman was seen yelling at Williams on the sideline, visibly frustrated with the celebration that cost the team yards.

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    Williams scores touchdown, draws excessive celebration penalty

    Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams scored a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter to make it 17-3, then mimicked starting a chainsaw while celebrating with teammates in the end zone, drawing a 15-yard penalty.

    1. 1 outlet Marcus Freeman loses it on running back Aneyas Williams for TD celebration penalty

      first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago