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Rich Cirminiello

Rich Cirminiello

Joined: Jun 8, 2024

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Niele Ivey signals to her players in the second half against Purdue Northwest Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at the Purcell Pavilion.
Basketball

Notre Dame a Finalist For 5-Star Women's Basketball Recruit

Fighting Irish basketball fans got great news when blue-chip high school star Emilee Skinner announced her list of 5 finalist schools.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Cooper Flanagan (87) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Kevin Bauman (84) celebrates in front of Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) after a Notre Dame Fighting Irish touchdown Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, during the NCAA football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Notre Dame Fighting Irish won 66-7.
Football

College Football Week 3 TV Ratings: Where Notre Dame Ranked

The Week 3 TV numbers are in, and Notre Dame was once again one of the most-watched programs in college football.

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Sep 14, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman walks the line of warm ups before a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Football

Notre Dame Football's Marcus Freeman Earns Honorary Head Coach Position With AFCA

Marcus Freeman has been recognized with a distinguished honor for his tireless work in the community.

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Notre Dame safety Kennedy Urlacher (23) at Notre Dame spring football practice Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Irish Athletics Center in South Bend.
Football

Notre Dame Football Freshman Honored for Outstanding Week 3 Play

Fighting Irish freshmen on both sides of the ball continue to stand out in the opening month of the 2024 season.

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Notre Dame commit quarterback Deuce Knight, photographed in Ridgeland, Miss., Aug. 10, 2024, is a member of the 2024 Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen.
Football

Terrible News For Notre Dame Football Commit Deuce Knight

High-profile Fighting Irish QB commit Deuce Knight was injured Friday night and unable to finish the game.

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Nov 25, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Hudson Card (1) throws a pass during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Football

5 Purdue Boilermakers Who Can End Notre Dame's Playoff Hopes

It's back to business for Notre Dame after last week's crushing loss to Northern Illinois. Rich Cirminiello shares the five Purdue players who present the biggest problems for the Irish.

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Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts in the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Football

Twitter Ranks College Football's Best Coach: Marcus Freeman's Surprising Rank

Twitter (X) metrics revealed who users of the social media platform believe are college football's best coaches. Marcus Freeman's ranking was unexpected.

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Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) runs for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
Football

Notre Dame's Passing Attack Is Failing Miserably: A Data-Driven Review

You already know the Notre Dame passing game is struggling. But it's even worse when deep-diving into the numbers through two games.

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Northern Illinois celebrates after winning a NCAA college football game 16-14 against Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend.
Football

College Football 2024: The 5 Early Shocking Losses of the Season So Far

It wouldn't be college football without stunning upsets that absolutely no one saw coming. Rich Cirminiello shares the 5 biggest shockers of the first two weekends.

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Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (27) at Notre Dame spring football practice Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Irish Athletics Center in South Bend.
Football

Notre Dame Week 2 Recap: Freshman Shines for Fighting Irish

Yes, Week 2 was an epic disaster that changed the trajectory of Notre Dame's season. But not everyone played poorly in the Northern Illinois loss.

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Sophomore cornerback Benjamin Morrison (20) walks into spring practice Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Notre Dame in South Bend. Nd Fb Practice 03252023
Football

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Where Will Notre Dame's Benjamin Morrison Land?

It's NEVER too early for NFL Mock Drafts. See where Notre Dame's top prospect was projected to go on PFF’s NFL Stock Exchange podcast.

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Feb 8, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kyle Hamilton and Reese Damm on the red carpet before the NFL Honors show at Resorts World Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Football

Top Schools Producing NFL Talent: Notre Dame's Rank Revealed

South Bend has always been a pipeline to the NFL, even more so today. As the 2024 NFL season begins, see where Notre Dame ranks compared to the top SEC and Big Ten programs.

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