Whether they watch to root for them, or watch to root against them- they're watching. Notre Dame draws huge numbers. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame-USC highest rated game of season; outpaces Rose Bowl
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#20 Notre Dame vs. #10 Michigan State should be a spirited contest
It's #10 versus #20, Spartans versus Irish this weekend. One of the biggest college rivalries renews itself this Saturday night when Michigan State takes on Notre Dame. This is even a "trophy game" between the Big Ten and an independent. ABC will broadcast the game at 8 pm ET. … [Read more...] about #20 Notre Dame vs. #10 Michigan State should be a spirited contest
Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin in Football Soon?
In college basketball, they met last year in the title game of the Old Spice Classic. That was how the tournament played out, and not a pre-determined match-up between the Wisconsin Badgers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. When will see it again in football? One of the strongest links between the two schools is current University of Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez, … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin in Football Soon?
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
Former Notre Dame DE Aaron Lynch transferring to South Florida
Skip Holtz has beaten the university that made his dad, Lou Holtz, a legend once again. Yes, just like in the 2011 season opener, South Florida got the best of Notre Dame. Apparently, super soph Aaron Lynch is taking his talents to Tampa. ESPN's sources indicate Lynch wants to be closer to his family and his girlfriend. The Cape Coral, FL native is coming home. … [Read more...] about Former Notre Dame DE Aaron Lynch transferring to South Florida
Notre Dame 2012 spring game: what to watch for
The 125th season of Notre Dame football will commence this fall. Get ready for it with the annual Blue-Gold spring game on Saturday. It's been an eventful spring, let's look at some of the biggest stories of the spring, and also point out some things to watch for in the spring exhibition. -The story of the spring was the defection of defensive end Aaron Lynch, who left the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame 2012 spring game: what to watch for
Notre Dame loses top DE, stellar soph Aaron Lynch
Notre Dame defensive end Aaron Lynch has left the Fighting Irish football team and will transfer to another school at the end of the spring semester, the University announced today. This is a huge loss as Lynch was the jewel of Brian Kelly's first ND recruiting class and figured to be the Irish most powerful and best d lineman this fall. Lynch was a top rated recruit who … [Read more...] about Notre Dame loses top DE, stellar soph Aaron Lynch