Irish suspend Rees, Calabrese for opener

July, 31, 2012
7/31/12
4:25
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By Matt Fortuna | ESPNChicago.com
Notre Dame will have a new starting quarterback when it kicks off the 2012 season.

Incumbent signal caller Tommy Rees and linebacker Carlo Calabrese have both been suspended for the Irish's Sept. 1 opener against Navy in Dublin, Ireland, coach Brian Kelly announced Tuesday. Neither player will travel for the game.

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  • Joined ESPN.com in 2011
  • Wrote for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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