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Notre Dame RB Cierre Wood entering NFL Draft

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Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood announced today he will forgo his final season of athletic eligibility and enter the 2013 NFL Draft. Wood leaves Notre Dame as the seventh-leading rusher in school history, having gained 2,447 yards on 450 career carries. No running back in Notre Dame history with as many career rushes as Wood has a better yards-per-rush average as his 5.4 … [Read more...] about Notre Dame RB Cierre Wood entering NFL Draft

Brian Kelly, Notre Dame release statement on his staying with the Irish

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By now you've heard that Brian Kelly will stay the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame. He will not be taking the Philadelphia Eagles gig. Numerous reports say he was offered a job with more money but he turned it down to remain in college football. So why did he interview with them in the first place? Kelly already got an extension and a raise. Was it for … [Read more...] about Brian Kelly, Notre Dame release statement on his staying with the Irish

Notre Dame loses #1 recruiting class ranking to Florida, as star LB switches schools

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Just days after being embarrassed on national television by the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish suffered another loss. No, not coach Brian Kelly who had a very well publicized interview just hours after losing in the national title game, and just days after saying ND is his dream job, with the Philadelphia Eagles. Although that loss may or may not be coming … [Read more...] about Notre Dame loses #1 recruiting class ranking to Florida, as star LB switches schools

Alabama’s blowout of Notre Dame does bad ratings (chart)

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Alabama became the first back to back champion in the BCS era last night with a  42-14 rout over Notre Dame. The game drew a 15.7 overnight rating Monday on ESPN, the network said Tuesday. That's actually up 14 percent from last year's game, another blowout Crimson Tide victory, 21-0 over LSU. But it's down from the 16.1 for ESPN's first BCS championship two years ago, Auburn's … [Read more...] about Alabama’s blowout of Notre Dame does bad ratings (chart)

Complete Guide to the Alabama vs. Notre Dame Championship Game

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It could easily be the most watched college football game of all time: the BCS National title game, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide. The media hype has been ridiculous; ESPN and the rest of the press have been talking about this game forever. Imagine what the publicity for the Super Bowl will be like this year. So here's a guide, with links to … [Read more...] about Complete Guide to the Alabama vs. Notre Dame Championship Game

Auburn fans join forces with Notre Dame (photo)

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It happens every BCS title game and Final Four- the decision to root for the team from your conference or against them. When it's your bitter rival that's in the finals of college basketball or college football than the decision is probably much easier. It certainly seems that way for Auburn Tigers fans. They've joined with Notre Dame against their in-state rival Alabama … [Read more...] about Auburn fans join forces with Notre Dame (photo)

Alabama vs. Notre Dame: BCS Title game preview

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As you've known since early Saturday evening, the Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game on Monday, January 7, 2013, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Fla.  The game will be televised by ESPN and will kick off at 7:30 p.m. (CST). "We are very excited about coming to South Florida and I congratulate Notre … [Read more...] about Alabama vs. Notre Dame: BCS Title game preview

16 future NFL players you’ll see in the BCS National Championship Game

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As you get ready for the BCS National Title Game Monday night, I've prepared a guide for you to the college football players you'll soon see on the NFL gridiron. There are four players from Notre Dame who will go in the early rounds of this year's draft and next year's; 12 more from the Alabama Crimson Tide. Let's get to know 'em. … [Read more...] about 16 future NFL players you’ll see in the BCS National Championship Game