Notre Dame continues a three-game home stand on Saturday when the Irish host in-state neighbor Ball State University. This is the first game between these schools as the Cardinals are a member of the Mid-American Conference. Coach Mike Neu is in his third year at the helm and is coming off an injury-plagued 2-10 record…
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Notes from the Geetar: Khaki? I Hardly Knew Ye Edition
The sun shines brighter today, food tastes better, and I have a spring in my step. Wolverine tears really do make the world go ’round. As Kayo said in this week’s RKC, an offense built on broken plays is not sustainable. Given Michigan’s defensive prowess and the absence of Dexter Williams, I’m more than willing…
Defense, Wimbush Key Irish Win
Notre Dame’s defensive players remained silent the past few days while the pundits hyped the greatness of Michigan’s defense. On Saturday, their performance showed the college football world that they are even better. The Irish suffocated Jim Harbaugh’s revamped offense for 58 minutes and rose to the occasion during the final moments when matters became…
Irish Face Early Test vs. Michigan
Notre Dame kicks off its 2018 football season with a prime time battle against the visiting Michigan Wolverines. The Irish return quarterback Brandon Wimbush among the core of offensive veterans, and welcome back ten starters from a talented defense. The Wolverines are equally well-stocked on defense, and Coach Jim Harbaugh has imported transfer quarterback Shea…
Whither Dignity?
It’s been almost 24 hours since Notre Dame unveiled the uniforms the football team will wear for the 2018 Shamrock Series game in Yankee Stadium against Syracuse. I still consider myself too young to be a get-off-my-lawn type, but I certainly will cop to being generally conservative when it comes to Notre Dame, particularly its…