Saturday night in Provo, Utah, the heart of Notre Dame faithful was ripped out again. In the first half, it looked like another big game meltdown. The Irish were just out of sorts, conceding a 21-10 lead to the Cougars. In the second half, they gave hope they would get that long-wanted, top-ten road win. They chipped away at the BYU lead, even taking control 24-21. The Cougars would retake a lead late that they never relinquished, beating Notre Dame 28-24.

William Shakespeare wrote, “Discretion is the better part of valor,” in Henry the Eighth, Part 1. Though not widely attributed to him, the quote suggests that caution is often the better move. Photo by USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Many seem to have forgotten that quote when discussing Notre Dame Football and its decision to opt out of a bowl game last season after being snubbed for the College Football Playoff. For a while, it seemed like a largely forgotten hot-butt

There comes a point during a good road trip when you almost forget what brought you there in the first place. Shot by Mary Harris Come for Football. Stay in the Mountains. For us, that happened somewhere around Sundance Mountain Resort. The Irish Tribune traveled to Utah Valley ahead of Notre Dame’s October 17 matchup with BYU, courtesy of Explore Utah Valley, to see what Irish fans could expect when they make the trip west this fall. After touring BYU, exploring downtown Pro

If you’re flying halfway across the country to watch Notre Dame play football, don’t make the mistake of seeing nothing but your hotel room, a tailgate, and LaVell Edwards Stadium. Shot by Mary Harris The Irish haven’t played in Provo in more than two decades, and part of what makes the October 17 road game worth the trip is everything sitting around it. The Irish Tribune spent several days in Provo and its surrounding area, courtesy of Explore Utah Valley, and we came home w