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Observer Sports Staff | Sunday, April 26, 2020
Though no current Notre Dame players were taken in the opening round of the unprecedented 2020 “virtual” NFL Draft, six now-former Irish players were selected over seven rounds this weekend. While six more Irish athletes who did not hear their names called have signed with teams in the league, a handful of others are still
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