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Replacing Tyler Eifert: A Tight Position for Troy Niklas, Notre Dame
Notre Dame has a lot of key pieces to replace on offense heading into the 2013 season, none bigger than Tyler Eifert. The consensus All-American and most prolific tight-end in Notre Dame history is headed to the NFL, leaving a gaping hole in the Irish offense. Eifert lead the Irish in receiving yards and was [...]
Kyle Rudolph, Elite NFL Tight End
It wasn’t long ago Kyle Rudolph was carving up defenses for the Irish, now he’s making his mark as one of the best tight-ends at the NFL level. Rudolph is a rare talent and has been at the peak of his positional counterparts from an early age. The Ohio native was the number one ranked [...]
Davaris Daniels – Notre Dame’s #1 Wide Receiver?
One thing the Irish lacked last season was a true number one receiver. Despite going 12-1 the Irish never had a wide out with the ability to tally 80 plus receptions and cause opposing defenses nightmares. However, the Irish do possess one player with the abilities necessary to shred defenses from the wide receiver position as the likes [...]
5 Instant Impact Freshman for Notre Dame in ’13
Notre Dame reaped the benefits of a 12-1 season and trip to the national championship with an impressive recruiting class. Following a disappointing class last season the Irish loaded up on elite prospects and filled many positions of need in the 2013 recruiting cycle. With the Irish losing some key pieces from their roster the following players will [...]
Notre Dame Has Questions in Backfield for ’13
Notre Dame marched its way to a 12-1 season and birth in the national championship game on stout defense and a strong running game. The key to the strength of the Irish running game was the gifted and experienced tandem of Theo Riddick and Cierre Wood. With Riddick graduating and Wood opting for the NFL [...]
Shamrock Stickers: BCS Championship
Notre Dame’s dream season ended in disaster in Miami as Alabama showed the Irish what championship football looks like. The Irish were thoroughly dominated from start to finish in every facet of the game by bigger, stronger, and faster athletes. Despite being humbled by the Crimson Tide, Notre Dame had an impressive season, and the following players were [...]
#1 Notre Dame vs. #2 Alabama Key Matchups
In the most anticipated BCS National Championship game of all time undefeated and number one ranked Notre Dame will face the toughest test of their miraculous season against defending champion Alabama. Despite being ranked number one the Irish are nine point underdogs to the Crimson Tide and few experts believe the Irish will win.
Manti T’eo, A Deserving Heisman Candidate
The Heisman Trust states that “The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work.” This is a perfect description of Manti Te’o. Te’o is a part of a two horse race between [...]
Shamrock Stickers: USC ’12
The Irish are going to Miami. Notre Dame completed its miracle regular season with a 22-13 victory over arch rival USC. The Irish followed their blueprint for success to perfection versus the Trojans, starting with a bend but don’t break defense to go along with a dominant run game and mistake free football from Everett [...]
#1 Notre Dame @ USC – Key Matchups
Notre Dame controls its own destiny, if they defeat their biggest rival, the USC Trojans, they’ll play for the national championship. College Gameday will be on hand for the primetime showdown, marking the third time Notre Dame has been on gameday this year. The Trojans will be without star quarterback Matt Barkley, but they still [...]
Shamrock Stickers: Wake Forest ’12
Notre Dame sent this year’s group of seniors off in style with a 38-0 win over Wake Forest. The Irish jumped on the Demon Deacons from kickoff and didn’t let up until the game was in hand. After a game in which they executed beautifully the Irish are the new number one team in the [...]
Shamrock Stickers: Boston College ’12
Notre Dame traveled to Chestnut Hill Saturday night and defeated the host Eagles 21-6. Although the Irish didn’t blow Boston College away, their victory was never in doubt as they move to 10-0 on the season. The following players led the way for the Irish in their victory: Prince Shembo Notre Dame’s pass rushing expert dominated and [...]
#4 Notre Dame @ Boston College: Key Matchups
Notre Dame is coming off a miraculous comeback victory over Pittsburgh to remain unbeaten at 9-0, as they prepare to visit long-time rival Boston College. The two catholic institutions have had plenty of memorable battles on the gridiron, and the Eagles will look to add another to the list by spoiling the Irish’s party this [...]
Shamrock Stickers: Pitt ’12
The Irish put themselves and their fan base through an emotional rollercoaster on Saturday, but in the end they triumphed over Pitt 29-26 in triple overtime. Notre Dame moves to 9-0 for the first time since 1993, and hold steady at fourth in the AP and coaches polls. The following players led the Irish to [...]
#3 Notre Dame vs. Pitt – Key Matchups
Notre Dame is 8-0 and ranked third in the BCS standings following its win in primetime over Oklahoma in the most watched college football game this season. There hasn’t been this much hype around the Irish in this millennium, but the Irish can’t overlook their next opponent, a dangerous Pitt squad. The following are this week’s key matchups [...]
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