Notre Dame VS. USC: A Rivalry Renewed

Author: Ryan Broussard

Harvard vs. Yale, Alabama vs. Auburn, Florida vs. Florida State, Coastal Carolina vs. BYU. There are thousands of rivalries that exist within college football, ranging from old to new and small to big. (“Mormans vs. Mullets” always makes the cut, even if the Chanticleers and Cougars have met only once.) Despite all these rivalries though, only a select few are remembered as being truly legendary. The biggest matchups need more than just playoff potential teams to be etched into the history of college football. They also need a perfect recipe of history, Heisman level players, passionate coaches and just a little bit of hate between both the players and the fans of the opposing teams. 

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Table-topping: Mike Brey Loves Students. But is that Enthusiasm Reciprocated?

Author: Ryan Broussard

The legacy of the Fighting Irish has attracted and shaped legendary coaches for over a century. They’ve brought back national championships, memorable victories and developed athletes of hall-of-fame caliber. 

One of these legendary coaches is Mike Brey, who has risen to his celebrated status throughout his more than 20 years as the Notre Dame men’s basketball coach. During his first three years as head coach, Brey led the team to three straight tournament appearances after a 10-year drought. Since then, he’s developed NBA-caliber players and made 10 more March Madness appearances. However, among current and former students, Brey is known as more than just a basketball coach: he is an integral part of the campus community. 

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