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Notre Dame and the ACC: I called this two years ago

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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

Notre Dame’s Jack Cooley draft stock: buying?

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Notre Dame senior forward Jack Cooley is one of 30 candidates named to the Naismith award list. That will surely help increase the price of Jack Cooley draft stock. Cooley is one of five Big East players named to the list. Cooley has come along away from being "the guy who looks exactly like Luke Harangody and plays the exact same position as him at the exact same … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Jack Cooley draft stock: buying?

Chicago Bears mock draft composite part 1

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Mock drafts come a dime a dozen these days, and projections seem to change by the minute. Since the NFL Draft Combine started a few days ago, you can expect every draft expert to be shuffling prospect’s names all over their big boards as their stock rises or falls. It’s still way too early to make a concrete prediction as to who the Bears will pick with the 20th overall pick … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears mock draft composite part 1

Notre Dame hockey prepares for Soldier Field showdown with Miami

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On Sunday at noon, Soldier Field hosts NCAA outdoor hockey action in the Hockey City Classic.  #12 Notre Dame hockey vs. #3 Miami-Ohio. Here's more videos, pics from the rink. The Fighting Irish are the only team that could be considered "local" of the four playing. The Badgers and Gophers will meet in the night cap. The last time Notre Dame played Miami at Soldier Field the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame hockey prepares for Soldier Field showdown with Miami

Breaking down the top 5 Notre Dame recruiting class

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Once again Notre Dame recruiting is among the best in the nation. Last time we checked in with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, they were get hammered by the Alabama Crimson Tide in the National Title game. Now they've reloaded with a top 5 recruiting class. As listed by position, the Notre Dame recruiting class adds four defensive backs, four wide receivers, three defensive … [Read more...] about Breaking down the top 5 Notre Dame recruiting class

Alabama Wins Another Title: Crush Irish

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Alabama football is good. There's no way around it. No other way of saying it. Alabama is a good football team. Say what you want about Nick Saban and his demeanor as a head coach, but the guy has simply put together one of the best programs in college football history. Their latest National Championship came against Notre Dame, 42-14, earning Bama and Saban their third … [Read more...] about Alabama Wins Another Title: Crush Irish

Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o: #3 pick in NFL Draft?

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If you're a fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars, K.C. Chiefs and Cleveland Browns, it's time to start thinking NFL Draft. Expectations are always high for both Manti Te’o and Notre Dame. Te’o, an inside linebacker who graduated from the same high school as President Barack Obama, is one of those all-worldly college football recruits that earn the highest ratings possible … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o: #3 pick in NFL Draft?

12-0 Ohio State Buckeyes could finish with AP National Title

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Despite Ohio State’s post-season ban, the Buckeyes played the season like a team with a National Championship on the line. Every week Urban Meyer had his guys ready to play, and every week, his players came away with a victory. Very rarely does a team play up to their full potential when they have, seemingly, nothing to play for. There was no Big Ten or National Championship … [Read more...] about 12-0 Ohio State Buckeyes could finish with AP National Title

Notre Dame Cancels Michigan Rivalry?!?!?

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Notre Dame has notified Michigan that they will be cancelling their series with the Wolverines after the 2014 season. This announcement is a result of Notre Dame’s recent deal with the ACC. The deal states that the Irish will play five football games per season vs. ACC opponents once Notre Dame moves their athletic allegiance the ACC starting in 2014. However, Notre Dame will … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Cancels Michigan Rivalry?!?!?