-From Golden Tate to Kyle Rudolph to Michael Floyd to…Tyler Eifert. Notre Dame has seen a primary pass-catcher emerge each year and then end up a high pick in the NFL Draft following a breakout season. Floyd will get the call next week, probably in the top 10-15. Eifert should be a top 20 pick in 2013. Which means the senior tight end will become a household name this fall in … [Read more...] about Tyler Eifert looking like Notre Dame go-to guy on Offense
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2012 Notre Dame Spring Game notes, nuggets and tidbits
The number one topic is of course the four-way starting quarterback battle. Unlike other spring games, Notre Dame lets them pretty much go live at QB, which is a lot cooler than the signal caller wearing a red, no-contact jersey. Here's the statistical breakdown. Everett Golson 31 snaps, 11-15 passing, 120 yards, two TDs, 0 picks. 6 carries for 25 yards. Tommy Rees 7-14-1, … [Read more...] about 2012 Notre Dame Spring Game notes, nuggets and tidbits
Notre Dame 2012 spring game: what to watch for
The 125th season of Notre Dame football will commence this fall. Get ready for it with the annual Blue-Gold spring game on Saturday. It's been an eventful spring, let's look at some of the biggest stories of the spring, and also point out some things to watch for in the spring exhibition. -The story of the spring was the defection of defensive end Aaron Lynch, who left the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame 2012 spring game: what to watch for
Notre Dame player tweet could lead to NCAA violation
Every week an athlete, coach or recruit gets in trouble with Twitter. Actually, it's more often than that. Around 7pm CT last night, Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert Tweeted: "Big recruiting day tomorrow here at ND. Looking forward to meeting and hangin with 5 star Fort Wayne native @JaeeSmiff9ENT Eifert's eagerness to meet recruit Jaylon Smith may be a violation against … [Read more...] about Notre Dame player tweet could lead to NCAA violation
Notre Dame Football Has Some Serious Issues
The Fighting Irish lost five of thirteen games on their schedule this season. This is unacceptable for the most prominent college football program in the country. The team has floundered ever since the Lou Holtz tenure ended. There are some glaring obstacles to success that must be addressed before moving forward. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football Has Some Serious Issues
Notre Dame Tight End Tyler Eifert Returning for Senior Year
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
#10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: College Football 77 in 77
Here it is- THE BIG ONE! Of all my 77 in 77s, this is my piece de resistance. The team I cover the most, Chicago's home college football team, the program covered in the media unlike any other. Yes, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the most storied and well-documented team in the history of the game. This preview will be longer than the others, so let's get right to … [Read more...] about #10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: College Football 77 in 77
Notre Dame Offense: Too Early Season Preview
“The quarterback spot? I really don't know. I’m taking all suggestions. I can make a case passionately for any of the four. We can't go into the season not knowing what we're doing. We can’t do musical chairs.” Those are the words of Irish football coach Brian Kelly last month when he spoke at an IMG sales luncheon in Chicago for clients of Notre Dame’s football radio … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Offense: Too Early Season Preview