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Rocky Boiman Signs with the Eagles
Former Notre Dame linebacker Rocky Boiman signed a one year free agent deal with the Philadelphia Eagles today. The 6-foot-4, 236-pound linebacker played in 86 career games (19 starts) and…
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Julius Jones Signs with Seattle
Former Notre Dame running back Julius Jones signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks Friday. The signing could mean the end of the Shaun Alexander era in Seattle…
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NFL Irish Free Agency Update
The NFL Free Agency period started on Friday and a number of former Notre Dame players were involved in some transactions. Here’s a quick recap. Jeff Faine signed a free…
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Zbikowski Tests Well at Combine
Indianapolis, IN (UHND) – The NFL Combine wrapped up on Tuesday with defensive backs running through individual drills, and former Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski test out pretty well in…
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DJ Fitzpatrick Signs with Bills
Former Notre Dame punter DJ Fitzpatrick signed with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday according to their official website. The Bills re-signed a young prospect who performed admirably in last year’s…
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Trevor Laws Tears It Up in Indy
Indianapolis, IN (UHND) – The story for Notre Dame prospects at the NFL Combine this weekend was one of disappointment. Such was not the case for defensive tackle Trevor Laws,…
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Carlson’s Stock Dropping?
After a disappointing performance at the combine this weekend, some reports are surfacing that former tight end John Carlson’s stock is dropping. Former Litchfield, Minn., and Notre Dame star tight…
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Sullivan, Carlson Perform at Combine; Laws, Zibby Up Next
Indianapolis, IN (UHND) – Over the weekend former Notre Dame tight end John Carlson and center John Sullivan participated in the individual drills at the annual NFL Combine. Both players…
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Combine Day 1 Results for Carlson, Sullivan
Day 1 Combine Results John Carlson John Sullivan Height 6’4″ 7/10 6’3″ 4/10 Weight 255 301 40 4.89 (10) 5.4 (27) Bench 20 (10) 21 (34) Vertical 30.5 (6) 30…
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Irish Hopefuls Descend Upon Combine
Indianapolis, IN (UHND) – The annual NFL Scouting Combine can make or break a prospects draft chances and for a handful of former Notre Dame football players coming off one…
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Irish Players Define 2007-08 NFL Playoffs
AP Photo/Eric Gray Here we are, less than 24 hours from National Signing Day. Coach Charlie Weis is on the verge of landing arguably Notre Dame’s best recruiting class since…
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Ryan Grant: A Game for the Ages
Photo from NY Times The date was October 11, 2003. Julius Jones had just run wild on the 15th-ranked Pitt Panthers defense, calling to mind the earlier game in September…
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Nine Colleges Dominate NFL Rosters
As the 2007-08 college football season concluded earlier this week, heads now turn to the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl as college seniors prepare for the 2008 NFL Draft. A…
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Derek Landri Making an Impression
After the breakout performance of his very young NFL career last weekend, former Notre Dame DT Derek Landri has been getting some serious props in the national media. Against the…
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Brady Quinn makes NFL debut
Brady Quinn entered to a standing ovation from the home crowd and made his debut for the Cleveland Browns Sunday, playing one series while Derek Anderson was sidelined with a…
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Quinn Impressive Against Denver’s 1st String D
After last week’s impressive preseason debut for Brady Quinn, critics brushed off the strong performance because it came in mop up time against the Lions’ 3rd string defense. This week…
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Reactions to Brady Quinn’s Impressive Debut
For those of you who missed Brady Quinn’s NFL pre-season debut Saturday night, the Browns rookie was pretty impressive. Quinn entered the game down 23-7 with just a shade over…
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Rhema McKnight Released by Saints, Signed by Chargers
Rhema McKnight found himself out of work Thursday when he was released by the New Orleans Saints who have a crowded wide receiver corps. “The Saints made two roster moves…
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Darius Walker Re-signed by Houston Texans
A week after being cut by the Texans, Darius Walker was re-signed by Houston after they lost running back Chris Taylor for the season. Walker was fortunate it was only…
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Ouch, Darius Walker Released Already
According to the Houston Texans’ official website, Darius Walker was released Monday a week before training camps around the the NFL are set to open. Walker originally was set to…
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Victor Abiamiri Signs 4 Year Deal With Eagles
Victor Abiamiri signed his first NFL contract Sunday when he and the Eagles agreed to terms on a four year deal after Philadelphia drafted him in the second round of…
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Notre Dame Football’s NFL Draft History
Notre Dame has had over 500 players drafted in the NFL Draft dating back to 1936. Of those picks, 69 of them have been selections in the first round of…
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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 has been…
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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 the way…
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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 after team…
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