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 the charges he's facing: underage drinking, resisting … [Read more...] about Notre Dame QB derby: Andrew Hendrix, the other “favorite”
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Notre Dame QB derby: Everett Golson, the new front-runner?
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?
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 not Joining the Big 12
Contrary to multiple “reports,” which were proven false (and as they were proven false, I will not dignify the source of these reports with neither a link nor a mention. Ok, it was Rivals.com Texas Longhorns site Orangebloods) Notre Dame is NOT JOINING THE BIG 12. I asked Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick at the BCS meetings in Chicago about the Big 12 affiliation … [Read more...] about Notre Dame not Joining the Big 12
Notre Dame adds top OLB, 5-star recruit Jaylon Smith
Brian Kelly may not be winning as many games as some of the Notre Dame faithful want him to, but he is winning the recruiting battles. They got the 13th member of their class, Jaylon Smith, from just up the road in Ft. Wayne. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound linebacker is a five-star recruit, according to Rivals.com. He is also ranked as the No. 1 outside linebacker and No. 4 overall … [Read more...] about Notre Dame adds top OLB, 5-star recruit Jaylon Smith
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