JotCast | Notre Dame Football Live Chat Nov. 18, 2020

Notre Dame Football Live Chat Nov. 18, 2020

Eric Hansen

4:10

OK, we will not go to double overtime. Thanks for all the great questions. We'll be back to do this next week, the day before Thanksgiving, at noon EST.

4:08

Not sure. We haven't had access since he passed. It'll be something for me to ask about next week.

Tal, Valley Center, CA.

4:08

Eric, any chance the Irish might honor Paul Hornung by wearing his initials on their jerseys for one of the last three regular season games? I think it would be a classy move. Thanks.

Eric Hansen

4:07

Suddenly, there is, but it's still not the most likely outcome.

Denny from Liberty Hill

4:07

Is there a realistic chance Notre dame can sign Donavon Edwards?

Eric Hansen

4:07

Whew, Len, that's pretty close to a 17-part question. So I'll do a lightning round with them: 1. Yes, but still need to check on C'bo and Kyren on Monday. 2. Depends on the pass rush. 3. Yep, they're growing, getting better. 4. Inconsistent. 5. There's a dropoff. 6. They must.

Len from the Jersey Shore

4:05

Hi Eric, Thanks for hosting. First a shout out to all the players, coaches, trainers, medical personnel, journalists etc. In a very difficult time they have given an incredible effort in order to play and cover football. Covid existence can be very lonely for many. I an not sure if the young people truly understand how important their efforts have been to so many. Those efforts are truly appreciated. Now a few questions. Other than Austin and Patterson, is the team getting healthy? How badly could an experienced accurate strong armed quarteback torch our cornerbacks? Can they play at a championship level? What is up with Bracy? If any of the secondary starters get hurt, do we have championship level replacements? Can the D-line get more pressure and help out more?

Eric Hansen

4:04

Nope.

Joe Asbury Pk Nj

4:04

Do you have any concerns that the UNC game will be ND's first on grass ?

Eric Hansen

4:04

Thanks for your predictions.

cederick walker

4:04

i really believe david abiara will not sign with notre dame in recruiting nd win out rose bowl bound saginaw michigan

Eric Hansen

4:03

I don't pay at lot of attention to officiating, much less than the average person, so it has to be pretty bad or pretty outstanding for me to notice. I've noticed it the past two weeks.

Polish prince

4:02

Hello Eric, Hank from Las Vegas. I watched the Boston College game again. A bit sloppy but a good win none the less. I would like your opinion on the rules enforcement by the ACC officials. Four unsportsmanlike penalties on ND. Skoronek's was as cheap a call as you can get, a phantom facemask call on Bauer to negate the interception, uncalled taunting penalties on the BC defense and how about when Jurkovec gave Kurt Hinish a healthy two hand shove long after the whistle and right in front of the official. I may be paranoid but that doesn't mean I'm wrong. How would you describe the zebras job the last two weeks?

Eric Hansen

4:01

Jim, thank you. I think if you can get Tremble in advantageous matchups, I'm all for it and I expect that to happen at some point, moving forward. I would not do it at the expense of getting the ball to Michael Mayer.

Jim Tal, Valley Center, CA.

4:00

Hi Eric, hope all is well with you and yours and thanks again for all your terrific work keeping us readers so thoroughly informed. Given the way the aerial attack is really starting to click this may seem to be nit-picking but I'm disappointed about the lack of opportunities for Tommy Tremble when it comes to the passing game. I realize coverage, circumstances, etc. often dictate where the ball maybe going but Tremble is a legit weapon and he can do real damage with his athleticism once he gets the ball. It is astonishing to me that he has caught one or no passes in five of the last six games. Yes, I know Michael Mayer is special but so is Tremble and he needs to be much more involved in the offensive scheme. Moreover, Tremble's blocking is beyond outstanding and it has always been a tenet in football that you reward guys who put out like that by making sure they have their moments to shine with the ball in their hands. It's time to make Tremble much more of a priority. Your thoughts, please.

Eric Hansen

3:59

Tim, sorry. I answered a record number of questions last week and still only got to 40 percent. All of them are interesting, but some pertain more to a general interest than others. If you're talking about the QBs who signal in plays, it's the very practice matter of Ian Book being able to find those guys easily on the sideline to read the signals.

Tim - Pleasant Prairie WI

3:57

I asked last week but I know how many submissions you get. But here goes again: What do quarterbacks usually put baseball caps on when they are on the sideline? I think Maybe in NFL it has to do with endorsement contracts, but what about college? Seems like it's only QBs who do this. Why no other position players, or hardly any.

Eric Hansen

3:57

Thanks, Len.

