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Charlotte Edmonds | Friday, November 22, 2019
Notre Dame has always been about so much more than football for Jalen Elliott. The senior safety from Richmond, Virginia, Elliott has emerged as a leader in the program and an anchor among one of the elite secondary units in the country. That leadership earned him the honor of being named one of seven captains
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 1, 2019
Born Leader: Jalen Elliott brings order to Irish secondary Basement Breakdown: Virginia Tech Junior captain Robert Hainsey leads weakened offensive line Mulvena: ND’s football program is hiding behind its name With ACC Coastal aspirations, Hokies to pay first visit to South Bend since 2016 Recruiting efforts hoping to stabilize following disappointing road loss Head to
Ellen Geyer | Friday, November 1, 2019
Robert Hainsey isn’t one to look in the rearview mirror. The right tackle, who was the only junior to be named among this year’s seven captains, is focused on practice and progress. And he’s taking it one day at a time. “The goal is always graduating with a championship,” Hainsey said. “Right now, the next
Hayden Adams | Friday, November 1, 2019
Coming off a disappointing blowout loss to Michigan in the Big House, No. 16 Notre Dame returns to action this Saturday against Virginia Tech. This will be only the third time the Hokies (5-2, 2-2 ACC) and the Irish (5-2) have faced off, with each team holding one road win over the other. Virginia Tech
Jack Concannon | Friday, November 1, 2019
It was a tough week for the Irish football program on the field against Michigan, losing 45-14 in a nationally-hyped matchup watched by many, including potential recruits. There were many recruits visiting Michigan that are interested in both schools. Many in the media have suggested that losses like this one hurt teams in recruiting, and
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 1, 2019
Notre Dame Passing Last week’s dumpster fire in Ann Arbor certainly reminded the Irish faithful that there are still plenty of kinks to be worked out in the Notre Dame offense. For all his effort, Ian Book couldn’t get anything started, but his unit likely took a long, hard look at their game through the
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 1, 2019
Charlotte Edmonds — Managing Editor This will be a very different matchup from the last time these two teams met. A year ago, the Hokies marched in to face the undefeated Irish to the tune of “Enter Sandman.” While the Irish left Blacksburg with a commanding win, it marked a shift in the momentum for
Joe Everett | Friday, November 9, 2018
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in the Oct. 5 edition of The Observer. The ball was on the Notre Dame 45-yard line. There was 1:40 left in the fourth quarter. Irish down 17-14. Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chip Long dialed up the first-down play. Then-junior wide receiver Miles Boykin split out as
Joe Everett | Sunday, October 7, 2018
BLACKSBURG, Va. — After a tightly fought first 30 minutes, No. 6 Notre Dame pulled away from No. 24 Virginia Tech in the second half to defeat the Hokies 45-23 Saturday night at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg. Despite a raucous opening atmosphere, junior quarterback Ian Book and the Irish (6-0) calmly marched down the field
Tobias Hoonhout | Sunday, October 7, 2018
BLACKSBURG, Va. — For all intents and purposes, Notre Dame’s win on Saturday night was more than just another top-25 notch in the belt. It was a victory that not only gave the Irish a 6-0 start for the first time since 2014, but also helped erase a narrative that has plagued Brian Kelly’s program