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Observer Sports Staff | Friday, April 9, 2021
While Notre Dame’s defense has a few more questions than they entered 2020 with, the Fighting Irish are bolstered by a pair of their top defenders returning at defensive tackle, making the position one of the strongest on that side of the ball. Last year, Notre Dame boasted an elite run defense, as they particularly
Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, March 24, 2021
We are back with another Way Too Early preview for the 2021 Notre Dame football season, so let’s get into it. Opponent: Purdue Boilermakers Date: Sept. 18, 2021 Location: Notre Dame Stadium Kickoff: TBD History of the matchup Some consider this matchup a classic rivalry, as the in-state clash was once played every year, but this battle with the
Observer Sports Staff | Thursday, March 18, 2021
In Mike Mickens’ first year as Notre Dame cornerbacks coach, his unit was widely regarded as the Irish’s Achilles’ heel and was undeniably exposed by the elite perimeter talent of Clemson and Alabama in the ACC Championship and Rose Bowl, respectively. What can incoming defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman, who followed Mickens from Cincinnati a year
Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Opponent: Toledo Date: Sept. 11 Location: Notre Dame Stadium Kickoff: TBD History of the matchup Notre Dame and Toledo have never squared off on the gridiron. Toledo is set to join conference rivals Miami (OH), Akron, Western Michigan and Ball State as just the fifth team from the MAC to ever face Notre Dame in
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, March 12, 2021
The Observer sports department’s way-too-early previews of the upcoming football season are back in full swing. Along with game previews, we’ve also got breakdowns of every position group. We’re working our way from the back of the defense through to the quarterback position and special teams. So, sit back and relax as we start with
Hayden Adams | Friday, March 12, 2021
If you’ve been following my work with The Observer for a while, first of all, thank you. Second, you may have seen various pieces I’ve done related to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In a similar spirit, inspired in part by the Disney+ series “What If…” set to be released this year, here’s some fun hypothetical
Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, March 9, 2021
It’s been just three months since Notre Dame’s 2020 season came to an end, but it feels much longer than that for all of us here at The Observer, so to pass the time, we are previewing every game on Notre Dame’s 2021 schedule. Last year, our predictions were an exercise in futility because the
Aidan Thomas | Monday, March 1, 2021
“As those rules are developed, it is our strong desire that student-athletes be allowed to benefit directly from allowing their name, image and performance history to be used in the game”. Brave words, Jack. When Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick came out with that quote, the news spread like wildfire — no Notre Dame
Observer Sports Staff | Saturday, February 27, 2021
This report was updated at 9:05 p.m. The mother of Louis Nix III has announced that the former Notre Dame defensive lineman has passed away at the age of 29. A missing persons report had been filed stating that Nix had not been seen or heard from since departing his father’s house in Jacksonville on
Hayden Adams | Wednesday, February 17, 2021
NOTRE DAME, Ind. — On Jan. 2, 2021, University of Kentucky redshirt freshman guard Dontaie Allen hit seven three-pointers in a 78-73 overtime win over Mississippi State. No, don’t go anywhere. You’re in the right place (assuming you’re here for a Notre Dame football discussion). The reason I bring up that Kentucky basketball business is