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Notre Dame Roster Top 25 Countdown 2019

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It's an annual tradition that puts my name in between Pete Sampson and Tim O'Malley: Inside the Irish's countdown of the top 25 players on the Irish Roster. HLS was once again asked to be a part of thirteen Notre Dame reporting outlets to vote and I was happy to once again represent our little corner of the internet. Now that Douglas Farmer has unveiled the consensus top 25, much like last year, I was ready to defend my picks and hot ranking takes...except I don't think I really need ...

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Key Matchups Against Michigan State

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In one of the featured college football games this week, the #12 Michigan State Spartans will make the short trip to South Bend to take on the #18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Both teams see this game as an opportunity to add a notable, significant win to their postseason resume. For the Spartans, a win essentially guarantees them a top-ten ranking in next week’s polls, especially with #2 Florida State vs. #10 Louisville and #3 Ohio State vs. #14 Oklahoma also on this week’s schedule. For ...

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Aug 30, 2014; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Nyles Morgan (5) waits between plays against the Rice Owls at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 48-17. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports ** Usable by BS, CT, DP, FL, HC, MC, OS, HOY, CGT and CCT **

Morning Roundup: Sept. 12, 2016

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Notre Dame improves to No. 18 in the coaches' poll, stays pat in the AP poll. Torii Hunter Jr. is coming back from injury. These stories and much more from the past 24 hours of Irish football below. ...

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Communication: Despite the Bright Lights, Little is Clear from Kelly

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You just knew that this second meeting between the University of Notre Dame and the University of Texas would be one for the ages. As Notre Dame fans, we expect such moments to go our way. As it is, at the end of two overtimes, the Irish fell just short and their season's trajectory is less than apparent. From the quarterback position, to the defense, to the meaning of "targeting," nothing is clear about what comes next. Head football coach Brian Kelly, now in his seventh season, stuck to his ...

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Nov 8, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly leads his players onto the field for the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Morning Roundup: Sept. 4, 2016

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Here are the headlines from the last 24 hours in the world of Notre Dame football. ...

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Morning Roundup: Sept. 3, 2016

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I want to thank Tex for spending countless hours working on the redesign and giving the Morning Roundup a place on the Her Loyal Sons front page. Without further adieu, here's what's transpired in the world of Notre Dame football in the past 24 hours. FROM OUR SITE Good Fridays with Padre: Sunday Services Revisiting ND-Texas '96: A Win and a Wedding (guest post from Jamie Reidy '92) Friday Roundup: The "We Made It!" episode Scouting report: Texas NEXT GAME: vs. Texas (7:30 p.m. ...

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Analyzing the Fall Camp Depth Chart

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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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HLS Review: The 2016 ND Insider Football Preview

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The South Bend Tribune's 96-page preview of Notre Dame's football team is an invaluable resource for the Irish fan looking to get informed before the 2016 football season kicks off Sept. 4. Mike Vorel wrote the magazine's cover story, "Avoiding A Split Decision," on the quarterback competition between redshirt sophomore DeShone Kizer and redshirt senior Malik Zaire. Vorel interviewed former Texas head coach Mack Brown, former Notre Dame quarterbacks Joe Theismann and Brady Quinn and ESPN's ...

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Sep 13, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Devin Butler (12) intercepts a pass intended for Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver DeAngelo Yancey (7) in the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Notre Dame won 30-14. Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

A Trio of Irish Injuries

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Senior cornerback Devin Butler, junior running back Justin Brent and junior cornerback Nick Watkins are among Irish injured during recent football activities, with Butler's injury expected to sideline him until late September. Coach Brian Kelly revealed Monday that Butler sustained a second fracture to his left foot. After starting in place of the injured KeiVarae Russell, Butler missed the Fiesta Bowl after breaking the long bone on the outside of his foot that connects to his little ...

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