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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
Ellen Geyer | Monday, September 2, 2019
Despite the return of Ian Book, there are undoubtedly extreme voids in the Notre Dame offense at the start of the 2019 season. With the dawn of a new season, the Irish will need guys who were predominantly role players in the past to take on extreme responsibility, mainly in three positions — wide receiver,
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, April 29, 2019
Six former Notre Dame players were selected over the seven rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft this past weekend. Five other Irish players who did not hear their names called have signed with or been invited to try out for teams within the league, while a handful of other Irish players are still awaiting offers
Observer Sports Staff | Sunday, January 6, 2019
Irish senior wide receiver Miles Boykin announced via Twitter on Sunday he would forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the NFL Draft after earning his degree from the University in May. Boykin made a name for himself in the 2018 Citrus Bowl, when the then-junior made the game-winning 55-yard one-handed touchdown grab to
Elizabeth Greason | Sunday, December 30, 2018
ARLINGTON, Texas — Graduate student linebacker Drue Tranquill removed his helmet to reveal his tear-streaked eye black and took a knee on the sideline as the Tiger Band transitioned from the Clemson fight song to “Celebrate Good Times.” Senior linebacker Robert Regan and graduate student tight end Nic Weishar came over and offered hugs and pats
Joe Everett | Sunday, November 25, 2018
Facing all the pressure in the world, as well as a two-score deficit for the first time all season, No. 3 Notre Dame displayed resiliency and grit Saturday night inside the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, rallying from 10 points down to defeat rival USC 24-17 and complete an undefeated regular season. Playing for a bowl game
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
Charlotte Edmonds | Friday, November 9, 2018
Editor’s note: A version of this article originally appeared in the Oct. 26 edition of The Observer. Regardless of the obstacles Nic Weishar has faced, one thing has remained steady — his dedication. The graduate student tight end was recently honored for the work he’s done with Weish4Ever, a foundation in honor of his late
Connor Mulvena | Friday, November 9, 2018
At this point in the season it’s crystal clear that Notre Dame poses quite a few very real threats to any team in the nation: a highly skilled offensive line, a precise passing attack and a deep defensive line with a successful scheme behind them. But there is one threat the Irish pose on the
Elizabeth Greason | Sunday, November 4, 2018
To get to 9-0, there will inevitably be some moments when fans hold their collective breath. As the Irish attempted that feat Saturday against Northwestern, that statement held true, as the two teams went into halftime tied with one touchdown apiece. Then, after Notre Dame was able to create some breathing room in the second