State of the Irish will be a nine-piece miniseries, analyzing Notre Dame football from top to bottom while also predicting what's ahead for the team.

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No. 23 Golden Tate, Junior (5'11", 195)

The leading receiver of the 2008 season had been destined for the Irish since birth with a name like Golden.

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