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Vol XXXVII No. 36

Wednesday, October 16, 2002

  FOOTBALL: Breaking down the option
No. 15 Air Force leads the nation in rushing with the triple option
By CHRIS FEDERICO
Sports Editor

Every time Notre Dame plays a service academy, the question comes up again: How will the Irish stop the option? In the late `80s and early `90s, this wasn't as much of an issue. The Irish coaches consistently faced teams that ... [more]


INTERHALL FOOTBALL: Zahm grabs playoff spot with 16-7 win
By JOE HETTLER and TREY WILLIAMS
Associate Sports Editor and Sports Writer

Zahm achieved a double victory in its final regular-season game Sunday against Sorin. The 16-7 win gave Zahm a spot in the playoffs. The Zahmbies (3-1) were again without starting quarterback Mitch Knapke, who was injured in the Oct. 6 game ... [more]


MENS SOCCER: Irish host rival Spartans at home
By JOE HETTLER
Associate Sports Editor

The Notre Dame's mens soccer team won't be on the road for another Big East game today. Instead the Irish will be playing at home against a team they haven't faced since 1993. The Irish, who have played four of their ... [more]


SMC SOCCER: Belles look to avenge early 4-2 loss at home
By LAUREN CORISTIN
Sports Writer

The Saint Mary's soccer team will seek revenge against conference rival Albion College today, after losing 4-2 earlier this season. Captain Lynn Taylor said the team should be confident and ready to play in front of a home crowd. "It will ... [more]


FOOTBALL: Holiday no longer cause for concern
By KATIE McVOY
Associate Sports Editor

For the first time in three weeks, Notre Dame quarterback Carlyle Holiday's shoulder isn't the cause for too much concern. Neither is his status as the starter. After passing for 145 yards against Pittsburgh Saturday, the junior signal caller is back ... [more]