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Niklas adjusts to new position

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

At 6-feet-7, 260 pounds, sophomore tight end Troy Niklas is a big guy, even for football. His monstrous size has made way for a historic nickname - Hercules.

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Eifert continues tradition of great tight ends

By The Observer · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

The tradition of elite tight ends at Notre Dame is one that stretches as far back as the 1970s. Along the way, the program has produced Super Bowl champions and NFL Hall of Famers at tight end. But NFL Draft expert Scott Wright said current Notre Dame senior tight end Tyler Eifert has the potential to be one of the best the school has ever produced.

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Hockey: Experienced goalies will lead Notre Dame

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 29, 2012

As the No. 7 Irish enter a tough stretch in their schedule - seven straight games against four different ranked opponents, including three top-10 teams - the man in net will become especially important. Junior goaltender Steven Summerhays will be called upon to anchor the Irish as they traverse the dangerous waters.

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Football: Irish stay focused and prepared

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 29, 2012

Following a program-defining 30-13 win at then-No. 8 Oklahoma, the No. 3 Irish will now play with realistic national championship hopes in front of them when they take on Pittsburgh at home Saturday.

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Men's Interhall: Last-minute players motivate Fisher victory

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 29, 2012

Fisher 27, Carroll 6 By ALEX WILCOX Sports Writer Just minutes before kickoff against Carroll on Sunday, it appeared Fisher would have to forfeit for not having enough players. At the very last minute, though, two more players showed up and the Green Wave (3-1) never looked back, dominating the Vermin 27-6.

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Fencing: Freshman Kiefer acclimates to ND

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 29, 2012

Despite being a Division I women's fencer and the youngest player on the 2012 United States Olympic fencing team, freshman Lee Kiefer is going through the same struggles as most college freshmen.

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SMC Cross Country: Squad boasts personal bests

By The Observer · Monday, Oct. 29, 2012

Despite season-best efforts from several team members, Saint Mary's fell just short of a top-five conference finish, as the Belles took the sixth spot at the MIAA Championships in Albion, Mich., on Saturday.

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Men's Soccer: ND battles Marquette to tie

By The Observer · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

One of the primary goals of Notre Dame's season remained just out of reach Saturday, as the No. 7 Irish played to a 1-1 draw with No. 3 Marquette in Milwaukee, Wisc., in the squad's regular-season finale.

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ND wins on the ground

By The Observer · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

NORMAN, Okla. - The high-powered Sooner offense possessed the ball for 10:04 in the first quarter, but only 17:28 of the final 45 minutes as the No. 5 Irish controlled the tempo for most of their 30-13 win at No. 8 Oklahoma on Saturday.

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Men's Basketball: Irish start strong in exhibition game

By The Observer · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

Returning all five starters from last season, No. 23 Notre Dame didn't miss a beat. Senior forward Jack Cooley and junior guards Jerian Grant and Eric Atkins combined for 57 points on 21-for-28 shooting as the Irish cruised to a 111-52 victory over Division II Quincy at the Purcell Pavilion.

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Robison: Irish answer questions emphatically

By The Observer · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

Notre Dame entered the season with plenty of questions about its team. How would it handle the departure of several crucial graduated seniors? How would a roster so young compete in the Big East? Who would step up to fill leading roles?

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