Notre Dame’s 75-70 victory over Miami on Saturday improved its record in close and/or overtime games to 5-2 this season, close defined as games decided by 6 points (two possessions) or less. I doubt that record is a surprise to Notre Dame fans given the team’s success to date, but I don’t think many Irish…
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Not Again
This week’s column was ready to post when news of Zach Auguste’s suspension broke. So much for a positive tone. The first report that included comment from Notre Dame was Angelo DeCarlo’s, posted on WNDU.com at 10:30 AM on Wednesday. The spokesman said that the length of the suspension had not been determined yet and…
A Good Start
Monday’s 71-70 victory over North Carolina in Chapel Hill left the Fighting Irish with a 3-0 ACC record, a 15-1 overall record, and a #13 ranking in the current AP poll. It’s a good start. Good. Not great. “To be 3-0 in this league, we’re thrilled,” Mike Brey said after the Carolina game, “but we…
Dorkage
I make neither secret of or apology for my years spent marching with the Band of the Fighting Irish. It was one of my favorite experiences during four of the best years of my life. I made life-long friends (including my wife) and got paid to attend New Years Day bowl games (including a National…
Brindza Hits High Note in Music City
Kyle Brindza’s 32-yard field goal as time expired gave Notre Dame a well-earned 31-28 upset victory over the LSU Tigers in the Music City Bowl on Tuesday. Quarterback Malik Zaire got the start and played very well for the Irish, who stuck to a ball control strategy with numerous runs and short passes. Notre Dame…