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2 days ago
Football Never Sleeps: What Notre Dame must do to rebound from Ohio State loss
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss head coach Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference, the aftermath of Notre Dame's 17-14 loss to Ohio State, look ahead at Saturday's game at Duke and answer questions from viewers.
Throughout the season, Hansen and James plan to be live every Monday at 7 p.m. ET.
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3 days ago
Eric Mac Lain on the dangers of Duke awaiting Notre Dame
ACC Network college football analyst Eric Mac Lain, a former Clemson football captain, discusses how Notre Dame's players are likely processing the loss to Ohio State, why they need to bounce back to prepare for Duke, what Duke's weaknesses may be, the offensive firepower for the Blue Devils starting with QB Riley Leonard, how good Clemson is this season, the surprise of Louisville's start and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from The Insider Lounge and Twitter (27:16).
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Sep 21, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: The wait for Ohio State showdown is almost over
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James of Inside ND Sports discuss head coach Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference, what to expect from Saturday's Ohio State game and answer questions from viewers.
Throughout the season, Hansen and James plan to be live every Monday at 7 p.m. ET.
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Sep 19, 2023
Doug Lesmerises breaks down Ohio State's strengths and weaknesses
Longtime Ohio State beat writer and columnist Doug Lesmerises, host of Kings of Columbus, discusses if this year's Notre Dame-OSU game feels bigger than last year, the defensive improvement for OSU since losing to Michigan, OSU's pass rush, what the Buckeyes have on offense with their running game, QB Kyle McCord and big-play receivers, what's happened with former ND WR Lorenzo Styles, the perception of head coach Ryan Day and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (29:51).
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Sep 13, 2023
Football Never Sleeps Trying To Not Look Ahead To Notre Dame - Ohio State
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss head coach Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference, what mattered most from Notre Dame's 45-24 win at NC State, what to expect from Saturday's Central Michigan game and answer questions from viewers.
Throughout the season, Hansen and James plan to be live every Monday at 7 p.m. ET.
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Sep 12, 2023
Bob Morton evaluates Notre Dame's offensive line play and OC Gerad Parker
Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton (2002-06) discusses his grade for the Irish offensive line through three games, the downside of potential personnel switches on the line, how much time the line should be allow to iron out its issues, how QB Sam Hartman compares to Jimmy Clausen and Brady Quinn, the advantage of an unbalanced line, what he's liked about offensive coordinator Gerad Parker, ND's defensive pass rush, his confidence going into the Ohio State game and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (22:40).
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Sep 6, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: What we've learned about Notre Dame through first two wins
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss head coach Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference, what mattered most from Notre Dame's 56-3 win over Tennessee State, what they've learned about the Irish through two blowout victories, what to expect from the NC State game and answer questions from viewers.
Throughout the season, Hansen and James plan to be live every Monday at 7 p.m. ET.
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Sep 5, 2023
Conor O'Neill shares early reactions to ACC performances
Conor O'Neill, publisher of Devils Illustrated and Deacons Illustrated for Rivals, discusses Duke's upset of Clemson on Monday night, how good Duke truly is, how Mike Elko has changed the program, what Notre Dame should expect from NC State on Saturday, how Sam Hartman has adapted at ND, whether the ACC expansion makes sense, if Clemson's problems are fixable, how Wake Forest will do without Hartman and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (27:21).
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Aug 30, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: What Notre Dame's performance against Navy means for 2023 season
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss head coach Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference, what mattered most from Notre Dame's 42-3 win over Navy, what to expect from the Tennessee State game and answer questions from viewers.
Throughout the season, Hansen and James plan to be live every Monday at 7 p.m. ET.
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Aug 29, 2023
Chad Grier on Sam Hartman's Notre Dame debut
Chad Grier, who coached Sam Hartman at two high schools, discusses Hartman's Notre Dame debut against Navy, what's next for the Wake Forest graduate transfer to prove, Hartman's love for the game, becoming a captain for the Irish, his high school experience, the transition to playing under center more, Hartman's resourceful mother and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (18:17).
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Aug 24, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: Game week has arrived for Notre Dame football
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss head coach Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference, the top storylines heading into Notre Dame's season opener against Navy in Ireland and answer questions from viewers.
Throughout the season, Hansen and James plan to be live every Monday at 7 p.m. ET.
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Aug 22, 2023
Mike Golic Jr. on playing in Ireland and Notre Dame's offensive line expectations
Former Notre Dame offensive lineman and GoJo Show host Mike Golic Jr. discusses his experience traveling to Ireland to play Navy in 2012, the challenge of jetlag before and after the game, what he wants to see from new starting guards Pat Coogan and Rocco Spindler, the importance of center Zeke Correll, the learning curve for the offensive line, what excites him about the 2023 season for Notre Dame, the program's rivalry with Navy, quarterback Sam Hartman and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge message board (25:07).
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Aug 19, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: Making predictions for the 2023 Notre Dame season
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the latest developments from Notre Dame preseason practice as the Irish shift from camp to Navy prep, make predictions for the 2023 season and answer questions from viewers.
