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Questions about Irish to be answered Saturday

By Alan Grant
ESPN The Magazine

Wednesday, August 28, 2002

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A visit from former Notre Dame quarterback Joe Theismann was the only piece of tangible evidence that something special was about to take place this weekend. Fit, impeccably tan, and dressed all in black, Theismann told the team they were part of a great tradition. Theismann capped his speech saying he was proud to be part of the Irish legacy. That's it. That's as wild and crazy as it's been leading up to Saturday's Kickoff Classic between No. 20 Maryland and Notre Dame. Ne ...

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