Who will be the best tailback in college football this fall? You can get a good idea by looking at the Doak Walker Award watch list which was released yesterday. Illinois Fighting Illini senior Jason Ford and Notre Dame Fighting Irish junior Cierre Wood were among the 51 players named to the watch list on Friday. Ford is one of seven Big Ten running backs on the Walker … [Read more...] about Who will be the Best Running Back in College Football in 2011?
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Notre Dame’s Smith, Northwestern’s Peters Named to Thorpe Award List
The Jim Thorpe Award 2011 watch list announced today includes 37 of the nation’s best defensive backs, representing eight conferences and one independent. Stud senior safety Harrison Smith of Notre Dame made the cut, so did Northwestern senior Brian Peters. And don't forget Wisconsin Badgers corner Antonio Fenelus, more on him here. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Smith, Northwestern’s Peters Named to Thorpe Award List
Notre Dame All-American, Denver Broncos Lineman Pete Duranko Dies
Pete Duranko was an All-America defensive lineman on the University of Notre Dame 1966 national championship team. After his stellar college football career, he was a fourth-round selection (61st pick overall) by the Cleveland Browns in the 1966 NFL Draft. Duranko was also a second-round pick by the Denver Broncos in the ’66 AFL Draft. Duranko played defensive end and … [Read more...] about Notre Dame All-American, Denver Broncos Lineman Pete Duranko Dies
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
Notre Dame to Play Michigan in Big House’s 1st Ever Night Game
ESPN announced Thursday the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Michigan Wolverines contest on September 10 at Michigan Stadium will be telecast in primetime on ESPN, 8 p.m. (ET) kickoff. This marks the first-ever night contest in Michigan Stadium. The game will not appear on ABC due to the NASCAR Sprint Cup series, which will be broadcast live at 7:30 p.m. (ET). … [Read more...] about Notre Dame to Play Michigan in Big House’s 1st Ever Night Game
Notre Dame Quarterback Derby will Be Intriguing this Summer
During one of his banner seasons leading the Cincinnati Bearcats, current Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly played two QBs. This fall in South Bend, it could happen again. Maybe. Dayne Crist is the projected starter, with Tommy Rees number two as of today, but the depth chart isn't set in stone, or anything like that, as of now. "We'll have to obviously cut back and hone in … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Quarterback Derby will Be Intriguing this Summer
Notre Dame Could Play Multiple QBs this Year
During one of his banner seasons leading the Cincinnati Bearcats, current Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly played two QBs. This fall in South Bend, it could happen again. Maybe. Dayne Crist is the projected starter, with Tommy Rees number two as of today, but the depth chart isn't set in stone, or anything like that, as of now. "We'll have to obviously cut back and hone in on … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Could Play Multiple QBs this Year
Notre Dame Kickoff Times, Schedule Announced
For the first time in 21 years, there will be a night game at Notre Dame Stadium. The Notre Dame-USC game slated for Oct. 22, 2011, will kick off at 7:30 p.m. EDT. “We are very excited about the opportunity to play host to a home night game. While we will do this only on a selective basis, we think it is important to occasionally use the platform of a prime-time game to … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Kickoff Times, Schedule Announced
Three Notre Dame Players up for College Football Hall of Fame
Three former Notre Dame stars -- Dave Casper, Terry Hanratty and Jim Seymour were placed on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot today. The entire ballot contains 79 players and nine coaches. The Hall of Fame class will be announced May 11 and the players will be inducted at the College Hall of Fame’s Annual Awards Dinner Dec. 6 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York … [Read more...] about Three Notre Dame Players up for College Football Hall of Fame