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In Praise of Vitamin D

Those of us who prefer games at Notre Dame in the sunlight versus the spotlights will be getting our wish for 2019

Don’t Panic

British science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke said Douglas Adams’ use of “don’t panic” in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy was perhaps the best advice that could be given to humanity. Notre Dame basketball fans being, for the most part, part of humanity, it’s good advice for them. Even with injuries and defection, a…

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Trailblazer, Mentor, Star

It’s easy to understand why Bob Whitmore will be inducted into Notre Dame Basketball’s Ring of Honor Saturday afternoon. He averaged 18.8 points and 12.4 rebounds during his three-year career (1966-67 through 1968-69) He is #5 on ND’s career rebounding list. He is one of five Notre Dame basketball players with more than 1,000 career…

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Youth Movement

“I’ve never had a situation like this, not five years at Delaware or 18 years (at Notre Dame) where I’ve had so many new guys.” Mike Brey said after the Fighting Irish defeated Duquesne 67-56 in their fifth game of the season. “We’re obviously in a total youth movement. We’ve sprinkled in some really good…

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