Joe Beler Jr. and Joe Beler III have bid farewell to Law and have headed off to Notre Dame.

Coming off a 3-8 season as offensive and defensive coordinators, respectively, of the Law football team, the Beler’s decided to make a change.

It was an opportunity that Beler III really couldn’t pass up.

Some of Beler III’s players have already noticed a difference on the field.

"Although leaving Law was tough, I am very excited about the opportunity at Notre Dame," Joe Beler III said.

"The defense has changed a lot, and the feel of practice is definitely different," junior defensive back Kenny Patrick said. "We have new schemes, including a dime package, but the fun and intensity Beler brought to practice will be sorely missed."

Joe Beler Jr., or "Old Man Beler," is somewhat of an icon around the Law community. He taught at the school for 30 years, and was the offensive coordinator of the football team. He still often subs around the building for various teachers.

"I am a Lawmen at heart, but I had to follow my son toward this new opportunity," Joe Beler Jr. said. "I will always bleed black and gold."

While Beler III has left the sidelines for Law, he will still continue to coach the track team and teach classes such as marketing, sports marketing, and crime and violence.

The interesting part of the Belers’ leaving is the effect it has on Notre Dame. Notre Dame hasn’t been to successful with its football season the past few years, especially after suffering a 2-9 season just last year.

The Belers are sure to being a new intensity and fire to this storied program, and try to bring it back on track.

"The Belers definitely brought a sense of urgency and a desire to win right from our first practice," Notre Dame junior lineman Kevin Harrigan said. "The attitude of our team has drastically changed and I don’t think we will be suffering any 2-9 seasons any time soon." The Notre Dame team itself has the talent to succeed, with multiple returning starters including starting senior running back Joe Dobbins and All State starting full back and middle linebacker Brody Brandstatter.

There is reasonable optimism around the team and season this year.

"Don’t be surprised if we sneak into the playoffs this year," Joe Beler Jr. said.

Notre Dame has to play a brutal schedule this, including powerhouses like Masuk, Brookfield, Bunnell, and Newtown. It will be a challenge, but the Belers wouldn’t want to have it any other way.