A key element'
During his time at Notre Dame, senior outside linebacker Darius Fleming has always been willing to adapt to new situations, whether it's the change of a base defense or, off the field, learning to cook.
During his time at Notre Dame, senior outside linebacker Darius Fleming has always been willing to adapt to new situations, whether it's the change of a base defense or, off the field, learning to cook.
The Shamrock Series has seen the Irish host "home" games in such unfamiliar locales as San Antonio's Alamodome and Yankee Stadium in New York and includes games in Chicago and Dallas in the future. But perhaps no off-site contest will feel more like an away game than this weekend's matchup against Maryland at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.
Everybody loves tradition. At Notre Dame, the ways of yester-year elicit unparalleled fanaticism.
Moving one home game each year away from South Bend hurts the Irish in some ways in recruiting, as Notre Dame faces restrictions on the contact it can have with any recruits. But according to Irish recruiting expert Mike Frank, playing the "Shamrock Series" all over the country has a number of advantages, especially when it comes to improving Notre Dame's exposure outside its traditional stronghold of the Midwest.
Former Irish coach Digger Phelps discussed the state of the program, Notre Dame's place in the Big East this season and where the Irish fit in among the ever-changing landscape of college athletics Tuesday in an exclusive interview with The Observer.
Following a tough dual meet loss to Purdue last Friday, the Irish will look to bounce back in a road meet at Louisville on Saturday at the Ralph Wright Natorium.
The Irish will challenge three daunting Big Ten crews Saturday when they race Ohio State, Michigan State and Indiana in the Scioto Scrimmage in Columbus, Ohio.
Cue the lights and the dramatic Monday Night Football music. Cue the football at Candlestick Park in January. Cue the red and gold in the playoffs.
Coming off a convincing victory against Valparaiso, the Irish will travel to Kentucky on Saturday for a meet against No. 16 Louisville, the defending Big East champion.
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In several senses, senior center Patrick Gaul can be an easy guy to lose track of. He stands just 5'8" when he's on the ice, but over the last three years he has struggled just to get the chance to be on it.
After emerging victorious from an intense round of fights Monday, 38 boxers will return to the ring Thursday night to compete in the final round of Baraka Bouts.
At 3-2 on the year and with a roster sporting 10 freshmen, the Irish have seen their share of ups and downs so far this season. However, Notre Dame has always been able to count on its divers.
Running has a unique meaning to everyone. To some, it is torture, while to others, it is life's greatest pleasure. To Irish junior Jessica Rydberg, it is something a little different.
Over the past year, the NCAA has faced a firestorm of alleged impropriety that has damaged the reputation of a game that is intended to exemplify purity in amateur athletics.
Three years ago, then-senior captain KelcyTefft took the court alongside Kristy Frilling for the ITA Indoor National doubles championship match at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center. Last weekend, Tefft again watched her partner from that match, senior Kristy Frilling, walk onto the court for the National Indoor doubles final, but with one major difference. This time, Tefft wasn't there as Frilling's doubles partner, but as the coach aiding Frilling and senior Shannon Mathews.
Notre Dame traveled to Annapolis, Md., to participate in the US Naval Academy Invitational.
No matter how it is billed — a home game, a ‘home away from home' game or just another game in the ‘Shamrock Series' — Irish coach Brian Kelly said the Irish are preparing for Saturday's game against Maryland like they would any other road game.
It was a long couple of days between Notre Dame's loss to Louisville on Friday and the announcement of the 64-team NCAA Championship field Monday. But now, the wait is over: They're in.
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