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Aug 16, 2023
Bill Wagner on what to expect from Navy in Ireland
Bill Wagner, the Navy athletics beat writer for Capital Gazette, discusses Navy football's head coach transition from Ken Niumatalolo to Brian Newberry, which quarterbacks are likely to play against Notre Dame, how coordinator Grant Chestnut has tweaked the offense, who is expected to be playmakers on Navy's defense, Navy's future with conference realignment and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (16:44).
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Aug 12, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: Time to buy preseason hype for Notre Dame's defense?
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James share their observations from Tuesday's open practice and discuss if there's reason to worry about Notre Dame's offensive line, if the defensive line is outperforming expectations, who else has been standing out, who's emerging as starters on special teams and answer questions from viewers.
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Aug 8, 2023
Dennis Dodd on the impact of more conference realignment
Dennis Dodd, national college football writer for CBS Sports, discusses the new departures from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten and Big 12, what comes next for the ACC, how the Pac-12 managed to crumble, the expectations for Notre Dame's media rights deal, if the Big Ten and SEC are going to have too much power in college football, how other sports could revert back to regional conferences, the most intriguing game on ND's 2023 schedule and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (21:57).
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Aug 5, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: What matters most in tracking Notre Dame's camp progress
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James share their latest observations from Notre Dame's preseason camp, what they're monitoring from the Irish in the coming weeks, ND's decision to stick with Under Armour, the recruiting push in the 2025 class and answer questions from viewers.
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Aug 1, 2023
Clint Cosgrove on Notre Dame's top Midwest targets in the 2025 class
Rivals national recruiting analyst Clint Cosgrove discusses how impressive it would be for Notre Dame to land 2025 OT Owen Strebig and his potential as a prospect, ND's newest commitment from 2025 RB Justin Thurman, the talent base in St. Louis, the rise of 2025 DE Christopher Burgess Jr., 2024 DT Justin Scott's Ohio State commitment, how elite 2025 WR Talyn Taylor is and what 2025 QB Deuce Knight would mean for the Irish.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (22:58).
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Jul 28, 2023
Bob Morton on adjusting to a new strength coach and surviving preseason camp
Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton (2002-06) discusses his experiences in preseason camp, the importance of what's established in camp, how the Irish can respond to the loss of director of football performance Matt Balis, how strength coaches impacted his career, how to survive the heat during camp, when an offensive line needs to know its starting five, how you identify early contributors at the position and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (30:21).
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Jul 28, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: Takeaways from Notre Dame's first preseason practice
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss their observations from Notre Dame's first preseason camp practice Wednesday, news from head coach Marcus Freeman's press conference, the sudden resignation of director of football performance Matt Balis and answer questions from viewers.
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The next Inside ND Sports podcast will be recorded Friday.
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Jul 13, 2023
2025 QB Deuce Knight on why Notre Dame's a top contender in his recruitment
Deuce Knight, the top-ranked dual-threat quarterback in the 2025 class, discusses how much time he spends on recruiting, the experience of competing in the OT7 Nationals, why other recruits want to play with him, why he's returning to Notre Dame later this month, his interest in the Irish, his connections with head coach Marcus Freeman, QBs coach Gino Guidugli and offensive coordinator Gerad Parker, his NFL inspiration, the importance of his family in his decision, why Tennessee is another top contender and more.
Then Tyler James and Charleston Bowles answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (18:30).
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Jul 12, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: Can Notre Dame land more big fish in 2024 class
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Charleston Bowles discuss Notre Dame's remaining top targets in the 2024 class, early interest being expressed by 2025 targets, what needs must be addressed in those two classes and answer questions from viewers.
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Jun 24, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: How Marcus Freeman's vision is guiding ND's program
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss a recent one-on-one interview with Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman, the biggest takeaways from it, the latest on ND's June recruiting efforts and answer questions from viewers.
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Jun 21, 2023
Mike Golic Sr. on year two for the Golic SubPar Classic
Mike Golic Sr., a former Notre Dame football captain and current DraftKings sports analyst, discusses his family hosting the second annual Golic SubPar Classic later this week, using his network for the Celebrity Golf Classic, raising money for local South Bend charities, when he embraced the local community, his excitement level for Notre Dame's 2023 football season, ND's transfer policy and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (23:08).
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Jun 16, 2023
Cole Patterson on Notre Dame's recruiting efforts in Texas and other Mid-South prospects
New Rivals national recruiting analyst Cole Patterson, whose focus is the Mid-South region, discusses Notre Dame's recent recruiting success in Texas, a pair of 2025 wide receivers considering the Irish, his confidence in ND freshman WR Jaden Greathouse, the skill sets of 2024 ND commits Loghan Thomas and Kedren Young, Texas Tech's recruiting relevance, 2025 QB target Deuce Knight's potential and more.
Then Tyler James and Charleston Bowles answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (23:53).
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Jun 15, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: Tracking progress made with ND's latest official visitors
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Charleston Bowles discuss Notre Dame's second official visit weekend of June, where the Irish stand with those 2024 targets, which 2025 targets have been on campus lately, the new Rivals250 for the 2024 class and ND replacing athletic director Jack Swarbrick in 2024.
