Phil’s Features

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…

Ride the Pyne? OCTOBER 02, 2021 (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire) 1. (Written at Halftime) Cincinnati 17 ND 0, oh my! Three turnovers and a missed opportunity. ND came out…