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-Mannion McGinley | Friday, May 21, 2021
It was a difficult season in a difficult year for the Notre Dame women’s tennis team, who finished the season 11-13 (5-9 ACC) due to COVID-19 roster gaps and cancelations. However, despite the adversity, Irish head coach Allison Silverio was proud of how her team handled the situation and discussed her favorite aspects of the
Mannion McGinley | Friday, May 21, 2021
After the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) postponed fall competitions to the spring, Saint Mary’s announced in early February that they would be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a decision specific to St. Mary’s and not to the rest of the conference, the Belles’ Volleyball team did not see it coming. Head Coach
Mannion McGinley | Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Earlier in April, the NFL announced a new rule that would allow for expanded numbers in the different positions. Most drastically, it opened single-digit numbers to running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, linebackers and defensive backs, rather than maintaining the single-digit option solely for quarterbacks, kickers and punters, as per usual. This decision was met
Mannion McGinley | Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The text I received from my dad to our family group chat at 5:21 p.m. on Monday afternoon: “Edelman’s contract voided by Pats. Failed physical.” My heart stopped. I immediately picked up my phone to watch the retirement video and tear up at the cheering while a small smile crept onto my face in celebration
Mannion McGinley | Wednesday, March 31, 2021
On the regular, I — like most students here at Notre Dame — find myself heading to bed between 12:30 and 3:00 a.m. on any given day. That’s a good six-plus hours after dinner, and after having been in class all day, a late-night snack is the only option left. But what to have? And
Mannion McGinley | Wednesday, March 24, 2021
As a Pats fan, I have a hard time understanding why anyone in the NFL would want to play on the Buffalo Bills. Furthermore, why would you want to be a backup quarterback on the Buffalo Bills? Yes, I’m looking at you, Mitchell Trubisky. I just don’t see the logic. The Bears Um, yeah, hi.
Mannion McGinley | Friday, March 19, 2021
As I mentioned on Wednesday, The Patriots resigned Cam Newton which is nothing if not disappointing. That is, until you consider the potential of the people around him. I left that Sports Authority a bit more hopeful with how this season might go. That being said, a better quarterback and all of those built-up additions
Mannion McGinley | Wednesday, March 17, 2021
So, the Patriots signed Cam Newton … again. Remember when that sentence was exciting? I believe my exact emotions were hesitation at first and then ultimately relief and excitement. And then the 2020 season happened. It was great to see Brady (who had been my team’s quarterback for my entire life — literally) win another
Mannion McGinley | Friday, March 5, 2021
The Notre Dame women’s tennis team will step back out onto the court this weekend after a break from play since their 0-2 weekend against Boston College and Syracuse at home, when several players were unavailable. “We had two hard-fought battles against BC and Syracuse and then [we] were put on a pause for last
Mannion McGinley | Tuesday, March 2, 2021
The Notre Dame softball team traveled to Lynchburg, Va. this weekend to close out February with the 2021 Liberty Classic. The Irish swept the Villanova Wildcats Friday, Saturday and Sunday, winning two of those games in five innings. The Irish then went 1-1 against the Liberty Eagles. Notre Dame started the weekend at 9 a.m.