1. Notre Dame Football: 2013 Pre-Spring Opponent Preview: Stanford

    As spring practices commence around the nation, I’ll be looking at each of Notre Dame’s 12 opponents in the 2013 season and addressing some key questions and identifying potential breakout players...

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  2. Looking Ahead to 2014 Class

    The buzz of signing day is long gone. Overzealous anticipation for spring football isn't here -- yet. So what is there to do during a fan's version of a dead period? Play fantasy ...

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  3. Hayes Sold on Irish

    When college coaches continue to reach out to him, Jay Hayes remembers the deal he made with his recruiter, Notre Dame defensive coordinator Bob Diaco, when he verbally committed to the Irish in November...

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  4. Bears to Talk with Te'o at Combine

    Without mentioning Manti Te'o 's name, Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said the team plans to meet with the former Notre Dame linebacker and ask him about the bizarre girlfriend hoax...

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  5. Irish After 2015 RB

    The Class of 2014 became the focus of recruiting following National Signing Day for the 2013 class earlier this month, which also means 2015 prospects have moved up a notch in importance to college recruiters...

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  6. Notre Dame Football: Everett Golson Must Improve for Team to Repeat 2013 Success

    For most of the 2012 season, I watched Notre Dame's success with a certain level of disbelief. Like many, I didn't expect the team to reach the BCS National Championship. Obviously, I was wrong...

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  7. Notre Dame Football: What Everett Golson Needs to Improve in 2013

    Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson had a spectacular season in 2012 that any redshirt freshman should be proud of— but —the Fighting Irish offense did leave much to be desired...

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  8. Notre Dame Football: DaVaris Daniels Will Be Irish's X-Factor on Offense in 2013

    Notre Dame's loss of former standout receiver Michael Floyd was, at one time, thought to be irretrievable. Such a harrowing predicament no longer befuddles the Irish...

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  9. How Notre Dame Can Convince 4-Star ATH Joe Mixon to Officially Visit South Bend

    Joe Mixon has the potential to be a very big impact player at the college level, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are officially on his radar...

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  10. Notre Dame Football: Bold Predictions for Irish's 2013 Recruiting Class

    The Notre Dame recruiting really took off in 2013 and there are enough stars and talented players to really be excited about the future as an Irish fan...

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  11. Notre Dame Football: Top Candidates to Be Featured Running Back for Irish

    The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will have a decision to make at the running back position before the season starts and there are a few candidates to take the job...

    Michael Moraitis Written by Michael Moraitis about 4 months ago 1,783 reads 7 comments

  12. Manti Te'o Combine Performance Will Make Hoax Distant Memory

    The NFL scouting combine is coming up, and Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o has the opportunity to make his infamous hoax a distant memory...

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  13. Notre Dame Football: What to Expect from the Irish Offense in 2013

    The defensive play for Notre Dame last season was the side of the ball that carried the Irish to a BCS national championship appearance last year...

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  14. Blue-Gold Game Details Announced

    Notre Dame announced a number of plans for its April 20 Blue-Gold spring game, with tickets going on sale at 8:30 a.m. March 6.....

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  15. Notre Dame Football: Bold Predictions for 2013 Season

    Fighting Irish football has experienced a resurgence under Brian Kelly, and the 2013 season will be another big step in the program’s rise back to the top of the college ranks...

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  16. Notre Dame Football Recruiting: Irish's Top 2014 Targets

    Though the 2013 recruiting period ended on national signing day two weeks ago, the trials and tribulations of the 2014 cycle commenced long ago for Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly and his assistants...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 4 months ago 8,449 reads 15 comments

  17. Notre Dame Football: Why Gunner Kiel Has Most to Prove in Spring Practice

    Unlike last season, there really isn't much of an open quarterback competition entering spring practice for Notre Dame...

    Randy Chambers Written by Randy Chambers about 4 months ago 4,977 reads 31 comments

  18. Notre Dame Football: Dan Fox Will Be Key for Irish Success This Year

    Notre Dame football will undergo some huge changes throughout 2013 and beyond, but once again, the Fighting Irish have to be considered genuine contenders for success...

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  19. Swarbrick: Hockey Could Come to Notre Dame Stadium

    Jack Swarbrick saw a hockey game unfold at one football stadium Sunday, and the Notre Dame athletic director figures one can happen in his stadium, too...

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  20. Swarbrick: Extension Normal Process

    CHICAGO — There is nothing new to report on a contract extension for Brian Kelly, Jack Swarbrick said Sunday...

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  21. Notre Dame Football: Players That Must Step Up to Repeat Solid Run Next Season

    Notre Dame had a magical run to the national championship game this past season. However, it will not get back to that level of play without some big contributions from key players...

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  22. Notre Dame Football: Way Too Early Game-by-Game Schedule Predictions for 2013

    The beauty of Notre Dame's journey to the 2013 BCS National Championship Game was the improbable context in which it transpired...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 4 months ago 13,643 reads 80 comments

  23. Notre Dame Football: 5 Players Who Will Fill the Leadership Void

    While Notre Dame’s roster is still in a position to allow the Fighting Irish to contend for a national title in 2013, the leadership provided by a key group of seniors must be replaced...

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  24. Ricky Williams Gave First-Place Heisman Vote to Te'o, Not Manziel

    And before you ask, yes, it’s a ssslllooowww news day. In becoming the first (redshirt) freshman to claim the Heisman Trophy in the 78 years of the prestigious award, Texas ...

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  25. Notre Dame Football: 2014 Recruiting Class Math

    We have officially reached the February doldrums in college football. That is, except for the only true year-round sport—recruiting...

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