Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman has shed light on the meaning behind his now-famous side-eye, which became a viral meme following the Fighting Irish's 31-24 win over the Miami Hurricanes.
The moment occurred while Freeman was receiving an explanation from officials, and his reaction was captured and quickly spread across the internet.
During an appearance on the Notre Dame football program's podcast, "Wake Up the Echoes," Freeman, alongside safety Luke Talich, discussed the look. "That's the definition of, 'You're tripping,'" Freeman stated when asked about the expression, adding that there were other descriptions he could give but wouldn't on the program.
Talich confirmed that the side-eye is a familiar sight for players, particularly on special teams. He noted that when he receives the glare, he generally understands why and what action he needs to take, acknowledging that he was indeed "tripping" in those instances.