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IRISH NEWSLINK AP/Los Angeles Times: “#NotreDame QB #DeShoneKizer declares for the #NFL draft”

Newslinks, NFL, Notre Dame Football News, Quarterbacks
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“#NotreDame quarterback #DeShoneKizer declared for the #NFL draft Monday, giving up his senior season and opening up the Fighting Irish’s starting job next year for #BrandonWimbush. Kizer put together a solid junior season …. He threw for 2,925 yards and 26 touchdowns, and rushed for 472 yards and eight touchdowns. … Earlier this month, Malik Zaire … announced he was transferring … as a graduate student.”

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IRISH NEWSLINK Irish247: “Report: ND willing to negotiate exit with Kelly”

Brian Kelly, Newslinks, Notre Dame Football Coaches, Notre Dame Football News

“… FootballScoop.com reported Wednesday that ‘Notre Dame would be willing to negotiate an exit from the 6-year extension Kelly signed just last year should the right opportunity arise.’ His name was connected to the Oregon job, which became open Tuesday night after the school fired fourth-year head coach Mark Helfrich. …”

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IRISH NEWSLINK Chicago Tribune: “Notre Dame grants QB Malik Zaire’s release, with conditions”

Newslinks, Notre Dame Football News, Notre Dame Football Offense, Notre Dame Football Players, Quarterbacks
File Photo of Word of Life Stone Mural Mosaic, Featuring Christ with Arms Upraised, On the Hesburgh Memorial Library at Notre Dame

“Malik Zaire’s days as a Notre Dame quarterback are over. The school granted his request to be released from his scholarship and to seek a transfer …. Zaire …  has one remaining season of eligibility … expected to graduate in December and would be eligible to play next fall as a grad student. … Florida, Pittsburgh and Wisconsin are among the potential destinations …. Michigan State had been on that list, but Notre Dame reportedly would block him from transferring there or to any other school on the 2017 schedule except for North Carolina. …”

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IRISH NEWSLINK Blue and Gold Illustrated: “Brian Kelly Reiterates He Is ‘Fully Committed’ To Leading Notre Dame”

Brian Kelly, Newslinks, Notre Dame Football Coaches, Notre Dame Football News
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“‘I felt that I was clear with the media following yesterday’s game at USC when I was asked about my desire to be back as the head football coach at Notre Dame, but in light of media reports that surfaced afterward, let me restate my position. I have not been, am not, and will not be interested in options outside of Notre Dame. I’m fully committed to leading this program in the future.'”

 

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IRISH NEWSLINK: Fort Wayne News-Sentinel: “Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly deserves the chance to fix what is wrong”

Brian Kelly, Newslinks, Notre Dame Football Coaches, Notre Dame Football News
Golden Dome in Bright Sunlight

“‘Tis’ the season to be climbing upon #Santa’s lap and hoping your wish comes true. In the case of Notre Dame football fans doing so with visions of a new leader for their favorite program in 2017, they need to be very cautious in what they are dreaming of. For if veteran Fighting Irish coach Brian Kelly is pushed out the door (or leaves on his own volition), this is a program that will have a difficult time finding someone that would do a significantly better job than he has. …”

 

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IRISH NEWSLINK Scout/Irish Illustrated: “Kelly ‘fully committed’ to Notre Dame”

Brian Kelly, Newslinks, Notre Dame Football Coaches, Notre Dame Football News
File Photo of Word of Life Stone Mural Mosaic, Featuring Christ with Arms Upraised, On the Hesburgh Memorial Library at Notre Dame

“Following reports from Yahoo! Sports and ESPN that he was exploring other jobs through his representatives, Brian Kelly released an overnight statement to double down on staying with the Irish.”

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IRISH NEWSLINK AP/Tom Coyne/Northwest Indiana Times: “Kelly: I’m not interested in options outside Notre Dame”

Brian Kelly, Newslinks, Notre Dame Football Coaches, Notre Dame Football News
Golden Dome in Bright Sunlight

“… Kelly’s players also backed him after the Irish wrapped up their worst season since Charlie Weis went 3-9 in 2007 with a dreary, waterlogged loss in Los Angeles. …”

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IRISH NEWSLINK Slap the Sign: “Notre Dame Football: 5 Potential Replacements For Brian Kelly”

Brian Kelly, Notre Dame Football Coaches, Notre Dame Football News
Notre Dame Stadium Facade

“With Brian Kelly’s future at Notre Dame uncertain, it may be time to begin looking for other options to lead the Irish. After a 4-8 season, Notre Dame is faced with their biggest decision since 2010. No one knows whether or not Notre Dame is actively thinking of replacing Brian Kelly. As assumptions fly, many believe he won’t be the Irish’s head coach in 2017, but no one is certain.”

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IRISH NEWSLINK Sporting News: “Brian Kelly denies he is eyeing Notre Dame exit”

Brian Kelly, Newslinks, Notre Dame Football Coaches, Notre Dame Football News
File Photo of Word of Life Stone Mural Mosaic, Featuring Christ with Arms Upraised, On the Hesburgh Memorial Library at Notre Dame

“Brian Kelly is denying reports that he is exploring coaching options beyond Notre Dame. After Notre Dame’s season-ending loss to USC on Saturday dropped the Fighting Irish’s record to 4-8, both Yahoo Sports and ESPN reported Kelly — through his representativeness — had reached out to other college football programs. He may also consider opportunities in the NFL, a source told ESPN.”

 

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