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Miles Boykin makes an all-time one-handed grab to propel the Irish to victory against LSU in the Citrus Bowl. (Screen-grab via ESPN)

There and Back Again: A Citrus Bowl Tale

January 2, 2018 by Ryan Ritter

In Camping World Stadium there lived many a nightmare for Notre Dame fans. Not a nasty, windy, wet monsoon game, filled with questionable play-calling decisions and an all-to-familiar lack of execution, nor a game in Hard Rock Stadium where the mere presence of the Irish brings a blowout; it was the Citrus Bowl, and that means things could be different. Still, a game with rainy conditions, in Florida, on New Year's Day, facing an opponent with a solid defense, especially in the secondary ...

Let’s Talk About Wimbush and Accuracy

October 4, 2017 by Ryan Ritter

We, as Notre Dame football fans, will always have an eagle eye out for anything that seems potentially broken. We can't help it. We've been hurt too much in the past. We constantly await for the other shoe to drop. So, as great as the win against Miami of Ohio was, we can't help but feel concerned about Brandon Wimbush's 7-18, 119 yard performance. Yes, three of those passes were for TD's, allowing for his QBR to not dovetail into horrendous territory, although a 61.5 will earn no more than a ...

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Waiting for the Phone to Ring

June 28, 2017 by Jimmy Grant

As we are finally inching towards July and in desperate need of football content in our lives, I hope this piece does not ramble too much. I remember being a ninth grader the last time Notre Dame won the National Championship. Back then, I thought his would happen regularly. Time and adulthood has proved otherwise, but still we press on. It is funny how our fandom evolves or even ebbs and flows. I buy “The Shirt” every spring, for starters. I think it is a good cause, but more importantly ...

My Early Prediction For Next Year

January 9, 2017 by Jimmy Grant

I was happy to turn the page on the new year if nothing else than to turn the calendar on one of the worst years of Notre Dame football that I can remember. Starting on New Year’s Day of 2016 and throughout the season it was seemingly one bad moment after another. Now with the national title playing out tonight, our long Notre Dame nightmare can end. Or can it? Since the end of this season, there have numerous coaching changes. When the Irish tee it up on opening day next year, the ...

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Quarterback: Know Thyself, Know Thy Enemy

August 26, 2016 by andrewwinn

This preseason series highlights Notre Dame’s 2016 stars by personnel grouping and identifies who to watch on opposing teams. Today’s position group: the quarterbacks. ...

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Former NFL QB: I “Hate” ND’s Time Share Idea

August 25, 2016 by andrewwinn

A former NFL quarterback didn't mince words when asked about Coach Brian Kelly's decision to play both DeShone Kizer and Malik Zaire at quarterback for Notre Dame. ...

Analyzing the Fall Camp Depth Chart

August 11, 2016 by BJ Konkle

Fall camp produces the perfect mix for any college football junkie - immeasurable aspirations coupled with unlimited potential. The 2016 Fighting Irish are no exception. Many positional battles follow #NDFB into fall camp and understandably so with the solid depth at all positions. Let's do a quick rundown of what to expect. Depth, baby! Everything this fall will revolve around the exceptional depth that has slowly been built year over year. The coaching staff has recruited exceptionally well ...

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Four Irish Footballers Turning 21 During Fall Camp

July 20, 2016 by andrewwinn

Perhaps you've heard of the "beer mile," where participants drink a full-sized beer and then run a quarter mile four times over. It's a competitive event, sure, but not one I'd suggest doing during the hot August heat in South Bend, Ind. Fall camp under Brian Kelly usually opens in the first week of August, which is great if you're not happening to reach legal drinking age soon thereafter. So let's pour one out for senior TE Durham Smythe, junior RB Justin Brent, junior S Drue Tranquill and ...

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Brady Quinn: Start Malik Zaire At QB

June 29, 2016 by andrewwinn

Former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn says redshirt junior Malik Zaire should be named the starter in 2016 - and he laid out his argument to FOX Sports' Bruce Feldman Tuesday. Quinn, who is now a FOX Sports 1 analyst, said he believed "seniority should rule" in choosing the signal caller for the game versus Texas and beyond. He also believes starting redshirt sophomore DeShone Kizer at quarterback could lead to a potentially unstable situation. "[If] they go with Kizer first - if you ...

ND Football Supports Fundraiser To Prevent Child Abuse

June 24, 2016 by andrewwinn

Sixteen Notre Dame football players signed autographs and met community members as part of a fundraiser Thursday for Prevent Child Abuse St. Joseph County. The meet-and-greet was part of a four-day event called Roofsit, which is in its 20th year. It's the brainchild of two U93 DJs who wanted to help abuse victims. This year, their on-air marathon and fundraiser is happening at Martin's Super Market in Granger. Players who participated were: QBs DeShone Kizer (#14), Montgomery VanGorder ...