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College footballer found dead in Michigan woods days after telling family he was nervous – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:48:56 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Mystery surrounds the death of Cullen Finnerty, the former Grand Valley State University football star, who was found dead after a two day search. Finnerty (30) had called his brother-in-law on Sunday from a fishing trip to say he was nervous and wanted the trip to end.

Algerian man in Waterford made death threats to Michigan lawyer after Islam protest (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:32:55 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

An Algerian man living in Ireland threatened to shoot an American lawyer who organized a Michigan rally against terrorism in the name of Islam.

Michigan Democrats say they can win by nominating ‘Irish females’ for elections - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:17:37 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

The Michigan Democratic party has outlined a plan to win state Supreme Court elections by nominating female Irish Americans.

Romney the Wolverine: Ohio State student paper links Mitt to Michigan (IrishCentral)

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:47:53 PDT

Readers of Friday’s copy of the Ohio State student newspaper the Lantern were greeted by an enormous, ultimately hilarious full page advertisement linking Presidential longshot Mitt Romney (currently trailing incumbent President Obama by a whopping margin in the only poll that matters, Vegas bookmarkers) to the Michigan WolverinesThe text reads "I have been a Michigan and a Wolverine fan for a long, long time" a statement the former Massachusetts governor, who was born in Michigan, made the last yearThis statement will not go down well amongst the passionate throngs of Buckeye nation The advertisement was paid for by the Ohio Democratic party and is an interesting tactic, a cheeky and welcome break from the usual negative, ugly and spiteful tactics that have been used to date by, in particular, the Republican party READ MORE

The Fighting Irish can forget about the Michigan Wolverines (IrishCentral)

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 08:23:33 PDT

By: BRYAN FITZGERALD

Notre Dame will temporarily end it’s football rivalry with Michigan dating back to 1887.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish forget about the Michigan Wolverines (IrishCentral)

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:26:31 PDT

By: BRYAN FITZGERALD

Notre Dame will temporarily end it’s football rivalry with Michigan dating back to 1887

Fighting Irish now ranked No. 10 - Coach Brian Kelly is happy with Notre Dame performance against Michigan (IrishCentral)

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 05:07:37 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish American football team is officially ranked as the tenth best team, according to the new AP rankings, after their win against Michigan last Saturday.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish remain undefeated with victory over No.18 Michigan Wolverines (IrishCentral)

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 07:05:47 PDT

By: BRYAN FITZGERALD

Last night in South Bend the Fighting Irish (4-0) accomplished something never thought possible in recent years. Well, make that two things. For starters, Notre Dame extended its 2012 unbeaten streak to a 4-0 mark, not seen since 2002, in a hard fought victory over long time rivals Michigan (2-2) 13-6.

No. 20 Notre Dame upset No. 10 Michigan State Spartans 20-3 (IrishCentral)

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 05:25:06 PDT

By: BRYAN FITZGERALD

In what seemed like déjà-vu all over again for No. 20 Notre Dame in East Lansing last night, quarterback Tommy Rees was called upon to relieve starter Everett Golson late in the fourth quarter against No. 10 Michigan State. This time, however, Rees was only needed for mop up duty as the Fighting Irish rolled to a 20-3 victory.

Michigan State victory by Fighting Irish marks the dawn of a new era -- A new Notre Dame team that has eliminated mental mistakes, turnovers (IrishCentral)

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 05:02:17 PDT

Everett Golson of Notre Dame runs from Michigan State's Marcus RushThere is something different about Notre Dame this yearIt is not just the 3-0 start, the first time in a decade, or the pep in the step in this young team that almost no one gave a chance to against Michigan State, who they defeated 20-3No, it is not the fire in their eyes, the determination in their hearts or the will to win that is so extraordinary Lots of teams have that READ MORE

Lou Holtz says Michigan games will determine Notre Dame’s national standing (IrishCentral)

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 07:59:53 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Legendary Fighting Irish coach Lou Holtz has warned Notre Dame fans that the forthcoming games against Michigan State and Michigan are vital.

