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Many Broncos fans noted that #30, David Bruton, was escorting Eddie Royal into the end zone on both TD run-backs against the SD Chargers.

The Irish defense improved big time on Saturday, giving up just 14 points as Notre Dame beat Boston College 20-16 to improve to 5-2 on the season.

Linebacker Kyle McCarthy, left, has an interception in each of Notre Dame's first three games.

Although he lives in Centerville, David Bruton Sr. said he has a couple of good reasons for wanting to see the Cincinnati Bengals get roughed up in their season opener with Denver today, Sept.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Jimmy Clausen must have felt as if he was still in paradise. Clausen, last seen playing nearly flawless in a Hawaii Bowl victory, completed 15 of 18 passes for 315 yards and four touchdowns to lead Notre Dame to a 35-0 victory over Nevada on Saturday.

A new billboard facing the Notre Dame campus offers a not-so-subtle reminder to coach Charlie Weis that the past two seasons have not been up to the standards of the storied Fighting Irish football program.

With the season right around the corner, I figured I would compile a list of 10 things I think will happen this year.

Jimmy Clausen: The junior quarterback threw for 3,172 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2008, but he needs to cut down on interceptions .

Spotlight : Sergio Brown Also Returning Lost : David Bruton, Jashaad Gaines Gained : Harrison Smith , Thomas Smith , Dan McCarthy , Zeke Motta Last season Sergio Brown impressed everyone with his play, enough to work his way into the starting lineup.

Spotlight : Sergio Brown Also Returning Lost : David Bruton, Jashaad Gaines Gained : Harrison Smith , Thomas Smith , Dan McCarthy , Zeke Motta Last season Sergio Brown impressed everyone with his play, enough to work his way into the starting lineup.

Rookie safety David Bruton is getting a crash course in the NFL following Brian Dawkins' injury.

Rookie safety David Bruton is getting a crash course in the NFL following Brian Dawkins' injury.

Receiver Golden Tate against Michigan. He was one of the few bright spots last year in another tough season for the Irish.

David Bruton is a rare player who in a span of 3 1/2 months has gone from second day in the draft to starting lineup in the first preseason game.

When we glance through the summer's roster for the Denver Broncos, there is a palpable sensation that pulls at our thoughts; a pattern of character, respect and leadership that has influenced the way the team changed itself in the draft and in free agency.

To many Americans of the Cold War era, Joe McCarthy was a demagogue. To many Notre Dame fans of the Charlie Weis era Kyle McCarthy has become a demigod... To many Americans of the Cold War era, Joe McCarthy was a demagogue.

Rookie safety David Bruton is getting a crash course in the NFL following Brian Dawkins' injury.

All good things must come to an end . Also, ATB's series of position-by-position predictions for Notre Dame is just about done, too.

Might be a toss-up between who benefits more from Josh McDaniels' decision to give a handful of veterans a day off: The older guys, who could use the break, or the rookies who get to replace them in practice.

David Bruton's football career was nearly over before it began. Then, just as he seemed to be on his way to stardom, he nearly saw the end again.