Notre Dame football officially begins its 2023 campaign with the opening of fall camp Wednesday, July 26, 2023. ND Insider's "Pod of Gold" podcast previews what to look for in head coach Marcus Freeman's second season. South Bend Tribune and NDInsider.com Irish beat writers Mike Berardino and Tom Noie, along with WNDU-TV sports director Matt Loch, delve into grad transfer QB Sam Hartman's impact, who's going to catch his passes and how the defensive front is going to bring the pressure. Plus the South Bend Tribune's Austin Hough points out the trap games on Notre Dame's schedule. 

Notre Dame football officially begins its 2023 campaign with the opening of fall camp Wednesday, July 26, 2023. ND Insider's "Pod of Gold" podcast previews what to look for in head coach Marcus Freeman's second season. South Bend Tribune and <a href="http://NDInsider.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NDInsider.com</a> Irish beat writers <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeBerardino" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Berardino</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/tnoieNDI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Noie</a>, along with WNDU-TV sports director <a href="https://twitter.com/MattLochWNDU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Loch</a>, delve into grad transfer QB Sam Hartman's impact, who's going to catch his passes and how the defensive front is going to bring the pressure. Plus the South Bend Tribune's Austin Hough points out the trap games on Notre Dame's schedule.

Notre Dame football Pod of Gold: 2023 season preview edition

Tyler Buchner

ND Insider's "Pod of Gold" podcast is back. South Bend Tribune and NDInsider.com Irish beat writers Mike Berardino and Tom Noie, along with WNDU-TV sports director Matt Loch, unpack Saturday's soggy Blue-Gold Game, address QB's Tyler Buchner's defection to the Alabama Crimson Tide, break down Notre Dame players in the NFL Draft and even chat a little Irish basketball and baseball.  0:25 - Former Notre Dame QB Tyler Buchner headed to Alabama and what are ND's options to backup Sam Hartman 6:20 - Other Notre Dame players in the transfer portal 12:55 - How is the portal changing college football 17:50 - Blue-Gold Game recap 21:40 - How many Notre Dame players will be picked in the 2023 NFL Draft 28:15 - How is Micah Shrewsberry's ND men's basketball staff and roster shaping up? 33:10 - Florida State baseball coach Link Jarrett returns to South Bend to face his former Irish squad

ND Insider's "Pod of Gold" podcast is back. South Bend Tribune and <a href="http://NDInsider.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NDInsider.com</a> Irish beat writers <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeBerardino" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Berardino</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/tnoieNDI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Noie</a>, along with WNDU-TV sports director <a href="https://twitter.com/MattLochWNDU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Loch</a>, unpack Saturday's soggy Blue-Gold Game, address QB's Tyler Buchner's defection to the Alabama Crimson Tide, break down Notre Dame players in the NFL Draft and even chat a little Irish basketball and baseball.  0:25 - Former Notre Dame QB Tyler Buchner headed to Alabama and what are ND's options to backup Sam Hartman 6:20 - Other Notre Dame players in the transfer portal 12:55 - How is the portal changing college football 17:50 - Blue-Gold Game recap 21:40 - How many Notre Dame players will be picked in the 2023 NFL Draft 28:15 - How is Micah Shrewsberry's ND men's basketball staff and roster shaping up? 33:10 - Florida State baseball coach Link Jarrett returns to South Bend to face his former Irish squad

Pod of Gold: We're back, talking Notre Dame football, Tyler Buchner's transfer to Alabama and the 2023 NFL Draft

Bob Chmiel

Much has changed since Bob Chmiel was Notre Dame football's recruiting coordinator in the 1990s under former head coach Lou Holtz. Chmiel joined South Bend Tribune and ND Insider “Pod of Gold” hosts Mike Berardino and Fernando Ramirez this week to discuss the current Irish recruiting push, his reverence for the University growing up as a Catholic kid from Chicago, and the direction of the program under first-year coach Marcus Freeman.

Much has changed since Bob Chmiel was Notre Dame football's recruiting coordinator in the 1990s under former head coach Lou Holtz. Chmiel joined South Bend Tribune and ND Insider “Pod of Gold” hosts <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeBerardino" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Berardino</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RealFRamirez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fernando Ramirez</a> this week to discuss the current Irish recruiting push, his reverence for the University growing up as a Catholic kid from Chicago, and the direction of the program under first-year coach Marcus Freeman.

