4th Feb 2008
A Notre Dame player has been selected as the Big East Player of the Week for the second time in a row. Kyle McAlarney took it home last week after his big performance against Villanova. This time, forward Luke Harangody was named the Big East Player of the Week for the second time this season. He averaged 30 points and 14 rebounds last week with wins over Providence and DePaul. This should come to no surprise to anyone considering how well he had played in both of those Big East conference games. Luke is having an outstanding season and currently averaging 20.4 points and 10.0 rebounds per game, both numbers among the nation’s best. Harangody’s play leap-frogged the Irish into the rankings at 21/22 this week. Up next for Luke and Notre Dame is Seton Hall on Wednesday at 7:30. Congratulations Luke Harangody and as always, Go Irish!
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31st Jan 2008
This 6′9″ Forward from Toldeo, Ohio has just recently been placed into the starting lineup for Notre Dame. He replaced Ryan Ayers, one of the team’s best three-point shooters. If you read my older posts about the basketball team I constantly mentioned this guy. I’ve always thought Zach stood out and was one of the better players on the team, but it’s just recently been recognized. He has tremendous skill and has great control for a man of his size. Hillesland takes the ball to the rim as if he were a guard or small forward.
Zach may not be one of the teams top scorers, but he shows great poise and talent when on the court. He needs to drive the ball to the basket more and draw some fouls, to gain some more recognition. Currently he averages 5.2 points per game, which he plays roughly 20.1 minutes of. Hillesland also manages to get over 5 rebounds a game, using his height to his advantage.
If Zach continues to stay in the starting lineup, expect him to become more confident in his abliity and his numbers to increase. He is very talented and has yet to prove what he is able to do, to his team and himself. Hopefully he will have a great game tonight against Providence and secure his spot over Ryan Ayers. The game is at 7:00 EST on ESPN or ESPN2. As always, Go Irish!
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29th Jan 2008
The Notre Dame men’s basketball team has been able to rely on Sophomore forward, Luke Harangody all season. In his sophomore year the 6′8″ big man from Schererville, Indiana leads the Fighting Irish in scoring with an average of 19.3 points per game. That’s good for first in the Big East, a slight edge over Brian Laing of Seton Hall with 19.1 a game. Harangody uses his 250 pound body to bully his opponents over and dominate the glass. Luke helps the Irish average 42.7 rebounds per game, which is a stunning fourth in the nation and second in the Big East. He accounts for 9.6 of the 42.7 which places him in second individually in the Big East.
Harangody first began dominating at Notre Dame rather early his rookie year. As a freshman he averaged 11.2 points and 6.2 rebounds in only 20.6 minutes a game. This year he only plays an average of 6.6 minutes more but his numbers are much higher. Luke has improved tremendously and has worked his body into better shape since his first year on the Notre Dame basketball team. His free throw percentage is down very slightly compared to last year, but is still exceptional at 80.2%.
So far this season, Luke has had a double-double in nine of eighteen games that have been played. His two biggest games were at home against West Virginia which he scored 29 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, the other in a loss away at Marquette with 29 points again and 14 rebounds. However, Harangody’s more recent impressive performance was Saturday at Villanova where he put up 25 points and 10 rebounds. Although, Kyle McAlarney was the star of that game though with 30 points.
Luke Harangody is going to continue to improve and learn to use his body to an even greater advantage. He was recently named to the Midseason Wooden Award list of thirty players. The John R. Wooden Award is given every year to the nation’s top player. Harangody was one of only three Big East players named to the list, the others were Roy Hibbert of Georgetown and Sam Young of Pittsburgh. Providence presents the next challenge for Harangody and the Irish Thursday night at home in South Bend. As always, Go Irish!
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28th Jan 2008
Notre Dame starting guard, Kyle McAlarney was announced Big East Player of the Week today. His 30 points for the Irish in their win over Villanova was the most outstanding performance of the week in the Big East. McAlarney scored 15 of his 30 points from beyond the arc, thats five three-point baskets. He shot 10-15 from the field overall, a 66.7% shooting percentage. Along with his 30 points, Kyle had five assists in the game in Philadelphia. McAlarney is averaging 18.2 points per game, just a little below team scoring leader, Luke Harangody. Kyle McAlarney’s play helped improve the Irish to 14-4 overall, 4-2 in the Big East. Up next for McAlarney and the Fighting Irish is Providence at home.
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21st Jan 2008
Tight End John Carlson will not be participating in the annual Senior Bowl this week. He was forced to withdraw due to food poisoning which led to losing 17 pounds in only eight days. After a tough season, I’m sure John was looking to showcase his talents throughout the week. However, Carlson will have many, many more chances to prove to the NFL scouts that he should be an early pick in the draft. Many would criticize John Carlson for returning for a fifth year after the stellar 2006 season, but either way, his skills are still present Let’s all hope that John will get better soon and I’m sure he will prove himself later on in other events such as the combine.
Tom Zbikowski, Trevor Laws, and John Sullivan will be representing the Irish on the North squad at the Senior Bowl.
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17th Jan 2008
According to the Associated Press, nose tackle Pat Kuntz is not enrolled this semester. It’s uncertain whether or not Kuntz will be back in time for football in the fall.
“The 6-foot-3, 285-pound junior, speaking from his home in Indianapolis, would not elaborate further on why he was not at school. Because of privacy laws, the university could not comment on Kuntz’s status other than to say he is not enrolled, said Brian Hardin, director of football media relations.
Kuntz said he plans to return to Notre Dame, possibly as early as this summer, and hopes to play for the Irish this fall.
“No matter what I’m going to be back there. I’m going to have one more year to play and I’m going to graduate from Notre Dame,” said Kuntz, who is majoring in sociology. “The time is the only thing that’s not 100 percent.”
Kuntz hopes to know in the next month whether he will be back in school in time to play next fall.”
This could be a crucial loss for Notre Dame, considering the depth of their defensive line. Pat Kuntz was expected to start at either the Nose Tackle position or possibly Defensive End this upcoming season. My wishes go to Pat in overcoming this current setback.
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26th Oct 2007
Maurice Crum Sr. has told the newspaper “The Observer” that his son, senior captain, Maurice Crum Jr. will return for a fifth year at Notre Dame next season. Crum plays linebacker and is one of seven seniors eligible for a fifth season next year. His return will bring a lot of experience back to the young Irish team, and his leadership will play an even bigger role. This is great news for the University and Charlie Weis.
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18th Oct 2007
Charlie Weis announced yesterday that James Aldridge most likely will not play Saturday against USC. Although, Maurice Crum and David Grimes both have a chance of playing according to Weis.
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16th Oct 2007
Charlie Weis spoke earlier today and has declared Evan Sharpley the starter this week against USC at home. This will be his first career start after DJ and Clausen started the first seven games. Clausen lost the spot after throwing two interceptions last week and having trouble moving the offense again. Clausen’s time will come again, but how soon? Sharpley needs to perform very well to secure his spot as the starter.
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16th Oct 2007
Matt Carufel, a Sophmore Offensive Guard, chooses to leave the University of Notre Dame after losing his spot to another Sophmore, Eric Olsen. It is believed that he may possibly transfer to Iowa or Minnesota.
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