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Thomas: NFL midseason playoff predictions

Aidan Thomas | Friday, November 6, 2020

Although COVID-19 has turned the schedule upside-down, we’ve more or less hit the halfway point of the NFL season, with the trade deadline having passed on Tuesday. As such, I’ll offer up my midseason NFL playoff predictions, calling each division, as well as wildcard slots in each league. And, for the loyal readers who make

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Thomas: Book and Notre Dame follow the 2015 Alabama blueprint

Aidan Thomas | Friday, October 30, 2020

Looking at the list of quarterbacks who have won a national championship recently, the list is impressive — to say the least.  2016: Deshaun Watson (first round NFL Draft pick)  2017: Jalen Hurts & Tua Tagovailoa (second and first round draft picks respectively)  2018: Trevor Lawrence (Projected No. 1 overall pick in 2021)  2019: Joe

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“Fearless” Irish step up, throttle Pitt 45-3

Aidan Thomas | Monday, October 26, 2020

Pitt has long been a dangerous opponent for Notre Dame. Twice, the Panthers have nearly ruined the Irish’s unbeaten seasons, both in 2012 and 2018. In the last six games against the Panthers, the Irish had won five, but they only notched one victory by more than a touchdown. Coming off an underwhelming 12-7 win

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Book beginning to click with receivers just in time

Aidan Thomas | Monday, October 26, 2020

The passing game has been a much maligned part of the Notre Dame football roster this season. Entering their clash with Pitt, the No. 3 Irish were averaging just 178 yards per game through the air, having leaned heavily on a dynamic running game to start their season with an unblemished 4-0 record. The frustrations

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Talented Pitt squad fired up to face Irish

Aidan Thomas | Friday, October 23, 2020

The narrative surrounding Pitt football entering this weekend’s clash with Notre Dame is a familiar one for Irish fans to hear about their upcoming opponent. A talented team, with frustrating losses, looking to turn it around. For the third consecutive week, Notre Dame takes on a team with about as much talent as any team

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Observer Roundtable Week 6: Three top-25 duels, undefeated NFL teams highlight weekend

Aidan Thomas, Patrick Gallagher, Liam Coolican, Nate Moller and Dominic Gibson | Friday, October 23, 2020

Notre Dame is a Catholic university. But if there’s ever a time to believe in the football gods, it’s right now. Last week, sportswriter Patrick Gallagher hit on his fifth straight upset pick (underdogs of at least 7 points), with yet another double-digit underdog pulling through, as he continues to expand his lead on his

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Kyle Hamilton doesn’t need your accolades — but he gets them anyways

Aidan Thomas | Friday, October 16, 2020

In the age of the crystal ball and recruitment rankings, some may see drama made over who is being underrated and overrated as a recruit, which players deserve five-star ratings and everything else. So when current Notre Dame sophomore safety Kyle Hamilton — eventually ranked as a top-10 safety in his class — was listed

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Observer Roundtable Week 5: Bulldogs take on Crimson Tide in regular season

Dominic Gibson, Liam Coolican, Nate Moller, Patrick Gallagher and Aidan Thomas | Friday, October 16, 2020

Patrick Gallagher  – 68 points (14) Liam Coolican – 57 points (16) Dominic Gibson – 44 points (INACTIVE) Nate Moller – 44 points (12) Aidan Thomas – 41 points (5)       NCAAF #3 Georgia @ #2 Alabama (-5.0) Boston College @ #23 Virginia Tech (-11.0) UCF (-3.0) @ Memphis   NFL Chicago Bears @ Carolina

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Irish dominate on the ground, roll past Seminoles 42-26

Aidan Thomas | Monday, October 12, 2020

Sophomore running back Kyren Williams fumbled on the 2nd play from scrimmage, and the rust was real. Then, No. 5 Notre Dame forced a Florida State field goal and scored two touchdowns on a pair of drives that combined for 8 plays and 151 yards, highlighted by two huge runs from Williams. And the rust

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Lack of turnovers a concerning trend as Irish prep for more explosive offenses

Aidan Thomas | Monday, October 12, 2020

Leading by 16, Notre Dame’s defense was digging in their heels, hoping for another big red zone stop, one that has become almost expected from their bend-but-don’t-break defense in 2020. Florida State, led by new starting quarterback Jordan Travis, had pushed a fatigued Irish defense all night, to the tune of 26 points — doubling

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