Pod of Gold: Former Lou Holtz-era recruiting coordinator Bob Chmiel says, 'I believe in Marcus Freeman'

Tom Noie

John Brice

Disregard that football in the Pod of Gold logo today. Imagine instead a baseball. Because that's what ND Insider and South Bend Tribune columnist Tom Noie is talking about on this episode as the Irish are set to play in their first College World Series since 2002. That's two decades for those scoring at home. Joining Tom is Footballscoop.com's John Brice, a college football and baseball expert who used to cover University of Tennessee athletics. Notre Dame punched its ticket to Omaha with a three-game Super Regional upset of the No. 1 Volunteers in Knoxville. The Irish open CWS play Friday at 7 p.m. (ET) against Texas.

Disregard that football in the Pod of Gold logo today. Imagine instead a baseball. Because that's what ND Insider and <a href="https://www.southbendtribune.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">South Bend Tribune</a> columnist <a href="https://twitter.com/tnoieNDI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Noie</a> is talking about on this episode as the Irish are set to play in their first College World Series since 2002. That's two decades for those scoring at home. Joining Tom is <a href="https://footballscoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Footballscoop.com's</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnDBrice1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Brice</a>, a college football and baseball expert who used to cover University of Tennessee athletics. Notre Dame punched its ticket to Omaha with a<a href="https://www.ndinsider.com/story/sports/2022/06/12/notre-dame-baseball-headed-college-world-series/7566025001/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> three-game Super Regional upset of the No. 1 Volunteers</a> in Knoxville. The Irish open CWS play Friday at 7 p.m. (ET) against Texas.

Pod of Gold: Notre Dame is a baseball school ... for the next two weeks, at least. Tom Noie and John Brice explain

Adam Shibley

Former Notre Dame graduate transfer and linebacker Adam Shibley joined South Bend Tribune and ND Insider “Pod of Gold” host Mike Berardino and Fernando Ramirez this week to speak on his business that helps put on football camps. His company, TUFF, only charges a donation of at least $1 for young athletes to attend. This helps kids learn from some of the best players in the nation and the camp isn’t charging ridiculous prices.

Former Notre Dame graduate transfer and linebacker Adam Shibley joined South Bend Tribune and ND Insider “Pod of Gold” host Mike Berardino and Fernando Ramirez this week to speak on his business that helps put on football camps. His company, TUFF, only charges a donation of at least $1 for young athletes to attend. This helps kids learn from some of the best players in the nation and the camp isn’t charging ridiculous prices.

Pod of Gold: Former Notre Dame transfer Adam Shibley encouraging current Irish players to help coach camps

Brandon Wimbush

Steve Angeli

Former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush and his MOGL co-founder Ayden Syal joined “Pod of Gold” this week to lend their perspective on how their fast-growing, compliance-centric company can help restore sanity to the Name, Image, Likeness process.  Wimbush, who went 13-3 as the starter in 2017-18 before moving on to Central Florida as a graduate transfer, also weighed in on several Irish football topics, including the potential (on and off the field) of freshman quarterback Steve Angeli; the advantages of being a cold-weather quarterback once you get to South Bend; and the pressure of starting a season opener under center with little prior experience. 

Former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush and his MOGL co-founder Ayden Syal joined “Pod of Gold” this week to lend their perspective on how their fast-growing, compliance-centric company can help restore sanity to the Name, Image, Likeness process.  Wimbush, who went 13-3 as the starter in 2017-18 before moving on to Central Florida as a graduate transfer, also weighed in on several Irish football topics, including the potential (on and off the field) of freshman quarterback Steve Angeli; the advantages of being a cold-weather quarterback once you get to South Bend; and the pressure of starting a season opener under center with little prior experience.

Pod of Gold: Brandon Wimbush talks Steve Angeli, cold weather quarterbacking and the pressure of starting a season opener

Malik Zaire

Former Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire knows a thing or two about QB battles. Nicknamed The Lucky Lefty, Zaire, now lives in California. He joined Pod of Gold hosts and Notre Dame football beat writers Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino Wednesday for a wide ranging conversation that touched on the state of the QB position for the Irish, recruiting and life in the NIL and cryptocurrency world.

Former Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire knows a thing or two about QB battles. Nicknamed The Lucky Lefty, Zaire, now lives in California. He joined Pod of Gold hosts and Notre Dame football beat writers Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino Wednesday for a wide ranging conversation that touched on the state of the QB position for the Irish, recruiting and life in the NIL and cryptocurrency world.

