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Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Sports Illustrated just recently named Notre Dame the new “Offensive Line U.” The offensive line in 2020 figures to live up to this name, as there is plenty of talent and experience across the board. All of the starters from the 2019 season are returning, and if they can stay healthy, this unit could continue
Jack Concannon | Friday, November 8, 2019
Jafar Armstrong has had to wait his turn. Last season, he received double-digit carries in each of the first three games, but as Dexter Williams took a firm grip on the starter role his utilization dwindled. Still, he proved a capable backup to Williams, averaging over five yards per carry in four of the team’s
Hayden Adams | Friday, November 8, 2019
Three minutes and 22 seconds. That’s how much time was left on the clock Saturday evening when No. 15 Notre Dame trailed Virginia Tech 20-14 at home. That’s how much time Notre Dame’s offense had to put together a go-ahead and possibly game-winning 87-yard touchdown drive. That’s how much time senior quarterback Ian Book had
Connor Mulvena | Tuesday, November 5, 2019
After No. 15 Notre Dame’s 21-20 victory over Virginia Tech, Irish head football coach Brian Kelly addressed the media in his weekly Monday post-practice press conference to preview the squad’s impending matchup on the road against Duke. Kelly began the conference by saying things have been a bit quiet as the Irish begin preparation for
Connor Mulvena | Monday, November 4, 2019
Following No. 15 Notre Dame’s 21-20 victory over Virginia Tech at home on Saturday, Irish (6-2) head coach Brian Kelly addressed the media in his weekly Sunday teleconference to recap the game. Kelly addressed the injury sustained by junior right tackle Robert Hainsey during the victory, saying that Hainsey will have surgery Thursday. He also
Ellen Geyer | Friday, November 1, 2019
Robert Hainsey isn’t one to look in the rearview mirror. The right tackle, who was the only junior to be named among this year’s seven captains, is focused on practice and progress. And he’s taking it one day at a time. “The goal is always graduating with a championship,” Hainsey said. “Right now, the next
Jack Concannon | Monday, September 2, 2019
Recruiting is the cornerstone of a successful college football program. Each of the last eight national champions have averaged a top-10 recruiting class in the four years prior to winning, so the Irish must be at this level to keep themselves in the elite tier. Brian Driskell, recruiting analyst for Blue and Gold Illustrated, spoke
Observer Sports Staff | Saturday, August 10, 2019
Irish head coach Brian Kelly announced seven football captains for the upcoming season Saturday morning on Twitter ahead of the team’s first practice since returning from preseason camp in Culver, Indiana. Quarterback Ian Book, wide receiver Chris Finke, safeties Alohi Gilman and Jalen Elliott, offensive lineman Robert Hainsey and defensive linemen Khalid Kareem and Julian
Charlotte Edmonds | Saturday, November 17, 2018
Taking on No. 12 Syracuse at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, No. 3 Notre Dame delivered an absolute smackdown, shutting out the Orange (8-3, 5-2 ACC) until the final seconds when a field goal finally put them on the board. However, that dominance was not without its stains, most notably, the season-high seven penalties the Irish
Elizabeth Greason | Friday, November 16, 2018
If nothing else, when the No. 3 Irish take on the No. 12 Orange on Saturday, the game will provide a unique experience for all involved. The matchup between Notre Dame (10-0) and Syracuse (8-2, 5-2 ACC) will be a high-stakes game for both squads in the renewal of Notre Dame’s signature Shamrock Series, in