Notre Dame's senior class, ranked No. 8 on Rivals.com when it signed four years ago, can't say it lived up to its own hype. But the class won't exit the tunnel tonight without having made a lasting impact on the Irish program.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:27:00 GMT Irish special teams coach Brian Polian sounded like a man who would be taking a final lap around Notre Dame Stadium along with the rest of the Irish seniors.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:24:00 GMT It's the bell lap for the Irish seniors in Notre Dame Stadium, but is it the last go-round for Charlie Weis and his staff as well? There certainly are signs of the Weis era coming to a close around Notre Dame this weekend as Connecticut comes to town.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:05:00 GMT One of the nation's elite prospects will visit Notre Dame this weekend, but can the Irish make a move with five-star wide receiver Kyle Prater? Irish Illustrated updates the Master List on offense.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT Polian acknowledges punting woes; seeks solution in final two regular-season games. He also discusses how Nick Tausch's pre-game injury against Pittsburgh unfolded, forcing David Ruffer into battle. Polian assesses Theo Riddick's progress as a kick returner and more]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:14:00 GMT In a Saturday of lasts, Charlie Weis will only worry about the certain ones. Weis also updates Trevor Robinson's health, reveals the kicking game's status and offers praise for Brian Polian.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:01:00 GMT 21 years since the last National Championship, and the Notre Dame nation, waits. But what is the case for keeping Charlie Weis on as head coach? Tim Prister and Phil Houk get you up to date and ready for UConn]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMT NOTRE DAME, Ind.-Caught in a Big East-like game with the Big West's Long Beach State (2-1), Notre Dame (3-0) stretched a two-point halftime advantage into an 82-62 victory Thursday night at Purcell Pavilion.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:53:00 GMT Charlie Weis has watched Notre Dame struggle to come to grips with the intangibles of Senior Day the past four years but he's determined to keep the Irish on the right edge this Saturday]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:34:00 GMT Brian Polian doesn't know how long his time at Notre Dame will run, but he's savored the journey. Polian talks about what he's learned during his five years coaching up the Irish special teams units]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:06:00 GMT Charlie Weis may be the face of Notre Dame football, but he turned its voice over to his players this week heading toward Saturday's home finale against Connecticut.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:58:00 GMT He'll likely be remembered more as the guy who wiped out Charlie Weis along the sideline than for his prowess as a defensive end.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:00 GMT Prince Shembo has moved from football to basketball, but that doesn't mean the four-star linebacker hasn't been paying attention to the goings on around the Notre Dame football program. Shembo can't wait to join the progra]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:47:00 GMT It's transition time for sophomore shooting guard Gary Harris. The Indiana prospect is sure to see his fair share of college coaches during the winter, including some from Notre Dame. The Irish are showing serious interes]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:23:00 GMT It's another week of "As Charlie Weis' World Turns" at Notre Dame, and once again, captains Jimmy Clausen and Eric Olsen have come to his defense.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:31:00 GMT Recruiting hasn't slowed down for cornerback Toney Hurd Jr. With questions about the future of Notre Dame football swirling, several programs have tried to jump back into the mix for this Irish commitmen]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:36:00 GMT If Notre Dame's head coach could figure out why the Irish close strong but not start that way it would make the dialogue around South Bend a whole lot different. Could the Irish find the answer this weekend]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:58:00 GMT The following is Irish Illustrated's list of 20 candidates to lead the Irish out of the tunnel for the opener in 2010, a roster that includes the man doing it now. Who'll coach the Notre Dame program next season]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:49:00 GMT Sam Young has watched what Senior Day should be and can be. He's gunning for tears of joy on Saturday night after the home finale, a moment that's proven difficult to navigate during the Charlie Weis era]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:38:00 GMT What does it mean to play football at Notre Dame? Eric Olsen gave a heartfelt answer to that question on Wednesday as the center and quarterback Jimmy Clausen talked about the state of the program and its head coach. ]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:04:00 GMT