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Emily DeFazio | Thursday, November 12, 2020
With Notre Dame’s big win over Clemson on Saturday, the NCAA’s blanket waiver for fall athletes holds more weight than ever. While the reasons may not be the most apparent, they are still important to note. I think the biggest issue for the team this year has been the inconsistency that comes with a disjointed
Emily DeFazio | Wednesday, November 11, 2020
On Monday, following a win against former No. 1 Clemson at Notre Dame Stadium, Brian Kelly spoke to the media about the accomplishments of the team, as well as what lies ahead. Kelly was asked if he allowed himself to “soak in the moment” after beating the No. 1 team. “My normal routine is to
Hayden Adams | Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Not a whole lot of questions this week after Notre Dame beat Pitt 45-3. But that’s OK. It just means we can go more in depth on what we got. Enjoy. Does ND have the ability at receiver to compete with Clemson after 2 injuries? Love that you’re already looking past Georgia Tech. Let’s
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
Aidan Thomas | Monday, October 26, 2020
The passing game has been a much maligned part of the Notre Dame football roster this season. Entering their clash with Pitt, the No. 3 Irish were averaging just 178 yards per game through the air, having leaned heavily on a dynamic running game to start their season with an unblemished 4-0 record. The frustrations
Hayden Adams | Friday, October 23, 2020
Following a 12-7 win over Louisville in which graduate student quarterback Ian Book completed just 11 of 19 passes for 106 yards, Notre Dame’s passing game has become a point of acute scrutiny as it braces for a matchup with perennial defensive power Pittsburgh. While Book perpetually receives his fair share of criticism, the larger
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
Hayden Adams | Friday, September 18, 2020
Recruiting is a year-round endeavor for college football coaches. And, although the recruiting dead period has been extended through Jan. 1 by the NCAA, thus prohibiting any official or unofficial visits or evaluation days, there are other ways for Notre Dame to impress incoming recruits. One such avenue, according to Irish Breakdown publisher Bryan Driskell,
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, September 18, 2020
Hayden Adams — Sports Editor Well that was … something? Despite how COVID-19 has changed so much, it seems like some things never change for Notre Dame football — namely, the offense disappointing in a season opener against a team they should dominate. I’ll give them a conditional pass, with the condition being that they