Tony Jones Jr.

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Notre Dame Roster Top 25 Countdown 2019

August 12, 2019 by Ryan Ritter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Freshman Reveal Jersey Numbers

June 20, 2016 by andrewwinn

With Notre Dame's summer classes commencing last Monday, 18 freshman have now officially joined the Irish football team. All have already picked their numbers, with some announcing them through social media. Here's the rundown: #12 QB IAN BOOK: Book sported #11 in high school, which is currently sported by redshirt sophomore running back Justin Brent. Book said last Tuesday that he'll be wearing #12, which was most recently worn by fellow quarterback Brandon Wimbush. Wimbush, a sophomore, ...

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Signature Moves: Tony Jones

February 3, 2016 by Bayou Irish

Tony Jones, Jr., a 5'11", 210 pound running back from sunny Saint Petersburg, has the toughness, escapability and moves that make new Irish fans think of Deon McIntosh and longtime Irish fans think of Tarean Folston. Jones, Jr. attends IMG Academy, after transferring from St. Petersburg Catholic. His father was a fullback and lineback for the Tampa Bay Storm. The three-star player is a bruising, punishing runner and his talent drew interest and offers from Florida, the U, Mississippi, ...

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Morning Roundup: May 2, 2015

May 2, 2015 by andrewwinn

Good morning! Boy, the authors at Her Loyal Sons - myself included - have really fallen in love with the "roundup," eh? I named this daily feature (available most days by 8 a.m. - tell your friends!) "Morning Roundup" because I am unoriginal. I wish there were a better story. I suppose I could call it "Morning Hot Links" or something. If someone has a great name idea, put it in the comments. Without further delay, here are your headlines: FROM OUR SITE Friday Roundup (NDTex): Episode ...