Pete Sampson
@petesampson.bsky.social
Just like on Twitter ... Notre Dame beat writer for The Athletic. Co-host of The Independent. Husband, father, DePauw grad, Notre Dame Law alum by marriage. This is supposed to be fun. #YNWA
Sugar Bowl Final Thoughts:
What it looked like when Notre Dame pulled back to curtain on a victorious locker room
Should we start tracking TFL margin?
How Mike Denbrock called the game the Irish needed, even if it wasn't exactly the game he wanted.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
What it looked like when Notre Dame pulled back to curtain on a victorious locker room
Should we start tracking TFL margin?
How Mike Denbrock called the game the Irish needed, even if it wasn't exactly the game he wanted.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
No doubt Notre Dame is meeting Marcus Freeman’s goals now: Sugar Bowl final thoughts
Eleven final thoughts on Notre Dame’s historic 23-10 victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, a win the Irish had long been waiting for.
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January 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Sugar Bowl Final Thoughts:
What it looked like when Notre Dame pulled back to curtain on a victorious locker room
Should we start tracking TFL margin?
How Mike Denbrock called the game the Irish needed, even if it wasn't exactly the game he wanted.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
What it looked like when Notre Dame pulled back to curtain on a victorious locker room
Should we start tracking TFL margin?
How Mike Denbrock called the game the Irish needed, even if it wasn't exactly the game he wanted.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
Marcus Freeman spent this season building belief. Not by talking about it. But by calling it.
How Notre Dame's head coach wired the Irish to (potentially) win on Wednesday night.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
How Notre Dame's head coach wired the Irish to (potentially) win on Wednesday night.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
Notre Dame hasn't won a major bowl in a generation. Is it finally ready?
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December 31, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Marcus Freeman spent this season building belief. Not by talking about it. But by calling it.
How Notre Dame's head coach wired the Irish to (potentially) win on Wednesday night.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
How Notre Dame's head coach wired the Irish to (potentially) win on Wednesday night.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
🚨🎙️The Independent🎙️🚨
Our Sugar Bowl preview will record at 8:30 p.m. eastern on Monday from New Orleans. And you can join @Matt_Fortuna and myself on the show.
All you need is a webcam and a free ticket via ShowUs. Click. Sign up. See you tomorrow.
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Our Sugar Bowl preview will record at 8:30 p.m. eastern on Monday from New Orleans. And you can join @Matt_Fortuna and myself on the show.
All you need is a webcam and a free ticket via ShowUs. Click. Sign up. See you tomorrow.
bit.ly/42cRzZ9
December 29, 2024 at 9:21 PM
🚨🎙️The Independent🎙️🚨
Our Sugar Bowl preview will record at 8:30 p.m. eastern on Monday from New Orleans. And you can join @Matt_Fortuna and myself on the show.
All you need is a webcam and a free ticket via ShowUs. Click. Sign up. See you tomorrow.
bit.ly/42cRzZ9
Our Sugar Bowl preview will record at 8:30 p.m. eastern on Monday from New Orleans. And you can join @Matt_Fortuna and myself on the show.
All you need is a webcam and a free ticket via ShowUs. Click. Sign up. See you tomorrow.
bit.ly/42cRzZ9
Worth noting from Notre Dame's Saturday morning practice. Rocco Spindler was back taking reps at right guard with the 1st-team offensive line. The senior missed the second half of the Indiana game with an undisclosed injury and was replaced by red-shirt freshman Sam Pendleton.
December 28, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Worth noting from Notre Dame's Saturday morning practice. Rocco Spindler was back taking reps at right guard with the 1st-team offensive line. The senior missed the second half of the Indiana game with an undisclosed injury and was replaced by red-shirt freshman Sam Pendleton.
Xavier Watts has officially been named a consensus All-American, making him Notre Dame's first two-time consensus All-American since Aaron Taylor in 1992-93.
December 19, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Xavier Watts has officially been named a consensus All-American, making him Notre Dame's first two-time consensus All-American since Aaron Taylor in 1992-93.
With Notre Dame's big moment finally here, where do the Irish need to win on Friday night to take the first step in a potential College Football Playoff run?
Three keys, one prediction.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
Three keys, one prediction.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
Will Notre Dame handle Indiana? Three keys to a game the Irish are built for
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December 19, 2024 at 7:01 PM
With Notre Dame's big moment finally here, where do the Irish need to win on Friday night to take the first step in a potential College Football Playoff run?
Three keys, one prediction.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
Three keys, one prediction.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...
