Michael Owens
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Michael Owens
Michael Owens has been writing for UHND.com since 2016 and is the host of Here Come The Irish Podcast on YouTube which has featured former athletes such as Steve Vasturia, Kyle McAlarney, Justin Utupo, Todd Bodine, Cam McDaniel, and Mike Golic Jr. Since starting to contribute to UHND, Michael has published over 50 articles and is the author of our popular weekly Game Primers column.
The creator of the @herecometheiris Twitter profile, Michael has built a following of over 10,000 followers.
Michael started watching the Irish in 2006 where Brady Quinn and Jeff Samardzija quickly became his favorite players. He went to his first game that season when the Irish took on the North Carolina Tar Heels and has been a die-hard fan ever since. Michael coaches high school baseball in Indianapolis. He has been coaching at Franklin Central High School for the past four seasons as an Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach.
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Ian Book Returning to Notre Dame for Unfinished Business
The seasoned Notre Dame quarterback will be returning to the Irish for a fifth year. In back-to-back seasons, Ian Book has led the Irish to the College Football…
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Notre Dame Iowa State Primer: Irish seek 11th win at Camping World Bowl
This Holiday Season Notre Dame will be heading back to Orlando to play at Camping World Stadium. Brian Kelly leads the Irish into the postseason with another 10-win…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish Seek First Win at Stanford Since ’07
Fresh-off an impressive senior day performance and an 18th consecutive home win, Brian Kelly and Notre Dame travel to Stanford. The Irish have been winless at Stanford Stadium…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Boston College Awaits 25th Holy War
The Fighting Irish are coming off their best game of the 2019 season. November has given way to a resurgent Fighting Irish Offense, led by quarterback Ian Book.…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish face Rival Navy in Top 25 Clash
After a decisive win on the road, Brian Kelly and the Irish head home to take on longtime rival, the Navy Midshipmen. Both teams are in the Top…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish Hit The Road to Take on Duke
A late game-winning drive redefined a season on the verge of destruction in the final two minutes against Virginia Tech. This weekend Notre Dame will travel to Durham,…
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Notre Dame Basketball Preview: Can the Irish make the NCAA Tournament?
Mike Brey and the Irish Men’s Basketball team kick off the season this week in Chapel Hill with an unusual start against North Carolina. Nevertheless, Notre Dame will…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish Eye Bounce Back Against Hokies
After a season-defining meltdown in Ann Arbor, the Irish will face a Virginia Tech team coming off a bye. Notre Dame handled the Hokies in Blacksburg last fall,…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Harbaugh’s Wolverines await Irish at Big House
College Football is now in its 150th season, and it doesn’t get much better than Notre Dame vs. Michigan under the lights in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines are…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Green, Cold Await Rival Trojans
The Green Out is back! Notre Dame Stadium will (maybe) be full of green this Saturday Night, as the Trojans march into South Bend. The Fighting Irish remain…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Vangorder Returns with Bowling Green
After playing back-to-back Top 20 opponents, Brian Kelly and the Irish will square off against the Bowling Green Falcons this Saturday. Notre Dame moved up one spot in…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish Look to Bounce Back vs. #18 Virginia
Coming off a playoff-type atmosphere in Athens, Notre Dame will have to refocus as the #18 Virginia Cavaliers visit South Bend. In 2015, the Irish had all they…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: The Irish Go Down to Georgia
The time has come for Brian Kelly and the Irish to prove they belong among the elites of College Football. From recent history, the entire college football world…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish Prepare for Davie-less New Mexico
It has been an unfamiliar start to the season for Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish played a Monday Night Game in Louisville, preceded by a bye-week. Now the…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish Make First Trip to Louisville
College Football is officially back! The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will head to Cardinal Stadium for the first time to take on the Louisville Cardinals Labor Day Night.…
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Reminder: Notre Dame Football Has Never Scheduled an FCS Opponent
In a College Football World where most blue-blood programs schedule several cupcake opponents to start the season, often including an FCS opponent, Notre Dame Football has yet to…
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Is Notre Dame Destined for an Annual Green Out?
Notre Dame Football recently announced another “Green Out” for the 2019 Football Season. This year, Irish fans will be asked to wear green against Notre Dame’s most bitter…
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100 Days Until Notre Dame Football: An Early Look at the Opener
It’s only 100 days until the Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium. This year’s season opener will be taking place in primetime…
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Notre Dame Football Faces Challenging 2019 Schedule
Heading into the 2019 College Football Season the Fighting Irish will face one of the toughest schedules in the country. A year ago, Brian Kelly and the Irish…
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Position Battles to Watch as Notre Dame Spring Football Heats Up
This Spring Notre Dame is tasked with replacing several leaders and crucial players from the 2018 season. Fortunately, a large nucleus of players will be returning from a…
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Notre Dame Basketball: Laying Foundation for Future
It’s been a long season of injuries and struggles for Notre Dame Basketball. After the departure of Bonzie Colson and Matt Farrell, the Irish lacked experience heading into…
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Notre Dame Football Playoff Primer: Cotton Bowl vs. Clemson
The College Football Playoffs have arrived. Notre Dame will take on Clemson at AT & T Stadium this Saturday afternoon. As most of the college football world has…
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Can Notre Dame Football, Brian Kelly Flip the Script?
