It's been a rough start for the freshman signal caller, but his poise, leadership in the huddle, and ability to bounce back after a bad play are a few positives his teammates have noticed. More...
To say his first two college starts haven't gone well would be an understatement, but Clausen isn't wavering one bit. According to Weis, "Mentally and emotionally, he hasn't blinked an eye". More...
With the Irish and the Wolverines stuck at 0-2, it seems like some fans of both teams are already looking ahead to seasons of future hope. And as fate would have it, this Saturday's game provides the first matchup of the two players considered to be the respective faces of those futures. It's a fabulous frosh showdown. Pedigree versus Potential. Poise versus Power. Accuracy versus Distance. California Cool versus Arkansas Brawn. More...
scUM announced Mallett would start Sat. More...
His high school coach Bill Redell and quarterbacks coach Steve Clarkson explain why Clausen is plenty prepared to make his first start at Penn State. Redell believes Jimmy's been groomed for this moment since he was 10, and said, "The bigger the crowd, the better Jimmy plays." More...
According to Weis, Clausen's cool, calm demeanor, and schooling prior to arriving in South Bend are just a few traits that will help him deal with the pressure of playing in front of a hostile crowd. More...
When Demetrius Jones lined up under center last weekend, the Notre Dame offense did not look too familiar to anyone watching. More...
Accuracy and the ability to make quick decisions are why Jimmy Clausen is the perfect quarterback to run Weis' offense. His quick release doesn't hurt either. More...
A night game @ Penn State isn't the ideal environment for a true Freshman to open his collegiate career.
Word has officially come down from on high that freshman Jimmy Clausen will be the starter on Saturday against Penn State. Even though Jimmy showed a pretty good arm against the Tech backups, playing against a very talented Penn State defense in front of 100,000+ screaming fans is another case altogether. Best of luck to Jimmy. If we here at BGS could offer young Clausen just a wee bit of advice as you embark More...