Micah Shrewsberry is 24-34 as Notre Dame's head coach
Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry went on a fiery rant on Sunday defending the team following a 15-point loss to the Louisville Cardinals.
Shrewsberry vowed to turn the program around and even hit the microphone at the podium after the Fighting Irish fell to 11-14 overall and 5-9 against ACC opponents.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Micah Shrewsberry reacts in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at the Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana, on Feb. 16, 2025. (Matt Cashore-Imagn Images)
Notre Dame lost to Louisville, 75-60.
"I understand that a lot of people have quit on us," the coach said. "Well deserved. If you hate me, absolutely man. Great. If you think I suck, if you think I can’t coach, I’m with you, man, good. Good for you because you’re allowed to have opinions. You think I should be fired? Good for you."
Micah Shrewsberry goes OFF:
— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) February 17, 2025
"I watched more Louisville fans in here than Notre Dame fans. And that's EMBARRASSING... And yes, I got us in this predicament. But don't come back when we're winning. Everybody that gave up on me, write this date down" 😳pic.twitter.com/DgWvZbNE8l
Shrewsberry vowed the team would not quit on the season even as prospects of making the tournament look grim.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Micah Shrewsberry signals to his players in the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at the Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana, on Jan. 28, 2025. (Matt Cashore-Imagn Images)
"I believe in myself and I believe in these guys. … Don’t give up on these kids, man," he added. "What have they done for people to give up on them? I know if you’re not with us because we’re losing, you don’t want to come watch us, fine. Fine. But do it because of me then, not these kids. They don’t deserve that.
"I don’t care about anybody else’s opinion. I know who I am. I know I can coach basketball. I know I’m turning this program around. If you gave up on me already, I don’t want to see you back here. I don’t give a damn. ... We’re gonna get this thing rolling."
Shrewsberry took over for Mike Brey, who left Notre Dame after the 2022-23 season. He was 37-31 as Penn State’s head coach and led them to an NCAA Tournament appearance in his second season.
Jan 18, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Micah Shrewsberry talks with guard Sir Mohammed, #4, against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York, on Jan. 18, 2025. (Rich Barnes-Imagn Images)
In two years with Notre Dame so far, Shrewsberry is 24-34.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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