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Braxston Cave stays close to home

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Despite its location in northwestern Indiana, one of Notre Dame's strengths has always been its ability to bring in elite players from across the country, players that hail from Hawaii or Florida, and everywhere in between.

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Ethan Johnson leads defensive line

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

He played in each of the first 43 games of his career, but early in his senior campaign defensive end Ethan Johnson hit a roadblock and missed four consecutive contests due to an ankle injury.

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Ryan Sharpley overcomes injuries to play two sports

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Typically, a walk-on needs to impress the Irish coaching staff from the outset in order to make the team. Ryan Sharpley's first few minutes on the field were far from impressive, yet the pitcher-turned-receiver still made the cut.

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Hockey: Notre Dame faces familiar foe

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

On Oct. 23, 2010, Notre Dame met top-ranked and defending national champion Boston College at the Joyce Center. With a roster featuring 12 freshmen, the No. 17 Irish had more questions than answers about their future. But when the Irish ended the Eagles' 16-game unbeaten streak with a 2-1 win, they realized very quickly the potential they had.

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Mike Grieco earns storybook ending against Air Force

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

It all started with a transfer from Holy Cross to Notre Dame, which led to walking on the football team, which created one memorable play during his senior year — a storybook ending for senior punter and kicker Mike Grieco.

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