I'm back in the frozen tundra of South Bend, Ind. We had a special Wednesday night edition this week, but we will be back in our normal Monday at 7 ET time slot next week. Remember, if you miss the live show, you can catch up anytime on YouTube. The weekday shows run from p. You can download all episodes as podcasts. Eric Hansen: The "no drinking" rule has been rescinded for everyone but me until somebody makes me regret it. Marty from San Antonio, Texas: Eric, thanks for all your hard work and reporting during the season.
I think we are still short some elite 5 star speed at certain positions. Eric Hansen: Hi Marty and thank you. And he'd be doing the same thing. To me, the linebacker position group is really trending in a positive direction.
The Irish are getting the depth, talent and development they need. Madden Faraimo will likely step right into Jack Kiser's spot in that five-man rotation. Where I will agree with you that an upgrade is needed is wide receiver, and I would add to that defensive line, especially in the interior. So this is a big recruiting cycle for WRs coach Mike Brown. And Al Washington needs to be more consistent as well, though he has developed well.
Manny from San Pedro: Eric!! Today is not a sad day as we should appreciate the amazing year we had. If we lose Golden. Is Mickens promoted or do we look outside? Eric Hansen: Manny!!!!! I hope your keyboard is not broken. That's the fewest exclamation points I've ever seen in a question from you. And I like your big-picture take on the game.
I think you're right. And as far as Al Golden, it's not an "if. To the next step in that equation, I think Mike Mickens makes all the sense in the world as the next DC. And Marcus has been saying that he's ready since , when I asked him that question in a press conference. No word salad on that one. It was a strong affirmative. What I do think Marcus Freeman will do is talk to the staff, hear their opinions.
