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NSD may actually hold an influence

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011

I traditionally ridicule National Signing Day. Watching football players barely three years younger than me play with baseball caps — or even a sweatered bulldog this year — seems inherently pointless.

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Kelly hopes recruits improve 'D'

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011

Irish coach Brian Kelly said he and his coaching staff went into the recruiting season with a plan — improve on the defensive line. By adding six players listed at that position, including two ranked in the top-5 defensive linemen by most experts, Notre Dame followed through on that plan.

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Men's Swimming and Diving: Senior leadership is strong

By The Observer · Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011

As senior Eric Lex approaches the end of his diving career at Notre Dame, he carries with him the newly-earned title of school record holder. In his final meet in Rolf's Aquatic Center, Lex recorded a score of 405.5 from the 3-meter board, surpassing 400 points for the first time in Notre Dame history as he put his name in the record books.

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Women's Lacrosse: Coyne builds solid program

By The Observer · Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011

It turns out the football team isn't the only Irish squad that casts a national recruiting net. Irish coach Tracy Coyne has recruited effectively over the past several years, successfully stocking the cupboards in each class.

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Men's Basketball: Title thoughts

By The Observer · Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011

In the midst of the biggest blizzard of the year, No. 8 Notre Dame has taken the nation by storm, especially after ending No. 2 Pittsburgh's 20-game home winning streak with a 56-51 victory.

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SMC Swimming: Belles earn first win in over a year

By The Observer · Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

The Belles earned their first dual-meet win in more than a year Saturday — and by the slimmest of margins. Just 1.15 seconds separated the Belles from their closest competitors in the meet's final relay to provide a thrilling conclusion to the event.

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Roller Derby Roughs Up South Bend

By The Observer · Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

Roller derby features competitors with nicknames such as T.N.Tina, Thrashanova, Captain Beefstock and Schmitt Talker. They navigate a narrow track on roller skates, all while wearing "helmets, elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards, mouthpieces and not much else." Intrigued yet? Hundreds of people in the South Bend area are.

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ND Women's Tennis: Sabacinski impresses Irish

By The Observer · Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

On a team loaded with nationally established tennis players, freshman Julie Sabacinski is already making a name for herself in her inaugural campaign with the Irish. Sabacinski handily defeated her last two opponents as Irish coach Jay Louderback's squad begins its spring season.

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Hockey: All tied up

By The Observer · Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011

No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 13/11 Miami just couldn't get enough of each other this weekend, with extra time needed in both games of a weekend series at the Joyce Center. The teams battled to a thrilling 5-5 tie Friday night, with the RedHawks (14-9-5, 11-7-4-2 CCHA) earning the shootout point.

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