Phil’s Features

Logan Diggs (22) attempting to avoid Virginia defenders. (Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire) Halftime Prognostication ND 21 Virginia 0 Sure, it would be a different game with Brennan Armstrong on…

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Jayson Ademilola (57) celebrates after a play during Saturday's game. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire) Halftime Observations ND 17 Navy 3 ND has a…

(Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire) The Notre Dame-Navy series started in 1927 as an expression of mutual admiration between the two institutions. Then during World War II when many…

Photo by Chad Ryan/Fighting Irish Preview Halftime Observation Better than advertised, and longing for Kyle. Sam Howell is good, really good. In 2 quarters with his arm : 8-9 for…

(Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire) CJ Prosise's first memory of playing football came when he was 4 or 5 years old. He picked up a fumble and ran nearly the…

The Irish celebrate the Avery Davis TD pass from Jack Coan. (Photo: Chad Ryan) Halftime observation (written at halftime ND 17 USC 3) Game Wrecker and Missed Opportunities Yep, Drake…

Braden Lenzy celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdownon October 12, 2019 at Notre Dame Stadium. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire) The story goes that back in 1926, the Notre…

By: Dr. Len Clark Special to Fighting Irish Preview (Photo Courtesy of the University of Notre Dame) I am enjoying the bye week. Even we media types need a break,…

(Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire) Marcus Freeman's Defense: What's the "Point"? Since Brian Van Gorder was replaced midway through the disastrous 2016 season, ND has played pretty good defense. Under…

(Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire) Buch of the Irish (Halftime observation) Mistakes, penalties and sacks, and then Coan was sent to the bench. But it wasn't Drew Pyne to the…