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What Would You Ask Jack?

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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An Offense in Transition?

(The Rock Report | Notre Dame Football News) – In November of 2010, Lou Holtz and Brian Kelly had a heart to heart.  Notre Dame had just come off back to back losses to Navy and Tulsa, the team was playing in the shadow of the Declan Sullivan tragedy and some were already calling for…

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Top CB Ronald Darby Commits to Irish

(Notre Dame Football News) – After landing impressive bookends on the defensive line last year, Notre Dame has already obtained the commitments of two elite bookend cornerbacks for  2012 with the commitment of top 100 player Ronald Darby.  Darby recorded the fastest 40 time in the country at the Under Armour combine (4.31) and the…

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Dream of the Echoes

Two alums have put together a collection of ND-related bedtime stories called Dream of the Echoes: The Four Horsemen of Notre Dame…featuring Theo and Eddie J.  You can check out a video summary on YouTube.  If there’s a better Easter basket stuffer idea for the Fighting Irish toddler in your life, we haven’t seen it….

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Fixing Notre Dame Football

(The Rock Report | Notre Dame Football News) – Whether or not Brian Kelly ever succeeds at a level that will validate his selection as Notre Dame’s latest football coach, he’s set in motion much needed changes directed at challenges that have hindered Notre Dame’s ability to play championship football.  Many are small process steps,…

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