Marcus Freeman, now one of the highest-paid head coaches in college football (Notre Dame), was a graduate assistant coaching defensive lineman for his former Buckeyes team. Cam Heyward was a beast of a tackle and had made a bruising tackle on Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson on his way to six tackles on the day.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman discussed several topics as his Irish began spring practice this week

Here's what else we learned on day one about the Irish quarterback competition, defensive transfers, the receiver spot and more.