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Poor Results Make Charlie Weis a Rich Man

Charlie Weis's tenure as head coach at the University of Notre Dame was, for the most part, a failure and led to his firing in 2009. However, in the world of college athletics, being a terrible football coach can often make one quite wealthy. Show More Summary

Notre Dame Football Recruiting: What Attracts Top Prospects to the Irish?

With offers on the table from schools nationwide, what makes the University of Notre Dame an attractive option to the heralded football prospects who have earned "elite" status from the many recruiting services? After all, Notre Dame is simply, well, different from the majority of institutions of higher learning in the United States. Show More Summary

Notre Dame Football: The Future of the Shamrock Series

It has been primarily known for uniforms that have left traditionalists scratching your heads, and the games haven't been very competitive, but Notre Dame's Shamrock Series, which launched in 2009, has been a major success for the university. Show More Summary

Notre Dame Football: Potential Superstars Who Have Yet To Shine

Every season, players leave college for the NFL ranks, and every season another crop of young players rises up to take their place. The Notre Dame Football program, led by head coach Brian Kelly, features some up-and-coming stars that have yet to hit their stride on the field. Show More Summary

Gay Marriage Opponent Kills Self

A 78-year-old French far-right activist committed suicide at the altar of the Notre Dame cathedral on Tuesday by shooting himself in the mouth, three days after a law legalizing same-sex marriage came into effect. Police evacuated the...Show More Summary

Preseason College Football Rankings 2013: Early Look at Entire Top 25

College football remains months away, but it's always a good time to stir up some Top 25 rankings before the season kicks off. And what has unfolded since Alabama dismantled Notre Dame in the BCS title game is rather intriguing. From...Show More Summary

Michigan Football: Players Who Have Biggest Impact on Big Ten Title Run

The Michigan Wolverines come off an impressive season where they faced one of college football's most demanding schedules. Taking on the two eventual BCS Championship Game participants in Notre Dame and Alabama, Michigan also squared off against Ohio State (12-0), Nebraska (10-4), Northwestern (10-3) and South Carolina (11-2). Show More Summary

Think same-sex marriage is divisive here? Look at France

Tensions heighten after suicide of far-right historian Dominique Venner at altar of Notre Dame cathedral First Post Gavin Mortimer LAST UPDATED AT 12:02 ON Thu 23 May 2013 ANYONE bemused by the Tory backbenchers opposing David Cameron's...Show More Summary

Top Recruit Wants Out of Scholarship with Notre Dame

Defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes, who signed with Notre Dame in February, has recently become the second high profile recruit of the Class of 2013 looking to get out of his scholarship. Breitbart Sports recently reported that Matthew Thomas, a linebacker who signed with Florida State, is also attempting to get a release. Show More Summary

Notre Dame Football Would Be in Trouble If Eddie Vanderdoes Decides to Bail

If you believe the latest rumors surrounding Notre Dame Football and its prized recruit, 5-star defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes, there's a chance the young man won't be taking his talents to South Bend. According to Lou Somogyi of 247Sports.com, there are rumors about whether or not Vanderdoes "might not be enrolling" at Notre Dame. Show More Summary

Vatican Rep: Suicide At Notre Dame Makes Marriage Opponents Look Like Kooks

"When Dominique Venner killed himself with a shotgun blast to the head inside Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral (indeed, it seems, within the sanctuary itself) he desecrated that great church. If it turns out that Venner killed himself inShow More Summary

"A far-right French historian has killed himself at the altar of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after declaring..."

"... that more radical action was needed in opposition to same-sex marriage in France." Dominique Venner, 78, walked into the building at 4pm and put a letter on the altar before shooting himself through the mouth, according to local media reports. Show More Summary

Femen protester stages mock suicide at Notre Dame cathedral

A member of the militant feminist group Femen, known for its provocative topless protests, on Wednesday staged a mock suicide in Notre Dame cathedral in the French capital, less than 24 hours after a far-right historian killed himself...Show More Summary

FRANCE: Manif Pour Tous Denies Knowing Man Who Killed Himself At Notre Dame

Yesterday a well-known anti-gay marriage activist shot himself in the head at the altar of Notre Dame Cathedral hours after writing a blog post denouncing France's legalization of same-sex marriage. The French press, quite naturally, wants to know if the man was affiliated with Manif Pour Tous. Show More Summary

Dominique Venner’s Final Solution

Dominique Venner, a seventy-eight-year-old French historian and extreme right-wing nationalist, committed suicide yesterday, in the Cathedral of Notre Dame, in Paris. He shot himself in the mouth with a small automatic handgun and left a suicide note on the altar. Show More Summary

French Historian Commits Suicide Over Gay Marriage Legalization

Dominique Venner, 78, walked into Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris at 4pm on Tuesday and shot himself through the mouth after posting a rant against France’s recent legalization of gay marriage, which he called vile. Venner, a far right activist and historian, left a letter before committing suicide, but its contents and his motives are [...]

Notre Dame Suicide Hailed as 'Political Act'

The suicide of a far-right writer/activist at Paris' Notre Dame yesterday is being hailed as a "political act" by other far-right leaders. Dominique Venner, who shot himself in front of an estimated 1,500 people inside the vaunted cathedral, had posted a final essay on his website decrying both the...

French far-right pays tribute to Notre Dame suicide of Dominique Venner

French gay marriage opponent kills himself at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

An 78-year-old French far-right activist committed suicide at the altar of the Notre Dame cathedral on Tuesday by shooting himself in the mouth, three days after a law legalizing same-sex marriage came into effect.

Hard-Right Historian Commits Suicide in Notre Dame

Dominique Venner, a French award-winning historian whose social views were strongly traditional, killed himself inside the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris beside the main altar, using a shotgun to shoot himself through his mouth. 1,500 people were inside the cathedral at the time. Show More Summary