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What Would You Ask Jack?

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On Tuesday, July 31st, Jack Swarbrick will participate in an online “hangout” on Google Plus.  Moderated by long-time ND sports anchor Jack Nolan, Jack will be interviewed by representatives from seven ND-based online communities, one of which will be NDNation. The structure of the hangout gives each representative the opportunity to ask Jack one question. …

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Coaches vs. Cancer 2012

Posted on by Mike Coffey

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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

Posted on by Mike Coffey

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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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Who’s Your Five?

Posted on by Mike Coffey

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Whenever an honorary society is created, timing becomes important.  Yes, everyone invited to join is being honored, but there’s an unspoken hierarchy created by the order in which people are asked. Notre Dame is running into this issue with the basketball Ring of Honor created last year.  A capacity crowd at the Purcell Pavilion this…

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Sixes and Sevens

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Mike Brey’s crew has a chance to make some Irish basketball history with a couple more wins