JotCast | Notre Dame Football Live Chat Sept. 30, 2020

Notre Dame Football Live Chat Sept. 30, 2020

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Eric Hansen

1:50

Skip, email me (ehansen@sbtinfo.com), and I'll get an answer for you from Aaron Taylor.

skip from Houston

1:50

Please help me understand the offensive blocking schemes (1) pin and pull, (2) inside zone and (3) outside zone and when is it best to use which - thank you.

Eric Hansen

1:49

Dwight, I think the hope is that daily testing would be commonplace by then, that there may be a vaccine at least in limited availability at that time. and there would be other scientific and logistical advances that make your question moot. Let's say none of those things happen. That's a question for the College Football Playoff Committee, and my sense is the game would be postponed until both teams could play. It's easier to move and reschedule games when there are few or no fans involved.

Dwight from Arkansas

1:45

Given the absolute absurdity of this football season, here is a 'hypothetical question'. Let's assume Alabama and ND both finish undefeated, ranked 1 & 2. They are announced to play in the Fiesta (or whatever bowl) for the national title. One week before the title game COVID rears its ugly head and Alabama announces they must quarantine. (A) Would the game be cancelled, (B) pushed back 2 more weeks, (C) ND declared the national champ, or (D) something else?

Eric Hansen

1:45

Well keep in mind, of the guys rotating in at his position is Isaiah Foskey. If you put their stats together, it's pretty impressive. I would agree with you in that Hayes hasn't caught my attention when he has been in. It's worth watching. He needs to play at a high level.

Tony from Charlotte, NC

1:43

Eric, I realize we've only seen a couple games, but Daelin Hayes seems to be less than dominant on the d-line. Is there concern about him or are just waiting for him to get more game reps under his belt.

Eric Hansen

1:42

Mike, there is so much to learn about the virus, including long-term effects -- even in this age group, so be careful what you feel good about. The other thing is while long-term immunity is presumed, it isn't proven. The ACC's med group feels strongly that people have immunity for at least 90 days. So players who have had the virus and recovered, don't have to be tested for the next 90 days after recovery. But what about all those Clemson players who tested positive in June? Are they still immune in November? That we don't know.

Mike McFadden, Williamsport PA

1:39

Hi Eric, I am double dipping here with another ques today, sorry. Isn't having so many player get the virus a somewhat good thing in that they are now fine for the rest of their ND career, will not the virus again and do not need tested any more and especially with a harmless two game gap w/nothing lost. isn't that good for everybody? thank you again Eric.

Eric Hansen

1:39

Nick, I wasn't in the stadium for the USF game, and really wasn't paying attention to it if/when USA Network panned the stands. I think the rule is roommates can sit together. And I would think there are some people who live off campus that may have a roommate of the opposite gender.

Nick, Denver

1:37

It seems like the social distancing took a big step back during the second home game. Unless things have changed since I graduated, it shouldn't be possible to sit according to dorms and have guys and girls sitting next to each other. Did they change their approach for the S. Fla. game or did students just say forget it? (possibly taking the lead from Jenkins on following ND COVID rules)

Eric Hansen

1:36

I had people comment to me: Why was BC down three scores to Texas State in the first place? Look, I always liked Phil's potential, even when he was struggling at ND in practices. But quarterbacks transfer all the time, because they want to play. Not just at ND. BK can point to his track record. Have any of the QBs who transferred under his watch come back to bite him? Golson? Zaire? Wimbush? Crist? Andrew Hendrix? Gunner Kiel? Now you can quibble with the quarterback development model. But to conclude in two games that he made the wrong choice is hardly fair.

Polish prince

1:20

Hank from Las Vegas. Hello Eric crazy times. With the Irish being sidelined last weekend I had an opportunity to watch Phil Jurkovec and Boston play Texas State. Down three scores Boston college came back late to win the game. While Boston colleges' offensive line is suspect Jurkovec got the job done when it counted and looked good doing so. It makes me sad when I wonder what might have been if he had been given an opportunity to play behind our offensive line. Here is the question. I know it is just a small sample only having started two games, but why would Brian Kelly go with Ian Book and his limited skills and let Jurkovec go without ever finding out what his potential was. I 'm a member of three Notre Dame clubs Las Vegas, Chicago ,and San Diego and believe me when I tell you the Notre Dame fan Base is not happy with Brian Kelly and the quarterback situation he has created .

