Sports
ND Women's Track and Field: Atang looks for strong Big East appearance
By
The Observer
· Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
The track and field career of Irish senior shotputter Rudy Atang did not begin quite as she anticipated.
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.
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.
ND Women's Swimming and Diving: Team chemistry, confidence keep swimmers balanced
By
The Observer
· Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
While the 20-plus hours spent in the pool each week have enhanced individuals' performances, it is song, food and laughter that highlight team bonding and strengthen this Irish team's chemistry and confidence in one another.
ND Women's Basketball: 'Becca tough'
By
The Observer
· Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011
You know something's off when it's February 1 and the loudspeakers at a basketball game are playing "Baby, It's Cold Outside."
SMC Basketball: Saint Mary's prepares to take on No. 3 Hope
By
The Observer
· Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011
Saint Mary's will be put to its toughest test to date when it hosts No. 3 Hope on Thursday, a day after the MIAA conference postponed all scheduled athletic events due to forecasted blizzard conditions.
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.
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.
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.
Men's Track and Field: Schafer looks to the future
By
The Observer
· Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011
After an extraordinary high school career, Irish freshman Walter Schafer should bolster Notre Dame's depth during his rookie season.
Hockey Commentary: Irish freshmen take charge
By
The Observer
· Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011
There's no question that this past weekend was a successful one for the Irish.
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.
ND Women's Basketball: Looking ahead
By
The Observer
· Monday, Jan. 31, 2011
The Irish have faced adversity throughout the season and lost key players of late, but one thing has remained constant: the team continues to win.
Club Sports: Women's hockey splits in Illinois
By
The Observer
· Monday, Jan. 31, 2011
Notre Dame traveled to Hoffman Estates, Ill., Friday evening, where a hard-fought battle against the Flash ended in a 3-1 victory.
