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2012 Probability Poll Results

(Notre Dame Football News | The Rock Report) – For the 6th year the NDNation Probability Poll is in and 2012 looks more pessimistic than 2011 to the fans:  7.6 wins and a so-so bowl. The probability concept puts a little more thought around predictions than just, is ND better than X? We ask every…

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A Closer Look at the 2012 Defense

(Notre Dame Football News | The Rock Report) – Notre Dame’s defense enters 2012 with enviable talent, but also glaring potential weaknesses.  Linebacker Manti Teo is a pre-season All-American and on early lists for every possible defensive award.  Jamoris Slaughter, in my opinion, became one of the best safeties in the country last year.  The…

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A Closer Look at the 2012 Offense

(Notre Dame Football News | The Rock Report) – Notre Dame’s offense in 2012 will have a different look and a lot of looks if you listen to coaches Kelly and Martin.  Likely starting quarterback Everett Golson is a passing and running threat and he mentioned that if teams “drop 8” in coverage against ND…

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2012 NDN Probability Poll

(Notre Dame Football News | The Rock Report) – The 6th annual NDNation Probability Poll is underway.  Last year was the first time fans got it right.  Playing out the probabilities led to a group prediction of 8.6 wins during the season. This year’s poll is below:  

Cooley Controls the Boards as ND Upsets #1 Syracuse

(The Rock Report | Notre Dame Basketball) – Notre Dame is always dangerous at the JACC, but when undefeated Syracuse came into South Bend minus Fab Melo, their leading shot-blocker and rebounder, Jack Cooley sensed blood.  “I was confused why no one told me, of all people, that Melo wasn’t playing,” Cooley said. “Then, I…

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