Sunday, October 4, 2015

Photo: Clemson DB's Wearing Football Shorts


Might be the shortest football pants I've ever seen...

Full Game Replay: Clemson 24 -- ND 22


I will never watch this game again -- LIVE on TV last night was enough...

LINK:  FULL GAME REPLAY

Notre Dame Drops to #15 After Loss to Clemson


Amway Coaches Poll released this AM and the AP POLL this afternoon --- the SEC coaches and the SEC controlled media did a nice job of voting for their fellow schools...

Notre Dame is the third highest rated ONE LOSS TEAM in the polls.

LINK:  RANKINGS

Video: Joe Schmidt Post Game



Courtesy of Blue and Gold Illustrated.

Video: Sheldon Day Post Game



Courtesy of Blue and Gold Illustrated.

Video: Nick Martin Post Game



Courtesy of Blue and Gold Illustrated.

Video: DeShone Kizer Post Game



Courtesy of Blue and Gold Illustrated.

Game Highlights Navy 33 -- Air Force 11


It's Time To Think NAVY -- They're Undefeated

WSBT-TV Coverage From Clemson Last Night

South Bend Tribune's Coverage: ND Loss


Here's what the South Bend Tribune is reporting about Notre Dame's 24 - 22 loss to Clemson last night...

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE #1

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE #2

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE #3

Local Clemson Media -- Day After Win Over ND


Here's what the local media is reporting in the Clemson, South Carolina area...

LINK:  GREENVILLE NEWS

LINK:  CHARLESTON POST COURIER

LINK:  CHARLESTON POST COURIER #2

LINK:  ANDERSON INDEPENDENT MAIL

Dabo Swinney's Post Game Press Conference


Coach Kelly's Post Game Press Conference



Clemson 24 -- Notre Dame 22

Clemson 24 - Notre Dame 22 -- Game Highlights


Quick Media Reaction to Clemson 24 - ND 22


Here's what the media has to say about Notre Dame's two-point loss to Clemson tonight in a pouring rain...

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS

LINK:  NBC SPORTS

LINK:  CBS SPORTS

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Four Turnovers, Drops, Shanked Punt = Loss


I am numb...

What a rollercoaster ride of emotions for us Notre Dame fans.

We need to win next week.

LINK:  ESPN GAME HIGHLIGHTS

ESPN: Jaylon Smith During Pre-Game


The Fighting Irish Have Arrived for the Game!



Brian Kelly Talks About His Weather Concerns


Official Start to Notre Dame Hockey Practice!


The Fighting Irish are ranked #22 coming into the season...

Clemson QB Impression -- College GameDay


Local TV Coverage -- ND and Clemson Fans


Here's what I can find from the local NBC affiliate in Greenville, SC

LINK:  GETTING READY FOR THE GAME

Playoff Game #2 for the Fighting Irish Tonight!


Georgia Tech was the first round -- the game against Clemson is round two...

LINK:  PLAYOFF RUN

ESPN -- Can Kizer Handle the Clemson Crowd?


Friday, October 2, 2015

The "QB Whisperer" Talks ND vs. Clemson


ESPN's Rece Davis Takes Media Questions


Clemson Week: Coach Kelly's Last Presser


The LA Times Takes On Dabo Over ND Talk


Surprised to see a Los Angeles Times writer take on Clemson's Dabo Swinney over his Notre Dame comments...

LINK:  YOU PICKED THE WRONG FIGHT...

ESPN's College GameDay Set Up at Clemson


Here's what ESPN's College GameDay set up looks like for tomorrow morning's broadcast from Clemson...

Have to admit, it lacks the backdrop of Hesburgh Library and "Touchdown Jesus!"

Clemson's Football Field NOT COVERED!


Photos taken by Notre Dame Football Equipment Manager Ryan Grooms -- this afternoon at Clemson's football stadium...


This was a picture from Thursday afternoon...

WSBT-TV's Weather Man "Tweets" This Map


Notre Dame's Pep Rally in South Carolina Today

George Whitfield Talks Deshaun Watson's Keys


Rece Davis Talks Notre Dame vs. Clemson


Live Web Cams From Clemson University


If you'd like to keep your eye on the weather in Clemson, SC -- here's a link to a number of LIVE webcams on their campus...

LINK:  WEBCAMS

Look For This Sign at ESPN's College GameDay


That's NASCAR champ Todd Bodine and my son Jimmy Small '08 (former Irish Guard) -- president of Iowa Speedway -- on the Clemson campus holding their College GameDay sign for tomorrow! 

GO IRISH!

Click on the picture to enlarge!

Notre Dame Football's Arrival in South Carolina



Latest Rainfall Forecast for ND vs. Clemson


I was told by @ClemsonTom last night that they do not put a tarp over their field.  How can Clemson' grass playing surface handle this much water?

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Atlanta Braves Name Domer General Manager


Notre Dame alum John Coppollella '00, a former student manager for the Fighting Irish football team, was named General Manager of the Atlanta Braves today!

Congratulations John!

LINK:  STORY

LINK:  THE JOHN COPPOLLELLA STORY

Photos: College GameDay Set-up at Clemson


Hey Clemson, Wecome to Notre Dame Football!


Sports Illustrated Story on ND's Will Fuller


Nice feature on Notre Dame student-athlete Will Fuller...

LINK:  WILL FULLER

Latest Rain Prediction Map -- Lots of Purple!

Not a fan of this -- looks like almost the entire state of South Carolina is going to be under water when the Fighting Irish arrive...

Note the "gold, blue and green" that surrounds the purple and orange.  Looks like a "blitz package" for Brian VanGorder's "D-Boyz."  GO IRISH!

Clemson Football's "The Dream" Video

Video

Clemson President's Twitter Welcome to Fans



Clemson Local TV Coverage of ND vs. Clemson


Not sure about the "fact" thrown out at the end of this news story...

LINK:  NOTRE DAME VISITS CLEMSON

ESPN Feature: Clemson QB Deshaun Watson


Phil Steele's "Best Bets" For Saturday's Games


Here's what college football guru Phil Steele thinks about Notre Dame vs. Clemson...

LINK:  BEST BETS

Latest on Joaquin's Impact on ND vs. Clemson

ABC57 News - See the Difference Michiana

Hurricane Joaquin -- this morning a CAT 3 Storm -- will have an impact this weekend on the weather in Clemson, SC.  As much as 12' of rain is predicted through Sunday.