Brad Sullivan
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Brad Sullivan
Brad Sullivan has been a contributing writer to UHND.com over the past few years. His primary efforts have been in the areas of offering previews and summaries for Irish football games as well as weekly summaries for Notre Dame's men's basketball team.
Having followed Notre Dame's fortunes for decades, Brad's seen Irish football teams capture three national titles. He was part of the crowd of 61,172 at old Cleveland Stadium in 1976, when Notre Dame avoided an upset bid by Navy. On the hardwood, he followed the career of Notre Dame basketball legend Austin Carr, the only Irish player ever selected first overall in the NBA draft.
Brad also writes on other aspects of the sporting world as well as contributing website copy for different companies across the country. He holds an undergraduate degree in communications from Cleveland State University and a master's degree in history from Slippery Rock University.
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Stops Central Michigan 41-17 in Penalty-Plagued Battle
In a game in which lapses and mistakes against a heavy underdog emerged, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish improved to 4-0 on the season with a victory over…
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Before the Boxscore: Stats Comparison for Notre Dame’s Home Clash with Central Michigan
Three straight wins to start the 2023 season was what the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were hoping for with a home date on tap against Ohio State set…
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Weekly Matchups: Notre Dame Returns Home to Face MAC Foe Central Michigan
Three games into the 2023 season, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish remain undefeated. That status should remain intact on Saturday when they host the Central Michigan Chippewas from…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Gets Past Weather Distraction in 45-24 Win Over N.C. State Win
The effort took some extra time, but the Notre Dame Fighting Irish ended up improving their record to 3-0 with a 45-24 road win over the North Carolina…
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Before the Boxscore: Stats Preview for Notre Dame’s Matchup with N.C. State
Looking at Notre Dame’s first two games of the 2023 campaign, the overall numbers offer a somewhat skewed take on the overall strength of both the Irish’s running…
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Weekly Matchups: Notre Dame Looks to Keep Rolling in NC State Road Matchup
Entering the third week of the 2023 season, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish find themselves with a 2-0 record, having outscored their two foes, 98-6. Such dominance is…
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Notre Dame Coach’s Corner: Highlights from Marcus Freeman’s NC State Presser
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman started off his weekly Monday press conference by offering his takeaways on the 56-3 win over Tennessee State. While offering praise to…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Shakes Off Slow Start to Pound Tennesse State 56-3
Welcoming an HBCU for the first time ever to the Golden Dome, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish shook off some early bugs to easily dispatch the Tennessee State…
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Weekly Matchups: Notre Dame Opens Home Campaign with Historic Clash Against Tennessee State
Starting the home portion of the 2023 campaign this Saturday, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish find themselves as prohibitive favorites against the Tennessee State Tigers. The end result…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Gets 2023 Season Going with 42-3 Rout of Navy
Starting off the 2023 season in Dublin, Ireland, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish barely broke a sweat in thrashing the Navy Midshipmen by a 42-3 score on Saturday.…
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Weekly Matchups: Notre Dame Looks to Slow Navy Option, Start 2023 Fast
Far from the Golden Dome, the 2023 edition of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish get their season underway in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday. Their opponent will be the…
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2023 Notre Dame Headliners: Can Sam Hartman Wake Up the Echoes?
The start of the 2023 season for Notre Dame means having a new quarterback in place, courtesy of the transfer portal. That signal-caller is Sam Hartman, who arrived…
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2023 Notre Dame Newcomers: The Spotlight’s Finally on Javontae Jean-Baptiste
The infusion of transfers for Notre Dame may have been highlighted by quarterback Sam Hartman, but defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste arrives after spending four seasons at Ohio State.…
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2023 Notre Dame Breakout Stars: Is Holden Staes the Next Great Notre Dame Tight End?
The departure of Michael Mayer to the NFL has left a gaping hole at the tight end position for Notre Dame. As the primary receiving option over the…
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2023 Notre Dame Headliner: How Dominant Will Joe Alt Be?
The return of Joe Alt is something that immediately brings comfort to Notre Dame’s coaching staff and fan base. One reason centers around the fact that he enters…
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2023 Notre Dame Newcomers: How High is OL Billy Schrauth’s Ceiling?
Last season’s offensive line performance for Notre Dame began on a bumpy note before eventually getting back on track. This season, the hope is that such issues are…
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2023 Notre Dame Now or Never: Safety Ramon Henderson Still Seeking to Make Impact
When the 2023 season gets underway for Notre Dame later this month, safety Ramon Henderson is expected to compete at free safety with DJ Brown. Regardless of how…
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2023 Notre Dame Breakout Stars: Will Xavier Watts Shine at Safety?
When Xavier Watts was being recruited by Notre Dame as a wide receiver, he was used to having to deal with a safety or two in the secondary.…
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’23 Notre Dame Game Rankings #1: Irish Seeks Revenge When Buckeyes Visit
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s fifth game on the 2023 football schedule will be its most anticipated of the season as the Ohio State Buckeyes make their first…
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2023 Notre Dame Newcomers: Can Jadarian Price Bounce Back from Injury?
A potential infusion of talent in the backfield awaits the Notre Dame Fighting Irish this season with the official arrival of running back Jadarian Price. The start of…
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’22 Notre Dame Game Rankings #2: Irish Take on a Clemson Squad Focused on Comeback Season
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish open up the November portion of their 2023 schedule with a major battle on their hands in the form of the Clemson Tigers.…
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2023 Notre Dame Headliner: Jayden Thomas Targeted for Bigger Role
Neither part of last season’s prolific combination for Notre Dame is back this season after quarterback Drew Pyne entered the transfer portal and tight end Michael Mayer headed…
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’23 Notre Dame Game Rankings: #3 Rivalry Renewed Between Irish and Trojans
Finishing up the first portion of the 2023 season, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will host another longstanding rival when the Southern Cal Trojans visit on October 14.…
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2023 Notre Dame Breakout Stars: Will Blake Fisher Ascend to Elite Status?
