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Now or Never ’13: George Atkinson
Entering his junior year in South Bend, Notre Dame running back George Atkinson III still has a lot to prove, but thankfully for Irish fans he has the talent to…
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Ready for Prime Time ’13: #1 Prince Shembo
Over the last few weeks we have profiled several Notre Dame players who are ready for prime time in 2013 – players who have already shown the ability to be…
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Brian Kelly Has Brought Confidence Back to Notre Dame
There are certain major college football programs that have conquered the pursuit of the elusive combination of excellence and longevity, and the Notre Dame program happens to be near the…
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Ready for Prime Time: #2 Davaris Daniels
Standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing in a 190 pounds, Davaris Daniels has the prototypical build for a wide receiver in a Brian Kelly offense. As the junior enters his…
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Ready for Prime Time ’13: #4 TJ Jones
TJ Jones made an immediate impact at Notre Dame as a true freshman in 2010. After enrolling early for the spring semester, Jones earned a starting role during spring ball…
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Ready for Prime Time ’13: #5 Amir Carlisle
We pick up our series of players ready for prime time in 2013 with a player who has yet to play a single down for Notre Dame since transferring from…
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Ready for Prime Time ’13: #6 Keivarae Russell
Today we are kicking off a series of posts that we’ll be running over the next week or two on players who are ready for prime time in 2013 –…
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Joe Schmidt and the Spirit of Notre Dame
Joe Schmidt’s unwavering dedication and faith in the university finally paid off earlier this month, as he was rewarded with a full scholarship.
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Why Not Tommy Rees?
The signing of Tommy Rees in 2010 brought little fanfare. Though no disrespect was intended, the fact remained there was little reason for Notre Dame fans to notice.
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DeShone Kizer and Notre Dame’s Quarterback Depth
After weeks and weeks of negative news after negative news, Notre Dame fans were treated to some good news on Tuesday when Toledo native and 4-star dual threat quarterback DeShone…
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Tommy Rees, The Most Unappreciated Man in the World
Ever since the news broke that Everett Golson would not be enrolled at Notre Dame for the fall semester, Notre Dame message boards have read like an obituary for the…
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Louis Nix, Stephon Tuitt Deserve Pre-Season Hype
Notre Dame defensive linemen Louis Nix and Stephon Tuitt are racking up pre-season accolades as the pair of linemates prepare for what could be there final campaigns as members of…
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Tommy Rees Named Notre Dame’s Starter for ’13 by Brian Kelly – For Now
The internet was a buzz earlier this week when news began to circulate that Brian Kelly named Tommy Rees the starting quarterback for the 2013 season. Turns out that that…
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Lessons Learned
As news broke on popular social media sites this past Saturday evening of Golson’s removal from the team, the reactions by Irish fans all over the net was one of…
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Who You Callin’ Chicken?
Summer is the time of year that gives school officials headaches. With many student-athletes remaining on campus, and with a sudden burst of free time, trouble and bad decisions are…
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My Final Reflections on 2012
As most Irish fans are eager to turn the page from last season to the new upcoming one, we thought it would be prudent to reflect back one last time…
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How ND’s Defensive Line Compares to the Elite
Defense wins championships. If you’re a Notre Dame fan, the weight of such a statement truly strikes home, with the Fighting Irish defense mostly carrying the offense during the 2012…
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Duranko’s Digest: Ranking ND’s Opponents, Degree of Difficulty
A look at Notre Dame's 2013 schedule.
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How Important are Special Teams?
What role do special teams play in winning a championship?
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Notre Dame Running Deep and Talented at RB
Running back depth is a hot topic for Notre Dame fans heading into the 2013 season. With the work Brian Kelly and his staff have done at the position though,…
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Can Notre Dame’s Luck Continue in ’13?
It is no secret that the 2012 version of the Fighting Irish had their share of close calls
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Post Spring ’13 – Notre Dame’s BCS Caliber Units
Notre Dame’s best units, quelle surprise, are on defense. (3) CORNERBACK Two returning starters in Bennett Jackson, on a collision course with the 2014 NFL draft, and KeiVarae Russell, still…
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Notre Dame Fans, The Tide Has Turned
Notre Dame starting quarterback Everett Golson stood in the pocket, ball in hand, and examined his options.
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Post Spring ’13 – Notre Dame’s New Year’s Day Caliber Units
Last edition we rated the following as Bowl Caliber Units – (9) RB, (8) Safety, and (7) OL. There are three units that are New Year’s Day Bowl Caliber as…
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Post Spring ’13 – Rating Notre Dame’s Position Units
With spring practice now behind us, we will rate the units according to a four tier rating system: BCS Game Caliber, New Year’s Day Bowl Caliber, Bowl Game Caliber, Stay Home. While last…
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