By JOHN LIKANJE Jamir Jones (Aquinas/Notre Dame) signed as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans, Saturday. The 6-foot-3 defensive lineman made the announcement on Twitter at the conclusion of the three-day event. Blessed to announce I will be signing with the Houston Texans! This is just the beginning and I can’t wait to get to Houston and get to work ???????????? … [Read more...] about Aquinas alum Jamir Jones signs with Houston Texans
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One year later, ND’s Farrell savors the opportunity
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- One year you're a late-season insertion into the starting lineup. Next you're being compared to one of the game's greats. Such is life for the University of Notre Dame's Matt Farrell. The 6-foot-1 junior point guard who stepped into the starting five during last year's Atlantic Coast Conference tournament has Notre Dame ready for another … [Read more...] about One year later, ND’s Farrell savors the opportunity
ND will need Auguste and Colson to be active on the boards
By PAUL GOTHAM PHILADELPHIA, PA. -- Mike Brey cracks jokes about fictional rankings, but when it comes to Sunday's regional final matchup with North Carolina, the Notre Dame coach doesn't mince words. "We're ranked ninth of the final eight," Brey quipped Saturday. "I thought I saw that." Brey's Irish understand the challenge they face Sunday night in No.1-seed and … [Read more...] about ND will need Auguste and Colson to be active on the boards
When lights are brightest, Notre Dame looks to Auguste
By PAUL GOTHAM PHILADELPHIA -- It's a case of one's strength also being a weakness. No one can question Zach Auguste's production on the court. Notre Dame's senior forward averages a double-double (14.3 points/10.9 rebounds), but it was his passion that got in the way earlier in his career. As a sophomore Auguste's emotions cost him six weeks during pre-season when he … [Read more...] about When lights are brightest, Notre Dame looks to Auguste
Farrell gives Notre Dame added edge
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Credit Mike Brey with knowing when to push the right buttons. The 16th-year University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach knew his team needed another ballhandler on the floor to relieve pressure from Demetrius Jackson. Little-used Matt Farrell filled that role as the Irish advanced last weekend to the Sweet Sixteen for the second consecutive … [Read more...] about Farrell gives Notre Dame added edge