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Jun 7, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: Recapping Notre Dame's big recruiting weekend
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Charleston Bowles discussed Notre Dame's first official visit weekend of June, where the Irish stand with those 2024 targets, who stood out during the Irish Invasion camp and what's next for Notre Dame football recruiting.
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May 25, 2023
Rivals national analyst Clint Cosgrove on Notre Dame Football Recruiting
Eric Hansen and Charleston Bowles talked Notre Dame football recruiting with Rivals national analyst Clint Cosgrove. Topics included the latest with five-star defensive tackle Justin Scott, ND's recent defensive end commitment from Loghan Thomas, O-line coach Joe Rudolph's recruiting prowess, 2025 QB recruiting and the chances of ND's 2024 class to finish in the top 5 nationally. Then we answered questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (45:40).
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May 16, 2023
Antonio Carter II on finding his fit at Notre Dame through the transfer portal
Rhode Island graduate transfer Antonio Carter II discusses his decision to play safety at Notre Dame, the difficulty of informing LSU and Florida of his decision, who helped guide him through the transfer process, his future role in ND's defense, why he decided to enter the portal in the first place, the interest he received from so many programs, what role NIL played in his process and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (20:02).
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May 9, 2023
Brady Quinn on Sam Hartman and Notre Dame's place in transfer portal, NIL era
Former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn (2003-06) discusses QB Sam Hartman's transition to ND, QB Tyler Buchner's future at Alabama, the direction of ND's program under head coach Marcus Freeman, the lessons for players and coaches from the transfer portal, the changes in the Irish offense, if ND remains in the national championship picture in the era of transfer portal and NIL, how FUND is helping Irish student-athletes with NIL, the work he's doing for veterans with his 3rd & Goal Foundation and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (32:34).
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May 5, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: What matters in May for Notre Dame football?
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed the future for Notre Dame's transfer portal entrants, if the Irish can find answers in the portal, Notre Dame's showing in the NFL Draft and answer questions from viewers.
Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
A new Inside ND Sports podcast will be recorded Tuesday.
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May 2, 2023
Adam Gorney on the latest transfer portal wave and Notre Dame recruiting
Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney discusses how much activity he saw nationally in the transfer portal's April window, QB Tyler Buchner's decision to transfer from Notre Dame to Alabama, how the transfer portal is impacting recruiting, if the Irish can find success in the portal with mostly graduate transfers and freshmen, the future at quarterback for Notre Dame with Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr, new Notre Dame safety commit Kennedy Urlacher's talent, what the Irish are pursuing in four-star WR Jason Robinson and four-star LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and more.
Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (29:34).
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Apr 27, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: Is ND prepared for life after Tyler Buchner
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed the biggest takeaways from Saturday's Blue-Gold Game, quarterback Tyler Buchner's decision to enter the transfer portal, how Notre Dame can recover if he leaves, other recent portal entries and recruiting momentum building for the Irish on the latest edition of "Football Never Sleeps."
Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
A new Inside ND Sports podcast will be recorded early next week.
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Apr 21, 2023
Brandon Wimbush on growth of MOGL and evolution of the NIL market
Former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush, Chief Athletic Officer for MOGL, discusses his NIL platform's new collaboration with NBC Sports, how MOGL is working to do what it believes NIL was intended for, where MOGL has seen success for athletes, what's next for MOGL, the appetite for NIL around Notre Dame, being on campus for Legacy Weekend, how special his 2018 start against Florida State was and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (24:24).
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Apr 21, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: Setting expectations for Notre Dame's Blue-Gold Game
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed what they're expecting to see in Saturday's Blue-Gold Game, the latest spring developments for Notre Dame, wide receiver Lorenzo Styles working at cornerback and more while answering questions from viewers.
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A new Inside ND Sports podcast will be recorded Friday afternoon.
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Apr 14, 2023
Hunter Bivin on the execution and value of Notre Dame football's Legacy Weekend
Notre Dame assistant athletic director of alumni engagement Hunter Bivin, a former Irish offensive lineman, discusses the creation of Notre Dame football's Legacy Network, head coach Marcus Freeman's push to make Legacy Weekend a part of the Blue-Gold Game week, what ND's current and former players get from the experience, who's expected to be in town this year, why Bivin returned to ND after graduation, the impact the director of football player development can have, the adversity he faced during his ND career and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (17:54).
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Apr 13, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: What we want to learn in ND's final weeks of spring
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Eric Hansen discussed Wednesday's open spring practice, what's concerning vs. what can be explained, what else they hope to learn this spring and much more.
Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
A new Inside ND Sports podcast will record on Friday.
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Apr 6, 2023
Dennis Dodd on what's next in the changing NCAA landscape
Dennis Dodd, national college football writer for CBS Sports, discusses the offseason story lines he's most interested in following, what NIL regulation may or may not be coming, Notre Dame's idealistic NCAA proposals, ND's next media rights deal, the gap growing between Big Ten/SEC and the rest of the Power 5, conference realignment, the transfer portal and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (25:20).
