| Vol XXXIII No. 46 |
Friday, November 5, 1999 |
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Irish brace for Volunteer onslaught
By KATHLEEN O'BRIEN
Assistant Sports Editor
 The Irish football team is fired up as it braces for its greatest challenge of the year — upsetting the defending National Champion Tennessee Volunteers on the road. "This game definitely has our players' attention without any doubts," Notre Dame head ... [more]
Bryant overcomes adversity
Fifth-year senior has emerged as dominant figure on defensive line
By BRIAN KESSLER
Sports Editor
When it came time for Lamont Bryant to decide on a college, Tennessee was on top of his list. Then he met Lou Holtz. "[Tennessee] was going to be my No. 1 choice," Bryant said. "Then I met coach Holtz and ... [more]
Team effort needed for win
Observer Staff Report
When the Irish take the field Saturday against the Volunteers, the offense, defense and special teams must play a flawless game if the No. 24 Irish are to upset the No. 4 Volunteers. If Notre Dame doesn't cut out the penalties, ... [more]
Martin quarterbacks diverse Vols' offense
By TIM CASEY
Sports Writer
When Notre Dame fans glance over at the Tennessee offensive huddle on Saturday, they'll swear they're seeing a familiar face. Leading the charge for the Volunteers' offense is quarterback Tee Martin. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 215 pounds, Martin may be a ... [more]
No. 19 OSU looks for revenge against No. 20 MSU
Observer Staff Report
COLUMBUS, Ohio The jump ball has been all but eliminated from college basketball. Unfortunately for Ohio State, it's still around in football. A year ago, 17 1/2-point underdog Michigan State stunned the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes 28-24, due in large part to ... [more]
Big wins are common under Davie
Anthony Bianco
football columnist
This game has been circled on every Irish player's calendar since last spring. Little did they know the Tennessee game would be far more important than any bowl game Bob Davie's team could possibly play in the winter. Actually, this game ... [more]
Many Vols chose Knoxville over South Bend
By BRYAN MITCHELL
Daily Beacon Sports Editor
Many of the current Vols were recruited by Notre Dame and some even took official recruiting visits, but fortunately for these Vols, they chose Rocky Top over South Bend. "When I got back, I told my mom that I wanted to ... [more]
Streiffer sets sights on scoring plateau
By MIKE CONNOLLY
Associate Sports Editor
Every little kid playing soccer in this country can tell you who Mia Hamm is. The former North Carolina star — the only woman in NCAA history to score 70 goals and 70 assists — went on to star with the ... [more]
ND looks to upset top-seed Rutgers
By KERRY SMITH
Sports Writer
Despite a season of ups and downs, the Notre Dame men's soccer team gets it done when it counts. Facing a do-or-die situation in Wednesday's regular season finale against the Seton Hall Pirates, the Irish needed a win or a tie ... [more]
Irish top No.1 Miami en route to '88 title
By MIKE CONNOLLY
Associate Sports Editor
Editor's Note: Notre Dame's journey to achieve designation as the 20th century's greatest college football team is marked by 10 milestones, one in each decade since 1900. The Observer examines these moments in a 10-part series that appears on Fridays. The ... [more]
Ramblers threaten Otters' upset bid
By KEVIN BERCHOU
Sports Writer
The road to Notre Dame stadium and interhall football's championship contest continues this weekend as the second seed Siegfried Ramblers take on the sixth-seed Sorin Otters in semifinal playoff action. Siegfried enjoyed the regular season edge, finishing first in the highly ... [more]
Experience, youth clash on field
By RACHEL BIBER
Sports Writer
On Sunday afternoon an atmosphere of excitement will be sustained at McGlinn fields where Welsh and B.P. are set to battle in order to claim stake to play in the season finale of interhall football at Notre Dame stadium. The fourth ... [more]
Fisher faces Knott in quarterfinals
By JASON KROMPINGER
Sports Writer
In this Sunday's second round of the interhall playoffs, Fisher's matchup against Knott will feature a team coming off an impressive upset victory going against one that has been progressing as expected. But, as the team captains say, each team deserves ... [more]
Pyro powerhouse takes on Chaos
By STEVE KEPPEL
Sports Writer
As teams advance to the second round of the interhall playoffs, competition becomes more intense. Not only are the players' seasons and possibly careers on the line, now they are within reach of possibly playing in Notre Dame Stadium for the ... [more]
Newcomer Kesteloot makes big splash for diving team
By NOREEN GILLESPIE
Saint Mary's Editor
Freshman Jani Kesteloot may be new to the sport of diving, but she's a fast learner. With her acrobatic experience limited to the gymnastics floor, the diving board and flips into the water — not on the floor — were a ... [more]
Irish defend Big East crown against Pirates
By MIKE CONNOLLY
Associate Sports Editor
The No. 6 Notre Dame women's soccer team continues its defense of its 1998 Big East championship today at 5 p.m. in the Big East semifinals in Piscataway, N.J. against the Pirates of Seton Hall. The Irish have won every Big ... [more]
ND earns Big East awards
Observer Staff Report
Just like it has dominated Big East competition en route to a perfect 6-0 conference record, the Notre Dame women's soccer team dominated the awards at last night's Big East soccer banquet. All-American Jen Grubb was named the Big East defensive ... [more]
Notre Dame defends No.1 ranking against Syracuse
By MATT OLIVA
Sports Writer
On Saturday, the Notre Dame volleyball team will host Syracuse in the last home match of the season. The Irish, currently No. 1 in the Big East with an 8-0 conference record, bring a 15-6 record into the meeting. ... [more]
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