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Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Beth Holtz, wife of legendary Irish head football coach-turned-analyst Lou Holtz, passed away Tuesday at 4:15 p.m., after a lengthy battle with throat cancer. She was 83 years old. Beth is survived by her four children and her husband of 58 years, Lou. Lou Holtz was the head coach of the Irish from 1986 to
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, June 22, 2020
Ninety-one Notre Dame football student athletes were tested for COVID-19 Monday, and of those 91 tested so far, one has tested positive, according to a statement released Monday. The athlete is not being named at this time. The athlete is asymptomatic and self-isolating and his parents have been informed. Additionally, through contact tracing, four football
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, June 18, 2020
Notre Dame, along with the University athletic department and the football program, announced in an email Thursday that a Juneteenth celebration with a rally and walk for unity across campus will take place Friday. The event will take place at 12:30 p.m. at the Irish Green, between the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and Angela Boulevard.
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, May 15, 2020
The 2019-20 year was ripe with intriguing storylines, heartbreaking and uplifting moments and even some history-making all across the Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross communities. Check the links below to see the Observer Sports Department’s coverage of every tri-campus sport, even those whose seasons never came to fruition. Notre Dame Football: Irish, Book
Observer Staff Report | Friday, April 17, 2020
The Shirt committee unveiled its design for its 31st installment of the long tradition Friday, April 17. The committee had originally planned to reveal the design at a celebratory event on Library quad in the spring. Instead, the group debuted the final product virtually, utilizing its Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube account. In a
Alysa Guffey | Friday, April 17, 2020
Each year since 1990, a student-run committee has created a uniquely designed shirt for students and fans to wear throughout the upcoming Notre Dame football season. In the Irish community, it is simply known The Shirt. The committee will unveil the 31st The Shirt on The Shirt Project Facebook page Friday at 6 p.m. EST.
Brennan Buhr | Monday, April 6, 2020
Much has been said about the possibility that this upcoming college football season will not begin as scheduled. Longtime ESPN announcer Kirk Herbstreit stated controversially that he would be “shocked” if college football were to happen this fall. Coach Brian Kelly, though not taking a particular side on this question, responded in his typical fiery
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, March 23, 2020
Given the recent circumstances that have led the sports world to put all events on hold, The Observer Sports department has been put in a bit of a predicament. That said, what better crutch to lean on than Notre Dame football? We will be doing two previews per week of Notre Dame’s 12 regular season
Claire Rafford | Thursday, February 27, 2020
When students, alumni and fans attend a game at Notre Dame Stadium, they are greeted by the same familiar voice, commencing the event with the cheer of “Here come the Irish!” as the team runs out of the tunnel. Michael Collins is that voice. After 39 years as the Notre Dame football public address announcer,
Renee Pierson | Friday, November 22, 2019
The Fighting Irish Media (FIM) is a group of students and professional staffers that works to promote Notre Dame athletic programs and produce their media content. Notre Dame football is one of the most well-known college programs in the country. However, they have not gained and maintained this notoriety alone — a number of organizations