Football Archive

  • Tressel Apologizes, Moves On
    March 16, 2011

    Though it’s unclear exactly what will transpire with the Ohio State football program in the wake of suspensions to some of their key players, head coach Jim Tressel it stepping up and taking the heat.  In a recent banquet, Tressel told alumni and fans that he was sorry for the current predicament that they are in, stressing overcoming adversity and moving on.  He also added that he’s sorry for the football team being a distraction as the basketball team snags a top seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament.  The Buckeye basketball squad has been one of the top teams in the nation all season long and seem to have a real shot to possibly cut down the nets at the end of the day.

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  • Nittany Lions to Test Two QBs
    March 15, 2011

    In a gut-wrenching 2010 season, the Nittany Lions of Penn State had all kinds of issues at quarterback.  While Rob Bolden got the nod at the beginning of the season, he struggled to limit turnovers while throwing the ball down the field.  Eventually, Bolden got injured and Matt McGloin stepped in to guide the Lions down the stretch.  Though Bolden has plenty of potential, the more experienced McGloin proved to have a firmer grip on the offense, helping to improve the passing game in the second half of the season.  Now it seems that both quarterbacks will have a shot at snagging the starting gig for this upcoming season.

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  • LSU Looks to Get Passing Game Going
    March 14, 2011

    Though LSU continues to have one of the best programs in the country under Les Miles, they haven’t exactly been lighting up secondaries recently.  That’s a challenge that offensive coordinator Steve Kragthorpe isn’t shy about addressing.  The new offensive coordinator will be looking at three different quarterbacks (Jordan Jefferson, Jarrett Lee and Zach Mettenberger) this spring.  Kragthorpe recently said that he believes all three guys are talented and committed, but that clearly he’s looking for one to separate himself from the rest of the pack sometime before the start of the season.

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  • Who Does Southern California Play This Weekend?
    October 9, 2009

    There’s still a long way to go before the next Notre Dame football game. But hold tight. We’ll try to keep you all entertained with fun little tidbits until the upcoming game with USC actually kicks off.

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  • What Did the Trojans Do Last Weekend?
    October 8, 2009

    The Irish will have to wait another week for their next upcoming football game, a traditional rivalry matchup with the University of Southern California. But that’s okay. Here at the Notre Dame Blog we’re using the time off to study up on the Irish and their next opponent.

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  • Looking at the Trojans
    October 7, 2009

    Know your enemy. While the Notre Dame forgets who said this classic line fist (was it Mr. Miyaggi from Karate Kid?) we know the truth of it well enough. You’ve got to understand your opponent before you can master him. You’ve got to do your homework before you can ace your exam. The principle is sound. So let’s get a closer look at the Trojans, who will face the Irish in their next game after the bye week.

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  • Just How Good Was Clausen-Tate Against Washington?
    October 6, 2009

    We all saw the game last weekend-well, hopefully we all did. It was amazing. It had all the things you look for in an exciting game- a thrilling overtime finish, long bombs and play-making defenses, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish ended up winning. But one part of the game was particularly awesome for Notre Dame fans: Jimmy Clausen to Golden Tate.

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  • Notre Dame Beats Washington in Overtime!
    October 5, 2009

    Wow, what a game! We sure hope you were at Notre Dame Stadium this past weekend, because this was one for the ages!  The Notre Dame Fighting Irish won in dramatic fashion against the Washington Huskies 37-30 in overtime. The Domers have improved their overall record to 4-1. The Irish just keep winning the close ones!  According to the AP article (via SI.com), coach Charlie Weis had this to say:

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  • Notre Dame-Washington Preview
    October 2, 2009

    You can find all sorts of game previews all over the internet, but the ones you get at UND.com are always the best.  So in the spirit of keeping some tradition around here, let’s give you guys a link to the UND.com game preview for the October 3 matchup between UND and U-Dub.

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  • Inside the Numbers of the Upcoming Washington Game
    October 1, 2009

    If you’re a numbers guy then you’ll really want to head on over to the Official Notre Dame Athletics site, UND.com.  They always have all the stats, all the possible contingencies and minutia worked out to the last decimal place. Go here if you want to learn a bunch of random facts to share with the fans sitting next to you at Notre Dame Stadium this weekend.

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