Eric Hansen

1:15

Chuck, thanks. I can do so Thursday when we talk to Brian Kelly. Check ndinsider.com tomorrow afternoon or my Twitter feed (@EHansenNDI).

chuck-westfield, indiana

hi eric, can you give us an update on the injuries to Hamilton and the end from northwestern?

1:14

Good AM Eric, we are so grateful for your insights into the Irish.

Eric Hansen

1:11

Notre Dame is not looking at 15,000 as a goal, but rather a max they won't go over. Not every student and faculty/staff member wants to buy football tickets, so the number is going to be smaller. If every student, for instance, bought a ticket, you'd have roughly 12,000 just from them. ND also rethought its visiting team allotment, and I believe cut it from 400 to 200. There has been no sentiment to sell to season-ticket holders (before Dec. 5), because Notre Dame wants to minimize the number of people outside its bubble coming on to campus and being in its stadium.

Tim - Pleasant Prairie WI

1:07

Hi Eric! I am wondering why, when ND stadium is allowed to accommodate up to just over 15,000 spectators, they have only managed to attract 10,000 or so for the first two games. Is it strictly limited to students, faculty, staff, and families of players? Are there are not enough of those folks around to get to 15,000? After all the folks in those categories with a desire to see a game are accommodated, are they not offering the balance of the 15,000 seats to season ticket holders or the general public on a FCFS basis? It seems to me they ought to be able to reach the 15,000 max capacity every game.

Eric Hansen

1:06

Tyler, the coaching staff has been high on Kiser for a long time. He may have factored in more last year had he not needed shoulder surgery upon his arrival as an early enrollee, thus missing his first spring practice. ... Talent and upside aren't a question. It's whether he can play at a consistent level at this point in his career. If he can, look out.

Tyler - Cleveland OH

1:04

Eric appreciate the time! Watching Jack Kiser last week brought me similar memories of Drue Tranquill when he moved to buck. Both IN kids who work hard and are quality students. Also both recruited for rover before moving around and landing at buck. Happy for Jack and How he performed. Quality of opponent aside do you expect Kiser to be able to perform at that level week in and week out? Lea is a LB whisperer it would seem

Eric Hansen

1:03

Define go-to receivers for me.

Lawrence from Denver

1:03

Is it possible to win games against CFP-level teams without go-to receivers?

Eric Hansen

1:03

Brian Kelly said yesterday, he expects 90% of the roster to be practicing by this Saturday.

Jeff from Canton, MI

1:02

Hi Eric, So I'm hopeful that the cause of the recent surge in cases has been found and the fix is in to correct in time for future games, but I'm still a little worried that the virus will find a way to spread. Of the 39 players that are in isolation/quarantine, do you know how many will be available for the FSU game?

Eric Hansen

1:02

I don't think there's a drop-dead date for any game, but as of now, the game is on and Notre Dame is confident it will be played. If there were a large outbreak on either team on say Friday before the game, it could be canceled/postponed. I know the Baylor-Houston game was canceled/postponed the day before that game was to be played. Jack Swarbrick would make that decision, but he would do it in concert with Dr, Mark Leiszler, Rob Hunt, Dr. Mark Fox and Brian Kelly.

Jeff from Phoenix

12:58

Eric, what is the drop-dead date to play or cancel for Florida State? Who makes the final decision, BK or JS?

Eric Hansen

12:57

That's a great idea and one I would advocate for as well. When we talk to Brian Kelly on Thursday, we may find out that is the new strategy. I know some changes have been made, just not sure what all that entails.

Brett Valiquet, Palos Hills, Ill

12:56

Hi Eric, The team apparently has available sufficient resources for rapid antigen point of care testing for the entire team, not just linemen. Why not use it to detect a contagious level of viral load 7 days a week for the entire team including before each practice, the game, and the team meal, and only utilize the more sensitive PCR testing for follow up?

