Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Dennis Dodd's POWER POLL Has ND @ #6
Another poll -- this one produced by CBS Sports' own Dennis Dodd has Notre Dame at #6 in his Power Poll Ranking...
LINK: POWER POLL
AP Poll Just Released Notre Dame Now...
Notre Dame's 38 - 3 win over the Texas Longhorns led to the Fighting Irish moving up to #9 in the AP Poll.
LINK: AP POLL
Notre Dame Moves Up to #4 in Power Ranking
The folks at ESPN have their own ranking system called the POWER RANKINGS -- our Fighting Irish moved up four spots this week to #4 after the 38 - 3 win over Texas...
LINK: POWER RANKINGS
Why a Notre Dame Education is Important!
Every parent of a high-school football player should be reading this sign.
What do you do after your NFL career is over (assuming you're one of the very few who have one) at the age of 25 -- without a college degree?
A Notre Dame degree -- will pay you back FOREVER.
Notre Dame Still at #11 in Amway Coaches Poll
Notre Dame's 38 - 3 win over Texas did not change the perception of the voters in the Amway Coaches Poll...
LINK: AMWAY COACHES POLL
Monday, September 7, 2015
Week 1: A Look at ND's NCAA Stat Leaders
Here's how the Fighting Irish football team and its players stack up against the rest of the NCAA FBS teams and players -- after Week 1 of the college football season:
NOTRE DAME DEFENSE:
- #7 TOTAL DEFENSE
- #7 FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED
- #7 FEWEST TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED
- #14 THIRD DOWN CONVERSION % ALLOWED
- #14 TEAM PASSING EFFICIENCY DEFENSE
- #17 TOTAL QB SACKS
- #27 TOTAL RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED
NOTRE DAME OFFENSE:
- #4 TIME OF POSSESSION
- #6 TEAM PASSING EFFICIENCY
- #10 TOTAL FIRST DOWNS
- #17 THIRD DOWN CONVERSION %
- #30 TOTAL PASSING YARDS
- #32 TOTAL YARDS
- #42 TOTAL PENALTY YARDS
- #44 TOTAL RUSHING YARDS
- #46 TOTAL POINTS SCORED
MALIK ZAIRE:
- #3 QUARTERBACK RATING
- #4 PASS COMPLETION %
- #4 PASSING YARDS PER ATTEMPT
- #8 LONGEST TD PASS
- #11 TOTAL TD PASSES THROWN
- #17 TOTAL PASSING YARDS
WILL FULLER:
C.J. PROSISE:
OT: Worst Helmet Design in College Football?
This is the "away" helmet that Virginia wore in their game against UCLA this weekend. Count me as not a fan...
UVA Coach London Talks ND Tonight at 7:06 PM
If you'd like to know what Virginia's head football coach Mike London has to say about their game this Saturday against Notre Dame -- you can listen in LIVE tonight from 7:06 PM ET to 8:00 PM ET -- at the link below:
LINK: MIKE LONDON RADIO SHOW
ND's 3 Ranked Opponents: Head Coaches
Here's what the three ranked Notre Dame opponents' head coaches had to say to the media after week 1 of the college football season -- I'm assuming Stanford is dropping out of Top-25 after loss to Northwestern:
USC ranked #8
Video
Clemson ranked #12
Georgia Tech ranked #16
USC ranked #8
Video
Clemson ranked #12
Georgia Tech ranked #16
Charlie Strong Talks ND Game: 37 Hours Later
Here's a link to this morning's press conference from Austin, TX -- as Texas Longhorn's head football coach Charlie Strong talks about their 38 - 3 loss to Notre Dame...
LINK: CHARLIE STRONG TALKS NOTRE DAME
A "Cool for the Summer" ND Highlights Video
Her Loyal Sons do a terrific job -- in this video highlighting Notre Dame's 38 - 3 win over Texas -- and in capturing the "haters" perception of our Fighting Irish...
2015 Update: 35 Notre Dame Players in the NFL
Took a lap around the worldwide web this morning to see what former Notre Dame football stars were still getting paid by NFL teams -- after yesterday's final roster cuts.
Here's what I learned -- there are 35 former Notre Dame football stars on NFL rosters (updated 9/11/15), practice squads or injured reserve lists this morning -- as we head into the first week of the 2015 NFL regular season.