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Apr 5, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: What we learned from Notre Dame's open practice
On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Tyler James and Eric Hansen discussed Saturday's open spring practice, how concerning the Irish offense's performance was, why the defense was successful, which players put in notable efforts and more.
Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: https://www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports
A new Inside ND Sports podcast will record on Thursday.
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Mar 31, 2023
Tom Lemming on Notre Dame's recruiting progress and needs
Legendary recruiting analyst Tom Lemming discusses Notre Dame's newest commitment from three-star OL Anthonie Knapp, how the Irish are resonating on the recruiting trail, the importance of five-star DT Justin Scott's recruitment, which 2025 quarterback he likes for ND, the talent level of defensive linemen Jacob and Jerod Smith, how recruits are discussing NIL, what he likes about ND's 2024 class and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (25:08).
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Mar 23, 2023
Football Never Sleeps: Takeaways from Notre Dame's first spring practice
In lieu of a new Inside ND Sports podcast this week, Tyler James and Eric Hansen are sharing the latest edition of "Football Never Sleeps," the weekly live YouTube show that was recorded Wednesday night. James and Hansen shared their observations from Notre Dame's first spring practice, discuss the roster news revealed at Marcus Freeman's press conference, answered questions from viewers and shared their thought on new men's basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry.
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Mar 16, 2023
Bob Morton on Notre Dame's offensive transition in spring practice
Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton discusses how the Irish emerged from the offseason coaching carousel, the challenge of installing a new offense in spring, how continuity with new offensive coordinator Gerad Parker will help, the transition to new offensive line coach Joe Rudolph, the process of identifying the next starting guards, what he'd like ND's offense to look like, the moment he received a scholarship offer from ND, his expectations for Sam Hartman and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (27:05)
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Feb 28, 2023
Clint Cosgrove on Notre Dame's selection of OL coach Joe Rudolph
Rivals national recruiting analyst Clint Cosgrove, a former college football coach and scout, shares his insight on why impending Notre Dame OL coach Joe Rudolph has had success, what to expect from the transition from Harry Hiestand to Rudolph, how Rudolph attacks recruiting, his expectations for new OC Gerad Parker and QBs coach Gino Guidugli, how big of an addition five-star DT Justin Scott would be for ND, what CB commit Karson Hobbs can do to earn a four-star rating and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (25:47).
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Feb 22, 2023
Peter Vaas on quarterbacks and coaching staff cohesion
Two-time Notre Dame quarterbacks coach Peter Vaas discusses what new Irish quarterbacks Gino Guidugli should prioritize when he starts the job, balancing the development of an elite quarterback and his backups, what he thinks is the ideal construction of an offensive staff, what he expects from Sam Hartman this season and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (30:59).
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Feb 17, 2023
Parsing the Andy Ludwig situation and evaluating Notre Dame's hires
Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss the latest developments in Notre Dame's coaching carousel including the Andy Ludwig saga, the impending promotion of offensive coordinator Gerad Parker, the impending hiring of quarterbacks Gino Guidugli and the opening at offensive line coach.
The podcast is almost entirely driven by questions submitted on Twitter and The Insider Lounge.
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Feb 8, 2023
John Brice on Notre Dame's offensive coordinator search
John Brice of FootballScoop.com discusses how coveted Notre Dame's offensive coordinator position is, which candidates are being vetted by Marcus Freeman, who intrigues him the most, what Freeman will likely prioritize in this hiring, the emergence of Group of Five head coaches considering Power Five coordinator roles, what should be expected of offensive coordinator Tommy Rees at Alabama and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (30:26).
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Feb 2, 2023
Mike McGlinchey on play calling, offensive line development and his NFL career
Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (2013-17) discusses a big offseason ahead for him following his fifth season with the San Francisco 49ers, what goes into being a good play caller for head coach Kyle Shanahan, his observations of ND offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, how the 49ers were able to transition through quarterbacks during the season, the turning point in his college development, ND's offensive line play under Harry Hiestand, what it's like being a free agent and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (31:14).
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Jan 19, 2023
Chad Grier on Sam Hartman's quarterback evolution
Chad Grier, who coached Sam Hartman throughout high school, discusses Hartman's decision to transfer to Notre Dame rather than enter the NFL Draft, what the Irish are getting in Hartman, what he can get out of the Irish, how he'll adjust to ND's spotlight, how Hartman developed into an elite quarterback, why he was underrated in high school, why Hartman wears No. 10 and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (24:59).
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Jan 13, 2023
Rick Minter on evolving as a head coach and defensive challenges
Two-time Notre Dame defensive coordinator and former Cincinnati head coach Rick Minter discusses the lessons a first-year head coach learns, how to oversee an offense as a defensive coach, when critical changes can be made in the offseason, the importance of staff continuity, his role as a defensive analyst at Michigan, the proposal to allow analysts to be on-field coaches in practices, how offense is crucial to win a national championship and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (35:53).
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Jan 6, 2023
Mike Golic Jr. on a thrilling Gator Bowl, Sam Hartman and Notre Dame's offensive line
Former Notre Dame offensive lineman and current podcast host Mike Golic Jr. discusses his favorite moment from the Gator Bowl, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees' play calling, Tyler Buchner's performance, the offensive line progression, the defensive adjustment, what QB Sam Hartman represents for the Irish, how ND fits in the NIL space and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (34:17).
