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Men's Track & Field: Blue and Gold meet kicks off indoor season

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011

Coming off a successful cross country season that featured a berth at the NCAA championship meet, Irish coach Joe Piane and Notre Dame will rejoin the full complement of track and field athletes when they begin their indoor campaign Friday by hosting the Blue and Gold Meet.

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Week Twelve: Stanford

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 28, 2011

STANFORD, Calif. - In 2009, it was Toby Gerhart's three touchdown runs. In 2011, it was Andrew Luck's four touchdown passes.

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TE Eifert reaches rare milestone

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

STANFORD, Calif. — Junior tight end Tyler Eifert eclipsed the 1,000-yard receiving mark on a 23-yard catch in the first quarter, making him the fifth Irish tight end to accomplish the feat. Senior receiver Michael Floyd caught eight passes, pushing his season total to 95, a new Irish record. Former receiver Golden Tate held the previous record with 93 catches. Floyd also caught the 36th touchdown reception of his career in the third quarter, extending his Notre Dame career touchdown receptions record.

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Hockey: Weekend split halts win streak

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

Riding a 10-game unbeaten streak, No. 3/2 Notre Dame took the long ride up to No. 14/13 Lake Superior St. over the weekend for a pair of key conference games. The team played some of its best hockey of the season during Friday night's 4-1 win, but the Irish were left with a sour taste in their mouths after a 5-2 loss Saturday.

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ND Volleyball: Campaign concludes with a loss

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

Every year Irish coach Debbie Brown schedules a non-conference match at the end of the Big East championship for a little competitive practice before tournament time. But without a spot in the tournament this year, a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Dayton on Friday was all the Irish had to show for the extra game.

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Hendrix seizes rare opportunity

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

STANFORD, Calif. — When Irish sophomore quarterback Tommy Rees took a hard hit on Notre Dame's first play from scrimmage Saturday, Andrew Hendrix was standing nearby Irish coach Brian Kelly with his helmet in hand. Seconds later, Hendrix was taking a snap from senior center Mike Golic, Jr.

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Farmer: I told you so: quarterbacks don't matter (Nov. 29)

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

STANFORD, Calif. — This column seems very familiar. In fact, above it could sit a sentence in italics: "Editor's note: This column originally ran online at ndsmcobserver.com Monday, August 22." That column's title still rings true: "Kelly's quarterback announcement doesn't matter."

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ND Women's Basketball: Last second magic

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

With less than a second left, Notre Dame senior guard Natalie Novosel scored the game-winning basket from the free-throw line, and the Irish beat Duke 56-54 in the Championship game of the Junkanoo Jam in the Bahamas on Saturday night.

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Abromaitis to miss season

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011

Notre Dame fifth-year forward Tim Abromaitis injured his ACL during practice today and will be out for the rest of the year.

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Week Eleven: Boston College

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011

On an emotional night for its seniors, Notre Dame gutted out a close 16-14 victory over determined underdog Boston College, utilizing staunch defense and three field goals from fifth-year kicker David Ruffer.

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