A disappointing flight home to South Bend...
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Monday, January 16, 2017
OT: 3 Oregon Football Players Hospitalized
The new football staff in Oregon is apparently working their players a little too hard...
LINK: OREGON
Today Is My Fifth Anniversary at Notre Dame...
1,825 days ago I walked into a building off Eddy Street to start my first day of employment here at the University of Notre Dame.
I remember sitting in the first meeting with my new Notre Dame teammates; Bob Quakenbush, Chas Grundy, Jen Hengehold, Jody Sadler and Fr. Ralph Haag, C.S.C. I gave each a booklet entitled "The Small Things In Life" -- which shared my thoughts on food, language and life. I'm sure they were thinking to themselves; "who is this crazy guy...?"
I'm sure they still do.
Over the next 1,824 days we lost a few of these teammates and continued to add more talent to our Storytelling & Engagement Team; Brandon Tabor, David Chaudoir, Michael Rodio, Travis Mather, Lin Wang, Terry Howard, Catey Traylor, Kennedy St. Charles, Grace Prosniewski -- and most recently, Jim Gosz and Patrick Borders. We'll soon be adding Matt Gelchion and a "writer to be named later..."
This team has proven time and time again that they "can leap tall buildings in a single bound." It's been special.
I've also had the honor of reporting to three very talented, passionate and dedicated professionals; Lou Nanni, Shannon Cullinan and Micki Kidder -- during my time here. I want to thank each of them for trusting us to do what is right for Notre Dame.
It's been great FUN.
As I wrap up day #1,825 -- please know I'm not one to spend much time looking back -- I'm driven by what's next. Thus, I pray I'm given many more days to serve Notre Dame.
It's not a job -- it's a passion.
I am one lucky guy.
Go Irish!
Muffet's Irish vs. Rocky Top Tonight on ESPN2
Notre Dame traveled to Knoxville yesterday to prepare for tonight's 7 PM ET tip-off against Tennessee.NCAA Basketball Icon.— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) January 16, 2017
Role Model.
Coach.@ndwbb pays tribute to Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt.
ND vs Tennessee
Mon. | 7pm | ESPN2#WeBackPat pic.twitter.com/ZAOA9MlzV8
The game will be televised LIVE on ESPN2.
Notre Dame Moves up in AP Top 25 Poll
Mike Brey's Fighting Irish moved up a few spots -- still trail ACC foes; North Carolina, Florida State and Louisville in the latest AP Poll...
LINK: AP POLL
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Does Winning ACC Games Really Matter?
I'm being facetious...
But, if you compare the AP Top 25 Rankings for Men's College Basketball -- and compare it with the ACC Conference Standings -- here's what you'd find:
TEAM AP RANK ACC RECORD
Duke #7 2 - 3
Florida State #9 4 - 1
North Carolina #11 4 - 1
Louisville #14 3 - 2
Virginia #19 3 - 2
NOTRE DAME #20 5 - 0
Do the voters just vote on reputation?
If yes, wouldn't you think the only team in this group (and the country) who has been to "back to back" ELITE EIGHT games -- gets the reputation vote?
Maybe that happens next week for Notre Dame...
VT's Home Winning Streak Broken by IRISH!!!
The Fighting Irish are now 16 - 2 on the season -- and now stand alone in first place in the ACC -- after their 76 - 71 win over Virginia Tech.
The only undefeated team in the conference!
WOW!
Does Prosise Make NFL Playoff Debut Today?
Plenty of talk out of Seattle that former Notre Dame running back C.J. Prosise may be ready to play today for the Seahawks in their game against the Atlanta Falcons.
LINK: PROSISE
Where to Watch ND vs. VT on TV at 2 PM ET
Notre Dame's game against Virginia Tech tips off at 2 PM ET today -- and it is televised on the ACC Network.
Here's where you can find an ACC Network Affiliate in your area:
LINK: ACC NETWORK AFFILIATES
Irish vs. VT at 2 PM ET -- on ACC Network
Mike Brey's Fighting Irish take their unbeaten ACC record on the road today to Virginia Tech in a game the oddsmakers give the edge to the Hokies -- making them 2.5 point favorites.
Here's what the media has to say:
LINK: DAILY PRESS
LINK: WASHINGTON POST
LINK: FIGHTING GOBBLER
Friday, January 13, 2017
Miami Head Coach Talks Loss to Notre Dame
Coach Larranaga talking with media -- after loss to Notre Dame.
Coach Larranaga talking with media -- before game with Notre Dame.
The Fighting Irish During a Flight Delay in Miami
#20 Notre Dame (15 - 2) plays Virginia Tech (13 - 3) tomorrow at 2 PM ET on the ACC Network.Flight delay in Miami... might as well get recovery started in the pool.— Notre Dame MBB (@NDmbb) January 13, 2017
Irish head to Virginia Tech in a couple hours... pic.twitter.com/3QJmW6TFfS
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Defining Chip Long's RPO Offense For ND Fans
You're going to hear a term called "RPO" a lot these next few months -- which stands for "run, pass option."
Which simply means this -- the offensive line will show more of a run blocking scheme on passing plays, which causes major issues for a defense...
Read this story for more detail.
LINK: RPO OFFENSE
Highlights: Notre Dame 67 - 62 Win Over Miami
Steve Vasturia with another clutch bucket.@NDMbb beats Miami and is now 4-0 in the ACC! pic.twitter.com/wqWVdfQwAI— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) January 13, 2017
Irish Break Miami's 21 Game Home Win Streak!
