The Fighting Irish (1-0) play host to Purdue (1-0) on Saturday and by the end of the game, the Irish should be 2-0 and we should all be sleepier and rather more lethargic for having watched. Coming off a 50-10 comprehensive (a Latin word for "ignore special teams and some secondary issues") demolition of Navy, the Irish vaulted into the national polls. Purdue, on the other hand, roughed up perenial FCS powerhouse Eastern Kentucky and promptly delivered unto themselves a quarterback controversy. ...
Still though--Purdue Sucks
Know Thyself, Know Thy Enemy: Defensive Line
The HLS positional preview continues in the trenches, moving this time to the defensive side of the ball. For the Irish, the departure of Aaron Lynch has left the position of top dog on the line up for grabs. As for our opponents, it appears that it is a Notre Dame tradition as of late to face some absolutely superb defensive line talents. 2012 will be no different. Louis Nix III Position: NG Year: Sophomore Height/Weight: 6'3"/340 lbs. Despite Lynch's departure, the Irish still have ...