Thanks to all who submitted questions for me and @Eric Hansen on our latest podcast. These are the questions we answered with timestamps.
27:31 • @NotreDameExpert: 2023ND is best prepared & focused team since 93. I get it’s USNA/TSU, don’t want to get too far ahead of my skis, but minimal holding/false starts, no delay of games, personnel mixups, blown TOs. Feels different. Looks a lot different than LSU and UF. Credit to MF. Thoughts?
30:09 • @CharlesWWolfe: Can you comment on why you think the hit on Ford wasn’t even reviewed? I didn’t agree with the Antonio Carter call, but I at least understood the decision to look at it (Tyler, please don’t kill me for asking)
32:05 • @GreenDay182: I am not one to complain about the referees but the lack of consistency with regards to the targeting calls Saturday was really bad. My question is, has ND considered employing their own referee crews as an independent or is that not possible? I’m told the referees come from the visitors conference, so ND has to adjust to their styles and points of emphasis in every game. Thanks and keep up the great work.
34:57 • @ldlgoirish: I saw Rocco Spindler block and fall to his knees after contact. I can see where the coaches are coming from. His technique on follow-thru, didn't bring his hips up and legs under, caused this. I saw Tyler's report about a downfield block. My question is do drills and strength and conditioning continue to shape a players body and work on enhancing footwork during the season? How? A football player needs to be strong ( a given) but also agile. mobile and hostile. Spindler is hostile but lacks agility and mobility . Your thought as always are appreciated.
39:15 • Marie Biafore - @biafore_marie: What are you biggest concerns for the NC State game, including ND weaknesses they are suited to exploit, and strengths of NC State, that could bother ND?
42:33 • @Bob_Oxnard: Should Ausberry spy Armstrong?
45:55 • @ldlgoirish: During the Spring it seemed, and validated by input from both of you, that Kiser, Liufau & Bertrand would most likely split the reps inside. ND would also try and play younger LB's at times especially Nolan Ziegler who , as we know, has been unavailable due to personal issues. And until late in camp Kiser seemed to be ahead of Liufau. Please explain how Kiser got only 14 snaps. How is he to be ready if needed? Why would he stay and not be the next Lacey? Marist has a higher pass coverage grade. Not sure how that works as Kiser has been thrown at once, a completion, for 5 yards but a 2 yard gain. BTW-IMO Bertrand has looked slow. Is he okay? Shouldn't Kiser have more reps? Other than Kiser I thought coaches did a good job getting key players experience.
51:30 • @Rydan41: Did ND see enough from angeli to make him a legitimate contender for QB1 in 24 or does ND need to see more still?
27:31 • @NotreDameExpert: 2023ND is best prepared & focused team since 93. I get it’s USNA/TSU, don’t want to get too far ahead of my skis, but minimal holding/false starts, no delay of games, personnel mixups, blown TOs. Feels different. Looks a lot different than LSU and UF. Credit to MF. Thoughts?
30:09 • @CharlesWWolfe: Can you comment on why you think the hit on Ford wasn’t even reviewed? I didn’t agree with the Antonio Carter call, but I at least understood the decision to look at it (Tyler, please don’t kill me for asking)
32:05 • @GreenDay182: I am not one to complain about the referees but the lack of consistency with regards to the targeting calls Saturday was really bad. My question is, has ND considered employing their own referee crews as an independent or is that not possible? I’m told the referees come from the visitors conference, so ND has to adjust to their styles and points of emphasis in every game. Thanks and keep up the great work.
34:57 • @ldlgoirish: I saw Rocco Spindler block and fall to his knees after contact. I can see where the coaches are coming from. His technique on follow-thru, didn't bring his hips up and legs under, caused this. I saw Tyler's report about a downfield block. My question is do drills and strength and conditioning continue to shape a players body and work on enhancing footwork during the season? How? A football player needs to be strong ( a given) but also agile. mobile and hostile. Spindler is hostile but lacks agility and mobility . Your thought as always are appreciated.
39:15 • Marie Biafore - @biafore_marie: What are you biggest concerns for the NC State game, including ND weaknesses they are suited to exploit, and strengths of NC State, that could bother ND?
42:33 • @Bob_Oxnard: Should Ausberry spy Armstrong?
45:55 • @ldlgoirish: During the Spring it seemed, and validated by input from both of you, that Kiser, Liufau & Bertrand would most likely split the reps inside. ND would also try and play younger LB's at times especially Nolan Ziegler who , as we know, has been unavailable due to personal issues. And until late in camp Kiser seemed to be ahead of Liufau. Please explain how Kiser got only 14 snaps. How is he to be ready if needed? Why would he stay and not be the next Lacey? Marist has a higher pass coverage grade. Not sure how that works as Kiser has been thrown at once, a completion, for 5 yards but a 2 yard gain. BTW-IMO Bertrand has looked slow. Is he okay? Shouldn't Kiser have more reps? Other than Kiser I thought coaches did a good job getting key players experience.
51:30 • @Rydan41: Did ND see enough from angeli to make him a legitimate contender for QB1 in 24 or does ND need to see more still?
