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Gary Gray: Outgoing safety gives Irish a shot of athleticism

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

In Gary Gray's first game in an Irish uniform, he returned an interception for 41 yards. A little more than a year later, in the senior cornerback's first start, he led the team with six tackles and returned a 30-yard interception.

Emeka Nwankwo: Waiting only yields benefits for Florida native

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

"Good things come to those who wait" may be an overused cliché, but overused clichés are often overused for a reason: they are true.

Dan Franco: Notre Dame obvious choice for South Bend WR

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

When senior wide receiver Dan Franco was looking at colleges, he knew he wanted to play football at the Division I level. But for the Granger, Ind., native, playing at Notre Dame was always the ultimate goal.

Armando Allen: Running back helps Irish in every possible way

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Sept. 17 edition of The Observer.

Brian Castello: Calling in plays earns back-up quarterback airtime

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Notre Dame's backup quarterbacks signal plays with dynamic and often humorous gestures. But Bryan Castello's favorite sign is more subdued.

Football: Announcer breaks football record

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Catholics vs. Convicts. The Game of the Century. The Bush Push.

Ryan Sheehan: Two-sport star leaves track behind to walk on

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

For many high school students, picking a college is a simple decision — just choose the one that has the best balance of academic and athletic prestige. For senior cornerback Ryan Sheehan, the decision was a little more complicated.

David Ruffer: Walk-on, now a starter, shatters Irish records

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Oct. 15 edition of The Observer.

Darrin Walls: Calvin Johnson, BCS

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Many times life does not go as planned, even for a highly recruited football player. Irish senior Darrin Walls has constantly faced adversity over the past several years, but he has overcome it and contributed with four years of playing time, three as a starter.

Volleyball: Sciacca concludes career

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

It takes a special kind of talent to start for all four years on a collegiate varsity sports team. Count senior volleyball star Kellie Sciacca among that group.

Nick Lezynski: WOPU

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

For some kids, it's a dream to one day play football for Notre Dame. For senior walk-on cornerback Nick Lezynski, it was much more than that.

Dan Wenger: With another year possible, Wenger not done yet

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Fifth-year offensive lineman Dan Wenger has dealt with position changes, coaching changes and battled injuries throughout his time at Notre Dame. Through it all, Wenger said he felt that he had something to prove, and is confident that he was able to accomplish that goal.

Chris Skubis: Lineman spends time with linemates on, off field

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Rarely is a man who is six-foot-two and weighs in at 232 pounds considered small.

Utes, coming off ugly loss, pose tough test for ND

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Two weeks ago Notre Dame may have been upset 28-27 by Tulsa, but the argument could be made that No. 14 Utah's loss last week was even more devastating for the Utes.

Bobby Burger: Burger leaves starting spot at Dayton for ND

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Dayton scout team defensive player of the year as a redshirt freshman in 2006, a team-high eight sacks the following year, and a Division I FCS Mid Major National Football Championship in 2007 — that would be at the top of senior Bobby Burger's college football resume.

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Gary Gray: Outgoing safety gives Irish a shot of athleticism

Emeka Nwankwo: Waiting only yields benefits for Florida native

Dan Franco: Notre Dame obvious choice for South Bend WR

Armando Allen: Running back helps Irish in every possible way

Brian Castello: Calling in plays earns back-up quarterback airtime

Football: Announcer breaks football record

Ryan Sheehan: Two-sport star leaves track behind to walk on

David Ruffer: Walk-on, now a starter, shatters Irish records

Darrin Walls: Calvin Johnson, BCS

Volleyball: Sciacca concludes career

Nick Lezynski: WOPU

Dan Wenger: With another year possible, Wenger not done yet

Chris Skubis: Lineman spends time with linemates on, off field

Utes, coming off ugly loss, pose tough test for ND

Bobby Burger: Burger leaves starting spot at Dayton for ND

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