Independents Football

  1. Irish-Spartans Series Will Continue

    It appears football life (almost) in the ACC is starting to come into scheduling focus, as news is starting to trickle out from Big Ten rivals about future dates.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 7 days ago 133 reads 0 comments

  2. Peppers Set to Announce on ESPNU

    Jabrill Peppers (Paramus, N.J./Paramus Catholic), the No. 2 prospect in the country, has set his decision date.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 7 days ago 314 reads 0 comments

  3. Kelly: 2012 a Season of Faith 'Restored'

    Brian Kelly sees Notre Dame's 2012 renaissance campaign as validation the football program can succeed at the highest level on the field and in the classroom.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 7 days ago 27 reads 0 comments

  4. Lynch Prepares for Football After Notre Dame

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 7 days ago 15 reads 0 comments

  5. Another Side of Bronco Mendenhall

    BYU head football coach Bronco Mendenhall has established a certain demeanor on the football field. He's high-energy, demanding, direct, reticent, taciturn and distant.....

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 7 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  6. BYU's Payout from Arizona Series Revealed

    Details of the three-game BYU-Arizona football series have been released after a copy of the term sheet was posted online.....

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 7 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  7. Utah Analytics Company Breaks Down Ziggy & NFL Draft

    The power of social media is rising at a phenomenal rate. In all aspects of media, especially sports, it has become a force of nature — breaking news, engaging fans and delivering people directly to everyone...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 7 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

  8. BYU Football: Examining What Makes Kyle Van Noy a Nightmare at LB

    Kyle Van Noy is heading into this season as one of the most-hyped Cougars in recent memory, coming off a transcendent performance in the 2012 Poinsettia Bowl . The All-American linebacker filled stat sheets with 8 tackles, 1...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 7 days ago 2,724 reads 6 comments

  9. Notre Dame and ACC Jazzed About Partnership

    FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The buzz is back at the ACC spring meetings. All indications are after a tumultuous stretch, all is well with the ACC...

    Jeff Carillo Written by Jeff Carillo about 7 days ago 93 reads 0 comments

  10. ND Responds to Brady Hoke's 'Chickening Out' Comment, Says 'Math Is Simple'

    Brady Hoke lobbed a harmless barb at rival Notre Dame on Monday, saying the Irish "chickened out" of their series with Michigan, and the national media took off with it. It even landed on CNN...

    James Wrabel Written by James Wrabel about 8 days ago 274 reads 0 comments

  11. Joyner: Irish O Set for Breakthrough

    The build-up toward last year's undefeated regular season, coach Brian Kelly's track record and multiple strong recruiting classes all suggest that Notre Dame's 2012 renaissance was far from a one-year wonder...

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 8 days ago 299 reads 0 comments

  12. Brandon: ND-Michigan Hiatus to Last a While

    Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon didn't do the chicken dance when asked about Notre Dame's decision to stop the annual series with the Wolverines after 2014.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 8 days ago 71 reads 0 comments

  13. Te'o Blends with Chargers' Vets

    Philip Rivers thought former Notre Dame All-American linebacker Manti Te'o had a decent first interaction with San Diego Chargers veterans.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 8 days ago 47 reads 0 comments

  14. Notre Dame Football: Analyzing Key Players for Irish to Contend for BCS Title

    Brian Kelly and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a rare opportunity to compete for another BCS National Championship. Last season was Notre Dame's first legit shot at winning it all since 1993, and the Irish haven't finished on top since 1988...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 8 days ago 4,529 reads 14 comments

  15. Notre Dame Football: The 5 Greatest Legends of All-Time

    No sport is steeped in tradition more so than college football. Every team and its respective fanbase understand the importance of the plays, games and stories, some often embellished, ...

    Matt Smith Written by Matt Smith about 8 days ago 3,478 reads 1 comments

  16. BYU Football: Ranking the Best Offensive Weapons for the Cougars

    Robert Anae has revamped a formerly hindered offense and turned it into a high-tempo unit. The offense should show much improvement, but it is not possible to have a successful team without good players...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 9 days ago 1,914 reads 5 comments

  17. Notre Dame Football: Why the Irish Don't Need Michigan on Future Schedules

    Notre Dame's scheduling agreement with the Atlantic Coast Conference—a byproduct of the university's decision to join the conference in all sports aside from football and ...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 9 days ago 7,124 reads 81 comments

  18. Incoming Linemen Look to Make Immediate Contributions

    PROVO — The BYU football team signed an unprecedented four junior college offensive line prospects, along with at least one notable high school player, to accomplish what few ...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 9 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

  19. BYU Hitting Road with Kyle Van Noy, Robert Anae

    Oklahoma conducts the Sooner Caravan. LSU stages the Tiger Tour. Tennessee launches the Big Orange Caravan.....

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 9 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  20. Dates Set for Arizona-BYU 3-Game Series

    Dates have been set for the three-game Arizona-BYU football series in 2016, 2018, and 2020, according to a copy of the term sheet posted online.....

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 9 days ago 7 reads 0 comments

  21. Nix Fires Back at Hoke

    NotreDame star NT Louis Nix responds to Brady Hoke> RT @1IrishChocolate Chickened out? #MeatChicken will taste delicious Sept 7th...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 9 days ago 444 reads 1 comments

  22. Samardzija's Football Toughness Showing on Baseball Diamond

    For Notre Dame football fans, there will always be a bit of a “what if” with Jeff Samardzija.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 10 days ago 46 reads 0 comments

  23. Bengals Try Eifert in Multiple Spots

    Tyler Eifert lined up here, there and just about everywhere during his first practice with the Cincinnati Bengals. Felt like old times.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 10 days ago 65 reads 0 comments

  24. ND High on Kiper's 2014 Board

    Mel Kiper Jr . said it, not me: "Just imagine for a moment how scary the Notre Dame defensive line would be in 2013 if [Aaron] Lynch had stayed in South Bend.".....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 10 days ago 122 reads 0 comments

  25. Notre Dame Football: Ranking the 5 Best Offensive Weapons for the Fighting Irish

    With his sterling reputation as a head coach capable of developing explosive, high-octane offenses, current Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly has been incredibly efficient in luring elite offensive talent to campus...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 10 days ago 6,423 reads 44 comments