Bob Kollars
108 articles
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Is This Brian Kelly’s Best Coaching Job to Date?
The topic is obviously a very subjective one, and in some corners, a very polarizing one. Brian Kelly has now been with the Notre Dame since 2010 and…
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Notre Dame Persevering Despite Mounting Injuries
Enduring optimism is a great attribute for one to possess in their arsenal against the inevitable crusade against the realities of life, and Irish fans have probably needed…
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Jaylon Smith – Notre Dame’s Quiet Leader
There are many definitions of a leader. There are some who are vocal and outspoken, some who lead by example, and some who are a combination of all these traits.…
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3 Under the Radar Games on Notre Dame’s 2015 Schedule
Although many college schedules are pieced together years in advance, fans tend to use the summer off-season to breakdown, assess, and prognosticate the possibilities of the upcoming year,…
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3 Reasons Why Notre Dame Can & Can’t Make a Playoff Run
The championship appearance of 2012 seems so long ago, and while the season was full of memories, the final result was less than memorable. Regardless, Irish fans (and…
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Top 5 QB’s Notre Dame Faces in 2015
With the 2015 season just around the corner, the Irish faithful have reason to be excited for the upcoming season. A strong defense with plenty of experience, a…
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Uncertainty Has Become Certain During Brian Kelly Era
The off-season at Notre Dame during the tenure of Head Coach Brian Kelly has been consistently problematic, and most would consider that description to be too lenient.
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5 Intriguing Notre Dame Football Games in 2015
As the beginning of August approaches, most college football programs face at least a handful of uncertainties heading into the 2015 season, and the Irish are no different.…
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6 Notre Dame Players In Need of Strong Summer Workouts
Now that the spring game is in the rear view mirror it is time to focus on moving forward. This is true not only for Irish fans, but…
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Intriguing Spring For Brian Kelly and Notre Dame Staff
While the spring game is typically a glorified scrimmage, there is merit to the amount of interest in the 2015 version of the Blue-Gold game.
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Cornerback a Position of Strength for Notre Dame in ’15
The ineffectiveness of the Irish 2014 secondary, specifically the cornerback position, had less to do with talent and ability and more to do with lack of depth and…
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Notre Dame Football ’15 Tight End Outlook
Notre Dame has rightfully earned the moniker "Tight End U" but as the Irish head into 2015, they face a lack of experience at the position.
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3 Notre Dame Players With A Lot to Gain this Spring
Notre Dame has built up more depth across its roster than they had in years, but here are three young players with a chance to shine this spring.
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3 Players Notre Dame Needs to Step Up in Spring ’15
The three players discussed here are all talented individuals with the ability to contribute in many ways for Notre Dame, but the work needs to be done.
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Striking Offensive Balance Imperative for Notre Dame in ’15
The game of college football has seen a metamorphosis over the last ten years from a” balanced offensive attack” philosophy , to a “pass first and fit the…
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Is it Greg Bryant’s Time to Shine for Notre Dame?
In 2012 Greg Bryant’s star was on the rise, and his future was bright. With over 20 offers on the table including USC, Florida State, Alabama, Ohio St.,…
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Is Notre Dame’s Malik Zaire’s Time Now?
Watching him from the sideline, Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire seemingly was a picture of patience and understanding – a true student of the game. From the inside…
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Notre Dame Recruiting ’16 Needs: Defense
Notre Dame added a lot of depth on defense with the class of 2015. With the class of 2016 the Irish coaching staff needs to add some playmakers.
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The Growing Game of Corey Robinson
He checks in at 6’4” 215lbs, and is a menacing figure to look at on the field. It’s not uncommon for him to tower above opposing defenders by…
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Notre Dame Recruiting ’16 Needs: Offense
With the Notre Dame class of 2015 signed, sealed, and delivered, we shift our focus towards the recruiting year of 2016.
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Notre Dame Recruiting ’15: The Ones That Got Away
Now that all the smoke has cleared and dust has settled from signing day, it is time for staffs and fans alike, to evaluate the final group of…
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How Notre Dame’s 2015 Class Hit and Missed on Needs
As Brian Kelly and staff started forming the recruiting parameters for 2015, there were obvious needs that had to be addressed, followed by what we would classify as…
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Josh Adams & Dexter Williams – An A&W RB Combo for Notre Dame?
