This 2024 kickoff was supposed to be replete with stories about my experience at College Station and what it was like to watch a game at The Most Intimidating Stadium on Earthâ„¢. Unfortunately, a family situation required me to cancel the trip, and while everything has resolved to my satisfaction, I remain depressed I missed…
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Gritty Irish Prevail Over A&M
Notre Dame’s stifling defense kept Texas A&M in check until the ground game came alive in the fourth quarter as the Fighting Irish pulled away to a 23-13 victory in its season opener. A slew of penalties and negative plays created by the aggressive Aggie defense made life miserable for the visitors in the first…
Irish Feel the Heat at A&M
Head Coach Marcus Freeman begins his third year at the helm of Notre Dame as he takes his Fighting Irish on the road against Texas A&M in a highly anticipated matchup. The Irish boast an exceptionally talented squad led by a veteran defense and a seasoned quarterback in graduate transfer Riley Leonard. The Aggies are…
The Time is Now for Freeman
As he enters Year 3 of his tenure at Notre Dame, Head Coach Marcus Freeman has reached a tipping point. Crushing losses and uneven performances overshadowed uplifting victories in his first two seasons. To Freeman’s credit, he has improved the roster in terms of talent and depth, and now enters the 2024 season at the…
Spring Game Notes
Notre Dame held its annual Blue-Gold football scrimmage today, which provided the Fighting Irish faithful with an extended preview of the 2024 squad. Although I’m not a film junkie, I couldn’t help but jot down a few observations. Overall, the play of the quarterbacks was mixed. The defense was frequently able to bring pressure, and…