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Gateway Hawks: Blue-White Scrimmage
Looking for something to do in the St. Louis area on Saturday and in dire need of football? I have just the fix for you! The Gateway Hawks, semi professional football team, have their
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Help Me Name My Book!
I need your help! Have you heard? I’m publishing my first book on Notre Dame football in August! It is a journey through the lives of 25 Notre Dame football players, from their time
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Where Are They Now? Derek Brown
Derek Vernon Brown, the legendary tight end on Notre Dame’s 1988 national title team, spent most of his childhood on the move. His father, who worked for IBM, was often forced to relocate, with
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Where Are They Now? Brian Hamilton
When I asked one of his former teammates to describe Brian Hamilton to me, the answer was immediate — he’s a leader. He’s the nicest guy in the world, and he’s still the same
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Where Are They Now? Germaine Holden
Like many others who had watched Notre Dame play on television or heard about its legendary football program, South Carolina native Germaine Holden took a leap of faith when he decided to enroll at
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Where Are They Now? Kevin McDougal
All Kevin McDougal ever wanted at Notre Dame was a chance to prove himself as a quarterback. McDougal sat for three years behind star quarterback Rick Mirer, then watched as Coach Lou Holtz named
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Where Are They Now? Bobby Brown
Inspired by his mother and brother’s dedication and persistence, former Notre Dame receiver Braynard “Bobby” Brown did not let adversity slow his eventual path to success. An All-American receiver at St. Thomas Aquinas High
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Long Live The Note
Blues defeat the Preds at home 3-0. Opponents have yet to score on the Blues at Scottrade Center this year. Halak 2nd straight shutout at home....faced combined 27 shots in two games. GO BLUES!
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Where Are They Now? Mike McCoy
Being larger than most is usually an asset when it comes to football. But for former Notre Dame and Green Bay Packers standout lineman Mike McCoy, being larger meant being told at an early
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A Bittersweet Night in St. Louis
[Stan Musial won seven National League batting titles, was a three-time M.V.P. and helped the St. Louis Cardinals capture three World Series championships. Photo: Patrick Burns/The New York Times] It was an evening St.
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