The Notre Dame football program has seen their fair share of great running backs during their long and storied history, and they are hoping to add to that with…
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5 Burning Questions for Notre Dame Leading to Signing Day ’15
With just over a week left until signing day, the Irish coaching staff are on full alert. Even though they are feeling good about the collective talent assembled…
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Notre Dame Gearing Up for Final Recruiting Push
As college fans eagerly await signing day, with their technological side-kick a mere inches away, college coaching staffs have no such luxury. Most are busy scurrying around the…
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Notre Dame Football Recruiting – Weekend Update 1/19
With just two weeks left until signing day, Brian Kelly and his staff hosted, what most considered, a very important recruiting weekend these past few days. There were…
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Notre Dame Recruiting Weekend Visit Preview 1/16
A very important weekend lies ahead for the Notre Dame football program. Brian Kelly and staff are set to host four recruits on Friday, and one on Saturday,…
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Is Good Recruiting Good Enough for Notre Dame, Brian Kelly?
With a record of 45-20 during his tenure at Notre Dame, it would seem that Brian Kelly has proven he(and his staff) can recruit talented athletes, and more…
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A Rundown of Remaining Notre Dame RB Prospects
While It’s no secret the Irish have a duo of talented running backs who will contribute in 2015, one has to question the depth for next year, and…
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College Football Season is Upon Us
This year’s college football season is here, and football fans couldn’t be more excited(and relieved). The BCS championship game feels light years away, and seeing how the Spring…
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Get Ready to Know ’13: Elijah Shumate
Seeing the field in all 13 games in 2012, but with extremely limited action, the young man out of Jersey spent most of his time at the nickel…
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Brian Kelly Talks Notre Dame Football ’13 with ESPN
Last week Irish coach Brian Kelly set down with ESPN analyst Joe Tessitore and discussed the upcoming season, and the expectations that come with it. Kelly brought up…
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Brian Kelly Praising Tommy Rees’s Experience So Far
As a member of the Notre Dame football program, senior quarterback Tommy Rees has truly felt the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. From starter, to…
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Notre Dame Running Back Rotation Still Unsettled
Brian Kelly and the Irish opened camp early last week, and he took the time to address an off-seasons worth of questions during his initial press conference just…
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10 Questions for Notre Dame Football in 2013
Regardless of how any team finishes the prior year in college football, there are always going to be questions going into the following season. The Notre Dame program…
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Get Ready to Know ’13: Sheldon Day
Today we continue our look at players whose name you should get ready to know in 2013 because they very well could be difference makers this fall for…
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20 Reasons to be Excited for Notre Dame Football in ’13
As Irish fans eagerly await the start of the 2013 season there are plenty of reasons to be excited. There are some areas of concern as well of…
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Notre Dame Football ’13 Preview – Opponent Coach Rundown
As the 2013 season quickly approaches, fans have seen preseason articles about depth charts, player battles, injuries, transfers, and what opponent will be the biggest challenge of the…
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Notre Dame’s Schedule Among Nation’s Toughest
As a college football fan, there are certain dates and events during the off-season that marks the approach of the upcoming season drawing closer, and the release of…
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Get Ready to Know ’13: Notre Dame WR Chris Brown
A few weeks ago we profile 6 players Ready for Prime Time for Notre Dame in 2013 – players who have established themselves already and are ready to…
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Notre Dame – Michigan Rivalry: An Unfortunate Casualty
The great sport of college football is fueled by passion, pageantry, and of course, rivalries. While many teams claim the Notre Dame program as one of their rivals,…
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Now or Never ’13: George Atkinson
Entering his junior year in South Bend, Notre Dame running back George Atkinson III still has a lot to prove, but thankfully for Irish fans he has the…
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Brian Kelly Has Brought Confidence Back to Notre Dame
There are certain major college football programs that have conquered the pursuit of the elusive combination of excellence and longevity, and the Notre Dame program happens to be…
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Top 5 Running Backs Notre Dame Will Face in 2013
In 2012 the Irish defense allowed opponents only 3.47 yards per carry(16th best) and only surrendered an average of 105.69 yards per game, which was good for 11th…
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Bob Diaco’s Stock Continues to Soar
He was leader the of a defense that was ranked at or close to the top of most important defensive categories in 2012, and he never saw the…
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Joe Schmidt and the Spirit of Notre Dame
Joe Schmidt’s unwavering dedication and faith in the university finally paid off earlier this month, as he was rewarded with a full scholarship.
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Brian Kelly Under Fire
To say the Spring and early Summer time-frame has been a tumultuous one for Irish fans, is a complete understatement.
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Lessons Learned
As news broke on popular social media sites this past Saturday evening of Golson’s removal from the team, the reactions by Irish fans all over the net was…
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Notre Dame’s Possible Trap Games of 2013
Even though the Irish finished the 2012 season undefeated, the level of expectations entering last season were at best, a mixed bag. Sure some had high hopes, others…
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My Final Reflections on 2012
As most Irish fans are eager to turn the page from last season to the new upcoming one, we thought it would be prudent to reflect back one…