Today's Rapid Fire topics include:

* Irish athletic director Pete Bevacqua explains why now was the time to sign head coach Marcus Freeman to a contract extension. 

* Bevacqua answers whether or not Freeman has NFL and/or Ohio State out clauses in his new contract.

* More from Bevacqua on an increased pool of money for the salaries of Irish assistant coaches. 

* Comments from Irish offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock on Freeman's extension. 

* Comments from Al Golden on why his defense had an up and down game to close the regular season vs USC and what it could mean this week against Indiana. 

* What uniforms will Notre Dame wear in Friday's playoff game vs Indiana?

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