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Vol XXXIV No. 9

Friday, September 1, 2000

  Battle steps out from Jackson's shadow
Junior starter ready to create
By TIM CASEY
Assistant Sports Editor

Arnaz Battle is no longer just Arnaz Battle. He is now Ar-nez, Ar-naz, No. 3, Battle, "the quarterback", "Jarious's successor" and "the guy who can run but can't pass." Alumni, subway alumni and non-alumni all have preconceived opinions of the 11th ... [more]


A&M game gets personal for Notre Dame
By KERRY SMITH
Sports Editor

When two teams do not compete regularly, it's usually hard to start a rivalry. Notre Dame and Texas A&M have met only three times in their programs' histories, but personal ties on both sides make Saturday's season opener as competitive as ... [more]


"Wrecking Crew" looks to crush Irish hopes
By KATHLEEN O'BRIEN
Associate Sports Editor

The "Wrecking Crew"of Texas A&M hopes to demolish Notre Dame's hopes of a season-opening victory Saturday. Senior outside linebackers Roylin Bradley and Jason Glenn tallied 27 tackles for losses and 12 sacks a season ago. Along with two experienced inside linebackers ... [more]


Crimson Tide return talent-laden team
By PEYTON BERG
Sports Writer

Alabama coach Mike DuBose started last season denying allegations of sexual misconduct. He finished by beating Florida in the SEC Championship game en route to a 10-3 record. The Crimson Tide lost its two best players to the NFL, but the ... [more]


Unpopular Davie deserves a fresh start in season opener
Tim Casey
assistant sports editor

Here we are again, at the start of the 112th Notre Dame football season. The Bookstore is on pace to earn more in six weekends than the entire yearly GNP of Malaysia. Alumni-Senior Club is occupied by 10 times as many ... [more]


Nation's No. 4 team preps for home opener
By KEVIN BERCHOU
Sports Writer

The action at Alumni Field kicks into full gear this weekend for the fourth-ranked Notre Dame women's soccer team. After whipping the University of Detroit 6-0 in the season opener, the Irish anticipate much sterner competition from the Golden Hurricanes of ... [more]


Youthful Belles jump into action
By KATIE McVOY
Assistant Sports Editor

The young Belles' volleyball team, under the direction of head coach Julie Schroeder-Biek, is looking to get its feet wet at the Alma Tournament this weekend. Saint Mary's will open its season today at 5 p.m. against Alma College and play ... [more]


Irish begin season beneath Las Vegas lights
By NOAH AMSTADTER
Sports Writer

The Notre Dame men's soccer team plays under the bright lights of Las Vegas this weekend as it opens the 2000 season at the UNLV Fila/ Snickers Rebel Classic. The Irish take on New Mexico tonight at 9 p.m. and host ... [more]


Belles strike into action Saturday
By STEPHANIE
REDWANSKI

The Saint Mary's golf team opens its season this Saturday at the Ferris State University tournament at Katke Golf Course. The Belles are returning seven members of last year's team who finished the 1999 season with a strong third place finish ... [more]


Irish start season with Shamrock Invitational
By RACHAEL PROTZMAN
Sports Writer

Irish volleyball kicks off the season today as it faces Fairfield in game two of the 2000 Shamrock Invitational Tournament in the Joyce Center. Notre Dame will be participating in the Shamrock Invitational for the fourth straight year. The Irish finished ... [more]