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Final Warning

Which Notre Dame team will play Marquette in Milwaukee on Saturday? Will it be the team that played smothering defense against Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, holding them to 42 and 41 points respectively; or will it be the team that surrendered 68.8 points per game in its first 13 conference contests, a number that would fall…

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The Difference Between Bad and Good

Measured in time, the difference between bad and good is approximately 70 minutes – the last 30 Notre Dame played against Pitt and the 40 minutes of outstanding all-around basketball it played against Cincinnati.  Until the Fighting Irish found their legs 10 minutes into the Pitt game, their February performances had been lackluster at best…

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Multiple Personality Disorder

Notre Dame is 21-6 overall, 9-5 in the conference, in the running for a free pass to the Big East Tournament quarterfinals, and far more likely to be concerned about where than if on NCAA Tournament selection day. Why does the season feel like a disappointment? For me, it’s this team’s multiple personality disorder. I…

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NCAA Tickets Through PrimeSport

March Madness® is right around the corner and the Fighting Irish are right in the running to make a run in the NCAA Tournament.  Notre Dame is currently projected by ESPN as the 6th seed in the west region, and the Irish women appear to be headed to the Final Four. For hockey fans, Notre Dame…

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The Rock Report: ND and the “Football Arms Race”

Given that the NCAA has taken the reins off recruiting to a great extent, schools will have to make some choices about how they’re going to compete in the new wild west.  Responses vary, the Big 10 is very concerned about the new rules  B10 ADs, Coaches Worry About Easing Recruit Rules reigning champion Alabama…

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