Frank Vitovitch
4776 articles
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Notre Dame Early Double Digit Favorite Over Syracuse?!?
The turmoil and defensive ineptitude surrounding Notre Dame’s disastrous 1-3 start to the 2016 season hasn’t stopped Vegas from continuing to favor the Irish. On the heels of…
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Speculating on Impending Notre Dame Personnel Changes
Following Notre Dame’s loss to Duke this past weekend Brian Kelly made it very clear that personnel changes were coming to Notre Dame. He backed that up with…
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A Purdue POV on New Notre Dame Interim DC Greg Hudson
When Notre Dame fired Brian Vangorder on Sunday despite Brian Kelly’s apparent support for his defensive staff Saturday night, they surprised even more by handing the the reigns…
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Get to Know New Notre Dame DC Greg Hudson
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly made some waves on Sunday by abruptly firing Brian Vangorder as Notre Dame defensive coordinator less than 24 hours after staunchly defending…
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Notre Dame DC Brian Vangorder Fired!
Wow. Talk about an about face. Less than 24 hours after stating that coaching wasn’t a problem and that he was not concerned at all about the defensive…
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Brian Kelly’s Defense of Defensive Staff Getting Offensive
Following Notre Dame’s latest loss – an embarrassing home loss to Duke – head coach Brian Kelly was quick to point the finger at everyone except those that…
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Notre Dame v. Duke ’16: Post Game 6-Pack
Notre Dame lost to Duke.. in football. Let that sink in for a minute. Notre Dame lost to Duke in football. I don’t care how many games Duke…
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Notre Dame v. Duke ’16: Gameday FAQ
Notre Dame returns to action this weekend following their second loss of the young season. Notre Dame will look to rebound and get back to .500 as they…
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Almost No Longer Good Enough for Notre Dame, Brian Kelly
Year seven of the Brian Kelly era wasn’t supposed to start out like this. Notre Dame wasn’t supposed to be out of the playoff mix by the middle…
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Notre Dame v. Duke ’16 Weather, Tickets, & Odds
Get ready for this weekend’s contest with Duke with the game day weather forecast, odds and betting trends, and ticket price trends for what will hopefully be the…
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Frankie V’s Prediction: Notre Dame v. Duke ’16
Notre Dame is back in action this weekend with an unsightly 1-2 record following another defensive meltdown last weekend. The Irish enter the contest unranked after sitting at…
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Notre Dame Football Depth Chart: Duke ’16
Notre Dame limps into week four sporting an unsightly 1-2 record for the third time in seven years under Brian Kelly. The Irish will look to get back…
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Notre Dame 4 Horsemen of the Week: Michigan State ’16
Another week, another tough job selecting the 4 Horsemen of the Week following another disappointing loss for Notre Dame. The Irish offense once again carried the way as…
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Notre Dame Recruiting: 4-Star DE Donovan Jeter Commits!
Notre Dame’s disappointing weekend on the field didn’t completely ruin what was a huge recruiting weekend for Notre Dame off the field. Weekend visitor Donovan Jeter, a 4-star…
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Post Game 6-Pack: Notre Dame v. Michigan State ’16
This week’s post game 6-packs is coming in late due to some traveling yesterday and to save my Mac’s keyboard from getting broken had it been written in…
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Gameday FAQ: Notre Dame v. Michigan State ’16
Get ready for today’s Notre Dame game with this week’s Gameday FAQ! Who does Notre Dame play today? Notre Dame is playing Michigan State today at Notre Dame Stadium. The…
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5 Defensive Players Notre Dame Needs to Step Up
After the offensive explosion from Texas in week one, the Notre Dame defense looked like it could be a train wreck this year. Last week the Irish returned…
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Frankie V’s Prediction: Notre Dame v. Michigan State ’16
In the pre-season, this game looked like it could be a battle of unbeaten, top 10 ranked teams. Michigan State held up their end of the bargain –…
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Positive Nick Watkins Injury Update
Notre Dame got its first good news on the cornerback front in months on Thursday when Brian Kelly revealed that Nick Watkins could potentially be back for the…
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Michigan State Game Chance for Notre Dame Statement
Notre Dame had the chance to make a statement on Labor Day weekend. Prime time match-up. Only game of the day. Notre Dame could have told the college football…
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Notre Dame v. Michigan State ’16 Weather, Tickets, & Odds
Get ready for this weekend’s showdown with Michigan State with the game day weather forecast, odds and betting trends, and ticket price trends for what should be one…
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Notre Dame Football Recruiting Visits for Michigan State
On the gridiron this weekend’s showdown between Notre Dame and Michigan State has major implications for any chances Notre Dame has at making a playoff run in 2o16.…
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Plenty for Notre Dame to Work on Before Michigan State
Notre Dame faces #8/12 Michigan State this weekend in their first contest of the season against a ranked opponent (at least one ranked at the time of the…
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That Time Golden Tate Jumped Into the Michigan State Band
It’s big one this week folks. Notre Dame hosts #12 Michigan State in their toughest test to date. The Irish have zero margin for error thanks to that…
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Notre Dame Opens as Surprising Favorite Over Michigan State
When the first betting lines for this weekend’s college football games were released, Notre Dame opened up as a surprisingly big six point favorite over #8/12 Michigan State…
