The path to success in any career can be potholed. Sometimes you lose the account to someone with experience. Sometimes you fail the test you need to take the next step. And sometimes, you’re waiting on a willing opponent and a fractured orbital bone. Such are the hurdles in ND alum Mike Lee’s path as…
Stanford took advantage of a wretched first half by mistake prone Notre Dame to build a 21-0 lead and coasted to a 28-14 victory on Saturday night. The Irish fell to 8-4 under the weight of penalties, sacks, turnovers and a blocked pooch punt attempt by Tommy Rees. The night was not a total loss, however,…
Notre Dame closes its regular season on Saturday evening by visiting fourth-ranked (AP Poll, 6th in BCS) Stanford in Palo Alto. The 8-3 Irish are in search of a victory that will build confidence for 2012 and assuage the sting of disappointing losses earlier this season. Meanwhile, the 10-1 Cardinal have plenty of motivation with…
On a day when the offense was unable to sustain success through the air or on the ground, Notre Dame’s defense stood tall and held off a determined effort by Boston College in a 16-14 win. The Irish started fast but could not find the end zone after the game’s opening drive, and could not put…
Notre Dame plays its final home game of the season on Saturday afternoon against Boston College. The Irish are trying to repeat last year’s performance in November by closing the season with four consecutive wins and a victory in a bowl matchup that is still to be determined. The team edged into the Top 25…