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Alysa Guffey | Wednesday, February 15, 2023
When name, image and likeness (NIL) exploded in college athletics 18 months ago, Notre Dame analyzed how it could support its student-athletes while not sacrificing its identity as a university. “When we talk to our student-athletes, who are our primary audience, we cannot dive right into name, image and likeness,” senior associate athletic director Claire
Ryan Peters | Friday, September 16, 2022
In 2018, Arike Ogunbowale hit back-to-back game-winning buzzer beaters in the national semifinal and championship to earn the Notre Dame women’s basketball team its first national title since 2001. The historic feat further propelled Ogunbowale to stardom, even leading to an appearance on “Dancing with the Stars.” Despite the fame that arose from her burgeoning
Observer Staff Report | Friday, March 26, 2021
After canceling the gathering last March, the University and its partners announced Thursday that this year’s Idea Week will take place April 28-30. Idea Week is hosted by Notre Dame in partnership with the South Bend-Elkhart region and several local businesses and organizations. Events celebrating entrepreneurs, innovation and new ideas will be held primarily online,
Greg McKenna | Sunday, December 6, 2020
Over his career for one of college football’s most historic programs, Notre Dame graduate student quarterback Ian Book has amassed 9,998 total yards and 88 total touchdowns — all while throwing just 19 interceptions — but another number dominated the discourse before, during and after the Irish’s senior-day victory over Syracuse. With the 45-21 win
Observer Sports Staff | Thursday, April 23, 2020
As the old joke goes, the three most scrutinized jobs in America are president of the United States, mayor of New York City and head football coach at Notre Dame. It wouldn’t be difficult to add ‘Notre Dame quarterback’ to the mix as we get to our final offensive position group breakdown. Position Group:
Charlotte Edmonds | Friday, November 22, 2019
To some, Ian Book’s ascent into one of the highest positions in college athletics might have seemed out of the blue. But to those who know Book closely, his focus and drive over the last four years have simply led him to where he is today. Very few predicted Notre Dame would be led to
Hayden Adams | Friday, May 17, 2019
After opening the year as the No. 12 team in the country, Notre Dame — and its starting quarterback — began the season with high expectations. Questions were raised after senior quarterback Brandon Wimbush, despite leading the Irish to nine of their 10 wins in 2017, struggled toward the end of the season as the
Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush revealed via social media Tuesday that he is heading to Central Florida next season as a graduate transfer. “A sincere thank you to Notre Dame for giving me endless opportunities on and off the field,” Wimbush wrote on Instagram. “Words truly can not describe what this incredible University and
Charlotte Edmonds | Wednesday, December 5, 2018
It wasn’t always pretty. For every blowout win over Virginia Tech on the road there was a dropped pass on 4th down by Vanderbilt that nearly set the Irish on the path toward another sub-par season. Yet, just over four months later, the Irish have earned themselves a ticket to the College Football Playoff, having
Elizabeth Greason | Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Irish head coach Brian Kelly addressed the media Tuesday to discuss the team’s progress and win over Florida State, as well as his squad’s preparation for this weekend’s Shamrock Series matchup against Syracuse at Yankee Stadium. Kelly said, in terms of preparation, the No. 3 Irish (10-0) will stick to the same practice and travel