🚨🎙️The Independent🎙️🚨
RETURN OF THE TUNA: The pod welcomes back Matt Fortuna as Tim Murray joins to preview Notre Dame-Indiana, talk Marcus Freeman's extension and recap Pete Bevacqua's bold push for a title.
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RETURN OF THE TUNA: The pod welcomes back Matt Fortuna as Tim Murray joins to preview Notre Dame-Indiana, talk Marcus Freeman's extension and recap Pete Bevacqua's bold push for a title.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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PREVIEW: Notre Dame vs. Indiana | College Football Playoff
The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast · Episode
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December 18, 2024 at 4:11 PM
🚨🎙️The Independent🎙️🚨
RETURN OF THE TUNA: The pod welcomes back Matt Fortuna as Tim Murray joins to preview Notre Dame-Indiana, talk Marcus Freeman's extension and recap Pete Bevacqua's bold push for a title.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Dlx...
RETURN OF THE TUNA: The pod welcomes back Matt Fortuna as Tim Murray joins to preview Notre Dame-Indiana, talk Marcus Freeman's extension and recap Pete Bevacqua's bold push for a title.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Dlx...
Pete Bevacqua says both he and coach Marcus Freeman are "maniacally obsessed" with winning a national championship. Notes he wanted to get the extension done before the CFP. Adds Notre Dame is committed to maintaining its investment in assistant coach pay.
December 17, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Pete Bevacqua says both he and coach Marcus Freeman are "maniacally obsessed" with winning a national championship. Notes he wanted to get the extension done before the CFP. Adds Notre Dame is committed to maintaining its investment in assistant coach pay.
Pete Bevacqua said his expectations for the atmosphere for Notre Dame vs. Indiana are similar to the atmosphere for Notre Dame vs. Florida State in 1993, which he attended the fall after his graduation.
December 17, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Pete Bevacqua said his expectations for the atmosphere for Notre Dame vs. Indiana are similar to the atmosphere for Notre Dame vs. Florida State in 1993, which he attended the fall after his graduation.
Pete Bevacqua asked about Marcus Freeman's contract extension, specifically if there's language pertaining to Ohio State or the NFL.
"There are no carve outs"
"There are no carve outs"
December 17, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Pete Bevacqua asked about Marcus Freeman's contract extension, specifically if there's language pertaining to Ohio State or the NFL.
"There are no carve outs"
"There are no carve outs"
Pete Bevacqua said the House Settlement is on Notre Dame's mind "constantly" Asked if ND will participate fully and how much will go to football.
"We will absolutely meet the cap."
Believes the cap will be $20.5 million.
"A large portion of that will be dedicated to football."
"We will absolutely meet the cap."
Believes the cap will be $20.5 million.
"A large portion of that will be dedicated to football."
December 17, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Pete Bevacqua said the House Settlement is on Notre Dame's mind "constantly" Asked if ND will participate fully and how much will go to football.
"We will absolutely meet the cap."
Believes the cap will be $20.5 million.
"A large portion of that will be dedicated to football."
"We will absolutely meet the cap."
Believes the cap will be $20.5 million.
"A large portion of that will be dedicated to football."
Kicker Mitch Jeter hit 4-of-6 field goals, with both misses beyond 40 yards. One hit the upright. Also difficult to get a great read on his status, although Notre Dame insists he’s fine to kick versus Indiana.
December 16, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Kicker Mitch Jeter hit 4-of-6 field goals, with both misses beyond 40 yards. One hit the upright. Also difficult to get a great read on his status, although Notre Dame insists he’s fine to kick versus Indiana.
Watched some of Jeremiyah Love, who took reps behind Jadarian Price (usually that’s the other way around). Hard to get a read on how healthy he is (or isn’t) in light work.
December 16, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Watched some of Jeremiyah Love, who took reps behind Jadarian Price (usually that’s the other way around). Hard to get a read on how healthy he is (or isn’t) in light work.
Media got a glimpse of Notre Dame practice on Monday.
Of note, Charles Jagusah returned and took some light reps at left guard.
CJ Carr remains limited. Didn’t participate in throwing beyond short toss in warmups. When the other three QBs threw outs and posts, Carr stood aside.
Of note, Charles Jagusah returned and took some light reps at left guard.
CJ Carr remains limited. Didn’t participate in throwing beyond short toss in warmups. When the other three QBs threw outs and posts, Carr stood aside.
December 16, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Media got a glimpse of Notre Dame practice on Monday.
Of note, Charles Jagusah returned and took some light reps at left guard.
