Month: October 2008

October 30, 2008
3

Irish Basketball Ranked 9th

The Notre Dame basketball team scored their first pre-season raking since 2004. The #9 Irish are one of four Big East teams in the top ten. The conference, regarded by…
October 28, 2008
1

Brian Smith Limited in Practice

Brian Smtih suffered what Charlie Weis referred to as a “very, very mild concussion” in Saturday’s win over and will be limited in practice this week. Q. And just with…
October 28, 2008
22

Would a Win Over Pitt Put Irish in the Top 25?

After this weekend’s 33-7 win over Washington, the Irish sit at 5-2 and just outside the Top 25. In a normal year, it would seem like a forgone conclusion that…
October 28, 2008
0

Mixed Emotions

It is with mixed emotions that I am watching our team have their way with the Washington Huskies. I mean don’t get me wrong I am very happy for our…
October 27, 2008
2

Maurice Crum’s Starting Streak at Notre Dame Ends

Notre Dame won on the road for the first time this season, but another streak ended that probably could have been avoided. Marice Crum Jr. sat idle on the sidelines…
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October 27, 2008
0

Irish Crush Huskies 33-7

(UHND.com) – Notre Dame dominated the Tyrone Willingham led Washington Huskies Saturday night in a 33-7 victory which was never in doubt. The Irish got off to a fast start…
October 26, 2008
7

Notre Dame at Washington – 4th Quarter Notes

Aldridge scores his second touchdown of the game and with a 33-0 lead, I think the starters will be done for the day. If he is done running the football,…
October 26, 2008
0

Notre Dame at Washington – 3rd Quarter Notes

I like Notre Dame coming out in the five wide formation with an empty backfield. Clausen struggled in the first quarter and can use some work to get back on…
October 26, 2008
0

Notre Dame at Washington – 2nd Quarter Notes

4th and 18 and the Irish go for it. They were in no man’s land so its not too shocking, but it shows the confidence that Weis has in the…
October 26, 2008
0

Notre Dame at Washingon – 1st Quarter Notes

How fitting is it that one failed Notre Dame head coach is coaching on the opposite sideline while another failed Notre Dame head coach is calling the game from the…
October 21, 2008
15

Remaining Freshmen Likely to Retain Eligibility

Charlie Weis has played a number of freshmen this year already – Robert Blanton, Ethan Johnson, Steve Filer, Darius Fleming, Jonas Gray, Michael Floyd, Trevor Robinson, Kyle Rudolph – but…
October 21, 2008
0

Paul Duncan Out for Season, Could Be Back in ’09

Senior offensive tackle/guard Paul Duncan will miss the remainder of the 2008 season after having some cartilage repaired in his hip this morning. Paul Duncan this morning had his hip…
October 21, 2008
0

Luke Schmidt Out Indefinitely

Charlie Weis reiterated on Tuesday that junior h-back/tight end Luke Schmidt is out indefinitely as he deals with chronic head ache problems. “And then Luke Schmidt is still out indefinitely.…
October 21, 2008
2

Notre Dame WR David Grimes Doubtful for Washington Game

Notre Dame will likely be without one of the top three wide receivers this weekend when the Irish travel to Seattle to take on Tyrone Willingham’s Washington Huskies. The senior…
October 20, 2008
1

UHND Opponent Poll – Week 8

2008 UHND Opponent Poll – Week 6 Opponent Last Game Next Comments 1. Southern Cal Trojans (5-1) W, 69-0 – Washington State @ Arizona (10/25) Frank : USC was back…
October 20, 2008
13

Random Thoughts Coming Out of the Bye

Here’s some random thoughts coming off the bye week. Looking back at the UNC game for a minute… Was the first half of that game the best coached half of…
October 19, 2008
1

Live Autry Denson Webcast

On Monday, October 20, 2008 at 7:00 pm, Notre Dame’s All-Time Leading Rusher, Autry Denson will be hosting his first LIVE webcast. Log in to watch Autry talk about the…
October 19, 2008
5

Brady Quinn in Purple?

The Pioneer Press reported on its website Sunday that the Minnesota Vikings offered the Cleveland Browns two first round picks for former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn and the Browns…
October 18, 2008
0

Shaquelle Evans – 3 Touchdowns, 1 Ejection

Notre Dame recruit Shaquelle Evans put on a show on the field for Inglewood High School this weekend by scoring three touchdowns. Unfortunately, that show also produced two excessive celebration…
October 18, 2008
2

Irish Make Initial Cut for Jelani Jenkins

Linebacker recruit Jelani Jenkins narrowed his list of schools down earlier this week and the good news is the Irish were among those to make the cut. The bad news…
October 18, 2008
2

Cierre Wood Shows Big Play Ability

Running back commitment Cierre Wood flashed his big play potential this weekend in Santa Clara’s last minute win over Nordhoff with a 70 yard touchdown reception with just over a…
October 18, 2008
0

Notre Dame Trying To Get Back in with Bryce McNeal?

The Pioneer Press had a little blurb about Notre Dame recruiting a couple Minneapolis area prospects this week and it sounds like Notre Dame might be trying to get back…
October 18, 2008
4

Weis Attends Manti Te’o’s Game Friday

With Notre Dame on the bye this weekend, Charlie Weis was in attendance on Friday night to see Manti Te’o put on a show in a 49-7 win for his…
October 15, 2008
0

20 Years Ago Today… 1988 Notre Dame vs. Miami Highlights

Exactly 20 years ago today, the college football world was treated to one of the single greatest college football games ever played. Only two games in Notre Dame Stadium since…
October 15, 2008
0

60 Minutes

As I watch the last seconds tick off the clock of the North Carolina game I am disappointed for our young men as they played a hard fought game, but…