Thursday, August 31, 2017

Just 40 Hours to Notre Dame Football!


What a beautiful photo this evening from the "house that Rock built!"

 Just "double-click" on the photo to enlarge.

It's "MOVE IN" Day at Notre Dame Stadium!


The Fighting Irish are taking up residence in their new Game Day Home!

Domer Mike Lee's Appearance on EXTRA



Mike's training for his next professional fight -- while still finding time to keep tabs on his newest venture; Monarch Athletic Club in Los Angeles.

Lee '09, is 20 - 0 as a professional boxer!!!

Pat Connaughton Signed for Third Year!


Former Notre Dame basketball and baseball star -- Pat Connaughton, just agreed to terms with the Portland Trail Blazers for a third season.  A cool $1.47 million guaranteed for Pat!

CONGRATS!

LINK:  STORY

Notre Dame Players Talk Temple Game






Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Boldly Notre Dame -- DREAM, DARE, DO...


Now Watch ND Football LIVE in 13 Countries!

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NBC Sports Gold (NBC Sports direct to consumer LIVE streaming product) is launching an international Notre Dame Football Season Pass!

This will allow Notre Dame fans in these 13 countries; Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom -- to watch all seven home games for $49.99.

I couldn't find where you could place an order for Notre Dame Football -- maybe it will go LIVE tomorrow?

Here is a link to the NBC Sports Gold website below:

LINK:  NBC SPORTS GOLD

Notre Dame Football Helmet Honors Ara!


As promised, the Notre Dame football team will honor Ara Parseghian this season with this sticker on the front of each player's helmet.

A nice touch!

Replay: Brian Kelly's Temple Presser Today


Brian Kelly Interview with Yahoo! Sports


 Thought you'd enjoy reading this...

LINK:  YAHOO! SPORTS

Saturday, August 26, 2017

DeShone Kizer's First NFL Exhibition Start






The Last Day of the Notre Dame Trail...


A special day --- a special two weeks for the University of Notre Dame!

LINK:  NOTRE DAME TRAIL -- WNDU

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Domer Matt Besler in Citibank TV Commercial


Former Notre Dame All-American Matt Besler -- is starring in a Citibank TV spot about his hometown of Kansas City...

Saturday, August 19, 2017

Photo of Jaylon Smith's First NFL Tackle!

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It's been 596 days since former Notre Dame All-American Jaylon Smith stepped foot on a football field in LIVE game action.  He played 12 snaps today in the Cowboys exhibition game with the Colts -- and made this critical third down tackle...

IF YOU "DOUBLE CLICK" ON THE PHOTO above you can see the video of his first NFL tackle! 

HE'S BACK!

LINK:  IT'S A BLESSING

I LOVE THIS -- Notre Dame's Class of 2021!


Got to love this photo of the University of Notre Dame's Class of 2021 inside Notre Dame Stadium.  That's Corbett Family Hall in the background.

Irish Goal Line Offense -- A Different Approach


Notre Dame's QB will be "under center" in their goal like offense this season. 

I believe this will be for the good...

LINK:  GOAL LINE

Friday, August 18, 2017

Knute Rockne Uniform Reveal for Notre Dame!



This folks -- is GENIUS!  The old / new helmet design -- the SHOES -- and the detail on the jersey that the Fighting Irish will be wearing in their game November 18th against Navy.

Every player's nameplate in the Notre Dame Locker Room -- the day of this game -- will be replaced with one name:  ROCKNE.

LOVE IT!!!


Domer Jaylon Smith's Just a Day Away...



The former Notre Dame All-American looks to be getting his first NFL Exhibition game action tomorrow against the Colts...

Thursday, August 17, 2017

They're Back --- The Band of the Fighting Irish!


The Notre Dame Trail --- Day #5 Update


The pilgrims have covered 124 miles over the first five days of the Notre Dame Trail -- they finish on Saturday, August 26th.  A day we're encouraging everyone to walk the final few steps from downtown South Bend to the Notre Dame campus!

