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Charlotte Edmonds | Monday, January 4, 2021
It was a hit that would make any fan cringe in pain, and for a second it looked like it might be the final snap of graduate student quarterback Ian Book’s career at Notre Dame. Six-foot-five, 310-pound lineman Christian Barmore leveled Book with four minutes remaining in the third quarter. But like much of Book’s
Patrick Gallagher | Friday, December 18, 2020
After numerous position changes, wide receiver Avery Davis has found success in his senior season while also developing into a difference maker for Notre Dame’s offensive unit. Davis has even gained national prominence after his electric performance against Clemson, in which he accumulated 78 yards and pushed the game into OT with a pivotal receiving
Emily DeFazio | Wednesday, November 11, 2020
On Monday, following a win against former No. 1 Clemson at Notre Dame Stadium, Brian Kelly spoke to the media about the accomplishments of the team, as well as what lies ahead. Kelly was asked if he allowed himself to “soak in the moment” after beating the No. 1 team. “My normal routine is to
Jimmy Ward | Monday, November 9, 2020
On perhaps the most influential day in American history, Notre Dame beat a top-ranked opponent in Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers. It was the first time the Irish hosted a No. 1 ranked opponent in 15 years and the last time they got a victory over the best in the nation since 1993. The double-overtime slugfest
Hayden Adams | Wednesday, October 7, 2020
When it comes to this, my word is gospel (or so I like to think anyway). Athletes are the closest thing in everyday life to superheroes. Their physical prowess awes the masses. With that in mind, leave it to a wannabe Scene Writer like me to write a column combining my two greatest passions: sports
Hayden Adams | Friday, September 18, 2020
Notre Dame football head coach Brian Kelly and men’s basketball announcer Jack Nolan returned Thursday night for the season premiere of “The Brian Kelly Show.” The format has changed from last season with the duo hosting remotely and without their customary live audience in the new Irish practice facility. After introductions, the two proceeded to
Jimmy Ward | Monday, September 7, 2020
Last Tuesday Notre Dame football head coach Brian Kelly fielded questions from the press via a Zoom call. Then a little less than two weeks away from the upcoming season opener against Duke, he sounded confident after his squad had gotten some live reps inside of Notre Dame Stadium. He was particularly thrilled about seeing
Hayden Adams | Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Notre Dame football head coach Brian Kelly held a press conference Tuesday afternoon following practice. He fielded questions from the media, most of which pertained to the various position groups and players who were standing out amidst their packs. He began talking about sophomore running back Kyren Williams. “Kyren is just maturing and physically getting
Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Editor’s Note: A version of this story was published online May 29. Notre Dame football has landed another graduate transfer for the 2020-21 season. Trevor Speights, a former three-star recruit and the 19th-rated running back in the 2016 class per 247Sports.com, announced his decision to join the Fighting Irish in a tweet Thursday night. He
Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, April 21, 2020
There are question marks about the Notre Dame wide receiving corps heading into the 2020 season, as the Irish lost most of their top receivers from 2019. The depth chart appears to have plenty of talent, though, so if things play out right, the Irish could be looking at even more success next season. Position