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Transcript of interview with Autry Denson

By The Observer · Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

On the 1996 Navy game in Ireland: "I remember the opportunity to go to Ireland. I had been in coach Holtz's doghouse. I want to think for some reason we had an extra week of practice. When we were practicing at Notre Dame [leading up to the game], I literally did not practice. Every time I was in practice, coach Holtz would kick me out. For the most part, I was out there but I was in the doghouse. My faith is always that my opportunity is going to come. Sure enough, we get over [to Ireland] and Randy Kinder started the first series and after that, he puts me in the game."

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Men's Tennis: Exhibition fosters true Irish competition

By The Observer · Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

For one sport this weekend, the term Irish will not apply strictly to the Notre Dame side. Joining the football team and fans from across the country, the men's tennis team also will travel to Ireland in preparation for their own season opener.

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Football: Kelly addresses Montana's criticism

By The Observer · Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012

Former Irish quarterback and pro football Hall of Famer Joe Montana recently criticized Irish coach Brian Kelly after he chose sophomore Everett Golson as the team's starting quarterback heading into the season opener against Navy in Dublin.

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Staff Predictions: Notre Dame vs. Navy

By The Observer · Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012

Allan Joseph Editor-in-Chief On paper, predicting this game is a fool's errand: Navy games are always unpredictable, season openers even more so and games in Ireland ... well, who knows? The reality is much easier than that, even with the loss of two starters to suspension. Notre Dame has come a long way from the debacle in the Meadowlands two years ago, and Navy has since lost Ricky Dobbs. The Irish defense is much more disciplined, and Everett Golson is running an offense that's finally comfortable with the Brian Kelly system. Especially considering the hype around this game, Navy might give Notre Dame a scare for a quarter or so. But it won't last much longer than that. It's going to be one amazing Irish party in Aviva Stadium.

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Eifert, Te'o among four captains selected

By The Observer · Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012

Traditionally, team captains are the vocal engines of a well-oiled machine. As the focal points of a huddle, they holler at their teammates in practice and roar across the white lines before and after the whistle.

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International exposure entices Irish recruits

By The Observer · Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012

The Irish enter the 2012 season having already assembled a competitive 2013 recruiting class of 19 players, including five ESPNU 150 talents. Though National Signing Day is still nearly a half-year away, Irish coach Brian Kelly and his staff have built a class that ranks No. 8 nationally in ESPN's latest class rankings. Irish recruiting expert Mike Frank said the Irish recruiters outperformed expectations in the summer signing period.

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2012 Preseason Coverage

By The Observer · Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012

The beginning of Irish coach Brian Kelly's third season in charge of Notre Dame will have a decidedly foreign feel. The first snap of the Irish opener against Navy on Sept. 1 will be taken in a foreign country by a quarterback in a foreign position: Notre Dame starter.

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Head to Head: Notre Dame vs. Navy

By The Observer · Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012

NAVY PASSING No, that's not a misprint. The two words a couple lines up do indeed say "Navy Passing." Although due to Navy's option offense, the Midshipmen's passing attack is nearly non-existent. Despite the structure of the offense, look for Navy to pass the ball slightly more than in years past under the direction of new junior quarterback Trey Miller. Miller is a better passer than former Navy signal caller Kriss Proctor, who ran for more yards than he threw for last year. Irish fans should recognize Miller from last year's 56-14 blowout win - a game in which he made his first career start. While Miller produced subpar numbers in South Bend, he gained valuable experience against the Irish that can only benefit him this year. Notre Dame's pass defense enters the season as one of the largest questions marks for the Irish. After losing both cornerbacks from last year and safety Harrison Smith to the NFL Draft, the secondary was set to plug in three new starters. But with the season-ending injury suffered by Lo Wood, freshman KeiVarae Russell was thrust into the starting lineup. Despite the inexperience, the secondary should have no problems defending Navy's primitive passing game. EDGE: NOTRE DAME

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