Darrin Walls

November 21, 2010
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Initial Impressions – Notre Dame 27, Army 3

Notre Dame became bowl eligible with a dominating defensive performance in the inaugural football game in Yankee Stadium Saturday night. The Irish defense led the way for the second week…
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September 25, 2010
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Initial Impressions – Notre Dame 14, Stanford 37

Notre Dame suffered a tough loss Saturday at the hands of Stanford. The Irish were dominated on both lines of scrimmage and struggled to sustain much offense throughout the game. …
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September 8, 2010
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Kelly Clipboard – Michigan Week

Brian Kelly met with the media on Tuesday to discuss this weekend’s match-up with rival Michigan. Here are some notes about what Kelly had to say. On if playing against…
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September 4, 2010
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Initial Impressions – Notre Dame 23, Purdue 12

The Brian Kelly Era started off on the right foot with an 11 point victory over instate rival Purdue Saturday afternoon. Many positives can be taken away from the 2010…
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September 3, 2010
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The Indispensables – 2010 Edition

This week’s Irish Blog Gathering got me thinking about who would be the toughest players on the Irish roster to replace if they were to go down to an injury. …
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August 13, 2010
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Training Camp ’10 – Shembo, Walls, Martin, & Slaughter Videos

Here are some more videos posted on YouTube from training camp this time featuring freshman Prince Shembo, senior Darrin Walls, junior Jamoris Slaughter, and defensive backs coach Chuck Martin. Shembo…
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August 8, 2010
7

Now Or Never Players for ’10

Every year there are a few players heading into their final year or two of eligibility who came in with a lot of hype but have yet to play much…
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July 15, 2010
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Ranking the Irish – #20-16

Last night I posted the first in a series of posts outlining the top 25 players on the Notre Dame roster for 2010. The series is being compiled by Inside…
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January 15, 2010
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Four 5th Year Seniors Coming Back

According to a report from Blue and Gold Illustrated, Notre Dame will have four fifth year seniors back in 2010 with one surprise returnee. Offensive linemen Chris Stewart and Dan…
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September 21, 2009
17

Lessons Learned – Michigan State at Notre Dame

Week three of the 2009 season taught us that the defense is still a mess, Jimmy Clausen is a tough kid, the wildcat is here to stay, and that the…
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September 1, 2009
6

Updated Depth Chart Released

Charlie Weis released the latest Notre Dame depth chart on Tuesday prior to meeting with the media. The full depth chart can be viewed here, but here are some notes…
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August 26, 2009
7

5 Questions Facing the Defense in ’09

Yesterday we took a look at five questions facing the Notre Dame offense in 2009. Today we’ll take a look at five questions facing the young but talented Irish defense.…
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August 25, 2009
7

Weis Presser Notes 8/24/09

Charlie Weis met with the media on Monday as the Irish broke training camp and entered into Nevada preparation with the Wolfpack coming into town for the season opener in…
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August 12, 2009
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Darrin Walls Tweaks Hamstring

Notre Dame, IN (UHND) – Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis told the media on Tuesday that starting cornerback Darrin Walls tweaked his hamstring in practice, but that the injury…
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April 19, 2009
17

Blue/Gold Game Player Observations – Defense

Here’s some thoughts from the Blue/Gold game on the defensive side of the ball. Defensive Line Ethan Johnson – Johnson was a force to be reckoned with Saturday. He got…
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Suspensions

March 23, 2009
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Darrin Walls Looking to Get Back in a Groove at Notre Dame Following Suspension

Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – Notre Dame fans were hit with some shocking news last July just a few weeks before the start of fall camp for the 2008 season…
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January 14, 2009
10

Darrin Walls Back at Notre Dame

Notre Dame was without the services of Darrin Walls last year while the senior to be was not enrolled in school, but that won’t be the case in 2009. Walls…
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August 17, 2008
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Walls Transfer Rumors Debunked

Last week rumors circulated on the net that Darrin Walls was at a Pitt practice and was strongly considering transferring. Well, as crazy as this may sound, those rumors are…
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July 11, 2008
15

Walls Gone for the Season, Hord Transferring

Per the latest University press release: Wide receiver D.J. Hord has decided to leave the Notre Dame football team and will transfer to a Division I-AA school. “I’d like to…
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July 8, 2008
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Weis, Irish Cornering the Market

Notre Dame, IN (UHND.com) – Before Charlie Weis arrived in South Bend in December of 2004, it had been years since Notre Dame had much success recruiting cornerbacks. The Tyrone…
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April 6, 2008
3

More Practice Observations from Yesterday

Offense Clausen’s passes are looking SHARP. It’s pretty clear that a full off-season in the weight room without any limitations is paying off for him. The running back competition is…
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April 1, 2008
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It’s Been Ok

Notre Dame, IN (UHND) – When Corwin Brown talked with the media on Monday, he didn’t mince words. “We’ve got some to work. Eventually we’ll be ok. There’s something we…
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March 31, 2008
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Darrin Walls Reminds Brown of Troy Vincent

When asked if there was anyone that Darrin Walls reminded him of at corner, Brown gave the junior corner a pretty lofty comparison – former NFL standout CB Troy Vincent.…
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November 24, 2007
10

Initial Thoughts from the Stanford Game

Offense Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuughes. Robert Hughes is going to be a heck of a running back for the next couple of years. Hughes doesn’t go down on first contact and shows some…
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October 19, 2007
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Duval Kamara, Robby Parris Now Starting at Wide Receiver

In the latest depth chart released by Notre Dame, freshman Duval Kamara and sophomore Robby Parris are list as the starting receivers. The two receivers have both seen their playing…
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