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Aidan Thomas | Monday, May 3, 2021
While Ian Book was busy getting drafted in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, his Notre Dame Fighting Irish took the field for their spring game, as the Irish faithful got their first look at what the quarterback position could look like after the Book era, which ended with
Emily DeFazio | Friday, April 30, 2021
The quarterback position battle has been one of the most anticipated aspects of the postseason. With graduate student Ian Book’s departure after a five-year career at Notre Dame, the door has been opened for someone to step in and take the reins for the team. Who that will be, however, has been highly contested, even
Nate Moller | Friday, April 30, 2021
With the Blue and Gold game taking place this weekend, it is time to take our first official look at the Irish offense for the 2021 season. There were a lot of key departures, particularly at the quarterback, wide receiver and offensive line positions. But the Irish return key playmakers at running back and tight
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, April 23, 2021
A little Halloweekend primetime action for the Fighting Irish in 2021? That’s a distinct possibility when potential top 2022 NFL draft selection Sam Howell and his North Carolina Tar Heels visit Notre Dame on October 30th. With USC visiting the weekend before, it’s not a guaranteed evening kickoff for the Irish, but it’s one of
Hayden Adams | Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Here we go again. Alright, I’ve put out two columns now that have elicited negative responses for my takes on not trusting Brian Kelly in 2021, an admittedly rash piece, and the debate over developing young talent or trying to make the CFP next season — a more thought-out piece that somehow managed to earn
Hayden Adams | Monday, February 8, 2021
I know what you’re probably thinking, but hear me out. You may be thinking that I’m an idiot just from the title. I would think the majority of you reading this would easily pick making the College Football Playoff in 2021 over Notre Dame taking the risk of throwing inexperienced players on the field and
Hayden Adams | Thursday, January 14, 2021
2021 was always going to be a rebuilding year for Notre Dame on the gridiron. The Irish were going to lose at least three starters on the offensive line (now four with Aaron Banks declaring for the NFL), see two starters at wide receiver go, have to replace a sixth-year veteran and a fifth-year graduate
Ellen Geyer | Monday, September 21, 2020
A familiar sight returned to Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday afternoon as quarterback Ian Book looked long, tucked it under, sprinted wide and pranced his way into the edge of the end zone, recording his first touchdown on the ground of the season. The score, which concluded the opening Irish drive, took just seven plays
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, September 18, 2020
Hayden Adams — Sports Editor Well that was … something? Despite how COVID-19 has changed so much, it seems like some things never change for Notre Dame football — namely, the offense disappointing in a season opener against a team they should dominate. I’ll give them a conditional pass, with the condition being that they
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