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Notre Dame Basketball Recruiting Class Ranked in Top 20

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In recent years, Notre Dame college basketball has been more nationally relevant than Notre Dame college football. Sounds kind of weird doesn't it? Then again look at who the top three projected teams in the Big Ten: Ohio State, Wisconsin, Michigan- all traditional football powers. Irish basketball, that is Notre Dame men's basketball, not a version of the sport from the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Basketball Recruiting Class Ranked in Top 20

Notre Dame Football and Brian Kelly: How does this story end?

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Halfway through his second season at the pressure-packed helm of Notre Dame football, Brian Kelly has experienced horrible tragedy and made almost every mistake imaginable. From the death of Declan Sullivan to horrible public admission that the players he recruited were on a different level than those he inherited, Kelly has done a lot in creating the minefield he has to … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football and Brian Kelly: How does this story end?

Notre Dame Could Struggle in 2012, Brian Kelly’s Seat Warming?

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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?

NFL Free Agent Running Back Options for the Detroit Lions

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Jahvid Best’s fragile health and the recent proposed trade for Ronnie Brown have made me start to wonder what the realistic options are for Detroit at running back. Matthew Stafford can resort to short passes to substitute for the run, but it would benefit him and the team if he was able to take a breather on occasion. The ability to hand the ball off now and again is a … [Read more...] about NFL Free Agent Running Back Options for the Detroit Lions

Notre Dame’s Michael Floyd: 3rd or 4th Best Pro Prospect at Receiver?

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There are some that would say that Michael Floyd wasn't even the best receiver on the field on the evening Notre Dame took on USC. And Floyd failed to even surpass the thirty yard mark against the Trojans; which gave the critics more ammunition. Of course, he made up for it yesterday with a 120+ yards receiving and a touchdown versus Navy. Yeah, it's Navy, but we know what … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Michael Floyd: 3rd or 4th Best Pro Prospect at Receiver?

USC Trojan Trio of Future NFL 1st Round Picks: Barkley, Kalil, Woods

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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

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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

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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

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 59, Air Force Falcons 33: Rapid Reaction

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Offense was the story in South Bend on Saturday, as Tommy Rees the “Game Manager” became Tommy Rees “the Touchdown slinger.” Notre Dame reeled off 42 first half points thanks in large part to four passing touchdowns from their quarterback in route to a 59-33 shellacking of the Air Force Academy in a game that was not even as close as the already lopsided outcome would … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Fighting Irish 59, Air Force Falcons 33: Rapid Reaction