Brian Hamilton

Jack Swarbrick considers himself a data guy, which explains the heap of statistics Notre Dame's athletic director hauled into a meeting with his football coach after the 2008 season. The...

Notre Dame at Stanford TV/radio: 7 p.m. Saturday, WLS-Ch. 7, WLS-AM 890. Line: Stanford by 10. Records: Notre Dame 6-5, Stanford 7-4. Last meeting: Notre Dame won 28-21 on Oct....

On the offensive: Connecticut's tailback tandem of Jordan Todman and Andre Dixon pummeled Notre Dame's sagging defense, combining for 244 yards (5.3 per carry) and two touchdowns. Getting defensive: Connecticut's...

With no decision, Weis focused on wins Charlie Weis walked into his usual Tuesday news conference wearing a navy sweatshirt with "IRISH"emblazoned on the front, not at all looking like...

Northwestern at Illinois TV/radio: 11 a.m. Saturday, ESPN Classic, WGN-AM 720, WIND-AM 560, WNUR-FM 89.3. GETTING OFFENSIVE: Both teams are dealing with quarterback health issues. Northwestern starter Mike Kafka has...

On the offensive: Neither team provided many highlights early, but Jonathan Baldwin's diving touchdown catch in the first half was a gut punch to the Irish. Getting defensive: The Irish...

On the offensive: Golden Tate had his standard outpouring of production, catching nine passes for 113 yards and a score and adding an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown. Getting...

Northwestern at Illinois TV/radio: 11 a.m. Saturday, ESPN Classic, WGN-AM 720, WIND-AM 560, WNUR-FM 89.3. GETTING OFFENSIVE: Both teams are dealing with quarterback health issues. Northwestern starter Mike Kafka has...

3 weeks to save job Starting Saturday, Charlie Weis embarks on a three-week audition of his own making. Thanks to another unconscionable loss to Navy, his legacy is distilled into...

It's an old story about a seminal moment, but as Jimmy Clausen works out an assortment of literal and figurative aches this week, there is a good chance Notre Dame's...