JotCast | Notre Dame Football Live Chat Aug. 10, 2022

Notre Dame Football Live Chat Aug. 10, 2022

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Eric Hansen

12:22

Hi Dave. It's still a bit of a mystery, and here's why. We haven't seen a single field goal attempt during our three practice viewings so far. If that's the case after two more viewings (Thursday and Friday), I'll proritze asking Marcus Freeman about it on Satrurday, when we next have access to him. Special teams coordinator Brian Mason doesn't come up in the interview rotation until Aug. 19. We'll get to talk to the kickers that day as well. As far as punting, I am impressed with the two newcomers — transfer Jon Sot and freshman Bryce McFerson, especially McFerson. We haven't seen them punt with a rush coming at them yet, but McFerson has been extremely consistent with his hang time, distance and placement.

Dave from ponte vedra fl

12:16

After watching the spring game I came away with concerns about the kicking game. Any thoughts on where things stand after the opening of camp?

Eric Hansen

12:13

Eli Raridon has looked impressive during our limited practice-viewing windows, which have largely been non-competitive situations. The coaching staff is easing him into full reps eight months removed from ACL surgery, but he takes those reduced reps at 100 percent. Having said all of that, I'd said Kevin Bauman, with a more traditional TE skill set is No. 2, but Raridon could end up with an early niche role and eventually ascend to the No. 2 option. Freshman Holden Staes and sophomore Cane Berrong, the latter coming back from knee surgery, are pushing hard as well. .. And yes, Raridon does have some Eifert-like traits.

Murphy from Orlando

12:08

Where does Eli Reardon land in the TE pecking order? He looks like he could be an Eifert in the red zone this year.

Eric Hansen

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12:07

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12:05

A couple of quick announcements. Next week's chat will be Tuesday at noon, instead of the normal Wednesday slotting, due to a coverage conflict.

And it's not often I get to type that sentence.

12:01

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