Aaron Henry is off to Notre Dame. He is now "former" Illinois Defensive Coordinator, and this change has made without the need of Illini head coach Bret Bielema having to fire anyone. Given how Henry is his crony, and a former player of his at the University of Wisconsin, it would have been an extremely difficult conversation. It is kind of like how Ohio State hired away … [Read more...] about New Notre Dame DC Aaron Henry: 5 Worst and 5 Best Games at Illinois
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#6 Ohio St. Buckeyes at #9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview
Sometimes it takes until week four to really get the college football season going. Opening week brings some captivating matchups, but weeks two and three are often dominated by P5s whooping up on mid-majors. Yawn. Enter the #6 Ohio St. Buckeyes traveling to the #9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This the first real mouth-watering, meant and potatoes game of the 2023 college … [Read more...] about #6 Ohio St. Buckeyes at #9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview
Notre Dame and the History of the Annual Dublin Game
Saturday marks the eighth edition of college football in Dublin, Ireland as #13 Notre Dame takes on Navy in Aviva Stadium. This will be the third time that ND plays in this format, a game that is now branded the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. In past years, its been labeled the: Emerald Isle Classic, Shamrock Classic (not to be confused with Notre Dame annual neutral … [Read more...] about Notre Dame and the History of the Annual Dublin Game
Notre Dame Escape Va Tech, Achieve Potentially Season Defining Win
At his weekly press conference, Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said today's meeting with Virginia Tech was about a lot more than bowl games and playoff appearances. Kelly said this was about purpose and motivation, "what is your why" he said specifically. The blowout at Michigan last week ended what was left of ND's playoff chances, and it also put the Fighting Irish in a spot … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Escape Va Tech, Achieve Potentially Season Defining Win
Notre Dame and the ACC: I called this two years ago
Editor's note: I originally published this on December 29th, 2011. Looks like I saw the future a few months ahead: As Notre Dame prepares to kick off versus Florida State today in the Champs Sports Bowl, the answer to where ND fits in the long term conference expansion is becoming painfully obvious. The Irish will face their fourth ACC opponent, and look to go 4-0 in the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame and the ACC: I called this two years ago
Chicago Bears mock draft composite part 2
About a week has passed since I released part one of this mock draft composite. A few of those 13 expert predictions for whom the Bears will pick have changed since I compiled the list on February 23rd. Take a look at who has changed their mind since last week, and get an inside look at the rest of the draft prospects who have been most commonly linked to the Bears. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears mock draft composite part 2
Complete Guide to the Alabama vs. Notre Dame Championship Game
It could easily be the most watched college football game of all time: the BCS National title game, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide. The media hype has been ridiculous; ESPN and the rest of the press have been talking about this game forever. Imagine what the publicity for the Super Bowl will be like this year. So here's a guide, with links to … [Read more...] about Complete Guide to the Alabama vs. Notre Dame Championship Game
#18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: College Basketball 111 in 111
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?
Notre Dame QB Tommy Rees and sister both have alcohol arrest record
Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees will held to court on May 17th, in which he'll face four misdemeanor counts, including resisting arrest, battery and underage consumption. But he's not the only Rees sibling who's run afoul of the law via alcohol. His sister Meghan Rees was kicked out of the Purdue game last fall and arrested for an alcohol offense as well. Is this is a new … [Read more...] about Notre Dame QB Tommy Rees and sister both have alcohol arrest record