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Coaches vs. Cancer 2012

From August 3rd through 5th, Mike and Tish Brey will hold their annual fundraisers in support of Coaches vs. Cancer. Their past efforts have raised more than $1.6 million for the cause, and they’re hoping to continue that positive momentum with a great 2012. This year’s events will include the annual Night of the Stars…

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10-Year Extension for Brey

Multiple news outlets are reporting Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Mike Brey has signed a 10-year extension that will keep him at the school until the end of his coaching career. The two-time Big East Coach of the Year has been Notre Dame’s head man for 13 years.  This new extension will take him through…

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Uncle Ed

When I started putting together Echoes on the Hardwood, my first interviewees told a wide range of stories covering a couple decades of Notre Dame basketball. But at some point in the interview, they all asked me the same question: “You’re going to talk to Eddie O’Rourke, right?” Of course, I said yes. I didn’t…

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Where are they Now: Marc Edwards

Following up on their excellent discussion with Rick Mirer, No Coast Bias sits down with former Irish great Marc Edwards. Marc talks about his ND career, the reduction in importance of the fullback position both at ND and elsewhere, and his Super Bowl victory with the New England Patriots. You can read the rest of…

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Save the Date, Chicagoans

48 hours before the Fighting Irish take the field against the Miami Hurricanes, Tony Rice and his teammates will be gathering to watch and reminisce about the greatest college football game ever played. Join us on October 4th at 8pm at Joe’s on Weed for food and festivities, with the 31-30 ND victory in 1988…

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