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Media Day Recap 8-8-08

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:51:44 GMT

There are two themes heading into fall camp, "We're moving forward" and "Dive right in". Weis stressed that bringing up last season is off limits and getting off to a fast start is important. Also of note, sophomore linebacker Brian Smith has moved inside to the Mike position.

You Can Take it to the Bank: E.J. Banks Verbals to the Irish

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:56:56 GMT

On the first official day of the 2008 Notre Dame Football Season, Coach Weis and the Fighting Irish picked up another recruit to their 2009 class in Defensive Back E.J. Banks.

Things to Watch: Fall Camp Edition

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:44:12 GMT

A brief rundown of the things to keep your eye on as the Irish kick off training camp.

Notre Dame Football: What's Realistic for 2008?

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:01:08 GMT

A brief overview of what to expect in 2008, slight position by position breakdown. Not super in depth but a fair estimate around the horn.

Back to the Future

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:30:00 GMT

How do the freshmen look? Whether you're a diehard recruitnik or not, that question is repeatedly asked ad nauseum during the opening of fall camp. If there are 5-star recruits among those freshmen, then the scrutiny increases exponentially. Will he play this year? Can he beat out [insert scapegoat]? Doesn't he remind you of [insert former gridiron hero]? Meanwhile, the 5-star recruits from the previous year who haven't lived up to the hype, regardless of the situation, are often pushed

Why The Hell Not?... Episode II

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:56:52 GMT

It gets weirder as the Irish keep rolling in 2008.

Can we depend on McCarthy?

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:50:46 GMT

For a guy with arguably the most Irish-sounding name on the roster, Kyle McCarthy certainly has been overlooked by Notre Dame fans. Yet McCarthy, part of the "lost recruiting class" of 2005, has quietly carved a niche for himself over the past two seasons ? even if most onlookers didn't seem to notice. After sitting out his rookie campaign

ND vs Opponents Defense - 2008

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:02:17 GMT

A new #1....just kidding, it's USC, followed by Pitt, Michigan, and then ND @ #4.

USC Preview in a Nutshell

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:58:55 GMT

Everyone get your puke buckets ready! Today's preview of the Trojans is provided by Gary Klein of the LA Times and ESPN First Take.

More on Clausen and the evil-doers (I mean evil-writers)

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:49:39 GMT

"And since you write for the paper I delivered, I had your back. But this week, I am just an old football coach who happens to write. There appears that there is some type of agenda, and today I am just a bit less proud of having thrown your paper on so many snowy porches a long, long time ago."