Pod of Gold: Former Notre Dame QB Malik Zaire talks NIL, NFTs and QB battles

Garth Brooks

We know for sure now that Garth Brooks has friends in low places. Just kidding.  The music megastar and hall of famer, chatted with South Bend Tribune and NDInsider Pod of Gold hosts Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino prior to Saturday's 7 p.m. concert at Notre Dame Stadium.

We know for sure now that Garth Brooks has friends in low places. Just kidding.  The music megastar and hall of famer, chatted with South Bend Tribune and NDInsider Pod of Gold hosts Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino prior to Saturday's 7 p.m. concert at Notre Dame Stadium.

Country music legend Garth Brooks talks college football and performing at Notre Dame Stadium

Jerome Bettis

NFL Hall of Famer and former Notre Dame fullback Jerome Bettis is back on campus to complete his degree and help mentor the current football program under the direction of first-year head Marcus Freeman. "The Bus" recently joined South Bend Tribune and NDInsider Pod of Gold hosts Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino to reminisce about his Irish playing days, Lou Holtz, NIL, the NFL Draft and much more. 

NFL Hall of Famer and former Notre Dame fullback Jerome Bettis is back on campus to complete his degree and help mentor the current football program under the direction of first-year head Marcus Freeman. "The Bus" recently joined South Bend Tribune and NDInsider Pod of Gold hosts Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino to reminisce about his Irish playing days, Lou Holtz, NIL, the NFL Draft and much more.

Catching 'The Bus:' Jerome Bettis talks Dante Moore, the 'Snow Bowl' and earning his Notre Dame degree

ND Insider and South Bend Tribune Notre Dame football beat writers Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino break down Notre Dame's 93rd annual Blue-Gold Game with South Bend Tribune Columnist Tom Noie.

ND Insider and South Bend Tribune Notre Dame football beat writers Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino break down Notre Dame's 93rd annual Blue-Gold Game with South Bend Tribune Columnist Tom Noie.

Pod of Gold: Notre Dame's 93rd Blue-Gold is in the books. Here's what we learned

It's a new era at ND Insider's "Pod of Gold" podcast as Notre Dame football beat writers Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino talk Irish sports, pop culture and the latest athletic news swirling around the Golden Dome with special and insightful regular guests. 

Mike Berardino

ND Insider's "Pod of Gold" podcast makes it return with new hosts Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino. Meet the team as they talk Notre Dame Spring football practice with ND Insider and South Bend Tribune columnist Tom Noie.

ND Insider's "Pod of Gold" podcast makes it return with new hosts Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino. Meet the team as they talk Notre Dame Spring football practice with ND Insider and South Bend Tribune columnist Tom Noie.

Pod of Gold is back. New hosts Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino talk Notre Dame football

Charlie Weis

Former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis joins the podcast to discuss the significance of Marcus Freeman winning his first game in the Fiesta Bowl, what challenges await him as a first-time head coach, the importance of recruiting and how to balance that workload, if he was surprised by Brian Kelly's move to LSU, Ian Book's future in the NFL and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make Fiesta Bowl predictions in the "Place Your Bets" segment (25:56) before answering questions from Twitter (34:19).

Former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis joins the podcast to discuss the significance of Marcus Freeman winning his first game in the Fiesta Bowl, what challenges await him as a first-time head coach, the importance of recruiting and how to balance that workload, if he was surprised by Brian Kelly's move to LSU, Ian Book's future in the NFL and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make Fiesta Bowl predictions in the "Place Your Bets" segment (25:56) before answering questions from Twitter (34:19).

Charlie Weis on the challenges of being a first-time head coach at Notre Dame

Jaden Mickey

Jaden Mickey, a four-star cornerback recruit from Corona (Calif.) Centennial, joins the podcast to discuss his reaction to head coach Brian Kelly leaving Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman becoming the new head coach, why he decided to stick with his commitment to the Irish, playing against former ND commit C.J. Williams and other talented players in California, his expectations as an early enrolled freshman and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter (15:20).

Jaden Mickey, a four-star cornerback recruit from Corona (Calif.) Centennial, joins the podcast to discuss his reaction to head coach Brian Kelly leaving Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman becoming the new head coach, why he decided to stick with his commitment to the Irish, playing against former ND commit C.J. Williams and other talented players in California, his expectations as an early enrolled freshman and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen answer questions from Twitter (15:20).

