If storyline #1 surrounding Notre Dame football this preseason is who will be the #1 quarterback?, as senior Dayne Crist battles sophomore Tommy Rees for the coveted QB1 gig, then storyline #2 is Michael Floyd and his reinstatement back into the program. Floyd led the team last season with 79 receptions for 1,025 yards and 12 touchdowns but was suspended after his third … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Michael Floyd Seeks to Put Offseason Drama Behind Him
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Notre Dame Officially Reinstates Wide Receiver Michael Floyd
We knew this day was coming, we just didn't know when. And for those who believe University of Notre Dame football is really overrated this season, their primary reason is usually the Michael Floyd question. Well that's been answered. The senior wide receiver and Biletnikoff Award candidate has been reinstated as an active member of the Fighting Irish football team, Notre Dame … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Officially Reinstates Wide Receiver Michael Floyd
Notre Dame’s Dayne Crist, Michael Floyd Make Maxwell List
Wide Receiver Michael Floyd is still in that Notre Dame University limbo/purgatory. He's not yet re-instated, but he'll likely play. If he is allowed to come back, he'll probably comprise a really exciting, high scoring combination with quarterback Dayne Crist. That is if Crist starts. Both members of the Fighting Irish are looking at uncertain roles this college football … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Dayne Crist, Michael Floyd Make Maxwell List
Michael Floyd Still in Notre Dame Football Limbo; but Cleared to Workout
If University of Notre Dame football was a reality series, then the major star would be senior wide receiver Michael Floyd. He's been the king of drama (at least among the players) when it comes to college football in South Bend these past couple of years. Obviously, there's been plenty of outside the roster drama with Lizzy Seeberg and Declan Sullivan in 2010-11, but Floyd's … [Read more...] about Michael Floyd Still in Notre Dame Football Limbo; but Cleared to Workout
Brian Kelly vows to Shave his Head if Notre Dame wins BCS Game
On his radio show last night from Legends of Notre Dame, Coach Brian Kelly said that he will shave his head should the Fighting Irish win a BCS game this year. He mistakenly first said "shave his head off," and then corrected himself "shave my hair off," before adding "that would hurt, wouldn't it?" This is to show solidarity for cancer patients and to raise money for St. … [Read more...] about Brian Kelly vows to Shave his Head if Notre Dame wins BCS Game
Update on Notre Dame’s Michael Floyd; Likely Playing this Fall?
Notre Dame University's ResLife board has voted not to suspend Fighting Irish star wide receiver Michael Floyd; he recently was charged with another DUI, and he has committed multiple drinking offenses during his time in South Bend. Coach Brian Kelly has not yet reinstated him back into the program. However, the fact that the ResLife board may have thrown him out of … [Read more...] about Update on Notre Dame’s Michael Floyd; Likely Playing this Fall?
Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd Busted for DUI, Suspended from Team
On the same night that Notre Dame saw their promising college basketball season come to an unexpectedly early and unceremonious end, their upcoming college football season suffered a possible serious setback. Star wide receiver Michael Floyd, who passed up on the NFL draft to return for his senior season was pulled over by campus police before dawn Sunday after running a … [Read more...] about Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd Busted for DUI, Suspended from Team
WR Michael Floyd Returning to Notre Dame for Senior Season
University of Notre Dame junior wide receiver Michael Floyd is returning for his senior season. The 6-3, 227-pounder enters his final year at Notre Dame with the most touchdown receptions, second-most receptions and third-most receiving yards for a career in Irish history. 2010 was Floyd's best statistical season as he led the Irish with 79 receptions for 1,025 yards and … [Read more...] about WR Michael Floyd Returning to Notre Dame for Senior Season
Notre Dame Football Season Wrap: Facts, Figures, Notes and Tidbits
Notre Dame ended the season with four consecutive wins, the first Irish team to do so since 1992 (that team finished its season with seven straight wins). They utterly routed a struggling Miami Hurricanes team with serious quarterback issues in a very chilly Sun Bowl game. There are a ton of questions to be answered in the offseason, starting mostly with the health of the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football Season Wrap: Facts, Figures, Notes and Tidbits
Notes and Nuggets from Notre Dame’s Sun Bowl Blowout Victory
-Notre Dame’s 24-point halftime lead marked the second-largest in Sun Bowl history (Alabama led SMU 28-0 in 1983). -- Michael Floyd’s three-yard TD catch to start the scoring at 11:02 of the first period marked his 27th career TD reception, equaling Jeff Samardzija’s Notre Dame career mark. -- Michael Floyd’s reception on third down at the 11-minute mark gave him his … [Read more...] about Notes and Nuggets from Notre Dame’s Sun Bowl Blowout Victory