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Ryan Sharpley overcomes injuries to play two sports

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Typically, a walk-on needs to impress the Irish coaching staff from the outset in order to make the team. Ryan Sharpley's first few minutes on the field were far from impressive, yet the pitcher-turned-receiver still made the cut.

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Hockey: Notre Dame faces familiar foe

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

On Oct. 23, 2010, Notre Dame met top-ranked and defending national champion Boston College at the Joyce Center. With a roster featuring 12 freshmen, the No. 17 Irish had more questions than answers about their future. But when the Irish ended the Eagles' 16-game unbeaten streak with a 2-1 win, they realized very quickly the potential they had.

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Mike Grieco earns storybook ending against Air Force

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

It all started with a transfer from Holy Cross to Notre Dame, which led to walking on the football team, which created one memorable play during his senior year — a storybook ending for senior punter and kicker Mike Grieco.

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Recruiting: Two visit for final home game

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

As the season draws to a close, so too does the weekly rush of visitors to campus. Only two prospective players will take official visits to campus this weekend. One is California tight end Taylor McNamara, who has verbally committed to Arizona. While McNamara is still ostensibly considering the Irish, not landing him would not be the end of the world for Notre Dame, according to Irish recruiting expert Mike Frank.

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Senior quarterbacks lead high-octane offenses in showdown

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

For senior quarterbacks Lauren Miller of No. 6 McGlinn and Rebecca Cink of No. 1 Cavanaugh, this season has been three years in the making. With two years of starting experience under their belts, both seniors entered the season knowing what it takes to win, but without starting in an interhall finale.

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Hafis Williams grateful for college decision

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Hafis Williams knew he was going to have a difficult decision to make when it came to his recruitment. The Elizabeth, N.J., native had an early offer from Notre Dame, but he also received early offers from Maryland, Penn State and Rutgers, which would have allowed him to stay closer to home. However, Williams was not the one who ultimately made his college decision.

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Dennis Mahoney faces just another challenge in football

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

A history major focused on getting into law school and completing a senior thesis about crusades sounds like a busy student. Add a 40-hour-a-week time commitment to the Notre Dame football team, and you'll have senior offensive lineman Dennis Mahoney.

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Versatility and leadership mark Steve Filer's career

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

For many players, roles are set and easily defined. For senior outside linebacker Steve Filer, the only constant has been the need to adapt. In his four years at Notre Dame, Filer has seen time at all linebacker positions, on the defensive line and special teams, the area where the Chicago native has made his mark most emphatically.

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