18 are slated as starters (offense, defense or special teams) -- two additional starters Michael Floyd and John Sullivan are injured and will miss this week's games) -- the (*) below designates a NFL starter. And, three were named a TEAM CAPTAIN!
LINK: ROBERT BLANTON -- VIKINGS*
LINK: KYLE BRINDZA -- BUCCANEERS*
LINK: SERGIO BROWN -- JAGUARS*
LINK: DAVID BRUTON -- BRONCOS* -- TEAM CAPTAIN
LINK: JIMMY CLAUSEN -- BEARS
LINK: TYLER EIFERT -- BENGALS*
LINK: ANTHONY FASANO -- TITANS*
LINK: MICHAEL FLOYD -- CARDINALS -- INJURED
LINK: JONAS GRAY -- DOLPHINS
LINK: RYAN HARRIS -- BRONCOS*
LINK: BENNETT JACKSON -- GIANTS -- KNEE INJURY OUT FOR SEASON
LINK: J.J. JANSEN -- PANTHERS*
LINK: TJ JONES -- LIONS*
LINK: KAPRON LEWIS-MOORE -- RAVENS
LINK: ZACK MARTIN -- COWBOYS*
LINK: TROY NIKLAS -- CARDINALS -- INJURED
LINK: LOUIS NIX III -- GIANTS
LINK: THEO RIDDICK -- LIONS
LINK: CODY RIGGS -- TITANS
LINK: TREVOR ROBINSON -- CHARGERS
LINK: KYLE RUDOLPH -- VIKINGS*
LINK: HARRISON SMITH -- VIKINGS*
LINK: JOHN SULLIVAN -- VIKINGS -- INJURED
LINK: GOLDEN TATE -- LIONS*
LINK: MANTI TE'O -- CHARGERS*
LINK: JUSTIN TUCK -- RAIDERS* -- TEAM CAPTAIN
LINK: STEPHON TUITT -- STEELERS*
LINK: DARRIN WALLS -- JETS
LINK: CHRIS WATT -- CHARGERS*
LINK: IAN WILLIAMS -- 49ERS* -- TEAM CAPTAIN
LINK: SAM YOUNG -- JAGUARS
SIGNED TO NFL PRACTICE SQUADS:
NFL FREE AGENTS AS OF THIS MORNING:
Full Game Replay: Notre Dame 38 - Texas 3
Here's a replay of Notre Dame's 38 to 3 win over Texas to kick-off the 2015 season.
LINK: FULL GAME REPLAY
YAHOO! -- Notre Dame is a Contender!
One game into the season -- and there have been a few more jumping on the Notre Dame bandwagon!
LINK: PAT FORDE -- YAHOO SPORTS
Recap: Notre Dame's Next Five Opponents
UCLA 34 - Virginia 16
Georgia Tech 69 - Alcorn State 6
UMASS DID NOT PLAY -- they open up this week against Colorado
Clemson 49 - Wofford 10
Navy 45 - Colgate 10
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Notre Dame Honors Fr. Ted Prior to Kick-Off
You can fast forward to 1:54 mark to watch the pre-game tribute...
This Didn't Take Long: Zaire On Heisman Watch
HEISMAN POSE FOR MALIK?
When you go 19 for 22, 313 yards, 3 touchdowns and zero turnovers -- in PRIME TIME on national television -- wearing a GOLD HELMET...
This conversation follows.
LINK: FOX SPORTS
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Texas Media Talks About Notre Dame's Big Win
Here's what the "homies" from Texas have to say this morning about Notre Dame's 38 - 3 win over their Longhorns last night...
LINK: DALLAS MORNING NEWS #1
LINK: DALLAS MORNING NEWS #2
LINK: AUSTIN STATESMAN #1
LINK: AUSTIN STATESMAN #2
LINK: HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Quick Media Reaction to ND's Win Over Texas
Here's what some of the national media is saying about Notre Dame's 38 - 3 win over the Texas Longhorns.
LINK: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
LINK: USA TODAY
LINK: SPORTING NEWS
LINK: ESPN BLOG
How 80,000 + Fill Notre Dame Stadium -- #244
🏈 Watch the Stadium fill up for the 244th straight sellout game.
ND vs Texas, 38-3 pic.twitter.com/rTsyOvK1wD
— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) September 6, 2015
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Everett Who? Hello to the Malik Zaire Era!
19 for 22, 313 yards, 3 TD passes, 38 points and ZERO TURNOVERS!
