1. Notre Dame Football Recruiting: What Attracts Top Prospects to the Irish?

    With offers on the table from schools nationwide, what makes the University of Notre Dame an attractive option to the heralded football prospects who have earned "elite" status from ...

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  2. Notre Dame Football: Why Notre Dame Can't Afford to Lose Eddie Vanderdoes

    A key catalyst of the current renaissance period Notre Dame undeniably finds itself in has been the development of a nationally renowned defensive line, though that attribute may receive a damaging body blow in the coming days...

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  3. Brian Kelly's Biggest Challenges for Notre Dame in 2013

    As is the cyclical nature of college football, the dawn of each new season arrives with fresh challenges and kinks to be ironed out...

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  4. 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 11 days ago 7,133 reads 81 comments

  5. 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 13 days ago 6,468 reads 44 comments

  6. Notre Dame Football 2013: Where the Irish Offense Is in Need of Improvement

    Notre Dame's inconceivable journey to the 2013 BCS National Championship Game was spurred by its ferocious defense, though a sole reliance upon the same unit won't aid in the Irish's ...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 16 days ago 2,951 reads 17 comments

  7. Notre Dame Football: All-Time Best Recruit at Each Position

    During the modern era of college football, the Notre Dame football program has been synonymous with the most glitzy names budding from the prep ranks...

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  8. Notre Dame Football Recruiting 2014: Updates on Commits, Visits and Offers

    Make sure to follow this exclusive tracker from now until national signing day for the latest news and happenings surrounding Notre Dame's 2014 recruiting class...

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  9. Notre Dame Football: Why Proposed Stadium Expansion Is a Positive

    Traditionalists will despise and scoff at the notion, while younger generations will be drawn in by the shiny new bells and whistles accompanying the proposed facelift to one of college football's most sacred relics...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 23 days ago 7,471 reads 63 comments

  10. Notre Dame Football: Irish Players Sure to Be Selected in 2014 NFL Draft

    While Notre Dame is still reveling in the selection of six of its former players in last weekend's NFL draft, it's never too early to peek ahead at which players on the Irish's 2013 ...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 25 days ago 6,207 reads 24 comments

  11. Notre Dame Football: Game-by-Game Predictions for 2013

    With the conclusion of spring practices and the annual Blue Gold Game, Notre Dame's focus now fully shifts to the quest of reaching a second consecutive berth in the BCS National Championship Game...

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  12. Notre Dame Football: Most Dangerous Games on Irish's 2013 Schedule

    Obstacles and challenges are inevitable aspects of any journey with a clearly-stated end goal. For the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, the ultimate destination is a repeat appearance in the BCS National Championship Game...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 30 days ago 4,661 reads 25 comments

  13. Notre Dame Football: Why the Irish Are BCS National Championship Contenders

    As Theo Riddick darted into the end zone at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium to put the Irish ahead of then eighth-ranked Oklahoma, 30-13, ABC announcer Brent Musburger ...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 1 month ago 3,835 reads 14 comments

  14. Notre Dame Football: Brian Kelly's 5 Biggest Concerns Post-Spring Practice

    As the dust settled on a surprisingly lackluster Blue Gold Game, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly was saddled with more questions than resolved issues...

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  15. Notre Dame Spring Game 2013: Blue and Gold Team Analysis

    Three months after suffering a 42-14 defeat in the BCS National Championship, the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame are set to take the field once again, though this edition pits two halves of the team against each other...

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  16. Notre Dame Football: Spring Practice Preview of the Irish's Safeties

    In the fifth installment of Notre Dame's spring practice series, a detailed look at the Irish's safeties...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 1 month ago 2,564 reads 9 comments

  17. Notre Dame Football: 3 Things Standing in Irish's Way of a National Championship

    For a return trip to the BCS National Championship Game to become a reality, the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame must iron out a few kinks that have arisen with the dawn of a new season...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 1 month ago 9,640 reads 39 comments

  18. Notre Dame Football: Irish Redshirt Freshmen to Watch for in 2013

    The majority of Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly 's third recruiting class—the nation's 20th-ranked (per Rivals.com) 2012 crop—is primed and ready to contribute in the fall after watching from the sidelines last season...

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  19. Notre Dame Football: Why the Secondary Is the Irish's Biggest Strength

    The worries and pessimism about Notre Dame's secondary stifled message boards and blogs around the web prior to the 2012 season...

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  20. Notre Dame Football: 5 Reasonable Goals for the 2013 Season

    Perhaps the most challenging obstacle for the Fighting Irish remains ahead. After advancing to the 2013 BCS National Championship Game—the school's first appearance in college ...

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  21. Notre Dame Football: Week 3 Spring Practice Stock Report

    This week's edition of Notre Dame's spring practice report arrives with significantly less drama and fanfare than that of the first two weeks, which, typically is good news for Irish fans...

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  22. Notre Dame Football: Will Tyler Eifert or Manti Te'o Be Harder to Replace?

    The records have been written, the history books forever changed and the luster of unforeseen accomplishments still aglow in the shadow of the golden dome despite the advancement of two of the program's all-time greatest players to the NFL...

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  23. Notre Dame Football: Week 2 Spring Practice Stock Report

    As is typically the case at Notre Dame, the Fighting Irish football program is never devoid of eye-popping headlines and, often, unfortunate pieces of news in the eyes of the fans...

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  24. Notre Dame Football: Spring Practice Preview of the Irish's Quarterbacks

    In the fourth installment of an eight-part spring practice series, I'll present a detailed look at Notre Dame's quarterbacks...

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  25. Notre Dame Football: Spring Practice Preview of the Irish's Tight Ends

    In the third installment of an eight-part spring practice series, I'll present a detailed look at Notre Dame's tight ends...

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