'11 OH DE Chase Hounshell (Signed Notre Dame LOI)

[dublinirish]

so he's definitely on scholly for the season? I would have thought his status is still undecided depending on what happens to ishaq?

 

[Bogtrotter07]

I don't know than anything is definite; but didn't Kelly say they probably wouldn't know until the last minute?

I still think that there will be room for both in a few weeks.

 

[TheTurningPoint]

He is playing. Numbers arent going to be a problem from everything I have gathered.

 

[zelezo vlk]

I read on ISD that there will be two medicals. I'm assuming that's how he'll get his spot?

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[irishfan]

I read on ISD that there will be two medicals. I'm assuming that's how he'll get his spot?

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Baratti and Heuerman?

 

[zelezo vlk]

Baratti and Heuerman?

Those would be my guesses but I have no inside info to confirm.

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[NDdomer2]

There was some talk in Deeb's thread about an injury and him not seeing field this year. Suppose he could be candidate if true.

 

[dublinirish]

Interesting to listen to Mike Frank and Bill Reagan on the ISD podcast they reckon due to Chase's size and underrated pass catching ability he could be the best all round Tight End on the roster

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Interesting to listen to Mike Frank and Bill Reagan on the ISD podcast they reckon due to Chase's size and underrated pass catching ability he could be the best all round Tight End on the roster

Link? I always forget about it

 

[dublinirish]

Link? I always forget about it

emm i had it on my phone, let me try find it

edit: Post Fall Camp. 8-24-2015 | Notre Dame Power Hour

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TE Chase Hounshell says he will have a 6th year of eligibility.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/664598030490972160">November 12, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Sherm Sticky]

Don't think he stays at ND though. Love the kid though, such a warrior.


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[AdmiralBackhand]

I could see him ending up at Miami of Ohio.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Can 6th years transfer?

 

[AdmiralBackhand]

Can 6th years transfer?

Good question.

 

[aubeirish]

Can 6th years transfer?

It is a good question, but I don't see why not.

 

[EifertPower]

Why did we ever switch him away from DE? I thought he was pretty good as an underclassmen before injuries. Our lack of pass rush from our defensive ends this year has been disappointing.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Why did we ever switch him away from DE? I thought he was pretty good as an underclassmen before injuries. Our lack of pass rush from our defensive ends this year has been disappointing.

I think it was shoulder injuries preventing him from keeping on enough weight to play on the D line. Am I remembering correctly?

 

[scUM Hater]

I think it was shoulder injuries preventing him from keeping on enough weight to play on the D line. Am I remembering correctly?

What, his shoulder injuries didn't allow him to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? Just kidding

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[JD Irish]

I think he would surely be welcome back at ND for another year given how much he has played this year.

 

[scUM Hater]

Why did we ever switch him away from DE? I thought he was pretty good as an underclassmen before injuries. Our lack of pass rush from our defensive ends this year has been disappointing.

Because Okwara is always in pass defense.

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[dublinirish]

bring him back next year for sure, its a no brainer

 

[ThePiombino]

Can 6th years transfer?

Yes. This is about NCAA eligibility, not school eligibility.

 

[ndfi78]

I was thinking he was already a 6th year for some reason.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

bring him back next year for sure, its a no brainer

This I agree with 100%!

If you watch play in the trenches, he and Tyler Luatua have been a 'big part' of the resurgence of our offensive line.

In other words, the real problem was with defensive scheming against zone blocking, always getting seven men on our five. Rhule and Temple were MASTERS at this!

They did as well as Clemson, with players way down on the measurables chart.

And if you watch. Chase and Tyler started banging on people when given the chance!

Smart football people say moving to two tight end sets is a great counter for defensive line schemes and stunts. And once you have established the superiority of your wide receivers (think Fuller), whether your running game steps up full throttle right away or not, you have created a matchup nightmare, because on any given play that big old hoss can go out for a short pass to an empty flat, or to loose coverage by a much smaller defender.

If I were Kelly, I would keep Luatua and Hounshell forever. And just have off season wet dreams about them with Jones, Weishar, and Smythe healthy!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

On Facebook Chase wrote "my last time playing in Notre Dame stadium"


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[ACamp1900]

He must have deleted it, I don't see anything...

 

[Irish2155]

On Facebook Chase wrote "my last time playing in Notre Dame stadium"


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I thought it was. He is a Senior, right?

Wish him the best going forward. Not sure if he has a fifth year but hope he gets to play somewhere.

 

[KPENN]

This I agree with 100%!

If you watch play in the trenches, he and Tyler Luatua have been a 'big part' of the resurgence of our offensive line.

In other words, the real problem was with defensive scheming against zone blocking, always getting seven men on our five. Rhule and Temple were MASTERS at this!

They did as well as Clemson, with players way down on the measurables chart.

And if you watch. Chase and Tyler started banging on people when given the chance!

Smart football people say moving to two tight end sets is a great counter for defensive line schemes and stunts. And once you have established the superiority of your wide receivers (think Fuller), whether your running game steps up full throttle right away or not, you have created a matchup nightmare, because on any given play that big old hoss can go out for a short pass to an empty flat, or to loose coverage by a much smaller defender.

If I were Kelly, I would keep Luatua and Hounshell forever. And just have off season wet dreams about them with Jones, Weishar, and Smythe healthy!

I wouldn't bring him back. He's a nice story and all but the TE position is so ridiculously stacked to me it'd be a waste of a scholarship. I'd rather use it on someone else on the team or get another '16 recruit.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

I wouldn't bring him back. He's a nice story and all but the TE position is so ridiculously stacked to me it'd be a waste of a scholarship. I'd rather use it on someone else on the team or get another '16 recruit.

I understand!

But it is a great way to get an extra blocker on the field that has proved himself. He has played well this year against some really good defensive players.

And the reasons I am bullish on taking him this coming year, more so than say a player at another position of need such as Avery Sebastian,

• is that '16 becomes that hole before we get 'the tight end haul' for '17.
• and Chase has demonstrated that he is really good at it, being more durable (now) than most of our tight ends.

In other words, is it worth risking re-injury to Smythe, Weishar, or Luatua, all of whom have been pretty banged up, when you can bring Hounshell in to take plays and cut the risk of injuries for the whole pool of tight ends. Besides, after watching Chase, he has an inherent ability to block speed rushers, or at least does better than most outside of Ronnie or Mike!