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Prister: Obsession with ranks (Sept. 9)

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011

This is the fifth of a new Observer feature. A series of 10 Observer sportswriters will have columns appear in this space on a bi-weekly rotation. Hopefully some of these writers will grab your attention, and you'll know when and where to find more of their thoughts.

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ND Women's Soccer: Westward bound

By The Observer · Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011

An offensive resurgence over the weekend gave No. 8 Notre Dame a refresh as to what is possible before it heads west to face second-ranked Stanford and No. 17 Santa Clara.

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Louis Nix, Notre Dame defense look to contain Robinson

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011

One of the more closely watched contests within the larger game, the battle of the trenches generally provides an indication of which team has taken control of momentum and, often times, the lead. As such, Irish coach Brian Kelly has maintained that he will be closely monitoring that battle on both sides of the ball.

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Recruiting: Irish target OT Zach Banner

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011

Notre Dame's coaching staff will not be able to talk to any recruits this weekend per NCAA rules regarding recruiting during away weekends, but the Irish will be hoping to impress a big-time recruit nonetheless.

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Men's Tennis: Bayliss applies lessons at Notre Dame from past experience

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011

Irish coach Bobby Bayliss is entering his 43rd year as a collegiate men's tennis coach. During that time, he has made stops at the Naval Academy, MIT and at Notre Dame, now entering his 25th season. Each coaching stint in Bayliss' career has had a significant influence on himself as a leader, as well as his style of coaching.

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Masoud: Open road ahead (Sept. 8)

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011

This is the fourth of a new Observer feature. A series of 10 Observer sportswriters will have columns appear in this space on a bi-weekly rotation. Hopefully some of these writers will grab your attention, and you'll know when and where to find more of their thoughts.

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All Wood needs is gloves

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011

Early in the second quarter Saturday, Cierre Wood took a handoff, slipped past a few defenders, and romped 14 yards into the end zone. He then proudly displayed the gloves you see on the cover of this Insider to the Notre Dame Marching Band, oblivious to the penalty flag behind him which would negate the score.

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ND Women's Soccer: Defense looks to step up for Irish

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011

In the midst of the Irish dismantling Tulsa and Indiana over the weekend and senior captain Melissa Henderson earning Big East Player of the Week honors, the Notre Dame defense was shielded from the limelight. But with a game-opening goal allowed in each matchup, a critical injury and continuing efforts to incorporate his younger players, Irish coach Randy Waldrum's focus on the unit has only intensified.

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ND Volleyball: Silva focuses on improvement

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011

Senior liberoFrenchy Silva has already cracked one top-10 list and will soon join another. The senior, one of the program's best talents, however, remains focused on other accomplishments.

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Michigan's Denard Robinson adjusts to new offense under Brady Hoke

By The Observer · Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011

In his inaugural season as Michigan coach, Brady Hoke is relying on junior quarterback Denard Robinson to display some of the explosiveness that transformed the undersized quarterback into a Heisman candidate last September, due in large part to his performance at Notre Dame Stadium in a 28-24 Michigan victory.

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Kubinski targets nation's best

By The Observer · Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011

Irish coach Jim Kubinski estimates that he communicates with 400 to 500 prospective student-athletes per recruiting class each year. Of that number, only two or three will enroll at the University and join the team.

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Brian Kelly names Rees starter

By The Observer · Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011

Two weeks to the day after naming senior DayneCrist the starting quarterback and after only two quarters with Crist as starter, Irish coach Brian Kelly announced Tuesday that sophomore Tommy Rees would be the starter moving forward.

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Joseph: Poor fundamentals are concerning (Sept. 5)

By The Observer · Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011

Saturday's game was, to say the least, unusual. From the first weather delay in Notre Dame history, to how quickly Dayne Crist got benched, to the second weather delay in Notre Dame history, everything about the 2011 season opener was bizarre. But despite all of the distractions, one surprise stood out more than most, and it's the most worrisome — the Irish fundamentals were, quite frankly, terrible.

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