All-Time Irish Hero: Autry Denson
A four year monogram winner, three year starter and two time team MVP, Autry Denson is Notre Dame’s all-time leading rusher with 4318 yards. Born in Lauderdale, Florida, Denson came…
Dr. Kelly’s “Mad Science”
Millions of words have been written and spoken about it. A 10-2 season, that included a berth in the College football playoff and a pandemic, guarantees that 2020 will not…
Who is the fastest? Avery Davis weighs in
Not to relive an unpleasant day but in the CFP-Rose Bowl semi-final last season, as Alabama rolled over the Irish 31-14, team speed was clearly in the Crimson tide's favor.…
Jack Coan Makes Strong Early Impression
A newly minted Fighting Irish player stood tall over the QB huddle during ND’s first practice Saturday. Height is one attribute the new guy brings to the team. There are…
Toned Down Shamrock Uniforms Pay Homage to City of Chicago
(Photos Courtesy of Notre Dame Athletics) Notre Dame released a series of photos today of the Shamrock Series uniforms to be worn at the September 25 Wisconsin game to be…
ND-Toledo Game to Be Exclusively on Peacock, and I’m not sure how I feel about it
Notre Dame seems to be making the first step on to what may be a slippery, but lucrative slope. It was announced today that the home season opener will be…
Lou Somogyi 1962-2021
The Notre Dame media family unexpectedly lost a great one last week. Lou Somogyi has written for Blue and Gold Illustrated since 1984. He was a terrific writer with encyclopedia…
Red Mack: The Toughest Notre Dame Player You Never Heard of, and My Coach
By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview William “Red” Mack started his football career when a Sister Madeline at an orphanage where he was raised in Pittsburgh, pushed him to…