Allison Thornton | The Observer Marcus Freeman leads the Irish out onto the field before their 37-35 loss to Oklahoma St. in the Fiesta Bowl on January 1, 2022. With Colorado’s announced return to the Big 12, new head football coach Deion Sanders and his overhauled football program bring significant media attention to the soon-to-be revamped conference. Just 29 miles away … [Read more...] about Miller: Why doesn’t Notre Dame schedule Big 12 opponents?
‘Oppenheimer’: American Atlas
Anna Falk | The Observer In many aspects, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is superlative. The gorgeous cinematography with its blues, golds and cutting blacks, the beautiful renderings of Oppenheimer’s atomic imaginings, and the perfect production design make the film a rare marvel by themselves. The acting isn’t marked with eruptions of passions, but rather with a … [Read more...] about ‘Oppenheimer’: American Atlas
Notre Dame strength coach Matt Balis resigns
Notre Dame’s director of football performance Matt Balis resigned from the program Tuesday afternoon. A press release from the University said Balis’ resignation, one day before preseason camp starts, is due to “personal reasons.” “I want to thank Coach Balis for all of the work he put into elevating our program,” head coach Marcus Freeman said. “I have a tremendous amount of … [Read more...] about Notre Dame strength coach Matt Balis resigns
Johnny Lujack, Heisman winner and College Football Hall of Famer, dies at 98
Johnny Lujack, legendary Notre Dame quarterback, defensive back and Heisman Trophy winner, died Tuesday at the age of 98. Bowman Former Notre Dame quarterback and defensive back Johnny Lujack was a monogram winner in four sports. In a storied football tradition, Lujack stands out among the many legends to suit up for the Irish. Though Lujack had a successful four-year … [Read more...] about Johnny Lujack, Heisman winner and College Football Hall of Famer, dies at 98
‘There are rules you have to follow’: Brian Kelly details difficulty of ND football recruiting
Allison Thornton | The Observer Former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly gives a postgame interview after the Irish beat Stanford 45-14 in Palo Alto on Nov. 27, 2021. Brian Kelly highlighted the challenges he faced recruiting at Notre Dame in an interview on SiriusXM College Sports Radio on Monday. Kelly, who was in Nashville, Tennessee for SEC Media Days, first said … [Read more...] about ‘There are rules you have to follow’: Brian Kelly details difficulty of ND football recruiting