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Gary Gray quietly makes plays

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

When talking about himself, the humility of fifth-year senior Gary Gray shines through despite his quiet mood. Modest and self-effacing, Gray takes the blame for his own mistakes, while attributing his accomplishments to the support of other players and the instruction from his coaches. But behind the face of the South Carolina native lies a fierce competitor.

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Jamoris Slaughter fills many roles

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Standing six feet tall and weighing just 198 pounds, Irish senior safety Jamoris Slaughter may not look like he lives up to his last name. But looks can be deceiving.

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David Ruffer's waiting game pays off

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Just like David Ruffer always wanted to attend Notre Dame, he always wanted to stay for a fifth year. But without a scholarship, the graduated kicker spent the spring interviewing for jobs, assuming his career with the Irish had concluded.

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Nick Lezynski hopes to use football to enter coaching

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Just playing football for Notre Dame is not enough for walk-on defensive back Nick Lezynski. The graduate student has always had his sights set on a higher position on the field. After he leaves, Lezynski wants to trade in his helmet for a headset and become a coach.

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Dillon and Sorin to meet in championship rematch

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Not once has the BCS National Championship been a rematch from the previous year. Only once in the history of the Super Bowl has there been a rematch from the previous year. Sunday's interhall football championship is exactly that: a rematch of Sorin and Dillon.

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McGlinn looks to spoil Cavanaugh's perfect season

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

A new interhall champion will be crowned Sunday on the hallowed grounds of Notre Dame Stadium when No. 1 Cavanaugh and No. 6 McGlinn face off in a matchup of well-rounded teams with remarkable efficiency on both sides of the ball.

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Hockey: Sheahan scores two to beat WMU

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 14, 2011

The foghorn at the Compton Family Ice Arena went off once during the first period. The only problem was that Notre Dame hadn't scored. The false alarm was simply a sign of things to come for the Irish in Notre Dame's 3-2 win over Western Michigan on Tuesday night.

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Football: Curtain Call

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 14, 2011

Notre Dame's contest against Boston College this Saturday marks an opportunity to reach a number of milestones — the eighth win of the season, the fourth win in a row and a resume builder as bowl season approaches. But for 38 seniors and graduate students, one goal rides above all: win on Senior Day.

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Monardo: Coaches roll the dice (Nov. 16)

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 14, 2011

Gambling is a hobby for some. For others, it is a chance to relax, have fun, unwind after a long work week or satisfy an addiction. It takes center stage in houses across the world on a designated day of the week, at local slot machines and in Las Vegas casinos.

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Dia de los Muertos

By The Observer · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

In the United States, we celebrate the end of October by dressing in costumes, carving pumpkins and asking strangers for candy. In Mexico, the end of October calls for a different form of celebration. Instead of Halloween, Mexicans observe Día de los Muertos, meaning "Day of the Dead."

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