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Observer Sports Staff | Friday, September 14, 2018
What Though the Odds: Experience and depth give Irish secondary the tools to overcome challenges, reach new heights Irish seek to grow steadier in all phases of special teams Greason: ND must be consistent in its effort and preparation Commodores aim to earn signature win as pieces come together Irish add Abdur-Rahman, look to wrap
Charlotte Edmonds | Friday, September 14, 2018
A legacy, a transfer, a Clemson local and a recruit whose next-best offer finished at No. 8 in the ACC his senior season. You’d never know it looking at the cohesive unit that is the Notre Dame secondary, but they’re an eclectic group that have found their way onto the field in unique ways. Two
Elizabeth Greason | Friday, September 14, 2018
A lot of the time while watching Notre Dame sports — football in particular — I want to pull an Edna Mode from “The Incredibles” and yell “Pull yourself together” in very close range of a player, coach or team. Watching the Irish (2-0) play Ball State last weekend took that sentiment to an extreme,
Tobias Hoonhout | Friday, September 14, 2018
During the tenure of head coach James Franklin, Vanderbilt emerged as a program on the rise. After winning four total games from 2009-2010, the Commodores righted the ship under Franklin, going to a bowl game for three straight seasons and winning nine games in back-to-back seasons for the first time in school history. But with
Joe Everett | Friday, September 14, 2018
Notre Dame is one step closer to completing its 2019 class after athlete Kendall Abdur-Rahman announced his commitment on Sunday. The four-star prospect, according to 247Sports, has played quarterback in high school but will play wide receiver at Notre Dame. Dave McKinney, recruiting analyst for Blue and Gold Illustrated, talked about the newest member of
Observer Staff Report | Friday, September 14, 2018
Irish Passing While senior quarterback Brandon Wimbush registered a career-high with 297 passing yards against Ball State, he also threw three interceptions and had trouble consistently sustaining drives through the air. Talent-wise, Notre Dame seems to have the edge in this matchup, as the trio of receivers — sophomore Chase Claypool and seniors Miles Boykin
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, September 14, 2018
Tobias Hoonhout — Managing Editor There’s no denying the Irish were sleeping this past weekend. And it nearly cost them. While beating Ball State by eight points doesn’t look good on the resume, Notre Dame fans can hope that Brian Kelly will have the team fully awake for Saturday. Unlike the Cardinals, the Commodores have experience