Monday, December 12, 2016

Domer Okwara Gets First NFL Start Last Night!


Former Notre Dame student-athlete Romeo Okwara '16 earned his first NFL start last night for the New York Football Giants on national television.

The 21 year-old Okwara, who entered Notre Dame as a 16 year-old -- made 8 tackles, 1 sack (photo above) and 1 pass deflection in his NFL starting debut.

I believe he just might be the only 21 year-old player in the National Football League with a college degree -- he has a B.S. in Accounting from Notre Dame.

Oh, by the way --- the Giants beat the Cowboys 10 - 7 in a defensive slug fest.

LINK:  NEW YORK POST STORY

No Surprise: Kizer Declares for 2017 NFL Draft


Kizer announced on Twitter today that he would be foregoing his senior season at Notre Dame to enter the 2017 NFL Draft.

Brian Kelly will now be turning over the reins to the QB position to Brandon Wimbush.

Here's a little info on Wimbush.

LINK:  THE NEW MAN IN CHARGE

Sunday, December 11, 2016

CBS: "Notre Dame Can Play With Anyone"


This is the prevailing attitude the morning after Mike Brey's Fighting Irish gave #1 Villanova all they wanted yesterday afternoon...

See "Point #2" in the article linked below.

LINK:  WHAT COLLEGE BASKETBALL LEARNED YESTERDAY

Notre Dame Goes "Toe to Toe" With #1 Villanova



For 31 minutes of yesterday's game -- we were the greatest college basketball team in America...

Here's what the media is saying about Villanova's win over our Fighting Irish.

LINK:  CBS SPORTS

LINK:  YAHOO! SPORTS

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE

LINK:  PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Best Designed Short Yardage Play of the Year!


OT: Every Irish Fan is a BULLDOG FAN Today!



My Ferris State Bulldogs are playing in the NCAA Division II National Semifinal game today against #1 and defending national champion Northwest Missouri State.

GO BULLDOGS!!!

"Catholics vs. Convicts" Tonight on ESPN!



Right after the Heisman Trophy presentation -- ESPN will be televising "Catholics vs. Convicts" at 9 PM ET.  An ESPN 30 for 30 film directed by Notre Dame alum Patrick Creadon.

Here's the full-game replay of this all-time classic in 1988!

America's Game -- 2016 Spirit Videos







Army vs. Navy -- the Uniform Battle Today


Here's the inside story on THE UNIFORM BATTLE between NIKE and UNDER ARMOUR as they outfitted ARMY and NAVY respectively with special looks for today's game.

LINK:  THE UNIFORM BATTLE

LINK:  PHOTOS

The Media Looks at #1 Villlanova vs. #23 ND


Took a lap around the worldwide web to see what the media is saying about today's game of the "UNDEFEATED" as #1 Villanova and #23 Notre Dame which tips-off at NOON ET on CBS.

LINK:  PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

LINK:  FOX SPORTS

LINK:  COMCAST SPORTSNET

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

LINK:  ESPN

Here's a Sneak Peek at #1 Villanova...


Mike Brey Talks About Playing #1 Villanova


Friday, December 9, 2016

OT: Scorsese Talks "Silence" and His Faith



Scorsese's latest film "Silence" debuts this December 23rd here in America.  It's receiving great acclaim...

Here is the movie's trailer.


A Notre Dame Reference by Coach Popovich


Winter Has Arrived at Notre Dame...


Thursday, December 8, 2016

Domer TJ Jones Talks About His Return to NFL


I'm very happy for TJ Jones that his effort to get back onto the Detroit Lions active roster has paid off...

LINK:  TJ JONES WITH MEDIA

Notre Dame Super Fan -- Keith Penrod


A Notre Dame Moment: Composer Libbie Gerry



Music composer Libbie Gerry has never had anyone perform her music. 

That changed this past Monday at the University of Notre Dame when sophomore Alex Mansour performed a dozen of Libbie's songs on the Leighton Concert Hall stage.

That's Libbie sitting in the left hand chair.  What a talent.

LINK:  SEE MORE OF THE PERFORMANCE

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

UCONN's Length & Strength Too Much for Irish


UCONN Brings an 82 Game Winning Streak...


Will tonight be one more of those "Notre Dame Moments" at Purcell Pavilion where the Fighting Irish stop another streak?

Will this be the night where Notre Dame finally plays with a "full deck" against  UCONN?  We've had a run of unfortunate injuries take place just before we've played the Huskies in the last four or five games...

I'm going to be sitting at mid-court, three rows back -- just a few feet away from ESPN's broadcast team. 

IT IS GOING TO BE GREAT!!!  GO IRISH!!!

LINK:  UCONN vs. NOTRE DAME -- Harftford Courant

LINK:  UCONN vs. NOTRE DAME -- ESPN BLOG

LINK:  UCONN  vs. NOTRE DAME -- Baltimore Sun