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Connaughton a two-sport talent at Notre Dame
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How Notre Dame's Pat Connaughton developed into a two-sport star - Sports Illustrated
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Former Notre Dame two-sport star Pat Connaughton chasing two dreams
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How Notre Dame's Pat Connaughton developed into a two-sport star - Sports Illustrated
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Notre Dame's Pat Connaughton on the Jeff Samardzija career path – Hartford Courant
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Notre Dame's Pat Connaughton on the Jeff Samardzija career path – Hartford Courant
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Notre Dame's Pat Connaughton on the Jeff Samardzija career path – Hartford Courant
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Notre Dame's Pat Connaughton on the Jeff Samardzija career path – Hartford Courant
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How Notre Dame's Pat Connaughton developed into a two-sport star - Sports Illustrated
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Connaughton tells MLB he plans to return to Irish - Sports Illustrated
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Notre Dame's Pat Connaughton on the Jeff Samardzija career path – Hartford Courant
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Notre Dame's Pat Connaughton on the Jeff Samardzija career path – Hartford Courant