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Notre Dame Football 2009Issue 11: UConn
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Notre Dame Players to WatchPredictionNotre Dame 32, UConn 26
Notre Dame Football 2009Issue 9: Navy (Express Preview)
November 05, 2009 by
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The good news is that Clausen, Allen, Parris, and yes, Michael Floyd are back. Of course, Parris and Floyd will be limited, and Parris isn't even listed on the two-deep. (Walker, Evans, and Goodman are listed as Tate and Floyd's backups).The bad news is that Crist and Trevor...
Notre Dame Football 2009Issue 8: Washington State
October 29, 2009 by
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Washington State Run Offense vs. Notre Dame Run Defense#34 Logwone Mitz is listed as Washington State's new starting running back. That's a bit of a surprise, considering his 2.9 yards per carry average is a step back from the 3.3 YPC average of the guy he replaced, #31 Dwight...
Notre Dame Football 2009Issue 6: Boston College
October 22, 2009 by
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Boston College Run Offense vs. Notre Dame Run DefenseThe Boston College offense is heavily run-oriented this year, averaging nearly 37 carries per game to 25 pass attempts. The workhorse of the Eagles run game is #2 Montel Harris. Harris is averaging 21 carries and 108 yards per game...
Notre Dame Football 2009Issue 6: Beat SC
October 14, 2009 by
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PredictionNotre Dame 30, USC 27
Notre Dame Football 2009Issue 5: Washington
October 01, 2009 by
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Washington Run Offense vs. Notre Dame Run DefenseWashington's leading rusher this year is running back #1 Chris Polk, averaging 21 carries and 79 yards per game. Quarterback #10 Jake Locker is also a threat with his legs, but perhaps not as much as opposing fans might expect. This...
Notre Dame Football 2009Issue 4: BEAT PURDUE!
September 23, 2009 by
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An abbreviated preview for a hectic week.The Boilers have a very effective run game, averaging 210 yards per on the ground, led by 140 per game from tailback #23 Ralph Bolden. However, after big days against Toledo and Oregon, the run game was held mostly in check by Northern Illinois...
Notre Dame Football 2009Issue 3: Michigan State
September 15, 2009 by
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Michigan State Run Offense vs. Notre Dame Run DefenseIn the 90s, Michigan State was Wide Receiver U. This decade, their offense has become known for its steady stable of running backs. Even with the departure of Javon Ringer, MSU is still deep at the position.The starter is small redshirt...
Notre Dame Football 2009Issue 2: Michigan
September 09, 2009 by
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Michigan Run Offense vs. Notre Dame Run DefenseIn the opener against Western Michigan, Wolverines quarterbacks kept the ball on 23 run attempts and handed off on 27. That's a pretty even mix, especially considering that 22 of those 23 keepers were made by freshmen quarterbacks...
Notre Dame Football 2009Issue 1: Nevada
September 02, 2009 by
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Nevada Run Offense vs. Notre Dame Run DefenseMuch has been made of quarterback 10 Colin Kaepernick's running ability, and the 1298 rushing yards he accumulated in 2008. But while Kaepernick led the team in rushing touchdowns, he was only second on the team in yards to running back...
DVD Review: Echoes Awakened
August 31, 2009 by
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Echoes Awakened is the companion DVD to Jim Dent's new title Resurrection, about Ara Parsegian's first season at Notre Dame. The DVD is a great concept: Dent had already interviewed many key figures for his book, so why not put them in front of a camera and let them tell the...
St. Martin's Press/Thomas Dunne Book Reviews
August 31, 2009 by
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St. Martin's Press and Thomas Dunne Books were kind enough to send me advance copies of two books and a DVD, due out September 1. Read all about 'em:Resurrection by Jim DentEchoes AwakenedRough & Tumble by Mark Bavaro
Book Review: Resurrection by Jim Dent
August 31, 2009 by
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Inept coaching. An administration deemphasizing football. Highly-touted recruits who didn't produce on the field. The team's best talent rotting on the bench. Dwindling fan support.What has been true of the past decade of Irish football was true in the 1950s and early 60s,...
Book Review: Rough & Tumble by Mark Bavaro
August 31, 2009 by
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A true football novel can only be written by someone who played the game. Mark Bavaro makes that clear from the first chapter of his debut novel, Rough & Tumble. It's one thing to say a tight end ran a five-yard hitch to make a catch, it's quite another to spend two pages...
Notre Dame Football Position Preview: Kicker and Punter
August 26, 2009 by
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Previously CoveredQuarterbackHalfback and FullbackWide ReceiverTight EndOffensive LineDefensive LineLinebackerSafetyCornerbackSpotlight: Nick TauschGFGPATPoints2008 (HS)-9-15--Also Returning: Ryan Burkhart, Eric Maust, Brandon WalkerLost: Joe Bizjak (graduation)Gained: David Ruffer...