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Jan 5, 2023
Conor O'Neill on new Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman's past and future
Conor O'Neill, publisher of Deacons Illustrated, broke the news before the Gasparilla Bowl that Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman would be transferring to Notre Dame. Thirteen days later, Hartman announced his commitment to the Irish.
O'Neill discusses Hartman's decision to skip the NFL Draft to enter the transfer portal, his record-setting career at Wake Forest and how he wound up there, if he thinks Hartman can push ND through the College Football Playoff, Hartman's strengths and weaknesses as a player, how Hartman will handle the Irish spotlight and more.
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Dec 27, 2022
Aaron Taylor on Notre Dame's offensive line and potential addition of Sam Hartman
Former Notre Dame All-American and current CBS Sports analyst Aaron Taylor discusses the clear advantage for Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl, how the Irish offensive line can respond to loaded boxes and defensive line movement, why the Irish weren't Joe Moore Award semifinalists, how Michigan has won it two years in a row, what Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman would mean to ND, how he would have treated NIL and the transfer portal as a player, the work he's doing to promote mental health and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (39:22).
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Dec 20, 2022
Adam Friedman on the early signing period and portal-palooza
Rivals national recruiting analyst and rankings director Adam Friedman discusses what it's like to cover the early signing period and transfer portal movement at the same time, Drew Pyne's commitment to Arizona State, the potential of Notre Dame's current and future quarterbacks, how the Irish are recruiting differently under Marcus Freeman, if ND can be nationally competitive without upfront NIL deals, which ND commits he likes the most, the three-star ratings for Preston Zinter and Adon Shuler, his evaluations of Peyton Bowen and Drayk Bowen and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (28:30).
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Dec 13, 2022
Tom Zbikowski on bowl games and his transition to coaching
Former Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski (2003-07) discusses Notre Dame's first season under head coach Marcus Freeman, what preparing for a bowl game is like, if he would have sat out a bowl game, his best bowl memory, his transition from boxing to coaching, if he thinks college football coaching is his future, why it's important to him and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (32:31).
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Dec 8, 2022
Drayk Bowen on winning Butkus Award, preparing for ND career
Notre Dame linebacker commit Drayk Bowen discusses being named the Butkus Award winner for high school linebackers, connecting with Jaylon Smith, his role as a leader of ND's 2023 class, the role NIL plays in recruiting, if he's ready to contribute at ND as a freshman, how he fits into the baseball program, his appreciation for defensive coordinator Al Golden and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (22:46).
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Dec 1, 2022
Adam Gorney on transfer portal activity and ranking players
Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney discusses the revamped Rivals coverage of the transfer portal, what his staff uses to rank portal players, who will be the top quarterbacks in the portal, how teams are turning over their rosters with the portal, where Notre Dame fits in the portal picture, if ND will finish with a top five recruiting class in 2023 and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (37:40).
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Nov 22, 2022
Bob Morton on Notre Dame's improvement and its matchup with USC
Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Bob Morton (2002-06) discusses ND's win over Boston College, the improvement the Irish have shown this season, his memories of the USC rivalry, making the trip to California on Thanksgiving weekend, Drew Pyne's evolution, the talent shown by Blake Fisher and Joe Alt, how the Irish should attack the Trojans on Saturday and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (33:02).
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Nov 15, 2022
Mike Renner on Notre Dame's top 2023 NFL Draft prospects
Mike Renner, lead draft analyst for Pro Football Focus, discusses his evaluations of Notre Dame's top 2023 NFL Draft prospects including TE Michael Mayer, DE Isaiah Foskey, OL Jarrett Patterson, S Brandon Joseph, CB Cam Hart, DT Jayson Ademilola and DE Justin Ademilola, how impressed he's been with OTs Joe Alt and Blake Fisher, what Phil Jurkovec should do this offseason, who ND should target as a potential QB grad transfer and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (29:15).
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Nov 8, 2022
Terry Hanratty on Notre Dame's win over Clemson and QB Drew Pyne
Former Notre Dame All-American and national championship quarterback Terry Hanratty discusses ND's big win over Clemson, the season QB Drew Pyne is having, being a first-time starter at ND, how Marcus Freeman is handling being head coach, OL coach Harry Hiestand's impact, what made Ara Parseghian great, his battles with COVID and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (24:38).
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Nov 1, 2022
Jerome Bettis on Notre Dame's running game resurgence
Irish legend Jerome Bettis discusses Notre Dame's start to the 2022 season, his confidence in Marcus Freeman, his appreciation for Audric Estime, how Lou Holtz handled fumbling issues, ND's matchup with Clemson this weekend, attending the game on Saturday with his son, his memories of the 2020 Clemson game, what graduating from ND this spring has done for him and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (28:16).
