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Observer Sports Staff | Friday, April 30, 2021
With both of its workhorse running backs from 2020 returning and the depth to constantly wear down opposing defenses, Brian Kelly’s run-first attack will likely remain the staple of the Irish offense in 2021. Position Group: Running backs 2021 Depth Chart: senior C’Bo Flemister; juniors Kyren Williams and Kendall Abdur-Rahman; sophomore Chris Tyree; incoming first-years
Emily DeFazio | Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly announced in a press conference Monday that junior running back Jahmir Smith would be leaving the football team. This conference was held ahead of Notre Dame’s matchup with the University of Pittsburgh this weekend. Smith chose Notre Dame over several other scholarship offers, enrolling at the University in January
Hayden Adams | Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly held a press conference Monday to further address his squad’s season-opening win over the Duke on Saturday. He opened by praising Duke and their game plan. “[Head] coach [David] Cutcliffe had his team ready to play and it was apparent that they spent a great deal of time giving
Madelyn Stout | Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Notre Dame football head coach Brian Kelly took questions from the press and discussed the upcoming season opener against Duke University via Zoom on Monday. Kelly touched on the Blue Devils’ defense, how COVID-19 has affected this season and his thoughts on this year’s team. “This is my 30th year having opening game week press
Jimmy Ward | Monday, September 7, 2020
Last Tuesday Notre Dame football head coach Brian Kelly fielded questions from the press via a Zoom call. Then a little less than two weeks away from the upcoming season opener against Duke, he sounded confident after his squad had gotten some live reps inside of Notre Dame Stadium. He was particularly thrilled about seeing
Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Editor’s Note: A version of this story was published online May 29. Notre Dame football has landed another graduate transfer for the 2020-21 season. Trevor Speights, a former three-star recruit and the 19th-rated running back in the 2016 class per 247Sports.com, announced his decision to join the Fighting Irish in a tweet Thursday night. He
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, April 17, 2020
There is a lot of excitement around the running back position ahead of the 2020 football season. There is plenty of talent returning from 2019, and the Irish will also welcome one of their most highly touted running back recruits in recent memory as they look to improve on a relatively disappointing performance on the
Jack Concannon | Friday, November 22, 2019
Senior wide receiver Chase Claypool has been part of a Notre Dame football class that has had a unique run. Their freshman year was a 4-8 disaster that saw both coordinators get fired and Brian Kelly pushed to the brink of his job. In the two years since, the team has been in constant College
Shane Lewis | Sunday, November 10, 2019
Senior cornerback Troy Pride Jr. was succinct in identifying what the mindset was for Notre Dame heading into its Saturday night matchup with Duke, a contest that turned into a 38-7 victory for the Irish. “We want to dominate,” Pride said, who finished the contest with six tackles and an interception. “We want to beat
Connor Mulvena | Monday, October 14, 2019
After No. 8 Notre Dame’s 30-27 victory over USC on Saturday night, Irish head coach Brian Kelly addressed the media in his weekly post-game teleconference. Kelly talked about the victory, senior quarterback Ian Book and injuries after the win. Junior kicker Jonathan Doerer was an integral part of the win Saturday, and Brian Kelly commented