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Notre Dame Football Going QB1A and QB1B vs Texas Longhorns

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If you're a die-hard fan of the dramatic television series Friday Night Lights (2006-2011) then you're familiar with the term "QB1." It was the nickname given to starting quarterback Matt Saracen. (Also, if you're a die hard fan of FNL, there's a very high likelihood that you're an upper middle class caucasian female aged 22-31) When Notre Dame football opens the season at … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football Going QB1A and QB1B vs Texas Longhorns

Notre Dame Must Distance Themselves From the Lou Holtz Brand

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On day one of the 2016 Republican National Convention former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz was spotted walking around with a bottle of Crown Royal. Many, or at least some, of us found that cute and quirky. On day two of the RNC, Holtz gave an anti-immigrant rant that made it seem like he drank way too much of that Crown Royal whiskey before giving his speech. There … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Must Distance Themselves From the Lou Holtz Brand

Tre Demps Makes Chicago Bulls Summer League Roster

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The Chicago Bulls announced their team which will participate in the 2016 Las Vegas Summer League.  This year's #1 draft pick, #14 overall, Denzel Valentine out of Michigan State (the last pick in the lottery) headlines the roster, which includes fellow Spartan alumni Raymar Morgan. Yes, the same Raymar Morgan who is balling with the Spartan Heroes (Michigan State Alumni) in … [Read more...] about Tre Demps Makes Chicago Bulls Summer League Roster

Corey Robinson, David Robinson’s Son, Retires From Notre Dame

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Corey Robinson is one of the many celebrity offspring who have played football for Notre Dame during the Brian Kelly era. The son of "The Admiral" himself, NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson, announced that he has decided to end his career with the Fighting Irish, due to concussions. He will remain with the team as a student assistant coach. … [Read more...] about Corey Robinson, David Robinson’s Son, Retires From Notre Dame

A.J. Hammons a Mid-First Rounder Says Fran Frischilla

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The much discussed, and very often scrutinized, Purdue Boilermakers Center A.J. Hammons will finally be drafted into the NBA in a little over a month. A four year guy, this seems like it's been a very long time coming as there was chatter the last two seasons about whether or not Hammons would or should make an early entry into the professional ranks. ESPN College Hoops and … [Read more...] about A.J. Hammons a Mid-First Rounder Says Fran Frischilla

Jaylon Smith: Dallas Cowboys Make Great Long Term Investment

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Former Notre Dame Linebacker Jaylon Smith will be taking a professional version of "a medical redshirt year." Smith will be out of football for 2016, as his recovers from nerve damage in his knee. Heading into the Fiesta Bowl, Smith was projected to be a sure fire top five pick in this year's NFL Draft. Many draftniks had him the best overall defensive player on their big … [Read more...] about Jaylon Smith: Dallas Cowboys Make Great Long Term Investment

2016 NFL Mock Draft 4-28-16 FINAL

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Happy Draft Day!!!! This will be our penultimate 2016 NFL mock draft update, with the final version coming late this afternoon.  To get you ready for the draft, here's a list of 40 NFL Draft buzzwords, catch-phrases and cliches that you'll hear tonight, and all weekend, from the TV network draftniks. "He can make all throws when you put him in space a hand in the round guy … [Read more...] about 2016 NFL Mock Draft 4-28-16 FINAL

Notre Dame Football: 2016 NFL Draft Mocksourcing

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There are two Notre Dame football players who appear to be NFL Draft first round locks next week- OL Ronnie Stanley and WR Will Fuller. DL Sheldon Day could go in the second or third round. OLB Jaylon Smith was a top 5 overall pick projection before he got hurt in the Fiesta Bowl, but now he appears to have fallen out of the first round entirely. Where he ends up now is … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football: 2016 NFL Draft Mocksourcing