The Irish are just one win away from the National Championship Game. The Clemson Tigers, a heavy favorite, are standing in their path. Brian Kelly will face the…
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Notre Dame Football: First Look at Cotton Bowl Matchup
It’s official, the Fighting Irish are in the playoffs. Notre Dame fans no longer have to listen to the “Conference Championship” jargon anymore. They will face Dabo Swinney’s…
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Championship Weekend: Impact on Undefeated, Idle Notre Dame
As Notre Dame secured their playoff spot under the bright lights of the LA Coliseum, their destination is still unknown. As conference championships approach, there are several storylines…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: USC Between the Irish & Playoffs
Fresh-off a blow out win against #12 Syracuse at Yankee Stadium, the Fighting Irish will head back to California to take on their most bitter rival, the Trojans…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish Host Syracuse at Yankee Stadium
After another dominating win, Brian Kelly leads the Fighting Irish into Yankee Stadium for the latest installment of the Shamrock Series. Both the Irish and Orange will be…
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Notre Dame – Florida State Primer: Irish Host Slumping Seminoles
Fresh-off another impressive road win, the Fighting Irish are 3 wins away from the College Football Playoffs. The Florida State Seminoles are the next challenger standing in their…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Northwestern Week ’18
The Fighting Irish will make the short trip to Evanston, Illinois this Saturday. This will be the first visit to Northwestern for Notre Dame since 1976. Notre Dame…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish Return from Bye to Face Navy
After a close call against Pittsburgh and much needed bye-week, the Fighting Irish are back in action against the Navy Midshipmen. This edition of the Notre Dame Navy…
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Notre Dame Game Primer: Irish Host Pitt Panthers
The Fighting Irish are back in action against long-time foe Pittsburgh. After back to back wins against top 25 teams, including a beatdown at Lane Stadium, the Irish…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish’s 1st Trip to Virginia Tech
The Irish are heading to Blacksburg, Virginia to play in one of the most hostile environments in all of college football. Fresh off a 21-point victory over top…
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Notre Dame vs. Stanford 2018: Game Primer
It’s a Top Ten matchup in South Bend! The highest ranked team since 2009, the #7 Stanford Cardinal, will be visiting Notre Dame Stadium for a monumental matchup.…
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Notre Dame v. Wake Forest ’18 Game Primer
The Fighting Irish are coming off another single digit win against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Notre Dame is hitting the road for the first time this season to play…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Vanderbilt 2018
Notre Dame and Vanderbilt will be meeting on the gridiron for the first time since 1996. The Fighting Irish are coming off a disappointing week 2 performance against…
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Notre Dame vs. Ball State 2018 Primer
The Fighting Irish are coming off a monumental win against their rival the Michigan Wolverines in Week 1. Notre Dame will be clashing with the Ball State Cardinals…
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Notre Dame vs. Michigan 2018: Primer
One of the greatest rivalries in College Football is just days away. Notre Dame will kick-off the 2018 campaign against Michigan in primetime. The Fighting Irish are looking…
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Irish Wear Green: Will Notre Dame’s Latest Green Out Work?
It’s Official. The “Green Out” is coming to Notre Dame Stadium. A movement that started back in June, has now publicly been endorsed by Head Coach Brian Kelly,…
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Can Brandon Wimbush Lead Notre Dame to the Playoffs?
The quarterback position may be the most scrutinized position in all of sports – especially at a place like Notre Dame. Last year, Brandon Wimbush showed sparks of…
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Notre Dame v. LSU: 2017 Citrus Bowl Primer
The Fighting Irish are coming off a disappointing three game stretch to end the regular season. Notre Dame will, however, have the opportunity to finish the 2017…
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Notre Dame Basketball Primer: #5 Irish To Clash with #3 Michigan State
The Fighting Irish Men’s Basketball team is coming off an impressive win in Maui. Notre Dame overcame a 16-point deficit to defeat the #6 Wichita State Shockers, and…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Stanford in Way of New Year’s 6 Bowl
The Irish are coming off their first one possession win in over a year. Overall it was a sloppy game against the Midshipmen this past weekend, but…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Navy 2017
Notre Dame is coming off an unforeseen blowout to the Miami Hurricanes. Barring major collapses from a long list of teams, Notre Dame is out of the playoffs.…
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Notre Dame vs. Miami ’17: Notre Dame Football Primer
Notre Dame is coming off an exceptional week offensively, coupled with a poor performance defensively. Nevertheless, a win is a win. The Irish will need to improve defensively…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Wake Forest ’17
Notre Dame is coming off another convincing win against a top 15 team last weekend that has them ranked 3rd in the first CFP rankings. Mike Elko’s former…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: NC State ’17
After a season defining win against the USC Trojans, the Irish face another top 15 team in the NC State Wolfpack. Notre Dame has playoffs aspirations and they…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: USC Week 2017
Notre Dame hosts their long-time rival, the Trojans from the University of Southern California this weekend. The Irish enter the game ranked #13 in the AP Poll as…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: North Carolina ’17
Notre Dame hits the road for its third road game of the season already on Saturday to take on the Tarheels of North Carolina. With questions surrounding the…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Miami Ohio ’17
Notre Dame returns home this weekend looking to build on last week’s momentum from their easy win over Michigan State by hosting Miami of Ohio. The RedHawks will…
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Notre Dame v. Michigan State ’17 Primer
Can Notre Dame win back to back games for the first time since November 2015 this weekend? Get ready to find out with our weekly opponent primer. What…