BGI Gazette - Thursday, October 29

Football

Captains Press Conference Transcript - Washington State Game Preview
Release • UND.com
Offensive captains Jimmy Clausen and Eric Olsen, as well as defensive captain Kyle McCarthy and special teams captain Scott Smith, sat down with the media Wednesday to preview Saturday night's San Antonio showdown with Washington State.

Notre Dame football: Irish need to rediscover tight end Rudolph
Al Lesar • South Bend Tribune
Keep an eye on Kyle Rudolph Saturday night. The Notre Dame football team's tight end has disappeared the last two games.

Notre Dame freshman linebacker Manti Te'o speaks softly, hits fiercely
Brian Hamilton • Chicago Tribune
On a biting, drizzly Midwest afternoon, Manti Te'o practiced without a long-sleeve shirt under his football pads.

What to watch from Notre Dame, Week 9
Brian Bennett • ESPN.com
What to watch from Notre Dame in Saturday's game against Washington State in San Antonio.

ND in Texas: Great from the Start
Jim Lefebvre • Forever Irish
When Notre Dame takes on Washington State at the Alamodome in San Antonio this Saturday night, it will be just the 12th time the Fighting Irish have played a regular-season game in the state of Texas.

Notre Dame prepares to take flight for "home" game
Tom Coyne • Associated Press (via The Seattle Times)
Frequently part of college football's jet set, Notre Dame will give the term new meaning when it leaves behind the Golden Dome and heads to the Alamodome.

Floyd could be back next week
Mike Hutton • Post-Tribune
Don't be surprised if Michael Floyd returns for the Navy game next Saturday.

Irish trying to plug defense
Tony Krausz • Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Notre Dame’s pass defense has sprung a leak. The Irish are the fourth-worst pass defense among 120 Football Bowl Subdivision teams, giving up 282.4 yards per game.

Football Commentary: Schedule for 2010 not acceptable
Sam Werner • The Observer
Notre Dame released its finalized 2010 football schedule this week, and it is, shall we say, uninspiring.


Recruiting

Notre Dame just trying for a bite of Texas recruiting
Brian Hamilton • Chicago Tribune
Thanks to the bit of barnstorming, Notre Dame football should pop up in various media outlets in Texas this week.

Muffet gets visit from top prospect
Staff • South Bend Tribune
Chiney Ogwumike, ranked the No. 1 women's basketball prospect in the class of 2010 by ESPN HoopGurlz, is expected to visit the University of Notre Dame this weekend.


Basketball

Notre Dame basketball: How did Harangody get from there to here?
Tom Noie • South Bend Tribune
How do you prepare for the final year of a college basketball career that jumped the fast track early on and shows no signs of slowing?

Notre Dame men's basketball: For Irish to go, Jackson needs to be heard
Al Lesar • South Bend Tribune
The roster lists Tory Jackson at 5-foot-11, same as when he entered the Notre Dame basketball program four summers ago. But in some respects, the point guard's growth has been remarkable.


Hockey

Irish Icers Set To Open CCHA Schedule With A Weekend Series Versus Ohio State
Release • UND.com
The Ohio State Buckeyes will invade the Joyce Center on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 30-31, for a two-game series against the Irish.


More Irish Sports

Notre Dame Falls At Michigan State, 2-1
Release • UND.com
Notre Dame dropped a 2-1 decision to Michigan State on Wednesday afternoon in non-conference men's soccer action at Old College Field.

Irish Celebrate Rolfs Aquatic Center Anniversary With Double-Dual Meet
Release • UND.com
The Notre Dame men's swimming and diving team will celebrate the 25th anniversary of varsity competition in the Rolfs Aquatic Center with a double-dual meet Saturday against Cleveland State and Miami (Ohio).


Around The Nation

That's what he said: Paul Wulff
Keith Arnold • NBC Sports
The Washington State coach sat down to discuss Notre Dame this week. Here's what he said.

And in that corner... the Washington State Cougars
Keith Arnold • NBC Sports
It's got to be tough right now for Washington State Cougar fans. Outside of an overtime victory against SMU, things have been pretty bleak this season for the Cougs.

Ray, Anderson off Spartans roster
Associated Press • ESPN.com
Michigan State Spartans reserve running backs Caulton Ray and Andre Anderson have been removed from the team's active roster.