Fighting Irish & Michigan to take a break (IrishCentral)

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 02:15:35 PDT

Images / GoogleOne of the greatest and storied rivaleries is no more… READ MORE

Former Irish president Mary Robinson to address undergrads in Michigan (IrishCentral)

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:39:13 PDT

By: Patrick Counihan

Former Irish president Mary Robinson will speak at a spring commencement for Michigan State University on May 4. The first female president of Ireland will address undergraduates at the university’s Jack Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing. After her speech, she will herself be presented with an honorary doctorate of laws.

Why Rick Santorum lost Catholic vote in both Michigan and Arizona to Romney (IrishCentral)

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:15:15 PST

Mitt Romney and his wife AnnWhat to make of the fact that Rick Santorum lost the Catholic vote in both Michigan and Arizona to Romney?Quite a lot really Two immediate things, Catholics are clearly more moderate than Rick and secondly, many were scared off by the militant rhetoric Santorum let loose with during the past week Amazingly, it wasn't even closeCBS's exit polls showed that 37 percent of Catholic voters in Michigan supported Santorum while 43 per cent were behind Romney READ MORE

Michigan Catholics prefer Mormon Mitt Romney to Catholic Rick Santorum (IrishCentral)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:01:21 PST

By: DARA KELLY

Even though presidential candidate Rick Santorum is Catholic and has made it known that he is a man of faith, surprisingly it is Morman Mitt Romney who appears to have won over the Catholics in Michigan, where the Republican primary will be held on Tuesday.

Notre Dame should be 5-0 after slamming Purdue and showing their full potential (IrishCentral)

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 08:25:14 PDT

Notre Dame will have learned little from the 38-10 blow out against Purdue except a case of what might have been This team should really be 5-0 with a national top ten ranking in their sights going into the Air Force game The snake bitten losses against South Florida and Michigan will continue to haunt this talented side This Purdue match-up will be their easiest game of the season Their mistaken and penalty ridden opponents had basically beaten themselves by the end of the first quarter and were never in the hunt after that READ MORE

Notre Dame rout of Michigan State leaves Brian Kelly smiling at last (IrishCentral)

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:10:22 PDT

In the end it comes down to defense and Notre Dame finally had it against Michigan StateA stellar performance by the defensive unit , especially stopping the Michigan State run game, left coach Brian Kelly beaming and flashing an unfamiliar smile in his post game press conference“I couldn't take it any longer,” Kelly said, “If I had to listen to you guys another week, I wasn’t going to show up READ MORE

Brian Kelly and Notre Dame must end losing streak by defeating Michigan State (IrishCentral)

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:40:21 PDT

Until the Michigan loss last week it is doubtful if a loss hurt more than the last second defeat to Michigan State last yearRemember the scenario with seconds left instead of having Don Conroy kick a 46-yard field goal for a tie in extra time Coach Dantonio called for a fake field goal on 4th-and-13 from the Notre Dame 29 – and pulled off a touchdownNotre Dame were stunned, every bit a much as they were last week against MichiganNow they know they cannot afford another loss to Michigan State and start the season 0-3 READ MORE

Coach Brian Kelly's job now on the line as Notre Dame lose sensationally to Michigan (IrishCentral)

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:10:12 PDT

Michigan pulled of a sensational last second victory 35-31 against Notre Dame before 114,000 fans last night in The Big House This was be Brian Kelly’s worst loss since being head coach of Notre Dame, especially as the boo birds were out in force after last week’s debacle against South FloridaIt asks fundamental questions about whether he is able to step up from Cincinnati to the most visible job in college football The jury is still out after this loss READ MORE

Smoke and mirrors: Michigan exposed; Notre Dame still missing something (IrishCentral)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:15:12 PST

Posted by BrianBoru at 10/11/2009 6:37 AM EDTI hate bye weeks during Notre Dame Football season That noted, let's take a peek at the Michigan Wolverines, shall we? A few blogs prior, I announced Michigan was a fraud I said they would lose four or five games I was never sold on their cocky freshman quarterback, who I believe has a weaker arm than New York Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon; his candy arm would soon be exposed, I thought READ MORE