With a new man behind center for Notre Dame in Sam Hartman, making sure he stays upright on a regular basis will again serve as a challenge for…
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’23 Notre Dame Game Rankings #4: Notre Dame Faces Challenge Against Run-Friendly Pitt
Following the first of their two bye weeks on the season, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish return to host the Pitt Panthers on October 28. The contest marks…
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2023 Notre Dame Now or Never: Will Move Inside Unlock Rylie Mills?
With the 2023 season looming ever closer, the collegiate career of Notre Dame defensive lineman Rylie Mills appears to be at a pivotal point. His size (6-foot-5, 295…
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’23 Notre Dame Game Rankings #5: Irish and Cardinals Set to Tussle in Road Battle
Starting off the month of October, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will travel to take on the Louisville Cardinals for only the fourth meeting ever between the two…
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’23 Notre Dame Game Rankings #6: Irish Hit the Road for Wolfpack Matchup
In the third week of the 2023 season, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will travel for their second road game, though this matchup will remain within American borders.…
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’23 Notre Dame Game Rankings: #7 Irish Set to Close September with Blue Devils Battle
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish reach the halfway point of their 2023 schedule when they travel to face the Duke Blue Devils on September 30. The contest will…
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’23 Notre Dame Schedule Game Rankings #8: Irish Close Out Home Schedule Against Demon Deacons
A Senior Day matchup against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons awaits the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Nov. 18. The matchup has only seen the teams face each…
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’23 Notre Dame Game Rankings #9: Irish Closes Out Regular Season with Annual Battle Against Stanford
Closing out the 2023 regular season on Thanksgiving weekend, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish travel to the Farm to take on the Stanford Cardinal. The Stanford – Notre…
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’23 Notre Dame Game Rankings #10: Notre Dame Renews Navy Rivalry with Dublin Matchup
For the first time since 2014, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will start their football season in the month of August. The opponent will be the Irish’s longtime…
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’23 Notre Dame Game Rankings #11: Inaugural Meeting Between Notre Dame, Central Michigan
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will break new ground during the team’s fourth week of action this season when they host the Central Michigan Chippewas. The matchup pits…
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’23 Notre Dame Game Rankings #12: Irish Break New Ground with Tennessee State Matchup
History will be made when the Notre Dame Fighting Irish take the field for the team’s home opener on September 2. That’s when, for the first time ever…
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What is Notre Dame Getting in Javontae Jean-Baptiste?
When the 2023 Notre Dame football schedule gets underway, the roster will include a player who was on the opposite side during the Fighting Irish’s opener. That player…
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What Thomas Harper Brings to Notre Dame’s Secondary
After outlasting South Carolina in a wild Gator Bowl, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are now focused on seeking out players through the transfer portal. The latest addition…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Outlasts South Carolina in Wild Gator Bowl Win
Despite some queasy moments both early and late, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish wrapped up their 2022 season with a wild 45-38 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks.…
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Weekly Matchups: Notre Dame Closes Out 2022 with Gator Bowl Clash Against South Carolina
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish close out their 2022 season with a Gator Bowl matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Friday. Even though it’s not the bowl…
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What Kaleb Smith Brings to Notre Dame’s Wide Receiver Room
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have yet to play in their Gator Bowl matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks but have already added a wide receiver for next…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Fails to Slow Down Caleb Williams, Falls 27-38 to USC
In the regular season finale for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the inability to stop the prolific Southern Cal offense doomed the Irish to a 38-27 defeat on…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Collects First Shutout of Season in Rout of BC
An explosion of 37 points during the first half allowed the Notre Dame Fighting Irish the opportunity to coast to a 44-0 win over the Boston College Eagles…
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Weekly Matchups: Notre Dame Takes on Boston College in Senior Day Clash
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will be closing out the home portion of their schedule on Saturday with a Senior Day matchup against the Boston College Eagles. The…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Holds On for 35-32 Win Over Navy
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish won a tense 35-32 contest over a competitive Navy Midshipmen squad on Saturday to improve their season record to 7-3. The victory was…
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Weekly Matchups: Notre Dame Hits the Road for Annual Navy Battle
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are coming off their most impressive performance of the season following their 35-14 pounding of the Clemson Tigers. They enter this rivalry clash…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Delivers All-Around 35-14 Beatdown of Clemson
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish won their third straight game by delivering a rousing 35-14 victory over the fourth-ranked Clemson Tigers on Saturday night. Using a potent running…
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Weekly Matchups: Notre Dame Faces Major Challenge Against Undefeated Clemson
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have their work cut out for them on Saturday night as they host the undefeated Clemson Tigers. It’s a game that could determine…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Picks Up Clutch Road Win vs. #16 Syracuse
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish put together their most impressive performance of the season with a 41-24 road victory over the 16th-ranked Syracuse Orangemen. The win gives the…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Takes Care of Business in 44-21 UNLV Win
Facing an overmatched opponent, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish managed to regain their winning ways on Saturday with a 44-21 home victory over the UNLV Rebels. The outcome…
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Weekly Matchups: Notre Dame Hosts UNLV After Stanford Stumble
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are picking up the pieces after a disastrous loss to Stanford and are once again setting their sights on Las Vegas. In this…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Flat Notre Dame Jolted in Stunning Loss to Stanford
Playing uninspired ball for much of the night ultimately cost the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a 16-14 loss to the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday night. The shocking…