by Jack Freeman
One of just eight freshmen to crack Notre Dame's initial depth chart, Darius Fleming faces stiff competition behind Kerry Neal and John Ryan. Irish Illustrated tracked the Chicago product during Thursday's practice.  

by Tim Prister
Charlie Weis declared that with an offensive line that averages well over 300 pounds, a massive fullback and several bruising halfbacks, the Irish are going to see if they can establish a solid, hard-nosed, bruising ...  

by Pete Sampson
Notre Dame has narrowed its recruiting focus on defense to the best of the best. That includes working hard to convince the nation's No. 1 linebacker Manti Te'o to visit, an effort that could pay off soon.