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Oct 25, 2022
Tom Lemming on Notre Dame's present and future QB talent
Prep Football Report recruiting analyst Tom Lemming discusses Notre Dame quarterbacks Drew Pyne, Steve Angeli and Tyler Buchner, their talent and development, ND's quarterback recruiting efforts, if 2024 commit CJ Carr has the potential to be special, the skill-position talent the Irish have committed and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge message board (24:43).
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Oct 18, 2022
Dennis Dodd on Marcus Freeman's shaky start as Notre Dame head coach
CBS Sports national college football writer Dennis Dodd shares his perspective on Notre Dame's 3-3 start, what we can learn about head coach Marcus Freeman in his first season, what signs should indicate improvement, how other first-time head coaches found success, if ND should look into adding more experienced analysts on staff, how Brian Kelly would be doing with this team, what teams in college football have been more disappointing and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (31:45).
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Oct 11, 2022
Malik Zaire on Notre Dame quarterback play and hypotheticals
Former Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire (2013-16), host of the Lucky Lefty Podcast, discusses the play of QBs Drew Pyne and Tyler Buchner this season, playing with a lack of height, his experience coming back from injury, Tommy Rees' play calling, what he sees in ND QB commit CJ Carr, the Irish wide receiver usage, Brian VanGorder, if ND can beat Clemson and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (28:08).
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Oct 4, 2022
Eric Mac Lain on Notre Dame's continued success against the ACC
Eric Mac Lain, college football analyst for the ACC Network and ESPN, discusses Notre Dame's impressive win over North Carolina, how bad the Tar Heels are on defense, how good QB Drake Maye is already, whether Syracuse's hot start is real, what's going on with Boston College and QB Phil Jurkovec, making in-season improvements on the offensive line, sizing up Clemson's strengths and weaknesses and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (30:59).
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Sep 29, 2022
Bob Morton on Notre Dame's offensive line improvement
Former ND OL Bob Morton (2002-06) discusses the shaky start for ND's offensive line, the progress he's seen in the last four games, the interior of the line finding its footing, the play of left tackle Joe Alt, Tommy Rees' play calling, if Charlie Weis gave the Irish a schematic advantage, how Marcus Freeman has handled the start of his tenure and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (29:14).
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Sep 20, 2022
Rocky Boiman on Notre Dame's start to the season and improving linebacker play
Former Notre Dame linebacker Rocky Boiman, a college football color analyst for ESPN and daily talk radio host in Cincinnati, discusses the difficult start to the season for the Irish, the performances of ND's defense and linebackers, the challenge of transitioning to playing linebacker at the college level, why defenses can struggle to get important stops, riding the ups and downs of quarterback changes, how captains can guide a team through a tough start and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (27:22).
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Sep 13, 2022
Mike Golic Jr. on how Notre Dame recovers from loss to Marshall
Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr., host of the GoJo podcast, discusses Saturday's shocking loss to Marshall, what has surprised him about the 0-2 start for Notre Dame, his confidence in Marcus Freeman, what it's like when a starting quarterback is lost for the season, how Notre Dame's offensive line can improve and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (36:24).
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Sep 6, 2022
Corey Robinson shares his takeaways from Notre Dame's debut
Former Notre Dame wide receiver Corey Robinson, host of the ND on NBC Podcast for NBC Sports, discusses his biggest takeaways from the Irish loss to Ohio State, ND's offensive game plan, the lack of wide receiver impact, expectations for Tyler Buchner, Marcus Freeman's impact, emerging as a freshman wide receiver and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (30:33).
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Aug 30, 2022
Jim Tressel on Marcus Freeman's coaching rise and challenges ahead
Former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel joins the podcast to discuss watching Marcus Freeman, a former Buckeye linebacker, develop as coach, how to learn about the opposite side of the ball as head coach, how he helped Freeman in his transition at Notre Dame, the challenge of playing big games on the road, what he thinks of James Laurinaitis entering coaching, the success of Ryan Day and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (25:40).
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Aug 25, 2022
Pete Thamel on Marcus Freeman’s backstory and Notre Dame’s future
ESPN’s Pete Thamel joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming video feature on Marcus Freeman’s upbringing and family, his confidence in Freeman’s ability as a head coach, if Notre Dame has a chance against Ohio State, recruiting in the NIL era, if Notre Dame will join the Big Ten in the near future, overhyped and underrated teams in college football, the Manti Te’o saga and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (23:55).
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Aug 18, 2022
Dayne Crist on Tyler Buchner becoming ND's starting quarterback
Former five-star quarterback Dayne Crist, who played at Notre Dame and Kansas, discusses the benefits of naming Tyler Buchner the starting QB early in camp, what it's like to lead a team undergoing a staff transition, the value of Tommy Rees' QB experience as offensive coordinator, playing in a hostile atmosphere, head coach Marcus Freeman's impact, the recruiting landscape and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (26:01).
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Aug 9, 2022
Aaron Taylor on Notre Dame's offensive line expectations
College Football Hall of Famer and CBS Sports analyst Aaron Taylor joins the podcast to discuss his expectations for Notre Dame's offensive line this season, the move of Jarrett Patterson to guard and what that must mean about Zeke Correll, what he's hearing about Blake Fisher, why Harry Hiestand is so good at development, the value of Josh Lugg's experience, what it was like witnessing Bryant Young go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his mental health advocacy and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (28:42).
