If this were basketball, and it were the early-Nineties, Notre Dame's recent performance against Syracuse would be somewhat understandable, for the Irish are 2-2 against 'Cuse as we approach the fifth meeting of the teams since 2003 and the second-straight at MetLife Stadium. NEW COACH Take everything you now about Syracuse and throw it away. Except for the horrible colors and the ridiculous mascot. For whatever reason, those things are staying. But under first year head coach Dino Babers, ...
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(Sam Maller | Photographer) Syracuse wide receiver Brisly Estime is taken down by a Notre Dame defensive back.
Syracuse Coach: Let’s Play ND In Dome, Not N.J.
Dino Babers, Syracuse's new football coach, told a group of Orange alumni Tuesday that the upcoming meeting between Notre Dame and Syracuse should be the last at the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. "I've got something to add about the Meadowlands since we don't have an athletic director right now," Babers said. "I want this to be the last time we ever go to the Meadowlands to play Notre Dame University. The next nine times that we play Notre Dame University, we're playing them in the ...
Irish Blogger Gathering: Let’s Have a Forest Fire
It's good to get back in the regular IBG routine once again. Getting out of the weekly grove with a bye is always jarring. As a reminder, our IBG members are: Mike Coffey from NDNation, Frank Vitovitch from UHND.com, Aaron Horvath from the Official Fighting Irish Blog, and the IBG godfather himself, the Subway Domer. We have all asked each other the same questions and we are here to give you the answers. It's another hate week in my mind. Let's burn some trees. My question: While ...
HLS TV (Episode 5): Orange Crush
Molly and I wanted to try to get this episode to you yesterday; however, life got in the way (pesky thing) and we had to push it back a day. I promise, we are trying to shoot for a regular(ish) schedule one of these days. Anyways, in this episode we chat about the turnover-filled victory against Syracuse. We give our reactions to Golson's strange night, the offensive line shakeup, the great play of the defense, and even take a trip back to 1943. Plus, we take a look at the next Irish ...
Prediction-work Orange
Loyal readers and Irish fans, it's that time of the week again: predictions! This week's form is now live, so be sure to get your picks in and join the fun. Please be sure to use that Google form and not a comment/tweet/Facebook comment because I will only be going off the resulting spreadsheet for my sanity. As a reminder, you will be picking the winner, the spread, the over/under, and a prop every week. Bonus points are given for precise predictions and hilarious GameDay comments. Speaking ...
Opponent Watch: West Coast Appetizer
Who To Watch USC at Stanford (Sat 3:30pm ET, ABC) Week 2 doesn't have much to offer, and your Saturday primetime is already booked with Notre Dame vs. Michigan, so I'll recommend a matchup of two future ND opponents. Out west on The Farm, see Steve Sarkisian in his first true road test against David Shaw's Cardinal. ...
Opponent Watch: Welcome Back, College Football
The offseason is behind us. We have passed through the barren wilderness wasteland, and before us stretches the verdant Field Turf plain of lush college football goodness. Each week in this space, I'll keep tabs on 2014 Notre Dame opponents, their strength-of-schedule, and who they're playing. For those of who want to scout future opponents, or who just can't get enough college football, I'll take my best guess as to what you should watch when you're not watching Notre Dame Football. ...
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Notre Dame 2014 Opponent Preview: Syracuse
We've had quite a bit of a break since our last Notre Dame opponent preview. The way I see it, Notre Dame has a bye week before Syracuse, so I'm completely justified in taking a break! Anyways, Syracuse will be the first ACC opponent that the Irish will face as ND eases into the scheduling relationship with the ACC. While technically an away game, Syracuse will be hosting the Irish at a neutral site, MetLife Stadium. Depending on the turnout, this could very well be a home crowd for the ...