2007

1987-1988 vs. 2006-2007 (More Similarities)

I. Inexperience? Last time we had 3 returning starters on offense, and less than 5 returning starters on defense, and a new defensive coordinator, and a tough schedule?……

Bring On the Crimson Tide

New Alabama coach Nick Saban would like the Crimson Tide to schedule a game with Notre Dame sometime in the future: Nick Saban admits some fans may think…

Michael Floyd Looking to Visit Florida

According to GatorCountry.com, Michael Floyd, Notre Dame’s top target at wide receiver, is looking to visit the Gators for their “Friday Night Lights.” The St. Paul, Minn. prospect…

A Little Notre Dame-Big East Scheduling News

Came across this tidbit today about Notre Dame scheduling Big East teams over the new few seasons from the Charleston Daily Mail: The independent Fighting Irish will return…

Penn State Perspective on Notre Dame – PSU Football Rivalry

The guys over at Black Shoe Diaries posted a pretty good recap of each Notre Dame – Penn State game up to and including last year’s 41-17 win…

USC-Notre Dame 2nd Toughest ND Ticket Ever

Trevor Robinson Plans to Visit Michigan, Notre Dame

There was a buzz on Notre Dame, Michigan, and Nebraska websites Tuesday when the news broke that Trevor Robinson, one of the elite offensive linemen in the country,…

Freshman Numbers Assigned

2007 Freshman Class Numbers Name Number Position Allen, Armando 5 RB Clausen, Jimmy 7 QB Dever, Taylor 75 OL Gray, Gary 4 CB Hughes, Robert 33 RB Kamara,…

Is Evan Sharpley Notre Dame’s Starter?

Dennis Dodd is busy stirring up some trouble over on CBS with his latest edition of Dodds and Ends. Dodd apparently has spoken with Zach Frazer’s dad who…

Irish Add DB Jamoris Slaughter

(UHND.com) – Notre Dame’s recruiting momentum continued to swing full steam ahead Wednesday when news broke that defensive back Jamoris Slaughter became the 16th commitment in this year’s…

2007 Notre Dame Football Roster

The 2007 Notre Dame football roster showcased a mix of seasoned veterans and promising young talents, aiming to make a mark on the college football scene. Led by…

Notre Dame Adds CB Robert Blanton

(UHND.com) – Notre Dame continued its recruiting momentum on Wednesday with the addition of a four star cornerback prospect in the form of Robert Blanton. Blanton, Notre Dame’s…

Notre Dame to Wear Green Jerseys for USC’s 2007 Trip to South Bend

In 2005 Charlie Weis surprised his team with green jerseys for USC’s trip to South Bend and fans were treated with one of the most memorable games of…

Kyle McAlarney is Back At Notre Dame

According to the Sporing News from a couple days ago, McAlarney is back at Notre Dame: Notre Dame PG Kyle McAlarney is back at school after his spring…

Dave Duerson and Mike Ditka Aren’t Getting Along

Former Notre Dame standout Dave Duerson has been in the news lately because of a little feud that seems to be brewing between he and Mike Ditka.  Ditka…

Zach Frazer is Transferring… Maybe

ESPN reported early Sunday that Zach Frazer has been given permission to seek a transfer from Notre Dame after he ended the Spring as the odd man out…

The Book On: Omar Hunter

Here’s a little info on Notre Dame’s newest commitment Omar Hunter from around the web… In Buford lurks a big, bad Wolf – Atlanta Journal Constitution when you…

“Notre Dame really wowed me and I had a change of heart.”

Up until a recent trip to Notre Dame, defensive tackle Omar Hunter was widely considered a lock for Michigan. Hunter told the South Bend Tribune, however, that his…

Irish Fortunes Changing Along Defensive Line

(UHND.com) – For years Notre Dame has had major problems recruiting elite defensive linemen, especially at the tackle position. In the last two classes Notre Dame has signed…

Charlie Weis Breaks Up Fight on Recruiting Visit

On a recent visit to Trinity High School in Washington, PA to visit recent OSU commit Andrew Sweat, Weis and an assistant coach found themselves waiting in a…

Georgia On My Mind

Over the last few years Charlie Weis and his staff have done a pretty good job recruiting the state of Georgia and so far this year things haven’t…

Omar Hunter adds to Notre Dame’s D-Line Haul

(UHND.com) – A few months back Notre Dame fans were worrying about whether or not the Irish would be able to hold on the lone defensive lineman, Ian…

TV Rights Holding Up Potential Notre Dame-Baylor Matchup

In February of 2005, Kevin White announced that he would like to add a “mini bowl game” to Notre Dame’s schedule every year in areas of the country…

Brandon Newman Makes it Lucky #13 for Notre Dame

(UHND.com) – Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis was not taking it easy over a backyard bbq this Memorial Day weekend. Instead, he was busy collecting the 13th…

Notre Dame College Football Hall of Fame Inductees

Tim Brown

Notre Dame was in a 24 year Heisman drought, its longest since the award was established in 1935. Then Tim Brown ended the drought when he won his…

All Time Notre Dame Coaching Records

Notre Dame has had 31 coaches in its history.  Below are the win/loss records for each. * Kent Baer coached the 2004 Insight.com Bowl after Ty Willingham was…

Is Dave Wannstedt Notre Dame’s Best Recruiter?

