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Hayden Adams | Tuesday, December 3, 2019
After Notre Dame’s senior day victory against Boston College, I wrote a column expressing my frustration for the game despite the 40-7 result in Notre Dame’s favor. I’ll be honest, I was looking for a reason to be negative. However, given that is Thanksgiving, I thought I would write this column in the spirit of
Jimmy Ward | Sunday, November 24, 2019
Meeting for the 25th time in rivalry history, Boston College traveled to South Bend on Friday to take on the Irish. Despite getting off to a shaky start in the first half the Irish were easily able to handle the Eagles (5-6, 3-4 ACC) after they came out of the locker room to start the
Patrick Gallagher | Friday, November 22, 2019
As fifth-year graduate student, Asmar Bilal reflected upon his collegiate career, he looked fondly upon his time at Notre Dame and said that “it was just a perfect fit.” Any Irish fan would heartily agree with this sentiment as Bilal is a pivotal part of a stout Notre Dame defense and has certainly made the
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, September 20, 2019
Finke looks to contribute in variety of ways Bilal stepping into leadership role among linebackers Adams: Irish fans can never forget 2017 Georgia debacle Bulldogs recruiting highly, dealing with injuries Georgia game could provide Irish with recruiting sway Head to Head: Georgia Staff Predictions: Georgia
Ellen Geyer | Friday, September 20, 2019
Drue Tranquill’s 235-pound shadow is a hard one to fill. But returning for his fifth and final season, graduate student linebacker Asmar Bilal is trying his best. “I just wanted to come back and win a national championship,” Bilal said. “That was my plan. Our mission here is to graduate our players and win the
Hayden Adams | Friday, August 23, 2019
The college football season is only days away, with Miami and No. 8 Florida set to kick off the regular season August 24. With 15 practices down in fall camp and a new year of college football just around the corner, Irish head coach Brian Kelly is getting his team ready for the season opener
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, April 12, 2019
Check out all of The Observer’s coverage of Notre Dame’s spring training before the 2019 Blue-Gold Game on Saturday: Irish offense set to take center stage under Book during Blue-Gold Game Questions at linebacker position offer opportunity for breakout star Irish look to build on early recruiting success for class of 2020, beyond Geyer: Irish offense
Grant DelVecchio | Friday, April 12, 2019
With the losses of Te’Von Coney and Drue Tranquill, Notre Dame is returning a depleted linebacker corps heading into the 2019 season. The Irish will host their annual Blue-Gold spring game at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium, and the linebacker position will be a focal point for defensive coordinator Clark Lea and the
Alex Bender | Friday, November 9, 2018
Sitting at No. 3 in the current College Football Playoff rankings, it’s no secret Notre Dame has had a successful season thus far. On the defensive side, the team has thrived thanks to a strong veteran presence among its juniors and seniors. One of those seniors is linebacker Asmar Bilal, a soft-spoken contributor who, despite
Marek Mazurek | Wednesday, March 21, 2018
The spring season marches on. Notre Dame held its first practice coming back from spring break, and Irish head coach Brian Kelly said his veteran group looks “clean” in the first few practices. “You see it in [senior quarterback Brandon] Wimbush and [senior wide receiver] Miles [Boykin] — they’re going to connect on some big