Four-star CB Jaden Mickey on sticking with his Notre Dame commitment

Brian Kelly

Tyler James and Eric Hansen catch up with a wild few days for Notre Dame football as head coach Brian Kelly departed for LSU and defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman is expected to replace him. Was Freeman the right choice? Why did Kelly leave? What does so many assistant coaches staying mean for the Irish? Then 247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins the podcast to discuss the recruiting ramifications of Freeman's promotion and the road ahead for Kelly (24:39). Finally, James and Hansen answer questions from Twitter (43:10).

Tyler James and Eric Hansen catch up with a wild few days for Notre Dame football as head coach Brian Kelly departed for LSU and defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman is expected to replace him. Was Freeman the right choice? Why did Kelly leave? What does so many assistant coaches staying mean for the Irish? Then 247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins the podcast to discuss the recruiting ramifications of Freeman's promotion and the road ahead for Kelly (24:39). Finally, James and Hansen answer questions from Twitter (43:10).

Brian Kelly is out. Marcus Freeman is up. Breaking down Notre Dame's coaching news.

Mike McGlinchey

Former Notre Dame left tackle Mike McGlinchey joins the podcast to discuss watching the 2021 Irish, how the program and Brian Kelly evolved during his time at Notre Dame, former teammate Hunter Bivin's impact on the program, Notre Dame's offensive line play this season, McGlinchey's recovery from a season-ending injury, the legendary tackles he's played with for the San Francisco 49ers and more.  Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-Stanford predictions in "Place Your Bets" (31:35) before answering questions from Twitter (42:20).

Former Notre Dame left tackle Mike McGlinchey joins the podcast to discuss watching the 2021 Irish, how the program and Brian Kelly evolved during his time at Notre Dame, former teammate Hunter Bivin's impact on the program, Notre Dame's offensive line play this season, McGlinchey's recovery from a season-ending injury, the legendary tackles he's played with for the San Francisco 49ers and more.  Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-Stanford predictions in "Place Your Bets" (31:35) before answering questions from Twitter (42:20).

Mike McGlinchey on the evolution of Notre Dame's football program

Bruce Feldman

Bruce Feldman, a college football reporter for FOX Sports and writer for The Athletic, joins the podcast to discuss where Notre Dame fits in the College Football Playoff discussion, what the playoff committee should focus on with the top teams in the country, how head-to-head games should matter, what the head coaching market for ND defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman will look like this offseason, if schools are gaining an advantage by firing their coaches early, how much he tracks his "Freaks List" during the season and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen and make ND-Georgia Tech predictions in "Place Your Bets" (26:55) before answering questions from Twitter (34:51).

Bruce Feldman, a college football reporter for FOX Sports and writer for The Athletic, joins the podcast to discuss where Notre Dame fits in the College Football Playoff discussion, what the playoff committee should focus on with the top teams in the country, how head-to-head games should matter, what the head coaching market for ND defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman will look like this offseason, if schools are gaining an advantage by firing their coaches early, how much he tracks his "Freaks List" during the season and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen and make ND-Georgia Tech predictions in "Place Your Bets" (26:55) before answering questions from Twitter (34:51).

Bruce Feldman on the College Football Playoff and the coaching carousel

Eric Mac Lain, college football analyst for the ACC Network, joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's improvement this season, how to slow down Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong, why the Cavaliers have struggled on defense, who he thinks will win a wide-open ACC, what's wrong with Clemson this season, which team he'd nominate to play the Irish in the Peach Bowl and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-Virginia predictions in "Place Your Bets" (24:55) before answering questions from Twitter (34:51).

Eric Mac Lain, college football analyst for the ACC Network, joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's improvement this season, how to slow down Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong, why the Cavaliers have struggled on defense, who he thinks will win a wide-open ACC, what's wrong with Clemson this season, which team he'd nominate to play the Irish in the Peach Bowl and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-Virginia predictions in "Place Your Bets" (24:55) before answering questions from Twitter (34:51).