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Aug 2, 2022
Tom Lemming on Notre Dame QB recruiting and finishing the 2023 class
Recruiting analyst Tom Lemming joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's recruiting efforts at quarterback in the 2023 class, if the Irish can hold onto Keon Keeley and Peyton Bowen, how NIL is impacting recruitments, what the Irish could be adding to their class in Jaiden Ausberry, Dylan Edwards and Ben Minich and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make predictions for the start of Notre Dame football preseason camp in Place Your Bets (21:50) before answering questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (28:28).
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Jul 21, 2022
Drayk Bowen on an eventful summer and recruiting others to Notre Dame
Notre Dame commit Drayk Bowen joins the podcast to discuss his busy summer, new baseball coach Shawn Stiffler, which football recruits he's targeting to join him, how he experienced the coaching transition from Brian Kelly to Marcus Freeman, being a vital part of Notre Dame's top 2023 class and more.
Then Tyler James and Kyle Kelly answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (18:33).
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Jul 8, 2022
Evaluating Notre Dame's latest commitments and what lies ahead in 2023 class
Inside ND Sports recruiting reporter Kyle Kelly joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's most important commitment during its recent recruiting hot streak, how the Irish cornerback duo of Christian Gray and Micah Bell stacks up, whether Cam Williams or Rico Flores Jr. is a better wide receiver prospect, the potential of offensive tackle Charles Jagusah and ND's most important target remaining in the 2023 class.
Then Tyler James and Kelly answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (28:55).
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Jun 30, 2022
Jessica Smetana on the Golic Sub-Par Classic, Marcus Freeman and massive Big Ten news
Jessica Smetana, cohost of the Golic & Smetty podcast with Mike Golic Sr. and many Meadowlark Media ventures, joins the podcast to discuss her participation in the Golic Sub-Par Classic, meeting head coach Marcus Freeman, what she thinks of Brian Kelly, expectations for the 2022 season, the bombshell news of USC and UCLA reportedly joining the Big Ten and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (28:17).
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Jun 23, 2022
Clint Cosgrove on Notre Dame commits and targets in the Midwest
Rivals national recruiting analyst Clint Cosgrove joins the podcast to share his evaluations of Notre Dame QB commit CJ Carr and DE commit Brandon Davis-Swain, if the Irish are pursuing difference makers in CB Christian Gray, RB Jeremiyah Love and WR Cam Williams, the talent influx around St. Louis, the impact of NIL on recruiting, if Notre Dame can keep its 2023 class near the top in the country and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (31:37).
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Jun 16, 2022
Mike Rooney on Notre Dame baseball's College World Series run
Mike Rooney, college baseball analyst for D1Baseball and ESPN, joins the podcast to discuss how Notre Dame managed to knock off No. 1 Tennessee to punch a ticket to the College World Series, how the Irish can find more success in Omaha, the impact coach Link Jarrett has made on the program, if Jarrett will leave for Florida State and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (21:16).
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Jun 9, 2022
Notre Dame's big recruiting month gets bigger with CJ Carr's commitment
Tyler James and Kyle Kelly discuss Notre Dame landing a commitment from 2024 four-star quarterback CJ Carr and his impact, the addition of 2023 offensive guard Joe Otting and preview the rest of a big recruiting month for the Irish.
Then James and Kelly answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (37:20).
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May 19, 2022
Nicole Auerbach on what’s next in the NCAA’s evolution
Nicole Auerbach, senior writer for The Athletic, joins the podcast to discuss the NIL arguments ignited by Alabama head coach Nick Saban, where NIL is heading and how Notre Dame fits in that picture, why so much change is up for discussion across the NCAA, if it all ends in an arms race among schools, Marcus Freeman’s transition to Notre Dame head coach and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (21:34).
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May 6, 2022
Chris Zorich on how Marcus Freeman has embraced Notre Dame
Former Notre Dame player Chris Zorich (1987-90) joins the podcast to discuss head coach Marcus Freeman, what he's learned about Freeman from conversations with him, the leadership Freeman has shown, Freeman's emphasis on recruiting, Notre Dame's ability to compete in the NIL market, spending time on campus for Legacy Weekend, if he ever considered coaching, what he's learned hosting The Zorich Podcast and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (35:13).
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Apr 26, 2022
Malik Zaire on Notre Dame quarterbacks and embracing former players
Former Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire (2013-16) joins the podcast to discuss his time on campus last week around ND football, the importance of Legacy Weekend for former players, how what Marcus Freeman is doing on that front differs from Brian Kelly, what Zaire thinks of current QBs Drew Pyne and Tyler Buchner, QB recruit Dante Moore and former QB Jack Coan, what he's been doing with Irish Players Club, Onora Whiskey, Lucky Lefty Podcast and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make NFL Draft predictions in Place Your Bets (25:23) before answering questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (35:59).