The Malik Zaire Era at Notre Dame began with a bang tonight -- as the #11 Fighting Irish dominated a young Texas Longhorn squad 38 - 3.
On a night where starting RB Tarean Folston went down with what looks to be a serious knee injury -- the Fighting Irish rolled up more than 500 yards of offense -- while holding Texas to 163 yards.
GREAT START!
Under Armour -- We Need ND GameDay Gear!
I'm going to jump on a soap box for 77 seconds this morning...
I don't believe I'm alone when I say it is frustrating for Notre Dame fans to walk into any stadium or arena -- and see a "sea of red, orange, yellow, etc." from the opposing fan base...
Then to look around and see fellow Notre Dame fans wearing; blue, gold, green, white or black -- and looking outnumbered -- when we're not.
TELL ME -- what color pops best in the photos above? It is not even close...
Why can't we get Under Armour to create an apparel and accessories collection called NOTRE DAME GAMEDAY GEAR! Here's what that would look like:
- We pick what we'll call "FIGHTING IRISH GREEN" -- a color that says we're here, we're loud and we're proud.
- It would come in a number of items Under Armour makes for Notre Dame -- that you would potentially wear to a game; hats, visors, gloves, t-shirts, shirts, shorts, shoes, pants, scarfs, coats, socks, rain gear, etc.
- And, Notre Dame commits to this color -- FOREVER -- so fans are not forced into having to buy new Notre Dame GameDay Gear every year -- or, if we switch to another apparel partner.
Soon, every Notre Dame fan in the world would know --- it's GameDay for Notre Dame -- and this is what we wear to cheer on our Fighting Irish. You don't have to wear it head to toe -- if the color is great -- all you need is a hat or scarf to make it POP in the stadium or arena.
It's time.
As you walk around Notre Dame's campus today -- you're going to see the fans from Texas in their burnt orange color -- and you're going to see the fans of the Fighting Irish in our blue, gold, green, white and black...
Under Armour -- please give us our FIGHTING IRISH GREEN GAMEDAY GEAR!
We need this to be what GAMEDAY -- looks like for Notre Dame -- FOREVER.
Friday, September 4, 2015
ESPN's SportsCenter "On The Road" at ND!
ESPN's SportsCenter "One The Road" will be broadcasting LIVE -- today and tomorrow morning from just north of Notre Dame Stadium.
You'll definitely catch them during College GameDay in the AM...
Not to Look Ahead -- But I Will -- Georgia Tech
They put up 69 points last night against Alcorn State...
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Here is a Scouting Report on Notre Dame
Thought you'd enjoy what they're saying down in Austin about their game with our Fighting Irish this Saturday night...
LINK: SCOUTING THE IRISH
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
ND Alums Starting on Three Top Ranked Teams
How is this for a fun fact!
In the AP Preseason Poll you will find Notre Dame alums (Class of 2015) starting on three football teams ranked in the TOP 11 -- what other school can make that claim?
- #7 ranked Oregon: Matt Hegarty '15 (Center)
- #10 ranked Florida State: Everett Golson '15 (QB)
- #11 ranked Notre Dame: Joe Schmidt '15 (Linebacker), Nick Martin '15 (Center) and Amir Carlisle '15 (Wide Receiver)
Notre Dame Alum Named Oregon Ducks Starter
Former Notre Dame student-athlete Matt Hegarty '15 -- was named the starting center on the Oregon football team.
Hegarty -- a starter last year for the Fighting Irish -- was not expected to start this year for Notre Dame, so he left for Eugene seeking a starting role with the Ducks.
He joins Everett Golson as one of two Notre Dame alums -- beyond the alums playing for the Fighting Irish -- who've earned a starting role on a top-ten ranked team in the pre-season polls -- after their graduation this past May.
A great indication of the football talent in South Bend!
LINK: HEGARTY EARNS START
Holtz's Grandson a Back-Up QB for Texas
Trey Holtz, grandson of Hall of Fame Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz and son of Skip Holtz '87 -- is the starting place holder for the Texas Longhorns.
A walk-on QB -- Holtz made some noise on YouTube recently with this video linked below -- where he's "holding" for a unique field goal try. You'll want to watch this:
LINK: LOU'S GRANDSON A LONGHORN
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Texas' Charlie Strong's Press Conference
This photo (below) is getting plenty of social media play -- among the Texas players -- taking shots at their 5'-9" head coach...
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