In the storied history of Notre Dame football, with its 11 national championships, 102 winning seasons, and 466 NFL Draft picks, there are two classes of coaches. The first, and elite class includes national championship coaches (Knute Rockne, Leahy, Ara Parseghian, Dan Devine and Lou Holtz) that have gates named after them at Notre Dame Stadium. There are also statues erected … [Read more...] about Brian Kelly: Notre Dame’s Most Accomplished Leader since Lou Holtz?
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The Fighting Preview: Bringing “Special” to ND
Starting a game at Notre Dame Stadium doesn't mean just teeing the football up and booting it down the field. It means Fighting Irish students start a cheer that resonates throughout the stadium by the time the return man catches the ball. This year, it is a start for new faces among Notre Dame assistant coaches to show their talents to the rest of the college football … [Read more...] about The Fighting Preview: Bringing “Special” to ND
The Fighting Preview: Strong Leader For Irish
“Coaching is making players do what they don't want to do so that they can become what they want to become.” Great words once spoken by current New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin. Based on that, it appears Notre Dame has the best man for the football sidelines in Brian Kelly. But does Kelly's hard-nosed style of coaching mean Irish fans will see something different from … [Read more...] about The Fighting Preview: Strong Leader For Irish
What Is The Big Ten’s Next Expansion Move?
With Nebraska in the fold (and Zombie Tom Osborne apparently their athletic director -- seriously, he looks undead in that photo!), The Big Ten has some decisions to make. Do they stay at 12 teams? Do they continue to expand as all their major conference counterparts frantically do the same, or do they save themselves? Do they have any clue what they even want to do, or … [Read more...] about What Is The Big Ten’s Next Expansion Move?