Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly said today that Senior Dayne Crist will be the starting quarterback in the season opener versus South Florida September 3rd. Tommy Rees was the other starting candidate,and Kelly said the difference between the two QBs was very small. Last year, Crist started 9 games before a knee injury sidelined him for the season. ND went 4-5 in his … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Names Dayne Crist Starter at Quarterback
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Who will be the Best QB in College Football this Fall?
Never has there been more excitement for college football award watch lists. The twin lockout-induced free agency voids in the NFL and NBA has given us even less to talk about during MLB's slowest (and overall sports' slowest) week for media. Cuz NO ONE cares about the All-Star game and the ratings numbers reflect that. Let's talk gridiron! As the Davey O'Brien Foundation … [Read more...] about Who will be the Best QB in College Football this Fall?
Notre Dame Quarterback Derby will Be Intriguing this Summer
During one of his banner seasons leading the Cincinnati Bearcats, current Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly played two QBs. This fall in South Bend, it could happen again. Maybe. Dayne Crist is the projected starter, with Tommy Rees number two as of today, but the depth chart isn't set in stone, or anything like that, as of now. "We'll have to obviously cut back and hone in … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Quarterback Derby will Be Intriguing this Summer
Notre Dame Could Play Multiple QBs this Year
During one of his banner seasons leading the Cincinnati Bearcats, current Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly played two QBs. This fall in South Bend, it could happen again. Maybe. Dayne Crist is the projected starter, with Tommy Rees number two as of today, but the depth chart isn't set in stone, or anything like that, as of now. "We'll have to obviously cut back and hone in on … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Could Play Multiple QBs this Year
Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist Out for Season, Patella Tendon Rupture
The injury bug has certainly been biting Notre Dame this season. And today it bit starting quarterback Dayne Crist again. Last week, in a loss to Navy, ND was without their top three weapons on offense: Theo Riddick, Kyle Rudolph and Michael Floyd. This week they lost Crist, their starting QB, early in their home game versus Tulsa. He's out for the season with a ruptured … [Read more...] about Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist Out for Season, Patella Tendon Rupture
Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist Progressing Rapidly
In the shadow of Touchdown Jesus at Notre Dame Stadium a savior named Crist is possibly emerging. Remember his name is Crist not Christ, so don't expect miracles right away. But Notre Dame junior QB Dayne Crist is putting up numbers that have been much better than anyone would expect given his lack of prior experience. He's made only six career starts, all this season, and for … [Read more...] about Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist Progressing Rapidly
Notre Dame’s Theo Riddick Breaks out, Robert Hughes Next?
Sophomore WR Theo Riddick entered Notre Dame's game vs. Michigan State with just four receptions for 52 yards, but finished the contest with a career-high 10 catches for 128 yards and one touchdown. Riddick registered his first career 100-yard receiving game as he posted two grabs for 42 yards on Notre Dame’s opening scoring drive of the second half. He hauled in a 15-yard … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Theo Riddick Breaks out, Robert Hughes Next?
Get to know the name of Fighting Irish wideout T.J. Jones
Freshman wideout T.J. Jones was ranked the #20 freshman in the nation by Phil Steele. Last weekend, Jones became just the second Notre Dame freshman to record a receiving touchdown in a season opener (Michael Floyd, 2008 vs. San Diego State.) The five-yard touchdown reception with 10:20 left in the third quarter to gave Notre Dame a 20-3 lead. The TD catch was, obviously the … [Read more...] about Get to know the name of Fighting Irish wideout T.J. Jones
What can Notre Dame Expect from new QB Dayne Crist?
Quarterback is the most high profile position in all of team sports. At Notre Dame, the most high profile program in college football, it takes on an even greater prestige and responsibility. Think of all the highly publicized quarterbacks in ND history: Brady Quinn, Jimmy Clausen, Joe Theismann, Steve Beuerlein. There’s even a subgroup of stars who wore the same number … [Read more...] about What can Notre Dame Expect from new QB Dayne Crist?
Dayne Crist takes over for Jimmy Clausen as Notre Dame QB (Video)
Quarterback is the most high profile position in all of team sports. At Notre Dame, the most high profile program in college football, it takes on an even greater prestige and responsibility. Think of all the highly publicized quarterbacks in ND history: Brady Quinn, Jimmy Clausen, Joe Theismann, Steve Beuerlein. There's even a subgroup of stars who all wore the same number … [Read more...] about Dayne Crist takes over for Jimmy Clausen as Notre Dame QB (Video)