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Notre Dame Football and Brian Kelly: How does this story end?

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Halfway through his second season at the pressure-packed helm of Notre Dame football, Brian Kelly has experienced horrible tragedy and made almost every mistake imaginable. From the death of Declan Sullivan to horrible public admission that the players he recruited were on a different level than those he inherited, Kelly has done a lot in creating the minefield he has to … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football and Brian Kelly: How does this story end?

Notre Dame Could Struggle in 2012, Brian Kelly’s Seat Warming?

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Yesterday was a big day for the Notre Dame football team on the field, as they absolutely thrashed Navy 56-14, routing a team that has had their number in recent years. But being mediocre and routing somebody bad doesn't cover up the larger issues at work in South Bend. This week marked the one-year anniversary of Declan Sullivan's death. If you forgot that name, it's the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Could Struggle in 2012, Brian Kelly’s Seat Warming?

Notre Dame on Winning Streak; Still Lots of Issues for Brian Kelly

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When Notre Dame started 0-2, it seems like their BcS hopes were dead. They came into the season ranked #16, but the slow start in back-to-back losses to USF and the Michigan Wolverines had 2011 looking like a lost year. And then all the talk about "what's wrong with ND?" began. And the temperature readings on Coach Brian Kelly's hot seat skyrocketed. But then a funny … [Read more...] about Notre Dame on Winning Streak; Still Lots of Issues for Brian Kelly

Will QB Tommy Rees be the man for Notre Dame?

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It appears we won't know until tomorrow who will start at quarterback for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. ND Coach Brian Kelly said yesterday: “We’re evaluating that right now. We’ve just finished grading all the film. We’ll meet here about four to start to discuss things relative to personnel and then whatever decision we make, we’ll talk to the quarterbacks involved and … [Read more...] about Will QB Tommy Rees be the man for Notre Dame?

Brian Kelly Lashes Out at Notre Dame WR T.J. Jones (Video)

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The anger/frustration expressed in this video is indicative of Murphy's Law. Murphy’s law is an epigram typically stated as: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” And it pretty much summed up the season opener for the #16 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, as they dropped a 23-20 decision to South Florida. USF came in ten point underdogs, despite being a Big East conference … [Read more...] about Brian Kelly Lashes Out at Notre Dame WR T.J. Jones (Video)

#10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: College Football 77 in 77

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Here it is- THE BIG ONE! Of all my 77 in 77s, this is my piece de resistance. The team I cover the most, Chicago's home college football team, the program covered in the media unlike any other. Yes, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the most storied and well-documented team in the history of the game. This preview will be longer than the others, so let's get right to … [Read more...] about #10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: College Football 77 in 77