Friday, April 15, 2016

My Favorite "THE SHIRT" Design of All-Time!


This is the one -- it was worn during the 2007 Notre Dame football season.  I will admit I have selfish reasons for picking this my all-time favorite...

Our son Jimmy Small '08 -- an Irish Guard at the time -- was worked into the design of the ND Monogram on the back of THE SHIRT.  You'll see his face in the lower left hand corner of the Monogram -- click on the images above to zoom in.
  • That year's THE SHIRT sales:  135,000
  • The football team record -- not so good:  3 - 9

This year's version of THE SHIRT -- will be unveiled today between 5:30 PM ET and 6:00 PM ET -- in front of the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore.  Former ND great Brady Quinn will unveil the shirt...

My guess on the color this year -- ND BLUE.

Domer's Jaylon & Keivarae Back for NFL Exams


Jaylon Smith and Keivarae Russell join a number of NFL Draft hopefuls in Indianapolis this morning for another round of medical exams by team doctors from all of the NFL Teams...

The player with the most to gain from a good report today -- Notre Dame's Jaylon Smith. 

LINK:  NFL STORY ON JAYLON

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Domer A.J. Pollock's Road Back to Lineup...


National League All-Star, A.J. Pollock underwent surgery on his elbow last week.  Here's a look at what lies ahead in the recovery for the former Fighting Irish star...

Please note:  A.J. will be a guest on Notre Dame Day -- on Monday, April 25th during the 4 PM ET HOUR.

LINK:  ESPN STORY

Nyles Morgan the Next Great Middle LB at ND?


Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

A "Sneak Peek" at Notre Dame Day's Guest List


Notre Dame Day 2016 is now 11 days away!

Here's a sneak peek at some of the "sports related" guests that will appear LIVE on the 29 HOUR broadcast -- Sunday, April 24th and Monday, April 25th.

The LIVE ONLINE BROADCAST begins at 6:42 PM ET on Sunday -- you can watch it at the link at the bottom of this story:

PARTIAL GUEST LIST -- NOTRE DAME DAY:
  • LOU HOLTZ
  • A.J. POLLOCK
  • ZACK MARTIN
  • THOM GATEWOOD
  • JUSTIN TUCK
  • TYLER EIFERT
  • AUSTIN CARR
  • MELISSA HENDERSON
  • ANDERS LEE
  • TERRY HANRATTY
  • KELLY TRIPUCKA
  • ROD WEST
  • MATT BESLER 
  • STAN WILCOX
  • PAT CONNAUGHTON
  • JOHN SHUMATE
  • DAVID BRUTON, JR.
  • THEO RIDDICK
  • STAN BOWMAN 
  • MOLLY HUDDLE
  • MANY MORE!

PLUS -- a number of current Notre Dame student-athletes and coaches!

LINK:  WATCH IT LIVE RIGHT HERE -- STARTING APRIL 24TH

Domer Makes Custom Suits for Stanley & Smith


Notre Dame alum, Ge Wang '08 -- crafted two custom made suits (photos above) for Ronnie Stanley and Jaylon Smith to wear at the upcoming NFL Draft.

Ge Wang will be a guest during the 11 PM ET HOUR of our upcoming Notre Dame Day broadcast -- on Monday, April 25th.  You can see the broadcast online at:  notredameday.nd.edu

LINK:  ESPN STORY

LINK:  ESQ CLOTHING 

Sunday, April 10, 2016

ND Alum "Representing" in the Big House


Notre Dame alum Erock Rock is seen here in this photo taken this morning inside Michigan Stadium -- as he finished a 5k race in Ann Arbor that ended at the 50-yard line.

Knowing Erock -- he probably reminded a few Wolverine fans that it's been 945 days since Michigan last scored against Notre Dame in football.

PHOTO: A Notre Dame Fan's Unique Tattoo


Now, I will admit I'm not a fan of tattoo's -- but, I am a fan of the creativity in this design!

Coach Brian Kelly's Saturday Press Conference


#1 Notre Dame vs. #12 Duke on ESPNU at Noon


Kevin Corrigan's top ranked Fighting Irish take on the #12 ranked Blue Devils today at NOON ET in a game televised on ESPNU.

GO IRISH!

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Domer McKenna Leaving McDonald's Board


Andy McKenna '51 -- the long-time Chairman of McDonald's Corporation and Notre Dame alum -- has decided to step down from his position at next month's shareholder's meeting.

Thought you'd enjoy this interview of Andy back in 2012 -- on the role of a corporation's Board of Directors.  McKenna is also Chairman-Emeritus of Notre Dame's Board of Trustees.

LINK:  STORY

Notre Dame's Demetrius Jackson -- Highlights


Jerian Grant Leads Knicks to Another Victory!

Former Notre Dame All-American Jerian Grant hit this big shot in the Knick's win last night over the 76ers.  Jerian put up these numbers;  16 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 1 steal in his 30 minutes of action...

Notre Dame Football Highlights: Practice #12


Notre Dame Beats #1 North Carolina Last Night


Ryan Sachire's Fighting Irish rolled over the top ranked North Carolina Tar Heels 5 - 2  on SENIOR NIGHT.  What a way to end your college tennis career for Notre Dame's five seniors (pictured above).

It's the first time Notre Dame's Men's Tennis has beaten a #1 ranked team since USC back in 1992.

CONGRATS!

LINK:  STORY

Friday, April 8, 2016

Notre Dame vs. Texas Moved to Sunday Night


Notre Dame's first visit to Austin, TX -- since 1996  -- is a big deal to the TV networks...

Today it was announced that the game would be moved from Saturday to Sunday night (September 4, 2016) of Labor Day Weekend.  The time and TV network will be announced in a few weeks.

Here are video highlights of Notre Dame's last trip to Austin, TX...


Thursday, April 7, 2016