JotCast | Notre Dame Football Live Chat May 22, 2020

Notre Dame Football Live Chat May 22, 2020

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Lee from Lancaster,SC

2:06

Can you envision a scenario whereby the players, coaches or fans in the stands will be asked to wear masks during the game?

Eric Hansen

2:05

I'll do you one better. I recently did my take on the top 10 tight ends of all time at ND. Among those I covered personally, Tyler Eifert was the best. Here's the story in case you're interested: https://www.ndinsider.com/football/counting-down-the-top-10-notre-dame...

2:02

Penny, I think they'd really like to have the game there if they can figure out how to manage it safely. They've invested a lot in it happening. If you'd like to cancel, I think you should be able to, though it's not up to me.

Penny, Adrian, Michigan

2:01

Why are they waiting so long to make a decision on the Dublin game? I know it's a Navy home game, but, it just seems to be dragging on and on. I have a party of four that have bought packages to go and we now don't want to. We can't voluntarily cancel, we will lose our money. They are bringing students back early, no fall break, to end classes before Thanksgiving because they don't want them to return to campus and possibly bring back the virus with them. So, let's take over a 100 players and staff out of the country, expose them to who knows what, and then return to campus???

Eric Hansen

2:01

I am, and I hope you are too. I think the best thing they can do to improve recruiting is get kids on campus once the rules and safety allow for it. Indiana has opened up sooner than a lot of other states and has a lot of good safety protocols in place. The approval in this instance must come from the NCAA for campus visits.

GB from Wasilla, Alaska

1:59

Eric, I presume and hope you are staying Covid -free. What do you think Kelly and Co. can do to improve recruiting?

Eric Hansen

1:58

Michael, thank you so much. I'd like to have a virtual beer with you.

Michael - Sanford, NC

1:58

Eric, No real question today but I did want to thank you for taking the time to field all of our questions and provide a quality forum for Irish fans to participate and enjoy! Thanks so Much!!!

Eric Hansen

1:57

Ken, thank you for chatting with me/us. Now that we know ND has committed to in-person classes for the fall and college football is moving toward a reality, we are putting plans in place to produce the ND Insider mag. Except it most likely will take a different form -- a broadsheet special section instead of a glossy magazine. It still would have all the same content, except maybe for opponent previews. We still have to finalize our plan with our new corporate ownership and with advertising. Thanks for asking. I am not predicting a national title for ND, but I think this team has a chance to be special.

Ken - Pensacola

1:52

Eric,
It’s GREAT to be able to chat with you once again! With all the difficulties everyone has experienced with COVID 19 will you still have an ND Insider this year AND is this year’s ND team able to bring home a National College Football Championship?
Thanks & GO IRISH!!!!!!

Eric Hansen

1:52

Terence, you stay safe too. Notre Dame has an uphill climb here, but it's doable. Our recruiting guy, Carter Karels, thinks Edwards will end up in the class.

Terence Connors Rochelle Park NJ

1:47

Hi Eric. Do you think Notre Dame has a realistic chance to end up with a commitment from Donovan Edwards, Logan Diggs or one of the other top RB’s in the 2021 class? Or are they grasping at straws after losing out on Will Shipley? Thanks for keeping this Q&A going. Stay safe and GO IRISH!

Eric Hansen

1:47

I think not having spring practice locks Brendon Clark in as the No. 2 option, although I did not anticipate freshman Drew Pyne overtaking him had there been spring practice.

Kim. Wichita Ks

1:46

I have full confidence in Ian but who’s the next man in?

Eric Hansen

1:46

Dan, I think Spindler is more likely than Edwards, but ND has a shot at both of them. Thank you for the good wishes. I know a lot of good barbers and they're all open for business here.

Dan, Grand Rapids, Mi

1:43

Hi Eric, Being from the Peoples Republic of Michigan, what is your professional opinion of ND getting OT Rocco Spindler and/or RB Donovan Edwards form UM's backyard? They both would fill a huge need if they are as good as advertised. Be safe and thanks for all you are doing to keep us informed. I really need a haircut...do you know a good barber? It's only about a 2 hour drive!

Eric Hansen

1:43

Matt, if every team played a conference-only schedule (and I don't think that will happen), ND could play other independent and FCS schools. AD Jack Swarbrick is confident it won't come to that. Some possibilities are a conference games-plus one model, which would put ND in high demand. The ACC would seem to be on board with this, considering ND's relationship with the conference. Right now, 12 games is not off the table. So don't write that off just yet.

Matt in Augusta NJ

1:35

If conferences decide to play a conference only schedule, how will ND play? Would the ACC allow ND to be a conference member for one year and play an all ACC schedule. Does ND go all independent games? I know this would be a worse scenario? Also saw comments about Randy Moss being denied admission and his application was the reason for denial, not the fight in high school. Have you ever heard this? Would love to see that application. I also have too much time to think with Covid-19......hope to see ND football this year, ☘️.

Eric Hansen

1:34

I don't have a personal preference, but in terms of what might provide the best perceptual boost for the program, beating a No. 1 Clemson team would go much farther than say winning a non-playoff New Year's Six game.

Tom (Naperville)

1:33

Hi Eric. If you had to choose one or the other would you prefer Notre Dame to beat Clemson this season or win a New Year's Six bowl game and why?

Eric Hansen

1:32

Tom, thank you. I'm not sure it's a fall-or-nothing proposition as much as it is fall is beginning to make the most sense for a lot of reasons. There may be some rosters impacted, but The Athletic did a player survey they published today. Of the 45 players surveyed (from different teams and conferences), none of them said they wouldn't play. The world changes every day, it seems. We'll certainly have a lot more information in July and August than we do now.

