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November 2, 2009

BGI Gazette - Monday, November 2


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Football

Washington State Wrap Up
Release • UND.com
University of Notre Dame head football coach Charlie Weis met with the media late Saturday evening for his traditional Sunday wrap up.

Notre Dame football: Hughes puts power into running style
Al Lesar • South Bend Tribune
Flip a switch. Find a back. It had been almost a month since running back Robert Hughes had distinguished himself as a contributor for the Notre Dame football team.

Weekend leftovers

Keith Arnold • NBC Sports
We'll know much more about the Irish offense in the next day or so, and I'll share some thoughts on that later today. But until then, here are some observations, thoughts and leftovers from the weekend that was.

The good, the bad, the ugly: Washington State
Keith Arnold • NBC Sports
Twenty-four hours later, the victory feels the same. The Irish did what they needed: they took care of business.

Five things we learned: Notre Dame vs. Washington State
Keith Arnold • NBC Sports
As the Irish ran into the locker room at halftime, still celebrating the incredible Hail Mary grab Golden Tate made over three Washington State defenders, it was clear that Saturday's game wasn't going to be like the rest of them.

Notre Dame uncertain about QB Dayne Crist's knee, while RG Trevor Robinson could miss Navy game
Brian Hamilton • Chicago Tribune
There is good news, bad news and no news on the injury front for Notre Dame.

Notre Dame up to No. 22 in BCS standings, no change in Charlie Weis outlook
Brian Hamilton • Chicago Tribune
The first emphatic win since the first week of 2009 earned Notre Dame a one-spot jump in the latest Bowl Championship Series standings released Sunday, moving the Irish to No. 22.

Irish needed easy victory
Tony Krausz • Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Notre Dame got just what it needed in a 40-14 blowout of Washington State on Saturday in San Antonio’s Alamodome.

What we learned from Notre Dame, Week 9
Brian Bennett • ESPN.com
What we learned from Notre Dame in its 40-14 win over Washington State.


Recruiting


All-American Martin a step closer to goal

Adam Munsterteiger • Rivals.com
Chris Martin is honored to be one of just 90 players nationally selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, but at the same time, he views the opportunity as just another step on his way to his ultimate goal.


Basketball


Irish Push Past Lewis, 70-54, In Exhibition Action
Release • UND.com
On an evening when Notre Dame debuted its newly-renovated Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center, Irish head coach Mike Brey's refurbished lineup took center stage and held off a relentless Lewis squad, 70-54, during Sunday evening's exhibition action.

Notre Dame men's basketball: New lineups get quizzed
Tom Noie • South Bend Tribune
As Notre Dame power forward Luke Harangody and his 6-foot-8, 246-pound frame descend after a two-handed dunk, the old basketball stanchion creaks and groans in protest.

Notre Dame women's basketball: Ready or not, McGraw's Irish open

Curt Rallo • South Bend Tribune
If all goes well, Notre Dame, ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press preseason rankings, will unveil an intense, 40-minute pressure defense in the exhibition.


Hockey


Notre Dame hockey: ND can't hold on, draws with OSU
Steve Lowe • South Bend Tribune
Kyle Lawson swore he knew his weak wrist shot in the third period Saturday night was going in all the way.


More Irish Sports


Henderson's Hat Trick Powers #5/7 Irish Past USF, 5-0 In BIG EAST Quarterfinal

Release • UND.com
Sophomore forward Melissa Henderson registered her second career hat trick, while junior forward Lauren Fowlkes added a goal and an assist, as No. 5/7 Notre Dame rolled over South Florida, 5-0 in a BIG EAST Conference Championship quarterfinal game on Sunday afternoon at Alumni Stadium.

Winning Streak Continues For Irish Volleyball
Release • UND.com
The sixth BIG EAST Conference sweep of the season for the Notre Dame volleyball team came Sunday against Rutgers as the Irish sent the Scarlet Knights home with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-23) defeat at the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.

Irish Rowers Conclude Fall Competition With Quad Meet Against Indiana, Michigan State and Iowa
Release • UND.com
The Notre Dame rowing team concluded the its fall season of competition on Sunday, Nov. 1 by hosting Iowa, Michigan State and Indiana in a quad meet held on the St. Joseph River in South Bend, Ind.

Irish Finish Second At The Match Play
Release • UND.com
The Notre Dame men's golf team was defeated by Louisville in the championship of The Match Play on Sunday morning, 3.5 to 2.5, to close out the its season.


Around The Nation


UConn QB having shoulder surgery
Brian Bennett • ESPN.com
Connecticut quarterback Cody Endres was scheduled to have season-ending surgery on his non-throwing shoulder Sunday morning, coach Randy Edsall said after UConn's 28-24 loss to Rutgers on Saturday.

 

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