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Notes from the Geetar: Transitive Property Edition

Normally I use these columns as a stream of consciousness thing, but I figured I’d try something different today.  So you won’t hear me wonder if the two field goal attempts down four scores means Dino Babers is one of those guys who would bunt to break up a no-hitter. No, today I want to…

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Defense Powers Orange Crush

Notre Dame’s defense knocked out Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey in the early going and proceeded to terrorize the Orange with a barrage of sacks and interceptions as the Irish defeated Syracuse by 36-3 on Saturday. Alohi Gilman snagged two interceptions and Jalen Elliott had one in the first quarter to start the avalanche. Khalid Kareem…

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Irish Brace for Battle in the Bronx

Notre Dame (10-0) puts its undefeated season and possible playoff berth on the line on Saturday with a New York City showdown against 12th-ranked Syracuse (8-2). Quarterback Ian Book is set to return to the starting lineup for the Irish, who continue to rack up frequent flier miles in November. Notre Dame’s pursuit of an…

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Irish Romp Despite Mistakes

Notre Dame made its share of head-scratching mistakes, mostly in a very sloppy third quarter, but Florida State was far too busy shooting itself in the foot to make a game of it as the Irish cruised to a 42-13 victory on Saturday night. Dexter Williams ran for 202 yards and two rushing touchdowns, and…

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Injured Book Will Sit vs. Seminoles

Notre Dame (9-0) plays its only home game of the second half of the season on Saturday evening as the Fighting Irish battle Florida State (4-5). This Senior Day affair will be the final performance on home turf for veterans such as Jerry Tillery, TeVon Coney, Drue Tranquill, Dexter Williams, Justin Yoon and Tyler Newsome….

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