The offensive side of the ball is not the only place where Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly has key decisions to make as far as starting roles. With KeiVarae Russell now playing in the NFL and junior Nick Watkins still recovering from a second surgery on his arm, Kelly has an important decision to make concerning the left side cornerback spot of the defense for the Fighting Irish. Nick Coleman is one of th ...

It has been one long debate since the 2016 Fiesta Bowl with regards to who Notre Dame should start at quarterback in the season opener at Texas. While the talk has created some great anticipation as head coach Brian Kelly decides who will be under center this year, the lack of media concern with anything else considering the fighting Irish has almost been pathetic. One of the key issues that have received v ...

When you play a sport long enough at any level, eventually practice becomes a dreaded event that has to be a part of the schedule, something that must be endured in order to perform and remain competitive. It's funny how even the small things are missed once they are no longer an option. Three carries into the opener against Texas last year, the season was over for Tarean Folston due to suffering a torn ACL ...

With the first game of the season less than 30 days away, Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly may just have one of the biggest starting competitions in all of college football right now. Making the decision between Malik Zaire or DeShone Kizer may be one of the tougher choices Kelly has had to make in his career when it comes to positioning. While taking the time to speak with reporters on campus Friday before Not ...

Notre Dame's undefeated season translated to even more success on the recruiting trail Wednesday. According to Rivals recruiting, the Irish had the third best class only behind Alabama and Ohio State. Despite an ugly loss to Alabama in the national championship game, head coach Brian Kelly interviewing for the Philadelphia Eagles, and bizarre Manti Te'o story, Notre Dame was able to hold on the all their ve ...

"It will be at least 22, if not 122, or even 222 years" said ESPN College Football Live host, Reece Davis when talking about when Notre Dame will return to the national title game. As the season began college football "experts" around the nation tore apart the Notre Dame football program calling it "irrelevant" and that it no longer deserved any consideration among the nation's top. ESPN columnist Rick Reil ...

"The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work."- The Heisman Trust. Throughout the 77 years of this prestigious award, there has never been a pure defensive player to win the award. But if there has ever been ...

Will Notre Dame ever contend for another national championship again or even be considered among college football's elite again? These questions have been discussed  by college football analysis all over the country over the past couple of the years. The answer, Yes.Not only has a 7-0 start got the Fighting Irish in the top 5 of the BCS rankings but they are now playing for a spot in the Discover BCS Nation ...

Former NBA player and Chicago Bulls star Orlando Woolridge is dead at age 52 after battling a chronic heart condition, according to the Shreveport Times. Known for his spectacular dunks, Woolridge played five seasons with the Bulls and will be remembered as an electrifying player but enigmatic person. Woolridge was a standout at the University of Notre Dame. He led his teams to dramatic upsets of the nation ...

If being the son of Joe Montana didn't bring enough attention to yourself, slap on a underage drinking ticket too. Nate Montana, a Quarterback on the Notre Dame roster was 1 of 8 Irish athletes arrested Friday night on misdemeanor underage drinking charges. Are we surprised at a college student being slapped on the wrist for drinking under the age of 21? Not at all. Are we surprised Joe Montana's son was in ...