| Vol XXXVII No. 73 |
Wednesday, January 15, 2003 |
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Womens Swimming: Irish top Kansas in Acapulco fiesta
By PAT LEONARD
Sports Writer
 The Notre Dame womens swimming team capped off a week of training in Acapulco, Mexico with a 129-69 victory over Kansas on Jan. 6. Winning eight of 10 events, the team captured its third straight victory in dual meet competition. The ... [more]
Mens Basketball: Irish win 12th straight at home
By ANDREW SOUKUP
Sports Writer
The last time Notre Dame lost a basketball game, they reeled off eight straight wins. The way they've played since a loss to Pittsburgh, they appear on pace to win another eight. Playing in front of the student section for the ... [more]
Baseball: Johnson out for season
By JOE HETTLER
Sports Editor
Pitcher Grant Johnson was one of the biggest reasons why Notre Dame's baseball team reached the College World Series last season. But this season, the Irish will need someone else to help lead them back to Omaha. Johnson underwent shoulder surgery ... [more]
Football: Irish center chooses NFL draft
Setta, Watson still undecided on futures
By JOE HETTLER
Sports Editor
Jeff Faine could have returned for a fifth year at Notre Dame, but after weighing his options, the Irish center just couldn't risk returning for another year. "It was a tough decision to make," Faine said. "It was tough to leave ... [more]
Hockey: Lalonde trades shamrocks for maple leaves
By JUSTIN SCHUVER
Sports Writer
Notre Dame forward Alex Lalonde left the team Dec. 20 to play major junior hockey in Canada. "We wish Alex all the best and we support him in his decision. I know it was a difficult choice for him to make," ... [more]
Womens Basketball: Irish struggle to find rhythm
By JOE HETTLER
Sports Editor
Christmas break wasn't very merry for the Notre Dame womens basketball team. The Irish played stiff competition and came out of the break with a 4-3 record that put them at 10-4 overall after a 71-42 blowout win at St. Johns ... [more]
Mens Basketball: Basketball sends Markwood to Maine
By ANDREW SOUKUP
Sports Writer
Chris Markwood loved Notre Dame. But he left because he loved basketball more. Frustrated at his lack of playing time, the backup guard returned to his home state to finish his college career. He transferred last month to the University of ... [more]
SMC Basketball: Belles looking to sting Hornets once again
By HEATHER VAN HOEGARDEN and TREY WILLIAMS
Sports Writers
Kalamazoo will come into Wednesday's game against Saint Mary's looking for revenge against the underdog Belles. Kalamazoo was left with a bitter taste in its mouth the last time it left South Bend, as they were upset by a fired-up Saint ... [more]
Football: Wolfed down
North Carolina State's 21-point second quarter too much for Notre Dame to overcome in 28-6 Gator Bowl loss
By: CHRIS FEDERICO
Sports Writer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A winter break that started bad ended even worse for Notre Dame with a 28-6 drubbing at the hands of North Carolina State in the Gator Bowl. The suspension of starting tackles Brennan Curtin and Jordan Black, the season ... [more]
Football: You gotta have heart
By: CHRIS FEDERICO
Sports Writer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. If Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco, the Irish must have forgotten theirs in Los Angeles after their 44-13 loss to USC. Not long after the soon-to-be Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer and the Trojans picked apart ... [more]
Football: Hit on Holiday lands knockout punch
By: ANDREW SOUKUP
Sports Writer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A sweep. A crunch. A groan. And Carlyle Holiday lay motionless on the Alltel Stadium grass, dragging Notre Dame's game plan to the ground with him — and 50 minutes of football remained to play. Almost as soon as ... [more]
Football: Irish records set in solemn defeat
Observer Staff Report
If the Irish wanted consolation from their 28-6 Gator Bowl loss, it could involve a series of individual achievements. In just his second year at the position, senior receiver Arnaz Battle finished the season with 50 catches, making him the fifth ... [more]
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