In today’s Pittsburgh Post Gazette Pitt head coach Dave Wannstedt talked about his month long recruiting trip and mentioned how kids are receptive to his NFL ties.  Wanny,…

Notre Dame Stadium

Notre Dame Stadium, also known as the House that Rock Built, has been the home of the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame since it was constructed in 1930.…

Urban Meyer Is a Lying Sack of Crap

What’s it going to take to shut this guy up? First he bashes the BCS system only to quietly backtrack when his Gators end up in the Championship…

Justin Hoskins Making an Impact at CMU

Came across this little bit on former Notre Dame running back Justin Hoskins on USAToday.com tonight… “TB Justin Hoskins — The transfer from Notre Dame made an impact…

Congrats to Chris Zorich, Notre Dame’s Newest College HOF Member

Chris Zorizh was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame yesterday along with Doug Flutie, Tom Brahaney (Oklahoma), Dave Brown (Michigan), Jeff Davis (Clemson), Johnnie Johnson (Texas),…

Darius Fleming Looking to Win Championships at Notre Dame

A clever fan from Detroit (hmmm, wonder what his favorite team is) posed the following question to Darius Flemming today during an ESPN.com chat today – “How does…

Lane Clelland Commits to Notre Dame

(UHND.com) – Notre Dame bolstered its offensive line class for 2008 with the addition of Maryland native Lane Clelland Saturday. Clelland, considered a five star recruit according to…

Brady Quinn Graceful in Responce to Theismann Criticism

I just posted the comments Joe Theismann made regarding Brady Quinn’s appearance at the draft this past weekend and have come across Quinn’s reaction to them from yesterday’s…

Joe Theismann Slams Brady Quinn After Draft Fall

Ok, so I’m chiming in on this a little late, but it’s been a bit of a busy week, but anyway… Apparently Joe Theismann was not impressed with…

Notre Dame Lands Second D-Linemen in Hafis Williams

(UHND.com) – A season ago Notre Dame had major issues recruiting along the defensive line. Fast forward a season and the Irish already have two after Charlie Weis…

Brady Quinn Handles Draft Day Free Fall With Class

New York (NY) – A nation of football fans watched early Saturday afternoon as Brady Quinn sat in the Green Room in Radio City Music Hall saw team…

“You will be thrilled every time you watch him as a punt returner”

When Cam Cameron came out to address the Dolphins fans at their draft party after they selected Ted Ginn Jr over Brady Quinn he was met with a…

Broncos Draft Ryan Harris in 3rd Round of ’07 NFL Draft

New York, NY (UHND.com) – When the Denver Broncos selected offensive tackle Ryan Harris with the 70th overall pick in the NFL Draft, it gave Notre Dame three…

Eagles Select Victor Abiamiri 57th Overall in ’07 NFL Draft

New York, NY (UHND.com) – Defensive end Victor Abiamiri was the second Notre Dame player to hear his name be called on Saturday when the Philadelphia Eagles used…

Thanks Brady, Give the NFL Hell

No matter how you feel about Quinn’s performances at Notre Dame this past year, as a Notre Dame fan your heart has to go out to Quinn today.…

Dolphins Fans Not Happy with Selection of Ginn Over Quinn

Miami Dolphins fans must have felt like things were really falling into place for them when Brady Quinn fell into their lap with the 9th overall pick.  The…

Brady Quinn Drafted #22 By Cleveland Browns in ’07 NFL Draft

New York, NY (UHND.com) – Brady’s Quinn’s draft day tumble ended when the Browns traded their second round pick this year and their 2008 first round pick to…

Brady Quinn Continues to Fall, Browns Looking to Trade Up

Detroit, Cleveland, Minnesota, and Miami – all teams with obvious quarterback needs – all passed on Brady Quinn already today and with the New York Giants on the…

Notre Dame Spring ’07 Wrap: The Quarterbacks

Now that spring practice has come and gone, I’m going to take a look at each position and analyze where Notre Dame is at and how certain players…

A Look Notre Dame’s First Ten ’08 Commits

Recruiting news has been fast and furious during this early stages of this young recruiting season. With 10 commitments before the end of April, here is a quick…

Wide Receiver Situation Reason for Concern Heading Into Season?

Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – Wide receiver was one of the most critical positions for Notre Dame heading into this year’s spring football season and it appears the…

Notre Dame Quarterback Race Still Very Much Open After Spring

Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – Anyone who was hoping to see one quarterback clearly outshine the others vying for the opportunity to replace departed starter Brady Quinn had…

Junior Jabbie Outshines Fellow Backs

Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – The most impressive, and arguably the most surprising, performance of this past weekend’s Blue-Gold game came from little used senior running back Junior…