Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Only FOUR DAYS Left Before Notre Dame Day!


The global celebration of all things Notre Dame -- begins this Sunday at 6:42 PM ET -- and you can watch all 29 hours LIVE online!!!

Skylar Diggins -- my favorite #4 in Notre Dame history -- just committed to being a guest on Notre Dame Day today.  She'll be interviewed in the opening hour of the broadcast -- Sunday around 7:30 PM ET!

LINK:  YOU CAN WATCH THE BROADCAST HERE -- LIVE

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Domer Jerian Grant Talks ND Womens Hoops


This is a wonderful tribute written by former Notre Dame All-American Jerian Grant -- about the Fighting Irish's women's basketball program.

A must read...

LINK:  GET WITH THE PROGRAM

Five Domers Selected to US Olympic Team!

These five Notre Dame Fencers were selected today to represent the USA in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Rio.  The most from any college program in the country!

Congratulations!

Monday, April 18, 2016

Only Six Days Away from Notre Dame Day!

Folks, this is going to be great...


The fun begins at 6:42 PM ET on Sunday, April 24th.  We start Notre Dame Day intentionally at 18:42 Military Time to pay homage to the year the University was founded by Fr. Sorin, C.S.C. -- 1842.

You can watch all 29 HOURS --- LIVE -- at the link below!

LINK:  WATCH NOTRE DAME DAY!

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Photo: Notre Dame Stadium Construction


It's another day closer to completion -- should be ready for Temple's arrival to Notre Dame Stadium on September 2, 2017

Two Zippers on Notre Dame's Football Jerseys


Never thought I'd see this day in the sports fashion industry -- zippers on both sides of a football jersey...

This is what it looks like when you come "unzipped" on a football field.

What will they think of next -- real gold mixed into helmet paint? 

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Rosters & Rules For Today's Blue Gold Game


Just click on the link below to know who is on the GOLD TEAM with Malik Zaire and who is on the BLUE TEAM with DeShone Kizer...

The game is televised on NBC Sports Network -- LIVE -- beginning at 12:30 PM ET.

LINK:  BLUE GOLD GAME

Notre Dame Stadium's Video Board Location


Here's a tunnel view of the building's steel structure going up on the southern edge of Notre Dame Stadium.

Coming Fall of 2017 --- a giant video board will hang from this building.  It is going to be great!

Watch Blue Gold Game Today at 12:30 PM ET



Notre Dame's annual Blue Gold Game will be televised on the NBC Sports Network beginning at 12:30 PM ET.

Incoming Domer Boley Wins Another Honor!


Erin Boley -- an incoming member of Notre Dame's Class of 2020 -- is cleaning up the national honors as of late.  A couple of weeks ago she was named the Gatorade Girls' National Player of the Year.

Last night in Brooklyn, NY -- Boley was named the MVP of the Jordan Brand Classic!

LINK:  USA TODAY STORY

ND Hoops Recruit Wins 3 Pt Shooting Contest



Incoming freshman Temple "TJ" Gibbs (West Orange, NJ) -- thought by many to be the heir apparent to the ND Men's basketball point guard position -- won the Kentucky Derby's 3PT shooting competition at Freedom Hall last night!

Friday, April 15, 2016

The Shirt 2016 Unveiled Today at Notre Dame

Domers Conduct the Victory March in Denver



Notre Dame alums Ryan Harris and David Bruton Jr., led the Colorado Symphony Orchestra in the playing of the greatest fight song in all the land!

The two former Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos -- are back HOME at Notre Dame this weekend to serve as Honorary Captains for the Blue Gold Game.

Brian Kelly Talks About Saturday's Blue v. Gold


The Latest on Jaylon Smith's Knee Injury


This is not the news we wanted to hear...

LINK:  LATEST ON JAYLON

This is a Big Weekend at Notre Dame!

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

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Lions HC Talking About Domer T.J. Jones!


Thought you'd enjoy these comments made by Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell about former Notre Dame wide receiver T.J. Jones (#13 in photo)...

LINK:  CALDWELL ON JONES

Coach Kelly's Press Conference -- Wednesday


Is Will Fuller Going to be the First WR Drafted?


Here's what NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tweeted about Notre Dame All-American Will Fuller...

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Knute Rockne's Legacy Lives On -- 85 Years...


One of my colleagues at Notre Dame -- Jeff Arnold -- alerted me this morning to the story linked below.  Coach Rockne died in a plane crash 85 years ago -- March 31, 1931.


LINK:  ROCKNE'S LEGACY LIVES ON

One Shining Moment "Notre Dame Infomercial"

This was the tweet of a national sportswriter -- see below -- in reference to CBS Sports' annual video review of the NCAA Tournament...



An Inside Look at the NCAA Game Winner!


I will admit I turned off the TV at halftime and called it a night...

LINK:  THE STORY "INSIDE" THE SHOT

Monday, April 4, 2016

Plenty of NFL Teams Looking at Ronnie Stanley


Took a lap around the worldwide web to see what NFL teams' local media are talking about Notre Dame's Ronnie Stanley...

LINK:  DETROIT LIONS

LINK:  WASHINGTON REDSKINS

LINK:  NEW YORK GIANTS

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Robinson Sings National Anthem at NBA Game

The Admiral David Robinson's son Corey performs the National Anthem!! 🇺🇸https://t.co/tB1hVvYLZE
Notre Dame student-athlete Corey Robinson performed our National Anthem at the Milwaukee Bucks basketball game tonight against the Chicago Bulls.

OT: A Special Rendition of Stairway to Heaven



Thought you'd enjoy this version of this rock and roll classic -- it's never been performed like this before!

As you watch it -- you'll see a drummer overcome with grief who just happens to be the son of the late John Bonham (Led Zeppelin's original drummer) who died 36 years ago.

And, you'll see the legend who wrote this song back in 1970 -- Robert Plant -- and his reaction to this performance...

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Domer A.J. Pollock's Elbow to Require Surgery



This is not how the Arizona Diamondback's All Star outfielder wanted to start the 2016 season.  The former Notre Dame slugger's injury will require surgery and keep him out of the lineup for some time.

HEAL FAST A.J. !!!

LINK:  STORY

#1 Notre Dame Beat #7 Syracuse 17 - 7 Today



Kevin Corrigan's top ranked Fighting Irish -- dominated Syracuse today 17 - 7 -- beating the Orange on their home turf.  It was Syracuse's first loss at home in 13 games and Notre Dame's first win ever in the Carrier Dome.

Syracuse was celebrating their 100th year of Lacrosse today -- drawing a crowd of more than 15,000 to the game...

LINK:  BIG WIN FOR ND

Latest on Jaylon Smith's Recovery From Injury


31 of the 32 NFL franchises were on the campus of the University of Notre Dame this week for Pro Day. 

Even though All-American Jaylon Smith wasn't on the field running around -- you know most teams were watching his every move...

LINK:  JAYLON'S RECOVERY

Friday, April 1, 2016

Knicks Remain Undefeated With Jerian Starting


Former Notre Dame All-American Jerian Grant made his first NBA career start tonight -- and he made it count!

Jerian knocked in 14 points and dished out 4 assists in the New York Knicks 105 - 91 win over the cross-bridge Brooklyn Nets.

Hey, just sayin' -- the Knicks have never lost with Jerian Grant in the starting line-up...

LINK:  STORY

LINK:  JERIAN'S BUZZER BEATER TIP-IN

LINK:  KNICKS INTERVIEW

Coach Kelly With Media After Practice Today