JotCast | Notre Dame Football Live Chat Sept. 19, 2019

Notre Dame Football Live Chat Sept. 19, 2019

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Tom Kennesaw, GA

12:34

Hi Eric, I hope that you have an enjoyable time down here in the Peach state. A win would be nice but I am not optimistic. What do you think ND needs to do to get off to a good start? Kick-off or Receive? Scripted plays for the offense to overcome the crowd noise? If the Irish have a slow start like their first two games Georgia may put us away early. Also, Drew White reminds me of Joe Schmidt. Is that a fair comparison and how are they different? Thanks again for all of your great work to get the story and info beyond the headlines. All of us fans really appreciate it. Go Irish!!!

Eric Hansen

12:34

javon McKinley's emergence and ND's commitment to that surge being sustainable makes it easier to give Finke more snaps at his natural slot position. There's no question that move outside doesn't suit him. And Michael Young is on a trajectory to return in a couple of weeks against Bowling Green if not next week vs. Virginia. So that creates even more slot opportunities for Finke.

Ryan Lesch

12:30

VW Van outside O'Neill Hall. Where has Chris Finke gone / was it a bad idea to move him out of the slot after Young got hurt? Was expecting more of a Hunter Renfrow type year from him this year (but just 3 receptions through 2 games). Seems like he could/should be part of the answer for the 3rd down conversion problems.

Eric Hansen

12:28

From the 2018 team? It's easy to narrow that down to four really quick. I'd go with DT Jerry Tillery.

Michael from Chicago

12:27

Which one player who had remaining eligibility would most help this year's team?

Eric Hansen

12:25

Jim. thanks. I think you nailed it. A few things that could mitigate Georgia's advantage in those areas that could help ND -- big chunk plays in the passing game, big special teams plays (return for a TD or blocked punt) ... and most importantly, the Irish are the No. 1 team in the FBS in turnover margin. They need to leave Athens still the No. 1 team in turnover margin.

Jim from hot springs, va

12:18

Eric thanks for all you do for the ND fans. I think this game is down to two things. ND being able to run to keep off the field. Second ND stopping their run. Meaning if they run the ball time off the clock, they score, we can’t run throw to score not much time comes off the clock. D goes back out no rest hot night spells not good. I am wrong, or am I missing something Eric. Always listen read all your ND stuff keep up the great work and always and forever go Irish

Eric Hansen

12:18

I think Javon McKinley has to be on the field a good amount of time, because now we know he can catch, but overlooked perhaps is that he's a punishing blocker in the run game. Way more physical than Lenzy, Keys, Finke. etc. However, I think ND is going to have trouble sustaining long drives, because it will have trouble running consistently even with McKinley, so you're going to have to get some big-chunk plays. ND needs to sprinkle in some deep threats such as Lenzy and Keys from time to time to accomplish that. Now that I kind of zig-zagged through that answer, to summarize, a heavier dose of McKinley, with the burners mixed in intermittently.

Calhoun, Cincinnati

12:13

Hi Eric'- Other than Claypool and Finke, what other WR do you expect to make a contribution if ND has a chance to beat UGa.

Eric Hansen

12:13

Dave, it's not just the defensive line that has to step up, it's the linebacker corps as well. Certainly there are schematic wrinkles and packages that could enhance what ND has in its front seven, but if the Irish can't slow the Georgia running game down, there are very few -- if any -- scenarios that could lead to a Notre Dame win ... I do think this is a run defense that will be better in November, which is greaqt for the long term, but that is not particularly helpful in the context of this game.

Dave

12:07

Cary, NC. Eric simple question but perhaps a complicated answer. I am afraid Georgia will run the ball down our throat. What options do we have if the D Line is struggling?

Eric Hansen

Let's get right to it.

12:07

AND remember to include your name and hometown with your question or, at the very least, your planet.

12:06

Here are the rules.