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Charlotte Edmonds | Saturday, October 17, 2020
It’s hard to imagine a Notre Dame game could get any more uneventful following the 45-0 routing of South Florida Sept. 19, but Saturday’s matchup against Louisville definitely gave it a run for its money. “Their preparation was outstanding during the week,” Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly said of his team leading up to
Charlotte Edmonds | Saturday, October 17, 2020
Let the record show, I’m agreeing with Brian Kelly for *possibly* the first time in my life. At least mostly agreeing. Notre Dame’s showing versus Louisville was nothing to write home about, but before the panic sets in, there were some good takeaways. Yes, the team only scored a single touchdown and the Cardinals recorded
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, October 16, 2020
Kyle Hamilton doesn’t need your accolades — but he gets them anyways Crawford shoulders trust of teammates, coaches as sixth-year captain Ward: Clark Lea’s defense must eat this week Satterfield, Cardinals look to rebound from 1-3 start Recruiting concerns stretch to class of 2022 Podcast: Louisville Cardinals Preview Staff Predictions: Louisville Cardinals Head-to-Head: Louisville Cardinals
Aidan Thomas | Friday, October 16, 2020
In the age of the crystal ball and recruitment rankings, some may see drama made over who is being underrated and overrated as a recruit, which players deserve five-star ratings and everything else. So when current Notre Dame sophomore safety Kyle Hamilton — eventually ranked as a top-10 safety in his class — was listed
Jimmy Ward | Friday, October 16, 2020
Many fans went into Notre Dame Stadium last Saturday skeptical of what they were about to see on the field. Three weeks away from the field did not appear to faze the Irish offense too much. But on the other side of the ball, the Irish defense failed to live up to expectations. Senior defensive
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, October 16, 2020
Hayden Adams — Sports Editor Soooo… Louisville. That defense, huh? Or should I say those 11 cardboard cutouts you stole from an MLB Playoff game, put out on the field and called your defense? How can a Power 5 team be this bad at something? Honestly, I need to know the answer to this great
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, October 16, 2020
Notre Dame Passing The Irish offense is looking much more settled through the air than it did in the first month of the season. Quarterback Ian Book has clearly gotten more comfortable with his receivers, and he spread the wealth to seven different guys during last week’s matchup against Florida State. Louisville has returned the
Connor Mulvena | Friday, November 22, 2019
Just one summer ago, the Irish were coming off a near playoff season. After a debilitating loss to Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in November 2017 that squashed their playoff hopes, Notre Dame entered the 2019 season prepared to make a statement. And in the coming months, they certainly did. After an undefeated season which
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, September 2, 2019
The journey begins: after suffering three season-ending injuries, Shaun Crawford is ready to make his mark on Notre Dame football Ian Book combines underdog mentality with focused confidence heading into senior season Geyer: Offensive questions still loom, but Irish have pieces to succeed Coaching overhaul, investment in program culture set Louisville up for revival College
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, September 2, 2019
Charlotte Edmonds – Managing Editor It’s hard to believe the Cardinals are only three years removed from their Heisman Trophy-winning season considering the 2-10 record they posted this last season. Now as they prepare to host Notre Dame on Monday, the Cardinals will be put to the test to see which team shows up. With