CJ Carr remains limited. Didn’t participate in throwing beyond short toss in warmups. When the other three QBs threw outs and posts, Carr stood aside.
Of note, Charles Jagusah returned and took some light reps at left guard.
CJ Carr remains limited. Didn’t participate in throwing beyond short toss in warmups. When the other three QBs threw outs and posts, Carr stood aside.
Every football season has an arc. But few of those arcs rise, fall and rise quite like Notre Dame's did. How Marcus Freeman put the pieces back together after the season's worst lost, a rebuilding job headed for the College Football Playoff.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...
How Notre Dame saved its Playoff expectations after the season's worst loss
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December 16, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Every football season has an arc. But few of those arcs rise, fall and rise quite like Notre Dame's did. How Marcus Freeman put the pieces back together after the season's worst lost, a rebuilding job headed for the College Football Playoff.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...
Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame have agreed to a new six-year contract that will make Freeman among the highest paid coaches in college football yet to win a national title.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...
Notre Dame agrees to new long-term deal with Marcus Freeman
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December 16, 2024 at 12:57 AM
Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame have agreed to a new six-year contract that will make Freeman among the highest paid coaches in college football yet to win a national title.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...
Marcus Freeman says "this is as close as he's been to where he was before he got hurt." on Mitch Jeter. Confident the Irish kicker is on the mend after a difficult November. Jeter has struggled since the hip/groin injury suffered against Stanford.
December 15, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Marcus Freeman says "this is as close as he's been to where he was before he got hurt." on Mitch Jeter. Confident the Irish kicker is on the mend after a difficult November. Jeter has struggled since the hip/groin injury suffered against Stanford.
Marcus Freeman lists Howard Cross, Jeremiyah Love and Devyn Ford as "available" for Indiana.
December 15, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Marcus Freeman lists Howard Cross, Jeremiyah Love and Devyn Ford as "available" for Indiana.
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden is a Broyles Award finalist alongside ASU OC Marcus Arroyo, Tennessee DC Tim Banks, Indiana DC Bryant Haines and Texas DC Pete Kwiatkowski.
December 11, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden is a Broyles Award finalist alongside ASU OC Marcus Arroyo, Tennessee DC Tim Banks, Indiana DC Bryant Haines and Texas DC Pete Kwiatkowski.
Marcus Freeman was named one of nine finalists for Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year.
Other finalists:
Shane Beamer
Curt Cignetti
Spencer Danielson
Kenny Dillingham
Dan Lanning
Rhett Lashlee
Jeff Monken
Kirby Smart
Other finalists:
Shane Beamer
Curt Cignetti
Spencer Danielson
Kenny Dillingham
Dan Lanning
Rhett Lashlee
Jeff Monken
Kirby Smart
December 10, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Marcus Freeman was named one of nine finalists for Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year.
Other finalists:
Shane Beamer
Curt Cignetti
Spencer Danielson
Kenny Dillingham
Dan Lanning
Rhett Lashlee
Jeff Monken
Kirby Smart
Other finalists:
Shane Beamer
Curt Cignetti
Spencer Danielson
Kenny Dillingham
Dan Lanning
Rhett Lashlee
Jeff Monken
Kirby Smart
Notre Dame will open the College Football Playoff at home against Indiana, with the winner to face Georgia in the quarterfinals (likely the Sugar Bowl).
December 8, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Notre Dame will open the College Football Playoff at home against Indiana, with the winner to face Georgia in the quarterfinals (likely the Sugar Bowl).
Calling my shot.
Indiana at Notre Dame on Dec. 21.
Winner faces Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
Indiana at Notre Dame on Dec. 21.
Winner faces Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
December 8, 2024 at 4:54 AM
Calling my shot.
Indiana at Notre Dame on Dec. 21.
Winner faces Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
Indiana at Notre Dame on Dec. 21.
Winner faces Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
There’s no way the CFP committee can take Alabama over SMU after tonight. Come on, people.
December 8, 2024 at 4:53 AM
There’s no way the CFP committee can take Alabama over SMU after tonight. Come on, people.
Penn State giving a solid account of itself. Texas lost in overtime. That’s feels like enough where Notre Dame will be the No. 7 seed on Sunday … which probably means Indiana heading up US 31?
December 8, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Penn State giving a solid account of itself. Texas lost in overtime. That’s feels like enough where Notre Dame will be the No. 7 seed on Sunday … which probably means Indiana heading up US 31?
The winners of The Echoes from Notre Dame’s season-ending awards banquet.
December 7, 2024 at 4:37 PM
The winners of The Echoes from Notre Dame’s season-ending awards banquet.