Notre Dame OC Gerad Parker Notebook | NC State Week

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker spoke following Tuesday's practice as the Fighting Irish prepare for Saturday's game at NC State.

On Pat Coogan’s evolution
“Always and forever it’s performance-based in everything we do. Coog’s done a great job of getting himself there. He’s a very physical player, very conscientious in the way he approaches the game. He’s detail-oriented. All the things you want to use in describing a guy.