Michael Charles is an NBA writer at The Messenger. He previously worked at the Washington Post and Major League Baseball as an intern. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a master's degree in journalism.

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It's all fun and games at a press conference until the coach gets to ask the hard-hitting questions.

<p>It's all fun and games at a press conference until the coach gets to ask the hard-hitting questions.</p>

During a Monday press conference, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman took an opportunity to turn the tables and poke good-hearted fun at Tim O'Malley, a reporter for Irish Illustrated.

<p>During a Monday press conference, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman took an opportunity to turn the tables and poke good-hearted fun at Tim O'Malley, a reporter for Irish Illustrated.</p>

After Freeman answering the reporter's question regarding the Fighting Irish, the 37-year-old coach turned the spotlight to O'Malley — the coach of two elementary-aged flag football teams that both feature Freeman's sons.

<p>After Freeman answering the reporter's question regarding the Fighting Irish, the 37-year-old coach turned the spotlight to O'Malley — the coach of two elementary-aged flag football teams that both feature Freeman's sons.</p>

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</div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">No. 14 Notre Dame will take on Pittsburgh at home Saturday afternoon, looking to replicate O'Malley's successes.  </figcaption></figure>

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