Freeman helped make team history this week when the Fighting Irish toppled Penn State in the Orange Bowl, 27-24., sending them to the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday.
But instead of focusing on the historic game, ESPN’s McGrath was more interested in race and asked Freeman what he thought of being the first black head coach to reach a title game, according to Fox News.
Freeman, who has been repeatedly asked the question, was not interested in discussing racial issues and expertly diverted McGrath back to what she was supposed to be talking about.
“You know, I’ve said this before: I don’t ever want to take attention away from the team. It is an honor, and I hope all coaches — minorities, Black, Asian, White, it doesn’t matter — great people continue to get opportunities to lead young men like this,” Freeman said.
“But this ain’t about me, this is about us. And we’re going to celebrate what we’ve done because it’s something special,” he added.
Freeman earned much praise for redirecting McGrath’s race-baiting back to football.
Former NFL star Brett Favre, for one, praised Freeman for the TV hit.
“Terrible question but great response by Notre Dame head coach,” Favre said. “Sports should bring people together, not separate.”
Favre was hardly alone. Many on social media chimed in with praise for the coach.
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