Saturdays vs. Sundays: Why College Football is Better than the NFL
Published on: 27th August, 2009
An autumn breeze blowing, barbecue smells lingering in the air, men filling up on alcoholic beverages, and football on Saturday is the recipe for eternal happiness. There is nothing in the sports world that can make a true football fan more excited than a Saturday in the fall, on the campus of his Alma mater anxiously waiting ...State of the Irish: Notre Dame’s Defensive Line
Published on: 22nd August, 2009
State of the Irish will be a nine-piece miniseries analyzing Notre Dame football from top to bottom, also predicting what's ahead for the team. Defensive End Starter: No. 89, Kapron Lewis-Moore, Freshman-RS (6'4", 270) Moore did the first part of his job by adding the necessary weight to play at the college level. ...Notre Dame Depth Chart: Battle for the Top
Published on: 21st August, 2009
The season of 2007 could have been viewed as "exciting" for one reason: the freshman class. As soon as that class stepped in the door, many of them were projected to find a spot in the starting rotation or to see significant playing time. Although Clausen and Co. were a great haul by Charlie Weis, ...State of the Irish: Notre Dame Tight Ends
Published on: 20th August, 2009
State of the Irish will be a nine-piece miniseries, analyzing Notre Dame football from top to bottom while also predicting what's ahead for the team. Tight Ends No. 9 Kyle Rudolph, Sophomore (6'6, 260) True freshman do not start at tight end their first year in college football. Rudolph became the exception to this ...The 12 Reasons For Notre Dame’s Perfection in 2009
Published on: 17th August, 2009
After winning their first bowl game since 1993, you would think the terms "Notre Dame" and "undefeated" most likely would not be used in the same sentence. Then why, you ask, am I choosing to do so? My answer is simple.. Why not? I am not writing to predict that the 2009 Fighting ...State of the Irish: Notre Dame Wide Receivers
Published on: 15th August, 2009
State of the Irish will be a nine-piece miniseries, analyzing Notre Dame football from top to bottom while also predicting what's ahead for the team. Starters No. 23 Golden Tate, Junior (5'11", 195) The leading receiver of the 2008 season had been destined for the Irish since birth with a name like Golden. After ...Say It Ain’t So, Joe: Montana Says Irish Expectations Need to Be Lowered
Published on: 13th August, 2009
Apparently Notre Dame has a new role model. USC, you say? Try Stanford. According to former Notre Dame quarterback Joe Montana, Notre Dame should not be expected to be a consistent national title contender any longer. After Notre Dame fans have been calling for the end of mediocrity for the past decade, ...Under Rich Rodriguez, Michigan Reaches All-Time Low with Recent Team Defections
Published on: 10th August, 2009
After the hiring of former West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez, the past few years have been shaky for the Michigan program. Rodriguez has redefined the meaning of a "violation of team rules." When asked about the reasoning for Justin Feagin recently being dismissed from the Michigan football team, Rodriguez responded by saying that ...State Of The Irish: Notre Dame Offensive Line
Published on: 9th August, 2009
State of the Irish will be a nine-piece miniseries, analyzing Notre Dame football from top to bottom while also predicting what's ahead for the team. Left Tackle No. 72 Paul Duncan, 5th-year Senior (6'7, 315) After sitting out the entire 2008 campaign following hip surgery, Duncan returns to the team at full ...Notre Dame Media Day Notes: #23 in Preseason Coaches’ Poll
Published on: 7th August, 2009
Charlie Weis met with the media for the first time of the 2009 season on Friday. Weis opened with a statement about the upcoming season, and followed that up with questions from the media. Media Day Notes: The Irish will come into the season ranked No. 23 in the Coaches' Preseason Poll. Weis ...Featured Sponsors
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