DIY VIRAL
Marcus Freeman, Joanne Freeman.
Michael Reeves/Getty ImagesNotre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman has never shied away from professing his love for his off-field support system: his wife Joanne Freeman.
Marcus and Joanna married in 2010 after meeting while Marcus was a star running back at Ohio State University. Along the way, they have welcomed six children together: a son Winniedaughter Sienason Ginoson Nikodaughter Capri and a son Rocco.
Before being named head coach at Notre Dame in December 2021, Marcus' coaching career took him everywhere from alma mater Ohio State and Kent State to Purdue and four seasons at the University of Cincinnati as the school's defensive coordinator.
Joanna, a former news anchor, has always been open about the ups and downs of life as a football wife.
Marcus Freeman/Instagram Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has a pretty impressive lineup off the field as well. Freeman, 38, who became Notre Dame's head football coach in December 2021, married his wife Joanne Freeman in 2010. The couple met during Marcus' time at Ohio State University, where Marcus was (…)
“We don't have a particularly romantic love story,” Joanne said Yahoo! Sports in 2021. “We had a lot of breakups and make-ups. We fell hard. We fell quickly. We were very young when we met and in many ways we really grew and matured into adults together.
For Marcus' best quotes about Joanna, keep reading.
February 2019
Marcus celebrated the couple's 9-year anniversary with a post via Instagram.
“After 9 years and 6 children, she still chooses to be called Mrs. Freeman. Happy anniversary,” Marcus wrote alongside a black-and-white photo of the couple from their 2010 wedding.
Joanna responded in the comments: “We haven't changed much! 🤣🤷🏻♀️ Love YOU! 💋.”
May 2019
Posted by Marcus via Instagram for a hectic Mother's Day weekend that included a trip to the emergency room for their daughter Capri.
“Crazy weekend: our 1-year-old breaks her arm; our oldest wins his wrestling tournament; and most importantly, we celebrated Mother's Day with this selfless woman who is the foundation of our family,” Marcus wrote alongside a trio of photos, including one of Capri showing off her new bracelet.
February 2020
To celebrate the couple's 10th wedding anniversary, Marcus posted a photo carousel via Instagram covers the history of their relationship.
“Celebrating 10 years of being married to the love of my life and the Freeman family,” Marcus wrote. “Happy Anniversary Joe!”
Joanna commented: “Best day of your life ❤️🤣.”
August 2020
Marcus showed photos from a family beach photo shoot via Instagram to commemorate Joanne's birthday.
“Wishing Freeman Rock the happiest of birthdays!” Marcus wrote. “Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Freeman. We love you.”
May 2021
Marcus talked about his wife's ability to run the family household in a post to celebrate Mother's Day.
“I don't know how you do it, but somehow you manage to raise 6 children alone, that it's nothing 🇮🇹 💃🏻🤷🏾♂️ Happy Mother's Day everyone! #YouTheBest #YouTheBestEver,” he wrote via Instagram.
December 2021
During his introductory press conference after being named head coach at Notre Dame, Marcus took time to mention Joanne as he concluded his remarks.
“Finally, I want to say thank you,” Marcus said. “I want to start with my wife, Joanne. My wife, my partner, thank you for being selfless. Thank you for always being there and supporting me most of the time. You may be my toughest critic, but thank you for being there.
May 2023
Freeman also gave a special shout-out to his mother, Chong Freeman, in his Mother's Day 2023 post.
“Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms, today we celebrate you!” he wrote via Instagram. “I am especially grateful to these two special women, my wife, Joanna, and my mom!”
May 2024
Marcus mentioned both Joanna and his mother to celebrate Mother's Day 2024.
“I am so blessed to have these two amazing women in my life,” Marcus wrote via Instagramsharing his pictures with both of them. “They have impacted our family in so many ways with their selflessness and unconditional love. Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms out there!”
December 2024
In time appearance for the former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin IIIOn the “Outta Pocket With RGIII” podcast, Marcus called Joanna “the most selfless wife in the world.”
“A lot of times she's a single parent,” Marcus continued. “And the other part is I try to mix it up. There's no balance. There's no balance between being a head coach and being a husband and a father. So I try to combine my family with our football family as much as possible. My wife can take two kids with her and let them just run in training.
Marcus concluded: “I want our players to see me as a father and a husband.”
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