Eric Mac Lain on Virginia's explosive offense and a wild ACC season

Rick Minter

Rick Minter, a two-time defensive coordinator at Notre Dame, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of stopping Navy's triple-option offense, how a defense can create a scheme specific for this week, if it's harder on defensive linemen or linebacker, how Marcus Freeman has done in his first season as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, the impact of safety Kyle Hamilton's injury, what it takes to improve two-minute defense and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen makes ND-Navy predictions in "Place Your Bets" (31:13) before answering questions from Twitter (40:12).

Rick Minter, a two-time defensive coordinator at Notre Dame, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of stopping Navy's triple-option offense, how a defense can create a scheme specific for this week, if it's harder on defensive linemen or linebacker, how Marcus Freeman has done in his first season as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, the impact of safety Kyle Hamilton's injury, what it takes to improve two-minute defense and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen makes ND-Navy predictions in "Place Your Bets" (31:13) before answering questions from Twitter (40:12).

Rick Minter on Notre Dame's defensive evolution and stopping the triple option

Dane Brugler

Dane Brugler, NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic, joins the podcast to discuss if safety Kyle Hamilton has secured a high draft position, why he anticipated a big season from defensive end Isaiah Foskey, what makes Jarrett Patterson an attractive center prospect, why running back Kyren Williams will be coveted, which Notre Dame player has surprised him, what the Irish are facing in North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-UNC predictions in "Place Your Bets" (30:05) before answering questions from Twitter (39:01).

Dane Brugler, NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic, joins the podcast to discuss if safety Kyle Hamilton has secured a high draft position, why he anticipated a big season from defensive end Isaiah Foskey, what makes Jarrett Patterson an attractive center prospect, why running back Kyren Williams will be coveted, which Notre Dame player has surprised him, what the Irish are facing in North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-UNC predictions in "Place Your Bets" (30:05) before answering questions from Twitter (39:01).

Dane Brugler on Notre Dame's top 2022 NFL Draft prospects

Rick Mirer

Former Notre Dame quarterback Rick Mirer joins the podcast to discuss how Tyler Buchner has played as a freshman quarterback, his expectations for Buchner as he continues to develop, the difficulties Mirer faced as a young quarterback and the challenge of playing on the road, how the Irish can be successful playing multiple quarterbacks, what's keeping Mirer busy now and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-USC predictions in "Place Your Bets" (24:33) before answering questions from Twitter (31:15).

Former Notre Dame quarterback Rick Mirer joins the podcast to discuss how Tyler Buchner has played as a freshman quarterback, his expectations for Buchner as he continues to develop, the difficulties Mirer faced as a young quarterback and the challenge of playing on the road, how the Irish can be successful playing multiple quarterbacks, what's keeping Mirer busy now and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make ND-USC predictions in "Place Your Bets" (24:33) before answering questions from Twitter (31:15).

Rick Mirer on Tyler Buchner's play and the challenges facing a young quarterback

Really great interview with Will Shipley. Really hope ND is the choice. Thanks for the content.

Shipley

Awesome format! Great insights and expertise. Love this podcast.

Love it

It's a new era at ND Insider's "Pod of Gold" podcast as Notre Dame football beat writers Fernando Ramirez and Mike Berardino talk Irish sports, pop culture and the latest athletic news swirling around the Golden Dome with special and insightful regular guests.

Pod of Gold: Notre Dame Football

Tommy Rees

Braxston Cave

Former Irish center Braxston Cave joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's Camping World Bowl victory, how the offensive line fared for the Irish this past season, the importance of a good offensive line coach, quarterbacks coach Tommy Rees' rise to a potential offensive coordinator and more (1:40). Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen made offseason predictions in the Place Your Bets segment (22:02) before answering questions from Twitter (28:10).

Former Irish center Braxston Cave joins the podcast to discuss Notre Dame's Camping World Bowl victory, how the offensive line fared for the Irish this past season, the importance of a good offensive line coach, quarterbacks coach Tommy Rees' rise to a potential offensive coordinator and more (1:40). Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen made offseason predictions in the Place Your Bets segment (22:02) before answering questions from Twitter (28:10).

Braxston Cave on Notre Dame's offensive line play and Tommy Rees

Vinny Cerrato

Former Notre Dame recruiting coordinator Vinny Cerrato, who served under Lou Holtz, joins the podcast to discuss his career with the Irish, how he became involved with recruiting and developed his prospect evaluations, the importance of building relationships and the tactics he used in doing so, the ways his recruiting background impacted his NFL scouting and front office career, his perspective of the current ND program and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make predictions for Notre Dame's awards show in Place Your Bets (24:25), provide a season recap for Keeping Up with The Joneses (29:18), hand out the Punctuation Mark of the Year (33:07) and answer questions from Twitter (36:33).