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4 Horsemen of the Week: Notre Dame v. Nevada ’16
Notre Dame was solid and steady against Nevada in their 39-10 victory on Saturday. The Irish weren’t flashy and didn’t have a ton of big plays, but they…
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Notre Dame v. Nevada ’16: Post Game 6-Pack
One the heels of last week’s heartbreaking loss to Texas, Notre Dame returned home to face Nevada. While the Irish were a bit up and down throughout the…
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Notre Dame vs. Nevada 2016 Highlights: Irish Cruise for First Win
Notre Dame played sloppy at times, but in the end, the Irish prevailed 39-10 over Nevada for their first win of the season in the 2016 season home…
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Watch: Notre Dame NT Jarron Jones Interception
One of the best plays from Notre Dame’s 39-10 win over Nevada on Saturday was the second quarter interception from big man, nose tackle Jarron Jones. Notre Dame’s…
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Notre Dame CB Shaun Crawford Injury Update: Torn Achilles
Notre Dame’s defense was shredded last week but one of the bright spots was sophomore Shaun Crawford. Unfortunately for Notre Dame, the talent sophomore who missed his entire…
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Notre Dame WR Torii Hunter OUT vs Nevada
The lingering effects of the missed targeting hit in the end-zone against Texas keep coming for Notre Dame and Torii Hunter. Hunter, Notre Dame’s most experienced wide receiver…
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Notre Dame vs. Nevada ’16: Gameday FAQ
Get ready for today’s home opener against Nevada with this week’s Gameday FAQ! Who does Notre Dame play today? Notre Dame is playing Nevada today at Notre Dame Stadium in their 2016…
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Desmond Howard: Deshone Kizer ‘One of Best QBs in College Football’
Count notorious Notre Dame hater Desmond Howard among those on the Deshone Kizer hype train that is barreling full steam ahead this week on the heels of his…
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Frankie V’s Prediction: Notre Dame v. Nevada ’16
Notre Dame returns to action this week after its heartbreaking and disappointing season opening loss to Texas on Sunday in Austin. The Irish face a familiar face this…
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Torii Hunter Jr Injury Update
UPDATE: Torii Hunter Jr is OUT for Notre Dame against Nevada this weekend. Brian Kelly updated the media on Thursday and addressed the status of senior wide receiver…
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NFL, Heisman Hype Building for Deshone Kizer Already
It was a busy Wednesday for Deshone Kizer. Brian Kelly made the obvious decision to name Kizer his starting quarterback for this weekend, but before Kizer was even…
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Deshone Kizer, Notre Dame Starting Quarterback
Brian Kelly acted coy the last few days following Notre Dame’s season opening loss to Texas when questioned if Deshone Kizer was his starting quarterback. Kelly ended the…
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Torii Hunter Jr, Avery Sebastian Injury Updates
The status of both Torii Hunter Jr and Avery Sebastian for this weekend’s Nevada game is still up in the air as the two go through the University’s…
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Notre Dame v. Texas ’16: Post Game 6-Pack
Notre Dame’s season started with a disappointing and unexpected loss in Austin last night in front of a Darrell K Royal Stadium crowd record of 102,000+. Despite the…
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Brian VanGorder’s Notre Dame Defense Shredded, Again
The third year of the Brian VanGorder experience was supposed to be different. Three years in the players – albeit with several new starters – were supposed to…
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Brian Kelly: ACC Officials Confirm Hit on Hunter Was Targeting
One of the most controversial calls in Notre Dame’s disappointing season opening loss to Texas Sunday night was the no call on the end-zone hit on Torii Hunter…
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Notre Dame’s 4 Horsemen of the Week: Texas ’16
We’re giving our weekly Notre Dame players of the week a little twist this season. Instead of the “Shamrock Stickers” we’ve handed out in the past, we’ll be…
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Should Torii Hunter Hit Been Called Targeting?
In a game of big plays, one of the biggest plays in Notre Dame’s crushing season opening loss was the missed targeting call on wide receiver Torii Hunter…
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Pundits Picking Texas Over Notre Dame
A year ago Texas came into Notre Dame Stadium and got the wheels blown off their wagon to the tune of 38-3. A year later, college football pundits…
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Frankie V’s Prediction: Notre Dame v. Texas ’16
It’s been a few years since I’ve done regular predictions/previews during a Notre Dame football season, but this year I am committed to doing so and with a…
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Coincidence or Overcompensation: NBC’s Notre Dame Coverage
One of the most common points of contention from opposing fans towards Notre Dame is the unique partnerships the Irish have with NBC for coverage of all their…
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11 Fearless Predictions for Notre Dame Football in 2016
The long national nightmare known as “summer” is almost over and the wait for football is coming to an end. Notre Dame kicks off its 2016 season in…
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8 Super Sophs for Notre Dame Football in 2016
With all of the talent Notre Dame lost from its 2015 Fiesta Bowl squad and with an upper class decimated by early departures, transfers, and retirements; Notre Dame will…
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Notre Dame QB Deshone Kizer a Heisman Candidate?
Brian Kelly hasn’t seen enough from Deshone Kizer to name him the starting quarterback over Malik Zaire for the 2016 Fighting Irish. NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah, on the other…
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Police Account of Devin Butler Arrest Disputed by Eyewitnesses
Earlier this week formal charges were placed on Notre Dame cornerback Devin Butler following an incident last weekend in which Butler allegedly resisting arrest and assaulting a police…