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-Thomas Zwiller | Friday, May 13, 2022
The Holy Cross men’s basketball team has been one of the Saints’ top programs over the past few seasons. The Saints combined for a 38-12 record and two National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics tournament berths (NAIA) in the prior two seasons. But with the conclusion of the 2020-2021 season came the conclusion of the careers
Thomas Zwiller | Friday, May 13, 2022
Saint Mary’s College’s beautiful campus features Collegiate Gothic buildings like the iconic Le Mans Hall. This makes more modern facilities, like the Angela Athletic and Wellness Center, stand out on the Belles campus. Angela, which saw significant renovations, opened in its updated form in 2018. However, the gym has seen little action in the past
Thomas Zwiller | Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Now that the NFL free agency dust has settled, Caesars Sportsbook released its annual NFL win totals for the 32 teams. To clarify (as I do with any gambling columns I write), I am only 20 and do not bet. However, this is a fun exercise that gives me a chance to compare my evaluations
Thomas Zwiller | Monday, April 4, 2022
Every college sports program has an all-time rivalry. It is one of the few ways college sports are better than the pros. For me, the rivalries feel more authentic. Every school has a rivalry filled with iconic moments that make it unique. For Notre Dame fans, one such moment might be the October 15th, 2005,
Thomas Zwiller | Friday, March 25, 2022
The Notre Dame men’s hockey team has advanced to the Albany Regional Final after their 2-1 overtime victory against North Dakota. Winning the final on Saturday would send the Irish to Boston, where they would play in the Frozen Four. However, standing in their way is a team that might be the most complete in
Thomas Zwiller | Friday, March 25, 2022
In Thursday’s column by the hockey beat writers, writers agreed that “the battle of the NDs,” would be a low-scoring defensive battle in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Notre Dame (28-11-0) and North Dakota (24-14-1) did not disappoint. 1st Period In the first five minutes, the game was a very back and forth
Thomas Zwiller | Wednesday, March 23, 2022
I am generally not a music person; I prefer Zach Lowe to LOW, the ’90s indie rock band. But sometimes, a piece of music comes along and changes the musical landscape. And I found that music through my love of podcasting. The Dan Le Batard show — the upstart pirate ship that left ESPN —
Thomas Zwiller | Monday, March 21, 2022
In a sports weekend full of action, men’s and women’s March Madness, NBA action, NHL action and NFL trades, one event went slightly under the radar: the NCAA Division I hockey selection show. The selection show, which took place on Sunday, March 20 on ESPNU, is where teams and fans alike find out the bracket
Thomas Zwiller | Monday, March 21, 2022
Between break and then school, I have not been able to talk about the crazy NFL offseason. March 8th saw Russel Wilson traded, March 9th Carson Wentz traded. Later in the week, Tom Brady came back from the dead, and this weekend Deshaun Watson traded to the Browns. Today, I will cover the QB moves
Thomas Zwiller | Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Lamar Jackson might be one of the most exciting QBs in the NFL. In just his second year, the young phenom won MVP, taking the league by storm with his rushing performance. Now, Jackson is entering his fifth year in the league and is negotiating his next contract on his own. Currently, he is guaranteed