Notre Dame Football Position Preview: Cornerback
August 26, 2009 by
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Previously CoveredQuarterbackHalfback and FullbackWide ReceiverTight EndOffensive LineDefensive LineLinebackerSafetySpotlight: Darrin WallsGTacklesINTPBU2007123219Also Returning: Mike Anello, Robert Blanton, Gary Gray, Raeshon McNeilLost: Terrail Lambert, John Leonis (graduation)Gained...
Notre Dame Football Position Preview: Safety
August 25, 2009 by
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Previously CoveredQuarterbackHalfback and FullbackWide ReceiverTight EndOffensive LineDefensive LineLinebackerSpotlight: Sergio BrownGTacklesINTFF2008132800Also Returning: Chris Bathon, Leonard Gordon, Ray Herring, Kyle McCarthyLost: David Bruton, Jashaad Gaines (graduation) Gained...
Notre Dame Football Position Preview: Linebacker
August 25, 2009 by
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Previously CoveredQuarterbackHalfback and FullbackWide ReceiverTight EndOffensive LineDefensive LineSpotlight: Toryan SmithGTacklesTFLSacks2008101800Also Returning: Tom Burke, Steve Filer, Darius Fleming, Brian Smith, Scott SmithLost: Maurice Crum, Jr., Aaron Nagel, Steve Quinn, Kevin...
Notre Dame Football Position Preview: Defensive End
August 19, 2009 by
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Previously CoveredQuarterbackHalfback and FullbackWide ReceiverTight EndOffensive LineSpotlight: Kerry NealGTacklesTFLSacks200813254.02.0Also Returning: Ethan Johnson, Paddy Mullen, Andrew Nuss, Emeka Nwankwo, Martin Quintana, Morrice Richardson, John Ryan, Ian WilliamsLost: Dorian...
Notre Dame Football Position Preview: Offensive Line
August 19, 2009 by
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Previously CoveredQuarterbackHalfback and FullbackWide ReceiverTight EndSpotlight: Trevor RobinsonG200811Also Returning: Braxston Cave, Taylor Dever, Paul Duncan, Andrew Nuss, Eric Olsen, Matt Romine, Chris Stewart, Jeff Tisak, Michael Turkovich, Dan Wenger, Sam YoungLost: Thomas Bemenderfer...
Notre Dame Football Position Preview: Tight End
August 18, 2009 by
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Previously CoveredQuarterbackHalfback and FullbackWide ReceiverSpotlight: Mike RagoneGRecYdsTD200711170Also Returning: Kyle RudolphLost: Kevin Brooks, Paul Kuppich, Luke Schmidt (graduation), Will Yeatman, Joseph Fauria (transfer)Gained: Bobby Burger (walk-on), Tyler Eifert, Jake Golic...
Notre Dame Football Position Preview: Wide Receiver
August 18, 2009 by
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Previously CoveredQuarterbackHalfback and FullbackSpotlight: Robby ParrisGRecYdsTD200879500Also Returning: Brian Couglin, Michael Floyd, Dan Franco, Christopher Gurries, Duval Kamara, Kris Patterson, Golden Tate, Sam Vos, George WestLost: David Grimes, Kris Patterson (graduation),...
Notre Dame Football Position Preview: Halfback and Fullback
August 11, 2009 by
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Previously CoveredQuarterbackSpotlight: James AldridgeGAttYdsTD200812913573Also Returning: Armando Allen, Jonas Gray, Robert Hughes, Steve PaskorzLost: Eras Noel, Nikolas Rodriguez, Asaph Schwapp (graduation), Barry Gallup, Jr. (position change - wide receiver)Gained: Bobby Burger...
Notre Dame Football Position Preview: Quarterback
August 11, 2009 by
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Notre Dame Football Position Preview: QuarterbackThis is the first in a series of previews of this year's Fighting Irish football team.Spotlight: Jimmy ClausenGAtt-Comp-IntYdsTD20013440-268-17317225Also Returning: Evan Sharpley, Brian CastelloLost: Nick Lezynski (position change...
The National Lampoon Sports Minute (Or So)
July 29, 2009 by
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The National Lampoon Sports Minute (Or So) By Steve Hofstetter, Keith Alberstadt, Ryan Murphy, and Chris Strait Carlos Pena, Joe Mauer, and Albert Pujols had a three-way tie in the first round of the Home Run Derby. Pujols eventually won when he hit more homeruns than the Mets. The...
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