Thanks to all who submitted questions for me and @Eric Hansen on our latest podcast. These are the questions we answered with timestamps.
24:04 • @Bob_Oxnard: Should we move one of our running backs to receiver?
29:21 • @ldlgoirish: it still appears to me that wide receivers do not adjust patterns quickly and correctly especially when defense is bringing pressure. One example is Rico Flores (who played a nice game for a young receiver) not taking his deep route towards and past the right hash to bring his defender away from the deep safety support. Coincidently our very experienced QB led him in that direction. What say you and Eric?
32:49 • Marie Biafore - @biafore_marie: What grade would you give the offensive game plan from the Duke game? Why no running outside, or Getting Love or Price in space? What is the aversion to play action? What grade would you give for offensive in game adjustment or lack there of?
38:35 • Babaganoush - @PLACT_ITFDB: Hartman was always adept at the back shoulder pass at WF. We haven’t seen it yet this season that I can recall. Are there any Notre Dame receivers that can make that play? It doesn’t seem that difficult for a wide receiver. Could there be other reasons for not implementing that?
41:50 • @CharlesWWolfe: Do you think Coach Freeman really meant what he said about wanting Estime to kneel at the 1, or was that just a white lie to instill some confidence in Shrader ?
43:43 • @ldlgoirish: can you and Eric discuss tackling. I know every Head Coach would want zero. But what is a good percentage of missed tackles for a top-notch defense? The PFF miss percentages for several defensive starters is staggering IMO. Am I right or are those the misses expected from a top notch defense?
49:05 • @GreenDay182: Howard Cross is often the forgotten about defensive lineman. He absolutely went off against Duke. Congrats to him and his teammates. He may be too undersized to get drafted, does he have any eligibility left, would he consider coming back to ND, if not do you think he may get a shot in a training camp?
52:57 • @NDNavy86: Charleston’s article listed linebacker snap counts with Marist at 81% and Kiser at 23%. While Marist is undoubtedly fast and arrives with malice, it seems that his decision making is questionable, leading to high reward but high risk outcomes. Marist also missed a few tackles, one in particular in the backfield that let Riley Leonard get 5+ more yards. Kiser seems to routinely put himself in better position to make plays. What are your thoughts? Should Kiser be in more often, especially looking forward to Southern Cal game planning?
Also, is Al Golden’s defense too complicated if he can’t work in some of the young yet talented backers? Duke’s touchdown play to an uncovered player comes to mind…
1:02:33 • Babaganoush - @PLACT_ITFDB: Any idea why Marist Liafau seems to tackle folks so high? When he extreme leverage he brings them down but he’s had a fair amount of whiffs and missed tackles after having opportunity for TFL. Maybe he doesn’t want to be called for “hip targeting”…J/K
1:06:02 • @MurrayOConnell: 1- Does MLiaf still deserve to start?
2- Should we start worrying about kicking now?
3- Is Sam Hartman the football version of Ted Lasso? Both are the classiest and nicest guys in the world!
1:10:15 • @sjb75: Both of you have watched Sam Hartman and Notre Dame play 6 games, and have witnessed what Hartman means to this team. Notre Dame opens at TAM in 2024. Do the two of you believe Marcus Freeman in a few months will seriously consider a grad transfer QB for 2024?
24:04 • @Bob_Oxnard: Should we move one of our running backs to receiver?
29:21 • @ldlgoirish: it still appears to me that wide receivers do not adjust patterns quickly and correctly especially when defense is bringing pressure. One example is Rico Flores (who played a nice game for a young receiver) not taking his deep route towards and past the right hash to bring his defender away from the deep safety support. Coincidently our very experienced QB led him in that direction. What say you and Eric?
32:49 • Marie Biafore - @biafore_marie: What grade would you give the offensive game plan from the Duke game? Why no running outside, or Getting Love or Price in space? What is the aversion to play action? What grade would you give for offensive in game adjustment or lack there of?
38:35 • Babaganoush - @PLACT_ITFDB: Hartman was always adept at the back shoulder pass at WF. We haven’t seen it yet this season that I can recall. Are there any Notre Dame receivers that can make that play? It doesn’t seem that difficult for a wide receiver. Could there be other reasons for not implementing that?
41:50 • @CharlesWWolfe: Do you think Coach Freeman really meant what he said about wanting Estime to kneel at the 1, or was that just a white lie to instill some confidence in Shrader ?
43:43 • @ldlgoirish: can you and Eric discuss tackling. I know every Head Coach would want zero. But what is a good percentage of missed tackles for a top-notch defense? The PFF miss percentages for several defensive starters is staggering IMO. Am I right or are those the misses expected from a top notch defense?
49:05 • @GreenDay182: Howard Cross is often the forgotten about defensive lineman. He absolutely went off against Duke. Congrats to him and his teammates. He may be too undersized to get drafted, does he have any eligibility left, would he consider coming back to ND, if not do you think he may get a shot in a training camp?
52:57 • @NDNavy86: Charleston’s article listed linebacker snap counts with Marist at 81% and Kiser at 23%. While Marist is undoubtedly fast and arrives with malice, it seems that his decision making is questionable, leading to high reward but high risk outcomes. Marist also missed a few tackles, one in particular in the backfield that let Riley Leonard get 5+ more yards. Kiser seems to routinely put himself in better position to make plays. What are your thoughts? Should Kiser be in more often, especially looking forward to Southern Cal game planning?
Also, is Al Golden’s defense too complicated if he can’t work in some of the young yet talented backers? Duke’s touchdown play to an uncovered player comes to mind…
1:02:33 • Babaganoush - @PLACT_ITFDB: Any idea why Marist Liafau seems to tackle folks so high? When he extreme leverage he brings them down but he’s had a fair amount of whiffs and missed tackles after having opportunity for TFL. Maybe he doesn’t want to be called for “hip targeting”…J/K
1:06:02 • @MurrayOConnell: 1- Does MLiaf still deserve to start?
2- Should we start worrying about kicking now?
3- Is Sam Hartman the football version of Ted Lasso? Both are the classiest and nicest guys in the world!
1:10:15 • @sjb75: Both of you have watched Sam Hartman and Notre Dame play 6 games, and have witnessed what Hartman means to this team. Notre Dame opens at TAM in 2024. Do the two of you believe Marcus Freeman in a few months will seriously consider a grad transfer QB for 2024?
