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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
Elizabeth Greason | Sunday, October 28, 2018
Tua Tagovailoa has flash. Johnny Manziel had flash. DeShaun Watson has flash. Ian Book is not a flashy football player. And yet, the Irish junior quarterback proved once again Saturday that you don’t need to consistently make plays that will end up on SportsCenter to win games. You just need to win games. No. 3
Charlotte Edmonds | Sunday, October 14, 2018
Despite trailing Pittsburgh for much of the game, No. 5 Notre Dame scored on a long drive late in the fourth quarter to take the lead and keep its undefeated record and playoff hopes alive. Few matchups will ever match the 2012 triple overtime when the Panthers (3-4, 2-1 ACC) took on the undefeated Irish,
Elizabeth Greason | Sunday, October 14, 2018
“A win is a win.” That was the phrase of the day in the postgame media availability. Ian Book said it. Khalid Kareem said it. Miles Boykin said it. That was the case against Pittsburgh on Saturday, as the Irish barely escaped with a comeback 19-14 win. They trailed for the majority of the game,