Here's the latest from WNDU:

LINK:  REPORT #1

LINK:  REPORT #2

LINK:  REPORT #3

Nolan Interviews Assistant Football Coaches




Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Nolan Interviews ND Football Coaches Today





Aerial Look at the New Notre Dame Stadium


Wisconsin Grad -- Calls Out the Badger Nation!


I love this story -- Madison Police Chief Mike Koval -- a Notre Dame Dad, Superfan -- and, a Wisconsin alum -- calls out the Badger Nation!  See the video below!

Mike's son Riley (ND Law Grad) works with me here at Notre Dame. 

GO IRISH!

LINK:  MUST SEE

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The Visitors' Entrance to Notre Dame Stadium


Fox Sports Ohio: DeShone Kizer Interview...



DeShone talks about playing QB at Notre Dame and how it prepares you for the NFL...

Browns' QB Coach Discusses DeShone Kizer


Jaylon Smith to Play First NFL Game Saturday



Great news from Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones this evening...

LINK:  JAYLON'S READY!

The Most Valued Tickets in College Football

The folks at TickPick sent me this information on the latest pricing of football tickets in the secondary markets.


Once again -- Notre Dame football is part of the MOST VALUED TICKET in college football this year -- and it's not even close...

To put this in perspective:
  • You could buy a ticket to Florida State vs. Alabama and Michigan vs. Ohio State and still not spend what it would cost to buy a ticket to Georgia vs. Notre Dame.
  • You could buy a ticket to Alabama vs. Auburn, Michigan State vs. Michigan and Clemson vs. Auburn -- and still not spend what it would cost to buy a ticket to Georgia vs. Notre Dame
  • You could buy TWO tickets to Ohio State vs. Michigan, and ONE ticket to Michigan State vs. Michigan -- and still not spend what it would cost to buy a ticket to Georgia vs. Notre Dame

THE TEN MOST VALUED TICKETS IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
  1. Georgia at Notre Dame:  $1,654.72
  2. Florida State at Alabama:  $1,026.54
  3. Ohio State at Michigan:  $599.63
  4. Navy vs. Army:  $567.76
  5. Florida at Georgia:  $532.68
  6. USC at Notre Dame:  $521.57
  7. Oklahoma at Texas:  $469.38
  8. Alabama at Auburn:  $464.63
  9. Michigan State at Michigan:  $424.73
  10. Clemson at Auburn:  $418.79

Day #2 Notre Dame Trail -- WNDU's Report


On day #2 -- the pilgrims on the Notre Dame Trail walked 19.1 miles...

LINK:  WNDU

Monday, August 14, 2017

NBC Names Tirico the Voice of ND Football



The talented broadcaster takes the place of Dan Hicks...

LINK:  TIRICO

Governor of Indiana Kicks off Notre Dame Trail

The 319 mile journey from Vincennes, IN to the campus of the University of Notre Dame -- began last evening with a 1.7 mile walk with Indiana's Governor Holcomb.

LINK:  WNDU-TV

LINK:  ABC-57

Sunday, August 13, 2017

New Tunnel Signage for Notre Dame Football


I'm hoping this new "HERE COME THE IRISH" signage is "back lit" and lights up during night games.

That would be a nice addition.

Thursday, August 10, 2017

DeShone Kizer's First NFL Exhibition TD Pass


His first NFL game winner -- 4th and 2 with 1:57 left in the game.   Browns beat the Saints 20 to 14!

Does Cleveland finally have a QB!

DeShone dominated the passing stats for the Browns tonight:
  • Kizer:  11 for 18 = 184 yards and a TD pass!
  • Kessler:  5 for 10 = 47 yards
  • Osweiller:  6 for 14 = 42 yards 
In addition -- Kizer led the Browns' QB's with 12 yards rushing.

This Really Happened on Jeopardy...


The Fighting Irish's First Visit to Locker Room



And, a "walk-on" team captain gets a scholarship for his senior year at the University of Notre Dame...

Notre Dame's New Football Locker Room!



WOW, WOW, WOW!!!

