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Vol XXXV No. 21

Tuesday, September 25, 2001

  FOOTBALL:Holiday to start against A&M
By ANDREW SOUKUP
Associate Sports Editor

Irish head coach Bob Davie named sophomore quarterback Carlyle Holiday the starting quarterback for Saturday's game against Texas A&M. "We need a spark and we need some points," Davie said. "Carlyle is a guy who I think deserves the opportunity to ... [more]


ND WOMEN'S SOCCER: Irish host No. 3 Huskers
By JEFF BALTRUZAK
Assistant Sports Editor

In the most important game the Notre Dame women's soccer team's short season thus far, the No. 4 Irish take on third-ranked Nebraska in a showdown of collegiate soccer heavyweights tonight at Alumni Field. If anything, tonight's contest will answer questions ... [more]


MEN'S INTERHALL BLUE LEAGUE: O'Neill tops St. Eds for first-ever win
By MATT LOZAR and JOE HETTLER
Sports Writers

Sept. 23, 2001 will go down in the history books of O'Neill Hall. The Angry Mob earned their first-ever interhall football victory Sunday, winning 14-7 against St. Edward's. "They wanted it and they played with a lot of desire," said O'Neill ... [more]


Football takes back seat to bigger things in life
TED FOX
Fox Sports ... Almost

Saturday was a special day in Notre Dame Stadium. For anyone that was there, you don't need me to tell you that. It started with a ceremony to honor and pray for the victims and families of the victims of the ... [more]


WOMEN'S INTERHALL BLUE LEAGUE: Veselik, Ducks stamp out Crime
By AARON RONSHEIM and MATT DeNICOLA
Sports Writers

On a rain-drenched Sunday afternoon at McGlinn Fields, the Howard Ducks defeated Off-Campus Crime 18-0 Sunday. Judging by the team's success in inclement weather Sunday, the Ducks didn't mind the rain at all. "We were definitely in our element," said Howard ... [more]


WOMEN'S INTERHALL GOLD LEAGUE: Bulldogs tame Lions, win 12-6
By MATT MOONEY and BRIAN LONG
Sports Writers

The first play set the tone. When Badin sophomore quarterback Erin Zachary went deep and connected with wideout Amy Marshall, the Bullfrogs established a trend that would continue throughout their 12-6 victory over Lyons on Sunday. "We wanted to give our ... [more]


WOMEN'S INTERHALL BLUE LEAGUE: Finest, Chickens battle tonight
By PHILIP KOESTERER, JOE HETTLER and DAVE COOK
Sports Writers

Farley and Lewis have something in common: they both fell prey to Walsh's tough defense in two tied games during the past two weeks. Tonight, they'll each be looking for more offensive production when they square off against each other ... [more]


MEN'S SOCCER: Irish to take on Braves
By CHRIS FEDERICO
Sports Writer

The men's soccer team heads to Peoria, Ill., tonight for a contest with No. 22 Bradley (4-2-1). After dropping a 3-0 loss to Rutgers Saturday, the Irish will be looking to get back into the win column before picking up with ... [more]


SMC SOCCER: Belles look to overcome weather, Scots at home
By KATIE McVOY
Associate Sports Editor

The Belles will play come rain or shine. For the fifth consecutive home game, the Saint Mary's soccer team has to play under questionable weather, but this time they're ready. "We're comfortable with our field," junior captain Heather Muth said. "It's ... [more]


MEN'S INTERHALL GOLD LEAGUE: Kangaroo defense hops over Manorites
By MATT FURRIE, KATIE KINNER and ANTHONY BISHOP
Sports Writers

Amidst the wind and rain, Keough's defense was just strong enough to pull off a 7- 0 victory over Morrissey. "I thought it was a really good first game," said Keough quarterback Andy Hess. "We executed our base offensive sets and ... [more]


SMC Soccer: Saint Mary's ties suprising Alma for second
By KATIE McVOY
Associate Sports Editor

It was a solid but surprising finish for the Belles this weekend at Lenawee Country Club. Playing in the final MIAA tournament before the championship, the Belles tied with Alma for a second place finish. Albion, last year's MIAA champion, took ... [more]