2022 marks the first full year of the NIL (name, image, likeness) era of college football. We've already seen the first national signing day of this brave new world that NIL has ushered in, and the first NIL season will get going with week zero in just 15 days from now. Notre Dame has a new head coach in Marcus Freeman, and he discussed how his brand new regime will handle the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Heavy Underdogs in Marcus Freeman Homecoming Game
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#5 Notre Dame at #2 Ohio State is Blockbuster Business in Week One
It is finally here! College football is back as we’re now in the lead-up to week zero. Locally, this is huge as both Illinois (at home versus Wyoming) and Northwestern (versus Nebraska in Dublin, Ireland) will open their season on Saturday. But it all starts in earnest on Sept 3, with week one. The headliner game for that week sees #5 Notre Dame begin their campaign at the … [Read more...] about #5 Notre Dame at #2 Ohio State is Blockbuster Business in Week One
Notre Dame Legend Hesburgh, or ‘Fr. Ted,’ Would be Perfect for America Right Now
Editor's Note: with the original publication that this article was posted on set for imminent extinction, we brought this post over to The Sports Bank before it gets deleted. It originally ran in April. of 2019, but we have updated it to make current for present day. U.S. Secretary of Transportation (and then South Bend Mayor) Pete Buttigieg isn't the first nationally relevant … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Legend Hesburgh, or ‘Fr. Ted,’ Would be Perfect for America Right Now
Notre Dame DB Kyle Hamilton a Great Fit for Baltimore Ravens
Maybe the best pure prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft, regardless of position, Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton has probably found the perfect home with the Baltimore Ravens. Selected 14th overall, in the first round of the draft last night, Hamilton goes to a franchise synonymous with defense. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame DB Kyle Hamilton a Great Fit for Baltimore Ravens
2022 NFL Mock Draft 4-28-22 Final Edition
Welcome to our latest 2022 NFL mock draft! We're headed towards the home stretch now of the NFL Draft talking season. If there is one thing we do know, it's that the NFL "season" supposedly, is now year round, due to the overhyping of the NFL Draft and the explosions of mock drafts. Also, here is the link to a list of 70 of the worst NFL Draft cliches, buzzwords and other … [Read more...] about 2022 NFL Mock Draft 4-28-22 Final Edition
Notre Dame Football: Blue-Gold Storylines to Watch
Wednesday is the second biggest day of the spring practice period for Notre Dame football as the Blue-Gold Draft will take place. The draft is a new thing in the program this year, and it will see Jerome Bettis serve as the commissioner. It's in advance of the Blue-Gold exhibition at Notre Dame Stadium, the very first of the Marcus Freeman era. Remember, there is never any … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football: Blue-Gold Storylines to Watch
Notre Dame vs Oklahoma State: Fiesta Bowl First Look Game Preview
The #5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the #9 Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Day in a match-up of two programs that have seemed to hit a ceiling in recent years. Under Brian Kelly, ND was able to consistently get into the biggest games, but every time they did, they got utterly routed. Under Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State has consistently been able to … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs Oklahoma State: Fiesta Bowl First Look Game Preview
Marcus Freeman the Next Notre Dame Head Football Coach
It was actually pre-ordained that Marcus Freeman would become the next head coach at Notre Dame; Brian Kelly said so himself many months ago. Now according to multiple reports, it is actually happening, with official word to come soon from the university itself. Freeman, 35, excelled in his short time as defensive coordinator, and was the leading candidate all along. … [Read more...] about Marcus Freeman the Next Notre Dame Head Football Coach