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Vol XXXII No. 4

Thursday, August 4, 1999

  Driver, Fisher provide Irish backfield assault
By BILL HART

Tailbacks Tony Driver and Tony Fisher need to be ready at the flip of a coin for Saturday’s home opener against Kansas.With the graduation of Autry Denson, Notre Dame’s all-time leading rusher, junior Driver and sophomore Fisher are in a close race for the starting job.So close, Irish head coach Bob Davie may reach in his pocket for a quarter — and a decision. ... [more]


Freshman Handley brings experience from Canada
By KATHLEEN O'BRIEN

Freshman cross country runner Jennifer Handley already has more experience in national and international competition than most athletes get in a lifetime.Handley looks to be the top newcomer on the Notre Dame women’s cross country team this fall. Coaches hope their discovery from Barrie, Ontario, Canada, can propel the Irish to contend for the national title. ... [more]


Irish move on without Walton
By KERRY SMITH

Head coach Mike Berticelli and the Irish men’s soccer team have quite an act to follow as they train for conference play after last year’s winning season.Ranked sixth in the Big East’s preseason poll, the Irish have to step up on offensive and defensive to ensure a record that matches 1998’s 9-6-3 finish. ... [more]


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