JotCast | Notre Dame Live Chat April 16, 2020

Notre Dame Live Chat April 16, 2020

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Eric Hansen

12:34

When I last talked to athletic director Jack Swarbrick a couple of weeks ago, it was still on, and as of last week Navy's athletic director also was not ready to pull the plug. Now there are two things in play. Will there be games at all as early as Aug. 29? If so, would that game be moved to the U.S.? All of that is being looked at. Again May 15 is a key date. I know Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo said yesterday he is pessimistic the season will start on time. I know ND and Navy are looking at all kinds of options if it can't be played either on time or in Ireland.

louie Delaware

12:26

Ireland and Navy - any word?

Eric Hansen

12:26

GB, I know I personally believe supplements can make a big difference with my immune system. I know the players have access to a nutritionist remotely (and of course when they are on campus). I need to check to see if they are able to have supplements shipped to them via the university. I am not sure. ... So far hunkering down is going OK. I live in an area where I can get outside (when it's not snowing) and go for walks, which I love to do.

GR frooooom Wasilla, Alaska

12:22

How is your hunkerng down going? Well, the snow is finally melting here.I can see bare spots under the snow. Nutrition can help an individual and a team. I was wondering if ND gives the players vitamins, minerals and other supplements during the quarantine and during the school term. If so, are there restrictions or guidelines on using supplements?

Eric Hansen

12:22

Jim, thanks. I didn't include Zorich, because I wasn't covering ND at that time. I was at the paper, but I was the Big Ten beat writer when he played.

Jim - Lebanon PA

12:22

In regard to Joey Everline’s question... good choice with Tate. I also agree with your choice Eric, of Nelson, but- hands down its Chris Zorich!

Eric Hansen

12:22

The thing I really admire about Brian Kelly's and Jack Swarbrick's approach is that they are preparing for a wide spectrum of outcomes and possibilities. We learn new things about this every day. There are people (medical/science) working hard to come up with answers and more quickly than anyone thought possible. So here's the deal. May 15 is a significant date on the calendar, because that's the day ND has designated as when it hopes to make its decision about summer second-term classes. I suspect other decisions/projections/contingencies will be made and announced around that time. So the world could look a lot different in a month. But going back to what I said originally, if things move faster than expected, ND will be ready. If they move more slowly and say college football plays next spring, they'll be ready.

John from Champaign

12:15

Eric, as a health care provider, and it is becoming quite clear that college sports will not be a go in the fall. This is the word from my colleagues who are advising high school and college administrators. . Professional baseball is the one sport that is a realistic possibility. Do you get a sense that Brian Kelly and Jack Swarbrick really understand this and are preparing for this probability.

Eric Hansen

12:15

I'll warn you, I am not heavily caffeinated today, so going off the top of my head is kind of risky. Let me give you the few that come to mind quickly: Alohi Gilman, Shaun Crawford, Quenton Nelson, Drue Tranquill .. .there's a recency bias in this list. I'll circle back later in the chat if some more names come to mind, but I think it's going to be difficult to beat Quenton Nelson.

joey everline westernport,md

12:12

Who do you believe is the toughest player(pound for pound) for the Irish that you have covered during your career? Golden Tate is my pick

Eric Hansen

12:10

Alex, thanks and same to you. We also enjoy Jack's videos and coverage and we know him well. But there really hasn't been opportunities for collaboration, nor would I anticipate them. I think the best way to classify what ND does in house is that it's kind of in its own lane. There's room for all of us on the beat spectrum, and that's how I look at it. I hope that answers your question.

Alex from Jackson, MO

12:08

Greetings from isolation. My question is about the dynamic between you all at the paper, and ND’s own media. Jack Nolan specifically. Do you all interact much, or is that considered competition? Obviously he has a direct line to the coaches and doesn’t exactly give real in depth stories. I hope this doesn’t come off wrong. I enjoy his videos and coverage. Just wondering. Hope you are safe.

Eric Hansen

By the way, I am wearing shorts today in the house as an act of defiance about the weather.

12:07

Ok, let's get to your questions.

I always enjoy these chats, and really appreciate you joining me today.

12:06

There are still the rules ... that and PLEASE include your name and hometown with your question.

12:05

And when I say semi-Arctic, I mean we're expecting multiple inches of wet show tonight, and then a return to spring this weekend.

12:04

Good afternoon from semi-Arctic South Bend and welcome to Notre Dame Football Live Chat for what would have been Blue-Gold Game week.

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