Mike Mickens

Jaden Mickey Continuing to Drive Competition in Notre Dame CB Room

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame cornerback Jaden Mickey continues to up the competition in the secondary heading into year three.

Notre Dame CB Christian Gray Soaking Up Wisdom, Primed for Big Sophomore Campaign

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray is locked in a position battle, but it's not slowing him down from becoming a better version of himself.

Freshman CB Leonard Moore Turning Heads at Notre Dame

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame's veterans didn't hold back on Thursday as it related to praising freshman cornerback Leonard Moore.

Mike Mickens Notebook | 8.15

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive backs coach Mike Mickens provided an update on the defensive backs room on Thursday.

Video | Notre Dame DB Coach Mike Mickens Post-Practice 8.15

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive backs coach Mike Mickens spoke following Thursday's practice.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

6 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on the positive momentum with Notre Dame's defensive backs, what opponent offenses and defenses could prove better than their SP+ projections, and more

Xavier Watts Taking on a Greater Role in 2024

8 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

From receiver to backup to rotation to starter, Xavier Watts earned his way to star status and is looking to continue to elevate his game

Environment of Empowerment Has Led to Success for Golden's Defense

8 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Empowering coaches and players has been part of Al Golden's process as defensive coordinator and it has led to success on the field

Gray Making the Leap to Become Notre Dame's Next Great CB

8 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Coaches and teammates have taken notice of Christian Gray's improvement this spring and he continues to look like Notre Dame's next great cornerback

Mickens Seeing the Whole Picture with Expanded Role

8 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Mike Mickens is now the main voice for the entire secondary and it's helped him grow as a coach

Video | Notre Dame DB Coach Mike Mickens on Adon Shuler, Christian Gray & New Role

8 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame cornerbacks coach Mike Mickens spoke following Wednesday's practice.

More on Notre Dame's Potential Staff

10 mo ago by Matt Freeman

A few notes on where Notre Dame could go following Chris O'Leary's departure to the NFL.

Al Golden Notebook | Clemson Week

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke following Tuesday's practice as the Fighting Irish prepare for Clemson.

Is Mike Mickens Ready to be Notre Dame’s Future DC?

1 yr ago by Andrew Mentock

“As far as the schematics, he has a brilliant mind,” coach Marcus Freeman said. “They’re all in that defensive room collaborative on the game plan, but I firmly believe Mike Mickens is ready to be a defensive coordinator.”

Notre Dame Senior CBs Lewis, Hart take on Pivotal Roles in 2023

1 yr ago by Andrew Mentock

Clarence Lewis will serve the Notre Dame defense as a Swiss Army Knife, playing nickel, corner, safety and Aztec (big dime). Fighting Irish players named Cam Hart one of four team captains.

CB Christian Gray Remains Humble While Impressing During Notre Dame's Fall Camp

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame freshman cornerback Christian Gray has impressed many around the program over the last eight months, but the St. Louis native knows this is just the beginning.

Mike Mickens Notebook 8.16

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame cornerbacks coach Mike Mickens spoke following Wednesday's practice.

Video | Mike Mickens on Depth in Notre Dame Cornerback Room, Christian Gray

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame cornerbacks coach Mike Mickens spoke following Wednesday's practice

Freeman Discusses Injuries, Freshmen Contributors, Navy Prep

1 yr ago by Andrew Mentock

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love returned to contact drills on Saturday, while tight end Kevin Bauman and defensive end Aiden Gobaira are lost for the season.

Jaden Mickey Remains Undaunted After Navigating “Bumpy Road”

1 yr ago by Andrew Mentock

Mickey's freshman missteps at Notre Dame in 2022 turned into invaluable learning experiences. Rebounding from failure is integral to success at corner and off the field.