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Apr 21, 2022
Tom Mendoza on FUND's mission of supporting Notre Dame student-athletes through NIL
Tom Mendoza, a Notre Dame alum and namesake of the Mendoza College of Business, joins the podcast to discuss his role in new NIL project FUND: Friends of the University of Notre Dame, why he wanted to get involved, how the money will be directed to student-athletes and charities, in which ways we may see the NIL marketplace evolve, his favorite stories of ND football players thriving outside of the sport and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make Blue-Gold Game predictions in Place Your Bets (22:54) before answering questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (29:12).
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Apr 12, 2022
Four-star WR signee Tobias Merriweather prepares for Notre Dame arrival
Tobias Merriweather, Notre Dame's lone wide receiver in the incoming freshman class, joins the podcast to discuss his final months of high school, how running track has helped him as a football player, what he's doing to put himself in a position to play as a freshman, his relationship with Marcus Freeman and Chansi Stuckey, the infamous Brian Kelly story and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge message board (19:23).
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Apr 5, 2022
Bobby Brown on Notre Dame's wide receiver dilemma
Former Notre Dame wide receiver Bobby Brown (1996-99) joins the podcast to discuss the lack of healthy Irish receivers this spring, how it may impact ND now and in the future, developing chemistry with a quarterback, Kevin Austin Jr.'s pro prospects, the start of the Marcus Freeman Era, ND playing against Tennessee State in 2023 and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge message board (30:59).
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Mar 31, 2022
Vinny Cerrato on recruiting visits, commitments and regrets
Vinny Cerrato, former Notre Dame recruiting coordinator under Lou Holtz, shares stories and insight from his time with the Irish including the key to successful visits, Holtz's role in recruiting, communicating with recruits, difficult areas to sign recruits from, who he regrets turning away and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make spring overreaction predictions in Place Your Bets (23:29) before answering questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (34:41).
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Mar 18, 2022
Mike Golic Jr. on Harry Hiestand, Notre Dame's offensive line and Marcus Freeman's transition
Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. (2008-12) discusses expectations for Notre Dame's offensive line in the first year of Harry Hiestand's return, how development happens at multiple positions, the potential greatness of Joe Alt and Blake Fisher, the evolution of the offense under Tommy Rees, Marcus Freeman's transition as a head coach, Kevin Austin Jr.'s combine showing and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge message board (24:29).
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Feb 25, 2022
Dennis Dodd on Notre Dame's coaching staff and the changing NCAA landscape
Dennis Dodd, national college football writer for CBS Sports, joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's hiring of Al Golden as defensive coordinator and Harry Hiestand as offensive line coach, USC's future with Lincoln Riley as head coach, the College Football Playoff expansion falling apart, how NIL is impacting the sport, whether Brian Kelly or Marcus Freeman will be more successful in their new roles and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make some "Place Your Bets" predictions (24:49) before answering questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge message board (31:03).
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Feb 17, 2022
Rocky Boiman on Al Golden and Marcus Freeman's first Notre Dame staff
Former Notre Dame linebacker Rocky Boiman, a college football analyst for ESPN and radio host in Cincinnati, joins the podcast to discuss ND hiring Cincinnati Bengals LBs coach Al Golden as defensive coordinator, the value Golden brings to ND as a college and NFL coach, the similarities between defenses at both levels, recruiting in Ohio, expectations for Freeman's first year and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge message board (21:27).
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Feb 3, 2022
MOGL founders Brandon Wimbush, Ayden Syal on Notre Dame coaching changes and NIL's evolution
Former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush and fellow Notre Dame graduate Ayden Syal, co-founders of MOGL, join the podcast to discuss football and name, image and likeness. Wimbush shares his thoughts on what its like to play for a coaching staff in transition, Tommy Rees' evolution of the offense and the addition of Harry Hiestand. Then Wimbush and Syal discuss the trends in NIL, how athletes and schools are taking advantage of it and what they've learned through their MOGL platform.
Finally, Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge message board (24:50).
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Jan 25, 2022
Adam Friedman on Notre Dame's 2022 recruits in the final Rivals 250
Adam Friedman, national recruiting analyst and rankings director for Rivals, joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's 2022 class, where Irish signees landed in the final Rivals 250, which Notre Dame recruit he has the most confidence in, the process of ranking prospects, Notre Dame's potential in the 2023 class and more.
Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from The Insider Lounge and Twitter (27:07) including predictions on the defensive coordinator hire and the ideal 2023 class for the Irish.
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Jan 13, 2022
Mike Elston leaves for Michigan and more on Notre Dame's coaching carousel
Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss the latest developments on head coach Marcus Freeman's first coaching staff at Notre Dame: defensive line coach Mike Elston leaving for Michigan, no resolution at defensive coordinator and Baylor's Chansi Stuckey's selection as wide receivers coach.
Then James and Hansen answer questions from subscribers and Twitter (25:40).
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Jan 5, 2022
Recapping Notre Dame's Fiesta Bowl loss, tracking the coaching search and more
Tyler James and Eric Hansen discuss Notre Dame's 37-35 loss to Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl in the debut of head coach Marcus Freeman, provide updates on the assistant coaching search, describe their outlook for the podcast and InsideNDSports.com and answer more questions from subscribers, readers and listeners.
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