Former Notre Dame recruiting coordinator Vinny Cerrato, who served under Lou Holtz, joins the podcast to discuss his career with the Irish, how he became involved with recruiting and developed his prospect evaluations, the importance of building relationships and the tactics he used in doing so, the ways his recruiting background impacted his NFL scouting and front office career, his perspective of the current ND program and more. Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen make predictions for Notre Dame's awards show in Place Your Bets (24:25), provide a season recap for Keeping Up with The Joneses (29:18), hand out the Punctuation Mark of the Year (33:07) and answer questions from Twitter (36:33).

Former recruiting coordinator Vinny Cerrato on lessons learned at Notre Dame

Chuck Martin

Miami (Ohio) head coach Chuck Martin, who coached at Notre Dame from 2010-13, joins the podcast to discuss his time as the Irish offensive coordinator, the relationship head coach Brian Kelly has with his offensive coordinator, the challenges an inexperienced offensive coordinator faces, Tommy Rees' coaching career, Martin's rebuilding of the Miami (Ohio) program into MAC Champions and more (1:46). Then ND Insider recruiting reporter Carter Karels joins the podcast for recruiting predictions with Tyler James and Eric Hansen in the Place Your Bets segment (27:52). Tyler and Eric end the show by answering questions from Twitter (46:11).

Miami (Ohio) head coach Chuck Martin, who coached at Notre Dame from 2010-13, joins the podcast to discuss his time as the Irish offensive coordinator, the relationship head coach Brian Kelly has with his offensive coordinator, the challenges an inexperienced offensive coordinator faces, Tommy Rees' coaching career, Martin's rebuilding of the Miami (Ohio) program into MAC Champions and more (1:46). Then ND Insider recruiting reporter Carter Karels joins the podcast for recruiting predictions with Tyler James and Eric Hansen in the Place Your Bets segment (27:52). Tyler and Eric end the show by answering questions from Twitter (46:11).

Chuck Martin on his experience as Notre Dame's offensive coordinator

Brady Quinn

Former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn joined the podcast to discuss the Irish promoting quarterbacks coach Tommy Rees to offensive coordinator, why he believes the offense is in good hands with Rees, whether Ian Book has reached his ceiling, if Quinn has ever considered coaching and more (1:47). Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen made predictions in the Place Your Bets segment (27:53) before answering questions from Twitter (33:06).

Former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn joined the podcast to discuss the Irish promoting quarterbacks coach Tommy Rees to offensive coordinator, why he believes the offense is in good hands with Rees, whether Ian Book has reached his ceiling, if Quinn has ever considered coaching and more (1:47). Then Tyler James and Eric Hansen made predictions in the Place Your Bets segment (27:53) before answering questions from Twitter (33:06).

Brady Quinn on Tommy Rees becoming Notre Dame's offensive coordinator

Tyler James

James Previews

The roles are reversed in this podcast with Eric Hansen hosting from South Bend and Tyler James playing the role of guest from the media hotel in Orlando, Fla. On the podcast, Tyler and Eric discuss Brian Kelly's decision to have Tommy Rees call plays and what that means for the future of the offensive coordinator position, how Kelly should handle the job opening, the challenges Notre Dame will face against Iowa State, how focused the Irish are for this matchup, tight end Cole Kmet's NFL Draft decision, Kelly's mood this month and more (2:00). Then Tyler and Eric make predictions for the Camping World Bowl in Place Your Bets (35:56) and answer questions from Twitter (41:51).

The roles are reversed in this podcast with Eric Hansen hosting from South Bend and Tyler James playing the role of guest from the media hotel in Orlando, Fla. On the podcast, Tyler and Eric discuss Brian Kelly's decision to have Tommy Rees call plays and what that means for the future of the offensive coordinator position, how Kelly should handle the job opening, the challenges Notre Dame will face against Iowa State, how focused the Irish are for this matchup, tight end Cole Kmet's NFL Draft decision, Kelly's mood this month and more (2:00). Then Tyler and Eric make predictions for the Camping World Bowl in Place Your Bets (35:56) and answer questions from Twitter (41:51).

Tyler James previews the Camping World Bowl from Orlando

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