Notre Dame junior tight end Tyler Eifert will remain at Notre Dame for his senior year and not enter the 2012 NFL Draft. Eifert graded out as a third round prospect by the draft committee, just the perfect place to make the decision a very gray area. He will not follow in the footsteps of Kyle Rudolph, who had a very easy decision in declaring for the draft last year. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Tight End Tyler Eifert Returning for Senior Year
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Notre Dame Football Makes Some Coaching Changes
Notre Dame football made some changes in the coaching staff following the Champs Sports Bowl loss to Florida State. Defensive coordinator Bob Diaco has been named assistant head coach, Chuck Martin offensive coordinator, Kerry Cooks promoted to co-defensive coordinator and Scott Booker becomes a full-time assistant. Irish head coach Brian Kelly announced these decisions … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football Makes Some Coaching Changes
Notre Dame Season Ends and Begins the same: Critical Red Zone INT
The season ending loss to the Florida State Seminoles had a few things in common with the season opening defeat to South Florida: the quarterbacks threw too many interceptions, especially in the red zone; the defense kept bailing out the offense only to see the O turn it over again. And the explosive Brian Kelly hissy fit on the sidelines, caught on national television. This … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Season Ends and Begins the same: Critical Red Zone INT
Manti Te’o Returns to Notre Dame; Puts NFL Draft on Hold
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o has decided to hold off on the NFL money for now. The junior will return to South Bend for his senior season, Te’o announced Sunday night at the Lott IMPACT Trophy banquet. In midseason he tweeted “Playin for my bros and that’s it!!!!” And this was during the same week Brian Kelly made public comments segregating players he recruited from … [Read more...] about Manti Te’o Returns to Notre Dame; Puts NFL Draft on Hold
Former Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist Going to Wisconsin?
It looks like ex Notre Dame quarterback Dayne Crist will soon join the Wisconsin Badgers program, sources close to both programs told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. I guess Sconnie is becoming very good at "free agent quarterback signings." They got Russell Wilson for one year after he graduated from NC State, and all he's done is break the single season passing efficiency … [Read more...] about Former Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist Going to Wisconsin?
Notre Dame vs. Florida State in Champs Sports Bowl
Last spring, well, it wasn't spring from a meteorological sense, but it was technically that season on the calendar, the #10 seeded Florida State Seminoles upset the #2 seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. It was a de facto road game for the 'Noles as they sent ND home early from the United Center in Chicago. That was the college … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Florida State in Champs Sports Bowl
Notre Dame Could Struggle in 2012, Brian Kelly’s Seat Warming?
Yesterday was a big day for the Notre Dame football team on the field, as they absolutely thrashed Navy 56-14, routing a team that has had their number in recent years. But being mediocre and routing somebody bad doesn't cover up the larger issues at work in South Bend. This week marked the one-year anniversary of Declan Sullivan's death. If you forgot that name, it's the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Could Struggle in 2012, Brian Kelly’s Seat Warming?
USC Trojan Trio of Future NFL 1st Round Picks: Barkley, Kalil, Woods
The USC Trojans have two underclassmen (QB Matt Barkley and OT Matt Kalil) who look like top 10 picks in the 2011 draft. And they have a sophomore (WR Robert Woods) who should be a top pick in the 2012 draft. Given all the sanctions USC is under, and their current place in the college football landscape, it's pretty obvious that all Trojan underclassmen with a legit chance of … [Read more...] about USC Trojan Trio of Future NFL 1st Round Picks: Barkley, Kalil, Woods
USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Brutally Honest Game Preview
It's not often that we pick a game with two unranked teams for BHGP. And other than September non-conference or bowl games, we don't do the intersectional thing much either. But this is college football's top inter-sectional rivalry: USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Both are on the cusp of the AP top 25, so winner gets a national ranking. USC has won 11 of the … [Read more...] about USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Notre Dame on Winning Streak; Still Lots of Issues for Brian Kelly
When Notre Dame started 0-2, it seems like their BcS hopes were dead. They came into the season ranked #16, but the slow start in back-to-back losses to USF and the Michigan Wolverines had 2011 looking like a lost year. And then all the talk about "what's wrong with ND?" began. And the temperature readings on Coach Brian Kelly's hot seat skyrocketed. But then a funny … [Read more...] about Notre Dame on Winning Streak; Still Lots of Issues for Brian Kelly