Football

Fight Like a Champion

FIGHT LIKE A CHAMPION, the first ever professional boxing event held at Notre Dame, features former Notre Dame boxing champion and current undefeated professional boxer Mike Lee.  It takes place September 16th, the night before the Fighting Irish football team battles Michigan State. Lee has pledged that all profits from this unique event will be donated…

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Bumbling Irish Drop Opener

Notre Dame outgained South Florida by a two to one margin on Saturday but could not overcome five turnovers in a painful 23-20 loss. The Irish trailed 16-0 at the half after a poor performance by the offense, but a rally led by Tommy Rees also fizzled due to costly miscues. A touchdown with 21 seconds remaining made…

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Bulls to Test Irish in Opener

Notre Dame opens the 2011 football season amid a wave of optimism and high expectations in Brian Kelly’s second year as head coach. The Irish finished strong in 2010 with victories over Miami and arch rival USC, and return most of their key players. The visitors from South Florida are coached by Skip Holtz, who…

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