IRISH NEWSLINK Chicago Tribune: “Notre Dame’s nightmare season continues as Irish collapse vs. Virginia Tech”

File Photo of Football on Turf with Yardlines

“… Twice … Saturday, Notre Dame led Virginia Tech by 17 points. Once again … the Irish couldn’t hang on … in what ended in a 34-31 loss …. The defeat most likely spelled the end of any hopes the Irish (4-7) had of a bowl bid in what has been season stuffed with ‘what ifs’ and seven losses by

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IRISH NEWSLINK UND: “Irish Fall to Hokies in Home Finale, 34-31”

Notre Dame Stadium Facade

“Notre Dame … (4-7) could not hold off a second half Virginia Tech (8-3) comeback, as the Hokies escaped with a 34-31 win …. The Irish led by as many as 17 points in the first half but Virginia Tech managed to score 27 of the game’s final 34 points to earn the victory in the first matchup between the

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IRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Radio Show Heading Into Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech ……. #NOTREDAME #FOOTBALL

Brian Kelly hosts his radio show heading into Notre Dame’s match-up with Virginia Tech, featuring Brian Kelly, Jack Nolan and Notre Dame players.

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IRISH NEWSLINK: “Notre Dame Football: What to Watch For Against Virginia Tech”

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“The Irish are on the brink of bowl elimination …. Notre Dame may have the two toughest games of their season left. 3. Can the Notre Dame defense stop Jerod Evans? … 2. Watch the run game … 1. Will DeShone Kizer keep Notre Dame alive? …”

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IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame-Virginia Tech 2016: Five Things to Watch” – UND.com

Saint Joseph's Lake with Golden Dome and Basilica of the Sacred Heart in the Distance

“After two weeks away from home … Notre Dame … returns to Notre Dame Stadium … for its final home game of the year against Virginia Tech. … the last of five Atlantic Coast clashes … the last of six home contests … the first time the Hokies and Irish have met. … five things to watch … 1. The

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IRISH NEWSLINK Goshen News/Batesville Herald Tribune: “Kelly, Irish readjusting to traditional offenses” ….. #NOTREDAME #FOOTBALL

"We're # 1" Moses Sculpture at Notre Dame

“In the four games against modern offenses since defensive analyst Greg Hudson took over coordinator duties once Brian VanGorder was fired, Notre Dame has displayed steady defensive improvement. The defensive line is more active and applying more pressure, while the youth injected into the secondary has limited the frequent big plays through the air. …”

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IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Shrinking senior classes at Notre Dame mean perpetual youth movement” – South Bend Tribune/ND Insider ……. #NOTREDAME #FOOTBALL

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“… just eight ND players who will run out of the tunnel … are exhausting their eligibility …. Only six of them came to Notre Dame as recruited high school prospects. … Increasingly, a share of the elite seniors on a five-year track and true juniors are going to cannonball into the NFL Draft pool early. … of the 13

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IRISH NEWSLINK Blue and Gold Illustrated: “Notre Dame-Virginia Tech: Both Try To Overcome Option Hangover” ……. #NOTREDAME #FOOTBALL

Football Next to Football Field

“In the nine seasons from 2007-15, Notre Dame has consistently gone through what has been referred to as ‘The Navy Hangover.’ …”  

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IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Virginia Tech at Notre Dame: 3 keys for the Hokies” – Richmond Times-Dispatch

Football Next to Football Field

“THREE KEYS TO VICTORY FOR VIRGINIA TECH 1 Get going early … easy for outsiders to say this game means nothing. … a nonconference game … next week, Tech takes on its rival, Virginia, with a chance to clinch the ACC’s Coastal Division …. The Hokies say they’re focused on this game, but minds will wander if Notre Dame jumps

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IRISH VIDEO: Inside Notre Dame Football – Army Recap and Virginia Tech Preview

Golden Dome in Bright Sunlight

Inside #NotreDame #Football covers some of the latest news, featuring Brian Kelly, Jack Nolan and some Notre Dame players, including a Notre Dame vs. Army recap and Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech preview.

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IRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Tuesday Press Conference – Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech Preview

“Virginia Tech has a very good football team. Justin Fuente, head football coach and Bud Foster, the defensive coordinator, put together a very good year, some really good wins; North Carolina I really thought probably as complete a game as they played all year. Turned the ball over a few times, but a really good football team. Defensively it’s what

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IRISH NEWSLINK UND: “Senior Day Marks First-Ever Meeting With Hokies; Kickoff set for 3:40 p.m. ET on NBC” ……. #NOTREDAME #FOOTBALL

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Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech: Senior Day Marks First-Ever Meeting With Hokies; Kickoff set for 3:40 p.m. ET on NBC ….

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