Notre Dame Hockey's Incoming Freshmen


Photos of Notre Dame's New Recruiting Lounge


These are photos of the newly renovated Schivarelli Lounge inside Notre Dame Stadium.  A space for Notre Dame Football to entertain recruits and former players...  BEAUTIFUL!

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Mike Lee '09 Training to go 20 - 0 as a Pro!


Notre Dame alum Mike Lee '09, is currently training in Los Angeles for his upcoming fight against Aaron Quattrocchi on Friday, September 15th at "The Dome At The Ballpark" in Rosemont, IL.

“Fighting at home for my 20th fight means a great deal to me, I made my pro debut in Chicago and it’s terrific to return for this milestone. It seems like yesterday I was fighting to be 1 and 0, now I’m fighting to be 20 and 0.”

LINK:  MIKE LEE BOXING

Coach Brian Kelly Talks With Media Today


The Big Reveal: ND Football Locker Room!

 THURSDAY, August 10th at 6 PM ET!

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

New WIFI Panels & DAS Servers in Stadium!



I think every Notre Dame fan will be pleased to have better WIFI in Notre Dame Stadium!

Wimbush & Adams Talk Camp Culver...


Free Tickets to Sorin: A Notre Dame Story...


Free tickets to a one-man-play about the founder of the University of Notre Dame -- Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. -- became available today!

Don't wait -- get tickets now!

LINK:  GET TICKETS HERE

"Father Ted" Postage Stamp Released Sept. 1st


You are going to want to buy a roll or, two or, three of these...

LINK:  STORY

Monday, August 7, 2017

Matthias Farley "Weird Off Field -- WOW On It!"

This is the headline of an Indianapolis Star story today on Matthias Farley -- the former Notre Dame defensive back who now plays safety for the Colts...

A ND GO IRISH BLOG regular -- Tim Willis '84, alerted me to this story.  

LINK:  MATTHIAS FARLEY

Brady Quinn Defends His Alma Mater...


This is Brady Quinn's response to a recent interview that took place on Colin Cowherd's show...

LINK:  BRADY QUINN

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Replay: Coach Ara Parseghian's Memorial


A Celebration of Ara Parseghian's Life -- MASS


Here is a replay of today's Mass for the Feast of the Transfiguration and celebration of the life of Ara Parseghian...

Watch Ara Parseghian's Tribute Today at ND



Today's Mass and Memorial Service for Ara Parseghian will both be streamed LIVE today at UND.COM.  Here's the schedule:

ND Football Walk-On Story in the Boston Globe


You're going to want to read this story...

I am now a Chris Bury fan! 

Stonehill College was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross -- just like the University of Notre Dame.

LINK:  FROM STONEHILL TO NOTRE DAME

Video: Domer Sheldon Day's Hit on Fournette


Jack Nolan Interviews Chip Long After Practice


Jack Nolan Interviews Coach Brian Kelly Today


Coach Kelly With Media After Practice Today


A Look at Notre Dame Football Practice Today


Thursday, August 3, 2017

Coach Kelly Recaps Thursday's Practice


Brian Kelly Talks About Ara Parseghian


Brandon Wimbush Talks With Jack Nolan


Video of Coach Parseghian's Last National Title


This is courtesy of former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin -- now the head coach of the Miami Redhawks -- who play our Fighting Irish on September 30th.

Love hearing Howard Cosell's voice...

Notre Dame Not Ranked in ESPN Top 25


I like that we are not ranked in ESPN's preseason poll... 

MOTIVATION.

Now, we do have a number of opponents ranked in the top 25:
  • #4 University of Southern California
  • #15 Stanford University
  • #16 University of Miami (FL)
  • #17 University of Georgia

LINK:  ESPN TOP 25

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Fox Sports: "Should Kizer be Browns' QB?"


Onwualu Already Earning First Team Reps


The former Notre Dame team captain -- a rookie free agent -- was already running with the Los Angeles Chargers' first team defense...

That's James in the blue jersey in the photo above -- Day 1 of NFL Training Camp.

LINK:  ONWUALU