Analysis
-
Brady Quinn Battles to the End
(UHND.com) – Brady Quinn desperately wanted to close out his Notre Dame career with a win over USC, one of the few things missing from his illustrious career at Notre…
Read More » -
More Athleticism, Please
Starting at the end of Saturday’s game, I have personally banned myself from future “big” games on ND’s schedule. I have now attended the following games over the past 5…
Read More » -
Missed Opportunities Dooms Notre Dame Against USC
(UHND.com) – For the Irish to go into Los Angeles and come out with their 11th victory of the season, they were going to have to play nearly perfect and…
Read More » -
Notre Dame Derailed By Trojans, Again
Los Angeles, CA (UHND.com) – USC scored touchdowns in its first three possessions to jump out to a 21-3 lead in the first half and never really looked back in…
Read More » -
Special Teams Could be the Difference
Los Angeles, CA (UHND.com) – Kickoff to today’s much anticipated Notre Dame-USC game is now just hours away and all week long Notre Dame’s defense versus the USC offense has…
Read More » - ADVERTISMENT
-
Five Keys for Notre Dame Offense vs. USC
After watching Charlie Weis’ Sunday press conference, one quote stands out that gives me an idea of now Notre Dame’s offense needs to execute in this weekend’s game: (regarding USC’s…
Read More » -
From Michigan State to Army: The Defining Moments of Brady Quinn at Notre Dame
(UHND.com) – Brady Quinn walked off the field last Saturday for the final time in Notre Dame Stadium and will only have two more chances to wake up the echoes…
Read More » -
Final Review: Notre Dame v. Army ’06
Special Teams Inconsistent Again The Notre Dame special teams were shaky again this week. Kick coverage was pretty poor and Carl Gioia missed another extra point this week. On the…
Read More » -
Rhema McKnight, Jeff Samardzija Chasing Each Other
On Saturday afternoon fifth year senior Rhema McKnight caught his 158th career pass at Notre Dame, breaking Tom Gatewood’s previous record of 157. McKnight will have to fight off teammate…
Read More » -
What 2007 Quarterback Controversy? Oh, That One…
With only one home game remaining on the 2006 schedule, the time for reflection, and, dare I say, soul-searching, begins anew in South Bend as we bid farewell to graduating…
Read More » -
Final Review: Notre Dame v. Air Force ’06
The Notre Dame special teams units had another up and down came this week. The Irish blocked a field goal which Terrail Lambert returned for a touchdown, but also allowed…
Read More » -
I hereby retract my comments re: the Gators and the SEC
No smartass commentary here, folks. Coach Urban Meyer and his Florida Gators earned this one. They outhustled, outmuscled, outplayed, outcoached, and outhearted Ohio State in every facet of the game,…
Read More » -
Final Review: Notre Dame v. North Carolina ’06
Quinn Will be Sorely Missed In watching Brady Quinn tear apart another defense this week without being overly impressed, it hit me just how much we will miss Brady Quinn…
Read More » -
Jeff Samardzija’s Record Day a Testament to Weis’s Offense
Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – Senior wide receiver Jeff Samardzija broke Derrick Mayes’s Notre Dame career receiver touchdown mark of 22 in Saturday’s 45-26 win over North Carolina. Considering some…
Read More » -
Brady Quinn Adds to Heisman Resume Again
Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – Brady Quinn added to an already impressive Heisman resume with a 23 of 35, 346 yard, 4 touchdown performance this past weekend in Notre Dame’s…
Read More » -
Special Teams Special at Times, Not So Much at Others
Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – The special teams units for Notre Dame were quite busy on Saturday and found themselves in the highlights a couple times – not all of…
Read More » -
Charlie Weis, Notre Dame Need a Signature Win
(UHND.com) – Despite a 7-1 record eight games into the 2006 season, the Irish find themselves sitting 9th in the BCS behind four other one loss teams. Unlike last year…
Read More » -
Final Review: Notre Dame v. Navy ’06
Running game is still broken Darius Walker topped 100 yards on Saturday, but the running game wasn’t very consistent for the Irish. Walker ripped off 18 yards on his first…
Read More » -
Troy Smith vs. Brady Quinn: The 3.3% Doctrine
Last Saturday night I found myself halfway catatonic and all-the-way hungover on my friend’s couch in Annapolis. The Navy-ND game had ended with an Irish victory and about a half…
Read More » -
David Grimes’ Breakout Game A Good Sign for the Irish Offense
Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – All season long the Irish passing game has been looking for a third option at wide receiver. On Saturday, they found one with David Grimes…
Read More » -
Don’t Forget to Have Some Fun
With the 2006 football season winding down, the urge to play the numbers game will become more and more gripping on the Irish faithful. However the opportunity to hold onto…
Read More » -
Notre Dame Rushing Game Grounded Again
Notre Dame, IN – (UHND.com) – For the third time this year the Notre Dame offense was held to under 100 yards rushing with a 41 yard effort this past…
Read More » -
A Drive Only Brady Quinn Can Make
My stomach felt like a shoe that a 1st grader just got done trying to tie. When I saw 1:05 left on the clock, all I could think of was…
Read More » -
Notre Dame Looking for Answers in 2nd Half of ’06 Season
Notre Dame, Ind (UHND.com) – Tomorrow afternoon the Irish will kickoff the second half of their 2006 season – a season with some high expectations that has raised a lot…
Read More » -
Another Reason why I Love my Irish
Last Saturday during the 3rd quarter of the Miami versus Florida International game, a bench-clearing brawl broke out. Punches were thrown, helmets were being used as num-chucks, and the ever…
Read More »
