Notre Dame football with Eric Hansen & Tyler James

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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