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SMC Swimming: Belles kick off year with MIAA Relays

After a an eight-month respite, the Belles will dive into their new season a week from Friday when they travel to Grand Rapids, Mich., to compete in the MIAA Relays.

Men's Golf: Irish head to Muncie

After carding a tournament-best final round at the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic on Tuesday, the Irish look to continue their strong play next week at the Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational in Muncie, Ind.

SMC Volleyball: Belles reach for postseason

Saint Mary's hosts conference foe Albion tonight in an attempt to keep pace in the MIAA as conference play approaches its final stretch.

SMC Golf: Belles hope to finish season well

Coming off its first win of MIAA conference play this fall, Saint Mary's will go into the final two rounds of MIAA play looking to move up the leaderboard and make a run at first place in the fall conference standings at the End of Season Jamboree.

SMC Volleyball: Belles sweep Albion

On Wednesday, Saint Mary's claimed its sixth conference win over MIAA opponent Albion in a three-set sweep, winning 25-18, 25-22, 25-18.

Hefferon: Best rules in sports (Oct. 10)

In sports - and society in general - rules tend to get a bad rap. We see them as barriers, borders setting definite limits on the fun we are legally allowed to have. But just consider the chaos, looting, and anarchy that would ensue if our society was lawless, and it's clear that we need a little pie crust to enjoy our pie, am I right?

Football: Running the show

Five games into the year, Irish sophomore quarterback Everett Golson finally got to use his tools.

Men's Soccer: Slow start prevents Irish victory in Chicago

The No. 9 Irish came up with too little, too late on offense, as No. 24 Northwestern held onto its two-goal lead from the first half to upset the Irish 2-1.

Women's Interhall: Purple Weasels continue undefeated streak

Pasquerilla West 21, Howard 0

Owens: Two quarterbacks are better than one for Irish (Oct. 8)

CHICAGO - The old adage says if you have two quarterbacks, you have none.

Week 5: Miami

CHICAGO - The No. 9 Irish took two minutes to find their footing in Soldier Field, but for the next 58, they ran over, around and through Miami en route to a 41-3 victory on Saturday in the fourth installment of the Shamrock Series.

ND Women's Soccer: Four years later, Hall stands out as only senior

Three years ago, Notre Dame's class of 2013 showed up on campus as freshmen: young, inexperienced and unsure of what to expect. That class has proven itself as winners and national champions during their first three seasons, and has continued to make an impact in their senior year. But only one player has made that entire journey from start to finish: Jazmin Hall.

Men's Interhall: Keenan overcomes poor conditions to top rival

Keenan 13, Stanford 0

SMC Cross Country: Belles place 22nd in Terre Haute

Men's Golf: Notre Dame struggles on home course

Despite improved play during the second round of the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic, Notre Dame left Warren Golf Course on Monday tied for last place.

Gameday Grades: Miami

See how the Notre Dame football beat writers at The Observer graded the Notre Dame football team in the Shamrock Series.

Men's Soccer: Home wins drive motivation

One week ago, the Irish were coming off a disappointing road swing in which they endured their first two losses of the year. This week the mood inside the Irish locker room is undoubtedly different, as Notre Dame is coming off a pair of convincing home victories and heading to Evanston, Ill., to face No. 22 Northwestern tonight.

SMC Volleyball: Saint Mary's moves above .500 with wins

Saint Mary's finished the weekend with a 2-1 record, defeating conference foe Trine 3-2 on Friday, while splitting games against Franklin and Manchester on Saturday. The Belles dropped a 3-2 contest against Franklin before defeating Manchester 3-2. 

Atkinson has career day

CHICAGO - Sophomore running back George Atkinson set a number of career highs in Notre Dame's 41-3 victory over Miami in the Shamrock Series. Atkinson finished the contest with 123 yards on the ground on 10 carries. His average of 12.3 yards per rushing attempt is the highest for a Notre Dame running back (minimum of 10 carries) since Reggie Brooks' 13.7 per rush in 1992 against Purdue. Atkinson's 55-yard rushing touchdown in the waning seconds of the third quarter was his second touchdown of 50-plus yards this season.

Morrow reflects on UEFA

Editor's note: This is the sixth of a new Observer feature. The "Waking the Echoes" series intends to inform fans about some former players and will feature weekly stories profiling them and their lives since Notre Dame.