Len from the Jersey Shore

3:57

Side note - Heard the Podcast today. Very informative. Good job by all!

Eric Hansen

3:57

Thanks, Stan. The defense will be rested and confident. North Carolina also has a bye, so their offense will be too. I think the ND defense will indeed look forward to the challenge.

Stan. Ballston Lake NY

3:56

Greetings from Upstate NY! Your insight has been pretty spot on this year. Very commendable during “ the year of covid”. Looks like the coaches did a great job getting the boys ready for BC after that Clemson win. Im not worried about the O any longer this season but how “ up” do you think the D will be for the challenge that is the UNC offense? I gotta think they are licking their chops to show how special this group is and that what we’ve seen thus far this year is for real. Your thoughts?? Keep up the great work k sir ...we all enjoy it.

Eric Hansen

3:55

Florida State and BC were the only teams to hold UNC under 30 points. I think ND has a chance to do that with ball control, good defense and winning or drawing even in the turnover battle.

Jonathan

3:53

From Dallas today. To chat master Eric the Informed! I’ve been in love with Clark Lea’s defensive scheme for more than a couple of years now. Especially the pass defense. But the UNC O looks like as big of a test for that scheme as it’s seen. Do you expect Wu & Co to slow the Tar Babies down? Or are you expecting a high-scoring affair like most UNC games this season?

Eric Hansen

3:53

They are constantly reminded, but if they didn't learn from the September outbreak (and so far their response is great), then they never will.

Greg from Chicago

3:52

Does the ND staff have any extra precautions in place for the week of the NC game with so much feee time as school will not be in session?

Eric Hansen

3:52

Clemson is 6th in passing offense, UNC is 14th. Clemson is 20th in team pass efficiency; UNC is 10th. Clemson has faced better defenses by and large than UNC.

Jordan from Nashville

3:48

Hi Eric, where does UNC’s passing attack compare to say that of Clemson’s? Will Clark Lea make a point of forcing UNC to attempt to run the ball?

Eric Hansen

3:48

Already wrote about it, here: Notre Dame holds steady at No. 2 in both polls, looks to regain bye-week magic

MIke from Buffalo

3:46

Eric: Thanks for the very informative chats. I have two concerns about the NC game. You have adressed the first which is that NC can score often and quickly. The second is ND'd preparedness after a bye week. Remembering what happened at Michigan what do you think that ND can do differently so as not to repeat the lack of preparedness.

Eric Hansen

3:46

Jay, that was such a nice lead-in, I hate to disagree with you. Look, BK has the No. 2 team in the country, recruiting is on the uptick, they just beat a No. 1 team for the first time since I was 33 years old (1993). You have to be yourself. And you have to live in today's college football world. I'm not so sure a more pragmatic approach isn't needed in today's recruiting. Let Lou be Lou and Brian be Brian.

Jay from Kansas City

3:44

Eric, love the chats. Great line last week about "blocking" like Tommy Tremble. A question about BK. Now that he seems to be reaching the peak of his tenure, comparisons with other great Irish coaches take on a different dimension. One big difference as I see it between BK and Lou Holtz was Lou's heartfelt expression that "ND is a special place." BK comes off as a skilled technocrat who doesn't convey the charm or romance of ND. Isn't that a missing dimension in how he represents the university?

Eric Hansen

3:44

Northwestern was 124th out of 130 in total offense last season, 130th in team pass efficiency, 126th in passing yards per game, 126th in scoring. They've had an uptick with Indiana transfer Payton Ramsey coming in and playing QB (94th in total offense), but that might explain it.

Stephen from Toledo OH

3:40

Ben Skowronek is lighting it up! Why did he transfer to ND instead of staying at Northwestern??? It’s hard to believe he wouldn’t be getting targeted there or a starter?

Eric Hansen

I think the on-field success will help ND finish strong in recruiting this cycle. I think it will be a bigger deal with the 2022 class.

3:39

The consensus seems to be Kia Kahanu, a linebacker from Manti Te'o's old high school in Honolulu (Punahou).

Michael, WestCovina-CA

3:37

Who’s next to commit for 2021? Any surprises due to the on-the-field success?

Eric Hansen

3:37

Thank you. That was something I had thought about before the chat and had written about some, so the research was mostly done.

Tony, Fairfax, VA

3:36

How do answer questions with so much detail and stats so quickly, referencing the JOK question

Eric Hansen

3:36

I asked him that very question after the BC game. He said, in essence, it was a lot of little things that finally added up. What he didn't say was BK never gave up on him.

GB from Wasilla, Alaska

3:35

Eric, The last 2 weeks Book has played much better than before. Is there a reason besides Book playing better that the WRs are also playing better? Thank you.

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