Eric Hansen

12:56

Jacob, on my AP ballot, I have Clemson 1, Notre Dame 5, Miami 6, North Carolina 9 and Pitt 25, so that's how I would order them today. I expect ND to finish second.

Jacob, Hobart

12:53

Where do you rank ND in the ACC right now? Where do you think they will finish?

Eric Hansen

12:51

Peter, i partially answered this a couple of questions ago, but winning conference percentage is a tiebreaker that I don't think is clearly stated in the link I shared. So a 9-0 team trumps a 10-1 team. If teams have identical conference records, the first tiebreaker is head to head. Where it gets sticky would be teams that don't play, each other like Miami and ND.

Peter in Provo

12:49

Hi Eric,
How will the ACC determine who will go to the championship game if not all the teams play the same amount of games? Say one team ends up 10 and 1, and another ends up 9 and 0?
What are the tiebreakers if several teams end up with identical records?

Eric Hansen

12:49

Given the need for depth, especially this season, I could see both playing a lot. DC Clark Lea would love to have enough corners to rotate, even in a normal season. He may finally have his wish.

Joe Asbury Pk Nj

12:47

What do you think the status will be at CB going forward with Lewis and Bracy. Will they share the position ?

Eric Hansen

12:47

Greetings, Dan, and thank you. Maybe as the rapid antigen tests become more available and have a longer track record in the field of proven reliability, the NCAA could reverse field. ... or at least not extend the dead period beyond Jan. 1. I think there are two things the NCAA worries about ... travel, and picking up the virus while doing that, and liability. And I agree with you on Shipley.

Dan from Belen, NM

12:40

Greetings from the Land of Enchantment. I hope this finds you and your family healthy and safe! I would very much like your thoughts on the NCAA continuing to bar high school prospects from taking official on-campus visits. Especially in light of the fact that we can march shoulder to shoulder (slight exaggeration) into big box stores providing we’re wearing a mask and making every attempt to social distance. It seems to me a prospect could tour a college campus with his parents quite safely, as well as meet with coordinators, position coaches, and the head coach. I honestly believe we lost out on Will Shipley’s commitment because of his inability to visit the campus.

Eric Hansen

12:39

Ted, I am including the link to the ACC tiebreakers for football. As you can see, there is a lot of language that addresses divisions, and there aren't divisions this year, so ignore those. It's quite likely in your scenario it would come down to the last two tiebreakers ...
7. The tied team with the higher ranking by the Team Rating Score metric provided by SportSource Analytics following the conclusion of regular season games.
8. The representative shall be chosen by a draw as administered by the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee.

https://theacc.com/sports/2018/9/10/FB_0910180524.aspx

Ted Kazmar

12:36

San Diego CA. If both Miami and ND have the same winning percentage and both teams have only lost to Clemson, how will the ACC determine who plays Clemson in the ACC Championship game?

Eric Hansen

12:34

Hi Harvey. Thanks and you be safe too. I do think Jack Kizer has earned a new level of trust with the coaching staff, and that should help his playing time, but he's still competing with some very talented players at the position. He's opened the door to that possibility. Consistency now becomes the key. ... As far as more fans, unless the numbers in St. Joseph County came way, way down, I don't see that happening .. .and even then, there's a commitment to social distancing. Because the students will be gone for the Dec. 5 home game with Syracuse, there's a chance locals will have a chance to buy tickets for that game.

ND Harvey from South Philly

12:30

E, hope all is well. Do you see Jack Kizer getting more playing time and do you see more fans being able to attend home games later in the season especially Clemson. Thank you. Be Safe

Eric Hansen

12:30

Ray, first of all, thanks for being a subscriber. It means a lot to us. ... As far as how did patient zero happen ... we (the media) have a chance to talk to Brian Kelly and trainer Rob Hunt on Thursday, so that may shed some light on that. Whatever you believe about the virus and its consequences, I think we can all agree that it is very contagious. And with such a large portion of the spread coming from people who don't even know they're infected (asymptomatic), it's easy to see how any outbreak can happen. And yes, I agree as much normalcy as you can safely have is a great thing for all of us.

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