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UNDerground blogger Craig Chval (’15) steps aside from his hockey coverage to offer this special contribution to the Strong and True blog. My friends would not describe me as an optimistic person. That’s probably true in general, but when it comes to Notre Dame football, the idea is downright laughable. To give you an example,…
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Notre Dame’s 50-10 victory over Navy in Dublin was highlighted by big plays, including George Atkinson‘s 56-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and Stephon Tuitt‘s 77-yard fumble return for a touchdown just before halftime. But the Irish were just as dominant on non-explosive possessions. Methodical Drives are defined as offensive possessions that last at…
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The Fighting Irish Digital Media crew joined Notre Dame on the Emerald Isle and has complete post-game coverage from Aviva Stadium. Stay tuned later this week, as more will be coming in the 2012 debut of Irish Connection. Senior Robby Toma leads the Fighting Irish in the Notre Dame Victory March. The wide receiver scored…
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It’s been more than eight months since the last Notre Dame football game, and to quote the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, “the boys are back in town.” (Yes, yes…they’re not as famous as Dublin’s own, U2). After piling up seven rushing touchdowns against Navy in last year’s 56-14 win at Notre Dame Stadium, the…
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After months of anticipation, Irish fans finally got the opportunity to see their team open the 2012 season. After watching Notre Dame take on Navy in Dublin, Ireland, Irish fans have learned a lot about their team. Here are three things I learned: 1) Manti Te’o is the best linebacker in the nation: Considering his…
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I’ve been around Notre Dame football for as long as I can remember. Those little girls you see on TV during ND games wearing the Notre Dame cheerleader uniforms—that was me. Before that, I was singing the Victory March and reciting the championship coaches (“Rockne, Leahy, Parseghian, Devine, Holtz!”) as soon as my dad could…
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Senior Associate A.D./Media & Broadcast Relations director John Heisler returns to the blog with more news and notes from the Emerald Isle. The Notre Dame football team headed back to Aviva Stadium Friday for a midday walk-thru in shorts. An off-and-on drizzle and cloudy skies kept the Irish off the Aviva pitch and sent them…
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Following the walkthrough, the Irish grabbed a quick lunch and hopped on double-decker buses for a tour of Dublin. Driving through the historic city, it was a special moment for everyone, as this weekend marks the first time in Ireland for most of the student-athletes. During the tour, many of the Irish players snapped pictures…
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Football Season Eve… The Notre Dame football team headed back to Aviva Stadium this morning, for their final walkthrough in preparation for tomorrow’s season opener against Navy. While the Irish were at the stadium, former All-American running back Reggie Brooks and Fighting Irish Digital Media’s Jack Nolan previewed the game for UND.com. Afterwards, Jack caught…
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Senior Associate A.D./Media & Broadcast Relations director John Heisler is on the ground with the Fighting Irish in Dublin, and checks into the blog with some news and notes from the Emerald Isle. There was a definite green theme to Notre Dame’s overnight flight to Dublin. The Irish players and most of the coaches and…
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The 2012 college football season is officially upon us, and the Fighting Irish hit the field in a little more than 36 hours. Throughout the year, I’ll be participating in the Irish Blogger Gathering, a tradition started a few seasons ago by some of the other writers in the Notre Dame blogosphere. In addition to…
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After checking into the hotel and grabbing breakfast, the Irish headed downtown this morning, where the equipment crew and student managers got the locker room set up for Saturday and the team worked out on the practice pitch adjacent to Aviva Stadium. Notre Dame got a quick look at the field where it will meet…
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The Irish arrived in Dublin at approximately 6:15 am Western European Time, about thirty minutes ahead of schedule. After clearing through customs and departing the airport, it was another half hour trip to the team hotel. While the players and coaches were getting settled in before practice, the Fighting Irish Digital Media crew wrapped up…
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This evening, South Bend Regional becomes South Bend International. After a team meal, the Notre Dame football squad and travel party boarded five buses and departed from the Guglielmino Athletics Complex headed for South Bend Airport. The wheels go up around 6:30 pm ET. It’s about a seven-hour flight to Dublin and a five-hour time…
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The Notre Dame football team departs for its big trip later this evening, but before the Irish take off for Dublin, the Fighting Irish Digital Media crew spoke with newly-appointed captains Zack Martin, Tyler Eifert, Kapron Lewis-Moore and Manti Te’o.
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Though the rivalry with USC is perhaps Notre Dame’s most storied, the University’s history with Navy may be most important. At Notre Dame, there is a deep sense of admiration and reverence for the dedication of the men and women in the armed forces. The mantra “God, Country, Notre Dame” is inscribed above the east…
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In a post-practice tweet yesterday evening, head coach Brian Kelly named four captains for the 2012 season. Proud to announce @125ndfb 2012 Captains. Zack Martin, Tyler Eifert, Kapron Lewis-Moore, and Manti Te’o.Go Irish! #NDFB — Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) August 27, 2012 At today’s press conference, Kelly spoke more about the four veteran leaders. “What struck…
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Welcome to a new weekly feature here on the Notre Dame Football blog, Drive Charting, a visual illustration of numbers inside and outside the box score that you need to know. The final scoreboard is the ultimate data point in any given game, but hundreds of other measures help shape the outcome. Each week, I’ll…
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With the official launch of 125.nd.edu, this morning began our digital celebration of 125 Years of Notre Dame Football. The site will tell the story of Notre Dame Football through writing, content from University of Notre Dame Archives, images and video. In collaboration with AgencyND, Fighting Irish Digital Media will feature 125 “Strong and True”…
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Prior to April’s Blue-Gold game, the university debuted a website, 125.nd.edu, in preparation for the celebration of 125 Years of Notre Dame Football. The three teaser pages you may have seen? Those are just the beginning. Starting tomorrow, 125.nd.edu will feature 125 “Strong and True” moments, released one per day over the next several months.…
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DaVaris Daniels - Becoming A Leader
Length: 3:22 | May 20, 2013 -
Coach Kelly Sirius/XM Town Hall - Leading Team Out ND Stadium Tunnel
Length: 1:21 | May 22, 2013 -
Coach Kelly Sirius/XM Town Hall - 'Player Over Play'
Length: 1:26 | May 21, 2013 -
Coach Kelly Sirius/XM Town Hall - Undefeated Season Similarities
Length: 2:33 | May 20, 2013
