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Matt Romine: Notre Dame fulfills two dreams for lineman

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

When many scholarship football players step on campus for the first time as a freshman, they have dreams of someday playing on Sundays. Irish senior Matt Romine has realized since the start that there is life after football.

A chance to make a Senior Day count

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

When these seniors signed their letters of intent to play for Notre Dame in February 2007, the Irish were coming off back-to-back BCS bowl appearances and had gone 19-6 over the past two seasons.

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By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

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Steve Botsford: After initial denial, walk-on chases, and fulfills, dreams

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

As a lifelong Notre Dame fan from Chicago, senior linebacker Steve Botsford considers himself lucky to have played for the Irish.

Chris Stewart: Law school simply another challenge for Stewart

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Article 2.6.4 of the Notre Dame Law School's academic code strongly discourages first-year students from any employment, due to the "academic rigor of the required curriculum," but it doesn't say anything about first-year students starting for a Division I football program.

Barry Gallup, Jr.: Gallup relishes both returning a kick and playing the piano

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

A concert pianist sits alone on stage, showcasing his skills for an attentive audience.

Robert Hughes: Moments of glory break through years of strife

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Before Notre Dame Stadium public address announcer Mike Collins even announces the play, everyone in the building knows who just got the carry. No, the student section isn't booing. They're screaming "Huuuuuuughes!"

Kerry Neal: Linebacker credits family for helping him succeed

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

He began the journey as a boy, and the road turned him into a man.

Hockey: Notre Dame and Michigan rivalry continues on the ice

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

It's still gold helmets vs. winged helmets, "Go Irish" vs. "Go Blue" and the Notre Dame Victory March vs. Hail to the Victors.

John Belcher: Wyoming walk-on excels most with track team

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

What do you get when you combine a one pound burger, some jalepeño sauce and a Notre Dame lineman? That would be the Man Challenge, presented by senior walk-on long snapper and defensive lineman John Belcher.

Thomas Smith: Football experience complemented by time in ROTC

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

As a business marketing major, a Naval officer in training and a safety on the Irish defense, the life of senior Tommy Smith is a balancing act. Smith does not view his busy schedule as a burden, however, but rather as the fulfillment of several lifetime goals.

James Redshaw: 4.0 GPA not all that defines cornerback's Notre Dame career

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

The priorities of the student come before the priorities of the athlete, and according to senior cornerback James "J.T." Redshaw, that's the way it should be.

Fencing: Irish athletes head to Paris for Worlds

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Before the season even begins for Irish, many members of the team are off reminding the world of Notre Dame's dominance in the sport of fencing. Both former and current Irish fencers are competing in the International Fencing Federation's (FIE) World Championships, hosted in Paris, France.

Men's Interhall: Brothers share time in Stadium

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Three Salvi brothers will experience their dreams come true this weekend, as they transport their football talents from the backyard to Notre Dame Stadium.

Bill Flavin: Long snapper exceeds even his own expectations

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

A well-rounded Notre Dame experience is all Bill Flavin wanted when he stepped on campus four years ago as a student, but as he moved his belongings into the fourth floor of Keough Hall, Flavin never expected he'd one day be the starting long snapper for the Irish.

Steve Paskorz: Torn ACL leaves Paskorz on sideline for senior year

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Notre Dame football is defined by tradition — the gleaming golden helmets of the Fighting Irish carry with them decades of pride and success. For senior linebacker Steve Paskorz, this is what lured him to the University.

Pat Coughlin: 'Turtle' emerges as special teams contributor

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Patrick Coughlin's 11 carries for 80 yards in last year's Blue-Gold Game didn't catapult him into competition for time in a crowded Irish backfield. But the walk-on's surprising performance in his first live reps at running back since eighth grade helped lay the foundation for meaningful time on kickoff and kick return as a senior.

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