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Brian Kelly sees improvement, leadership in Gray

By The Observer · Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011

In his first three seasons with the program, senior Irish running back Jonas Gray did not see much action, only cracked the starting lineup once, and has been buried on the depth chart while Notre Dame relied on other running backs to produce.

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Irish open preseason at home

By The Observer · Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011

When the Irish open their season on Friday against Eastern Michigan, they will be facing a blank slate. Lacking any game tape, Notre Dame will kick off the new season with a matchup against the Eagles Friday, followed by Idaho Saturday and Butler Sunday in the Shamrock Invitational — Notre Dame's round-robin preseason tournament.

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ND faces tough start on road

By The Observer · Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011

Beginning one of college soccer's toughest road schedules, No. 1 Notre Dame will head to the Carolina Classic at Chapel Hill to take on No. 3 North Carolina with the sting of defeat still fresh in the Tar Heels' minds.

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Irish aim to defend Big East crown

By The Observer · Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011

Two new names have been added to the Notre Dame roster since last season, but the team's goals remain unchanged as the Irish aim for their fifth straight Big East title.

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ND Women's Soccer: Waldrum preaches focus

By The Observer · Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011

It sits in a place of prominence, floating just off the ground underneath the scoreboard at Alumni Stadium. It carries memories of celebrations, confetti and claiming the elusive top spot in the country. It is a sign that reads, simply and matter-of-factly, "NCAA Champion 2010 Women's Soccer," and it will hover there all season, overlooking the Irish every time they run out of the tunnel, look for an open teammate or swing in a late-game corner kick.

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Football: Bull's-eye focus

By The Observer · Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011

One day after Irish coach Brian Kelly named senior DayneCrist the starting quarterback, Notre Dame had already shifted its focus from the quarterback competition to the quickly approaching season.

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Boxing: Lee to fight in JACC once again

By The Observer · Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011

Professional boxer Mike Lee's favorite memory of his time at Notre Dame isn't any of the three Bengal Bouts titles he won, nor is it of the football games he attended. It is composed of those self-made subtler moments, like his icy walks to the JACC prior to his championship fights amid the buzz that centered completely on him.

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Men's Soccer: Final exhibition ends in tie

By The Observer · Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011

In front of a packed house at Alumni Stadium, Notre Dame's final exhibition game of the season against Creighton ended in a 2-2 tie. Though the result of the game will not follow either team into its official season, the contest contained all the competition and drama normally reserved for regular season games.

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Football: Crist Chosen

By The Observer · Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011

Irish coach Brian Kelly removed any uncertainty regarding the quarterback position by naming senior DayneCrist as the starter against South Florida in a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

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2011 Preseason Coverage

By The Observer · Monday, Aug. 22, 2011

Irish coach Brian Kelly removed any uncertainty regarding the quarterback position by naming senior DayneCrist as the starter against South Florida in a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

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Farmer: Kelly's quarterback announcement doesn't matter (Aug. 22)

By The Observer · Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011

In less than 24 hours, Irish coach Brian Kelly will reveal who will take the first snap for Notre Dame against South Florida. About four minutes past noon, after undoubtedly praising both senior DayneCrist and sophomore Tommy Rees extensively, Kelly will likely name Crist the starter.

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Fall 2011 Athletic Calendar

By The Observer · Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011

Check out the calendar of the major athletic events for the first part of the fall semester. Click below to download a PDF version of the calendar.

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