It's a four way battle to start at quarterback in Notre Dame, perhaps the most high profile position in all of college sports. But after upon further inspection, it's most likely a two way competition this college football season. Last year's starter Tommy Rees had the inside track to regain the position this year, but all the charges he's facing means he's fallen down the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame QB derby: Everett Golson, the new front-runner?
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Highlights from Notre Dame Media Day: Brian Kelly notable quotables
Today was Notre Dame media day, and with it Brian Kelly addressed the media contingent concerning the be here before you know it 2012 season. The Irish open up in Ireland; taking on Navy in Dublin in the Emerald Isle Classic. The Irish still don't have a quarterback set, and have a bit of a Hobson's Choice type situation going on there. They also have a brutal schedule this … [Read more...] about Highlights from Notre Dame Media Day: Brian Kelly notable quotables
Notre Dame’s Rees and Calabrese suspended for Ireland season opener
University of Notre Dame senior linebacker Carlo Calabrese and junior quarterback Tommy Rees have both been suspended for the opening game of the 2012 season, Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly announced today. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Rees and Calabrese suspended for Ireland season opener
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Notre Dame getting a lot of preseason accolades again
As usual, there's a lot of hype and anticipation heading into next college football season regarding Notre Dame. It's not like last season where gridiron experts are projecting them into a BCS bowl, instead it's more about their schedule (how tough it is) and how NFL ready some of their talent is. Especially keep an eye on linebacker Manti Te'o and tight end Tyler Eifert. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame getting a lot of preseason accolades again
Notre Dame wide receiver cited for underage drinking
Michael Floyd had three underage drinking offenses during his college football career at Notre Dame. He's gone to the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL now, but a player expected to take his place on the field, his following his example off it. DaVaris Daniels, a sophomore-to-be receiver, was cited for consumption of alcohol by a minor on May 13, according to police records in … [Read more...] about Notre Dame wide receiver cited for underage drinking
Two more Notre Dame players selected on NFL Draft’s final day
With Michael Floyd and Harrison Smith going in the first round on Thursday night, Notre Dame was well represented at the beginning of the NFL Draft. They were well represented at the back end too. Former Notre Dame cornerback Robert Blanton was selected with the 139th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Blanton was taken with the fourth selection of … [Read more...] about Two more Notre Dame players selected on NFL Draft’s final day
Minnesota Vikings take Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith
The Minnesota Vikings traded down, but then later traded back up in order to select Harrison Smith from Notre Dame. So in a busy NFL Draft night filled with trades, the Vikings were as busy as anybody It's rare for safeties to go very high overall, but Smith was the second safety taken in this draft. Mark Barron, from the Alabama Crimson Tide is the only one who might go … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings take Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith
Tyler Eifert looking like Notre Dame go-to guy on Offense
-From Golden Tate to Kyle Rudolph to Michael Floyd to…Tyler Eifert. Notre Dame has seen a primary pass-catcher emerge each year and then end up a high pick in the NFL Draft following a breakout season. Floyd will get the call next week, probably in the top 10-15. Eifert should be a top 20 pick in 2013. Which means the senior tight end will become a household name this fall in … [Read more...] about Tyler Eifert looking like Notre Dame go-to guy on Offense
2012 Notre Dame Spring Game notes, nuggets and tidbits
The number one topic is of course the four-way starting quarterback battle. Unlike other spring games, Notre Dame lets them pretty much go live at QB, which is a lot cooler than the signal caller wearing a red, no-contact jersey. Here's the statistical breakdown. Everett Golson 31 snaps, 11-15 passing, 120 yards, two TDs, 0 picks. 6 carries for 25 yards. Tommy Rees 7-14-1, … [Read more...] about 2012 Notre Dame Spring Game notes, nuggets and tidbits