Tom D./Lansing, MI

1:26

Thanks for the chat and for taking my question, Eric. I've heard less talk lately of playing football in the spring. Does it look like fall or never? Also, do you see rosters being impacted by players saying they just don't want to take the chance competing this fall? Stay safe, my friend.

Eric Hansen

1:25

That's really dependent on whether their opponents are able/willing to play a 12-game season. Those models are still being played out and discussed.

Patrick, Fort Wayne

1:24

Eric, has there been any discussions about ND completing a full 12 game schedule this year? I am thinking about COVID-19 cancellations ahead of the start of the season.

Eric Hansen

1:24

That's a question I plan to ask Tommy Rees when we get a chance to chat, and I anticipate the clap will likely go bye-bye. I do think you'll see Chris Tyree in the slot at times and in the return game. And he's excited about that. He said the first five games of his high school career were at the slot receiver position, because they had too many running backs. Imagine that. Thanks for the kind words, too.

Guest

1:21

Rick from the OC - Will ND go back to a cadence or stay with the clap? The clap gives our OL no advantage over the DL as both lines hears the clap at the same time. Might cut down on the anticipation offside penalties too. Last night I watched the 1991 Orange Bowl with ND vs CU. Boring game, but ND used Rocket at 175 all over the field. Will ND use Tyree in the same manner ? Rocket was only listed at 175lbs. Love the chats, thanks!

Eric Hansen

1:20

No problem.

Ryan(Philadelphia)

1:20

Meant 2020 my bad. This season

Eric Hansen

1:20

Thank you Alex and same to you.

Alex from Jackson, MO

1:20

That makes sense. I assumed there was more to it than logistics. Thanks for the answer, as always! Stay safe and stay healthy!

Eric Hansen

1:19

Brian thanks for the vitamin advice and for being on the chat. This is a little hard to follow, because some stances and statements have changed. Cal and UCLA are part of the University of California system, and that system is planning a hybrid model of online and on-campus for the fall. The Cal State system in the one that has committed to online only, yet notably San Diego State, San Jose State and Fresno State are all intent on playing in 2020. Your confusion is understandable and is due in part to incomplete reporting. NCAA chief Mark Emmert did say in early May that he did not envision schools being ready to begin competing in college football or other fall sports unless students return to campuses around the country. But that's not his call to make. It's up to the university presidents and commissioners.

Brian Sontchi

1:11

Brian Sontchi from Batavia, IL > Hello Eric: How are you and yours? Continue with the increased dosage of Vitamin C and D-3. The NCAA made a statement to the effect that fall sports will be allowed only if students return to campus for studies. Pertaining to college football, does this mean that ALL BCS/Div 1 universities have to have students on campus for a 2020 season to materialize? I ask this because the University of California system stated they will only have on-line classes this autumn, which would exclude UCLA and Cal from participating in football. Do you have additional information regarding this NCAA guideline? Thank you.

Eric Hansen

1:06

Drew, I know the deadline is coming up, I believe June 1. I don't think all those decisions will have been made by then. I would be surprised if many of the building were open to the public, simply because it would make it tougher to keep the student population safe. The drum circle would seem to invite the prospect of fans standing close to each other and not social distancing. Tailgating is going to be a challenge to regulate. I would assume a more limited gameday experience if I were you.

Drew from Youngstown

1:02

Is there any word and if not what is your opinion about the football weekend experience which in my opinion is much more than the game! Well the band play on the steps and drum circle will the buildings be open etc? Our renewal of season tickets will depend on this questions.

Eric Hansen

1:02

Tom, thank you. I think both Notre Dame and Navy are still looking at ways to make that work. They haven't run into a dead end yet. However, my sense is that it will be played in the U.S., likely in Baltimore, Philly or Annapolis -- the latter of which has never hosted the game. I am more confident that the game will retain its Aug. 29 date than its overseas venue.

Tom from St Louis, MO

12:59

Eric, your chats are fantastic. Glad they are back. My question is short and sweet. What’s your opinion on the chances of the Navy game being played in Dublin? Thanks again!!

Eric Hansen

12:58

Erik, thanks for being a part of chat and thanks for noting my absence on SportsBeat. My hope is it's temporary as well. That is the intention, I'm told. I do think ND has a realistic shot at Donovan Edwards, in part because he doesn't appear to be in a hurry to make a decision and the ND coaches will have a chance to deepen that relationship.

Erik (Granger, IN)

12:56

Thanks for being here! I’ve missed you being on Sportsbeat the last few weeks, and hope that’s just a temporary situation. I was really disappointed about Shipley (both his decision and the “all-or-nothing” approach of the coaches). Do we have a realistic shot at Edwards now that we’re scrambling to move on from Shipley? I saw he’s keeping all his options open, but always hear how schools who come in late have such a disadvantage. We need an elite complement to Tyree.

Eric Hansen

12:55

I don't think the 2020 season will be canceled. If that had happened, you wouldn't be able to afford to extra scholarships in 2021. Many schools can't afford to give scholarships to the student-athletes who were granted an extra year of eligibility when their sports were canceled.

Jeff from Canton, MI

12:53

HI Eric, if the NCAA decides to cancel the fall 2020 football season, do you think they will grant an extra year to all the seniors and 5th years, so they can play in 2021? I would think an extension to 110 scholarships then to allow for that?

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