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Brian Mason Named Special Teams Coach of the Year

Notre Dame assistant Brian Mason was named the Special Teams Coach of the Year by FootballScoop

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Notre Dame assistant coach Brian Mason has been named the FootballScoop Special Teams Coach of the Year. Mason just finished his first season at Notre Dame, and it was an outstanding year for his unit, which improved dramatically from previous seasons.

Mason was one of the best hires that first-year head coach Marcus Freeman made, and he made an immediate impact with the Irish. Notre Dame led the nation with seven blocked punts. In fact, only Central Michigan tied Notre Dame in total blocks, which includes punts and field goals.

Punt returner Brandon Joseph also ranked 12th nationally in punt return average, and the Irish ranked 24th nationally in net punting average. 

The FootballScoop award is meaningful because it is voted on by other special teams coaches and the past winners of the award. That means the coaches viewed what Mason did this season as the best of any team in the country. Being recognized by your peers as the best in the business is as high of an honor as a coach can have.

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Bryan Driskell
BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter

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