God, Country, Notre Dame—and Marcus Freeman
(Photo: Chad Ryan) Rockne and Leahy defined it.Ara expanded it.And Lou Holtz—laid to rest this week in Cedar Grove Cemetery—lived it in a way that earned him a statue, a…
Leave No Doubt: Playoff Snub Fuels a Different Kind of Spring at Notre Dame
Two days before the start of spring practice, Marcus Freeman faced the media for about 30 minutes and delivered a clear message: this is a more advanced, more connected Notre…
Brian Jean-Mary Arrives at Notre Dame Ready to Sharpen a Strength
(Photo: Chad Ryan) When Brian Jean-Mary addressed the media for the first time as Notre Dame’s linebackers coach and defensive run game coordinator recently, he made clear his first priority…
“This Is a Luxury”: Aaron Henry Embraces Loaded Notre Dame Secondary
When Aaron Henry stepped in front of the Notre Dame football media for the first time Wednesday, Feb. 25, he made one thing clear: He’s not here to rebuild anything.…
Charlie Partridge: Notre Dame’s New Defensive Line Architect Speaks
(Photo: Fighting Irish Media) Charlie Partridge is back in college football, and the Notre Dame defensive line room is about to get a masterclass in technique, brains, and relentless evaluation.…
Mickens Moves to the NFL—What’s Next for Notre Dame
(Photo: Chad Ryan) Extraordinary eye for talent, player development, recruiting chops, All-Americans, guys to the NFL. Mike Mickens’ move to the NFL was never a question of if — only…
Indiana Looks Perfect, But Notre Dame Fans Can’t Help Wonder… What If?
(Photo: Chad Ryan) If Tonight Were the Night: Why Notre Dame Would Have a Real Shot Moste everyone’s cheering for Indiana tonight. But deep down, Notre Dame fans can’t help…
“2026… Run It Back”: Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame, and the Choice That Matters
Marcus Freeman enters the field prior to the 2022 Blue-Gold Game. (Photo by Chad Ryan) Admittedly, as NFL smoke continued to waft and Marcus Freeman remained publicly silent in the…
Cornered and Unheard: Final Thoughts on a Season Notre Dame Didn’t Deserve to Lose
(Photo: Chad Ryan) For a video version of this article click HERE I’m sad. Not the ordinary kind of sad that comes after a season ends, when helmets are packed…
Their Resume Complete, Now The Irish Wait
(Photo: Oliver Tapia) At 11:30 p.m. Eastern, with Notre Dame backed up to its own 16-yard line in punt formation, Josh Burnham — a productive defensive end moonlighting as an…