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ND’s Postseason Journey Begins

After two days of watching, it’s time to start playing.  The Fighting Irish will begin their pursuit of a Big East Tournament championship on Thursday at 7:00 PM against Cincinnati.  The Bearcats advanced to the quarterfinal game by defeating USF 87-61 on Wednesday.  ND had a double bye to the quarters thanks to its second…

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Gritty Irish Refuse to Lose

After sitting on the bench with four fouls, Ben Hansbrough re-entered the game with 8:34 to play and Notre Dame leading 60-52.  He lasted 10 seconds before being called for charging, and Connecticut scored the next 13 points before the Irish answered. Down 65-60 with 4:26 left in the game, ND switched to zone, put…

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Preview – Notre Dame at Connecticut

Connecticut is one of six teams fighting for the three unclaimed spots in the standings that will earn a bye into the second round of next week’s Big East Tournament.  Three of those teams – West Virginia, Cincinnati, and Georgetown – are 10-7.  The remaining three – Connecticut, Villanova, and Marquette – are 9-8 and…

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Taylor Decker – Left Tackle Commits to Irish

(Notre Dame Football News) – Taylor Decker a 6’8″, 288 pound offensive lineman committed to Notre Dame over Wisconsin and Michigan.   Decker is a long lean player who looks like he’ll need a year or two in the program before he sees the field.  Decker is athletic enough to garner a basketball scholarship. Taylor Decker…

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Irish Get Critical Commitment at Corner

(The Rock Report | Notre Dame Football News) – After recruiting just one cornerback over two years and failing to land a top ranked cornerback last year, the Irish had to land a player who could play as a freshman at cornerback in this class and it appears they have in Tee Shepard. At this…

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