Football

Questions, Kelly and Some Answers

(Notre Dame Football News | The Rock Report) – As strong as Notre Dame closed the year there are still many open questions around Brian Kelly and whether he’ll be able to achieve greatness at Notre Dame, which is defined as National Championships.   By any measure this season was an incomplete.  And while it was…

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Patrick Connaughton – SF

Patrick Connaughton | SF ESPN Grade 96 | Scout: **** | Rivals:*** Hometown: Danvers, MA | St. Johns Prep Height 6’5″ | Weight 185 lbs.   ESPN Connaughton is a wing player with a good skill set, great length, deceptive athleticism, and incredible intangibles. He is a major mismatch problem because of his ability to…

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Irish DeFeat DePaul

Carleton Scott made a jump shot on Notre Dame’s first possession, and the Irish never relinquished the lead en route to a 83-58 victory.  Ben Hansbrough led the way with 24 points, and Scott Martin added 15. Freshman guard Brandon Young scored 16 points for DePaul.  Cleveland Melvin, who entered the game with a 21.5…

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Recapping Notre Dame’s 2011 Recruiting Class

(Notre Dame Football News | The Rock Report) – Brian Kelly’s first full class ended up ranked 8th, 9th, 9th and 1st by different recruiting sites, but for Notre Dame’s needs it was a class that will likely have greater impact than the rankings due to the talent of the defensive front seven.   This class…

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Notre Dame’s Defensive Recruiting Ranks as Elite

(Notre Dame Football News | The Rock Report) – With signing day less than a week away, it appears that Notre Dame’s defensive recruiting is all but done and will rank among the best in decades.  The strength of this class is in the front seven and specifically where the Irish have traditionally struggled, the…

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