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-20 posts tagged "Irish Insider: Pittsburgh"
Jimmy Ward | Friday, December 18, 2020
Aaron Banks had anything but a conventional high school football career. The senior guard from Alameda, California, stands at nearly 6-foot-6 and 330 pounds, no welcoming sight to any opposing defender despite what his smile might convince you in his UND.com player profile. The starting right guard for Notre Dame causes problems for whoever lines
Charlotte Edmonds | Friday, December 18, 2020
It’s been nearly six years since Robert Hainsey played in Pittsburgh, but that doesn’t mean Saturday’s return will be any less of a homecoming. Raised in Pittsburgh, the senior offensive lineman and team captain lives up to the reputation of the Steel City — gritty, disciplined and hard working. Those same qualities have guided the
Aidan Thomas | Monday, October 26, 2020
Pitt has long been a dangerous opponent for Notre Dame. Twice, the Panthers have nearly ruined the Irish’s unbeaten seasons, both in 2012 and 2018. In the last six games against the Panthers, the Irish had won five, but they only notched one victory by more than a touchdown. Coming off an underwhelming 12-7 win
Inigo Yturralde | Monday, October 26, 2020
Amid an ongoing pandemic and an unsettlingly close encounter with Louisville, this game against the Panthers looks to be a serious momentum shifter for the Irish. I do not think that many people expected Notre Dame to look this good against Pitt. Notre Dame’s battles against the Panthers have been close and hard fought in
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, October 23, 2020
Hainsey ready to lead Irish in return to hometown Pittsburgh ‘The Dancing Bear’: Aaron Banks contributes to stellar Irish offensive line Geyer: The battle against seasonal affective disorder Talented Pitt squad fired up to face Irish Receiver development not holding Irish back on recruiting trail, for now Staff predictions: Pittsburgh Panthers Head-to-Head: Pittsburgh Panthers Podcast:
Ellen Geyer | Friday, October 23, 2020
My seasonal affective disorder is starting to creep in again. And no, this iteration does not have anything to do with the weather. Brian Kelly, I’m looking at you. My old age has made me soft this year. I’ve been trying my best to look at the season with a brighter perspective than I have
Aidan Thomas | Friday, October 23, 2020
The narrative surrounding Pitt football entering this weekend’s clash with Notre Dame is a familiar one for Irish fans to hear about their upcoming opponent. A talented team, with frustrating losses, looking to turn it around. For the third consecutive week, Notre Dame takes on a team with about as much talent as any team
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, October 23, 2020
Hayden Adams — Sports Editor Here it is. The moment we’ve all been waiting for. The trap game that isn’t a trap game because everyone knows it’s a trap game. Notre Dame vs. Pitt. It brings to mind one word: angst. And this year’s rendition of the rivalry is no different. It’s a classic unstoppable
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, October 23, 2020
Notre Dame Passing It’s fair to say Saturday’s passing effort against Louisville left a lot to be desired for Notre Dame. Graduate student Javon McKinley, who seemed to be making the “senior” leap the Irish have become accustomed to with receivers such as Miles Boykin and Chase Claypool, came back down to the earth. Graduate
Observer Sports Staff | Thursday, October 22, 2020
Well that was … something? The Basement Breakdown gang is back on Zoom after Notre Dame’s win against Louisville on Saturday. Discussion consists of: Some real group therapy session vibes talking a 12-7 final score (0:23). Looking ahead to Pittsburgh: the ultimate trap game that isn’t a trap game because everyone knows it’s a trap