Mike Brey's Fighting Irish forced 8 turnovers in the 2nd half to their ONE -- and they found a way to get to 4 - 0 in the ACC with a 67 - 62 win over Miami tonight!STREAK SNAPPING IN SOUTH BEACH!!!— Notre Dame MBB (@NDmbb) January 13, 2017
ND 67 | Miami 62
Irish end Miami's 21 game home court win streak. pic.twitter.com/bPZYYvjALd
They are in first place in the ACC -- one of only two undefeated teams!!!
WOW!
LINK: ESPN VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Notre Dame's New Linebackers Coach?
The media is reporting that Clark Lea has been hired as Notre Dame's new linebackers coach. Lea, who most recently coached with ND's defensive coordinator Mike Elko at Wake Forest -- has coached at Syracuse, Bowling Green and UCLA.
Notre Dame has yet to confirm his hiring.
Notre Dame's New Wide Receivers Coach?
Football Scoop is reporting that DelVaughn Alexander will be named Notre Dame's wide receivers coach. Alexander (a USC grad) was most recently on the coaching staff at Arizona State.
Notre Dame has yet to confirm his hiring.
LINK: ANOTHER ALEXANDER INTERVIEW
Boston Globe Feature Story on Michael Floyd
The former Notre Dame All-American is living in a Boston area hotel -- as he gears up for his first playoff game this weekend with the Patriots...
LINK: FLOYD FEATURE
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Domer Maurice Crum Join's Sanford's Staff
Former Notre Dame linebacker Maurice Crum has joined the Western Kentucky University football coaching staff...
LINK: CRUM'S NEW GIG
Similar Play: One's a Touchdown / One is Not...
The Notre Dame game winning TD that wasn't against Florida State -- ACC Officials.
The National Championship winning TD play last night for Clemson against Alabama -- Big 12 Officials.
LINK: ALABAMA MEDIA PERSPECTIVE
LINK: SPORTS ON EARTH
LINK: SPORTING NEWS
Must See: Six-Year Old Cousin's First "Bucket"
My cousin Kelly Fries del Rosario's son A.J. (wearing #1 in the video above) made his first career shot this past Saturday.
The six-year old -- FIVE STAR GUARD -- knocked down this sweet jumper in the lane -- note the hands in the air after the bucket and the quick transition to defense...
Recruiting experts have labeled A.J. del Rosario the most sought after six-year old in the Midwest.
Monday, January 9, 2017
Notre Dame Hires Chip Long as O-Coordinator
Here is new Notre Dame Offensive Coordinator Chip Long talking about recruiting...
I Missed This -- LSU's Baseball Coach Talks ND
Former Notre Dame baseball coach Paul Manieri -- brought his LSU Tigers to play the Fighting Irish this past May. I missed this interview Coach Manieri gave when he first arrived on campus.
Manieri led the LSU Tigers to a National Championship in 2009.
Bob Crable Selected to College Football HOF
Former Notre Dame All-American Bob Crable was selected today to the College Football Hall of Fame. Crable will become the 46th former Fighting Irish star to be inducted -- the most from one university.
LINK: CABLE
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Muffet's Irish Play #14 Miami Today on ESPN2
The game tips off at 3 PM ET on ESPN2 -- big road test for the Fighting Irish!
FYI -- former ND hoops star Michaela Mabrey is now on the Miami Hurricanes staff.
LINK: NOTRE DAME vs. MIAMI
Clemson Coach Talks Loss to Notre Dame
Here's a video of Clemson's Brad Brownell talking about Notre Dame's 75 - 70 win over his Tigers yesterday...
LINK: BROWNELL
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Big ACC Win for Brey's Irish Over Clemson!
3 - 0 and still one of only two teams in the ACC undefeated in conference play -- that's Mike Brey's Fighting Irish!
In a game that a number of his stars had a tough first half -- Notre Dame found a way to beat a very talented Clemson team.
Fun Fact: Clemson has never beaten Notre Dame in basketball!
Up next for the first place IRISH -- Miami on the road...
LINK: ACC STANDINGS
Clemson vs. Notre Dame on ESPNU at 3 PM ET
Clemson rolls into town today to take on our Fighting Irish -- coming off a game they felt they blew against North Carolina earlier in the week...
The IRISH will have to contend with one of the top players in the ACC today -- Jaron Blossomgame -- who poured in 30 points in Notre Dame's 89 - 83 win last year (highlights above).
The game will be televised on ESPNU beginning at 3 PM ET.
Here's what the media has to say about today's game:
LINK: TIGER BEAT
LINK: FOX SPORTS
LINK: SB NATION
Friday, January 6, 2017
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Pete Carroll Admits They Screwed Up With Tate
Former Notre Dame All-American Golden Tate will be lining up against his old teammates in Seattle Saturday night in a first round NFL Playoff game...
LINK: CARROLL ON TATE
"An Unheralded Offensive Juggernaut"
Mike Brey's Fighting Irish garnering some media love...
"...and it’s tough not to be astounded by a program who doesn’t get five-star recruits, yet looks ready to compete with the ACC’s heavyweights for the third year running."
LINK: YAHOO SPORTS
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Big ACC Win for the First Place Fighting Irish!
Mike Brey's Fighting Irish are just one of two teams still undefeated in the first week of ACC play -- think about that!
Tonight's impressive 77 - 70 win over the #9 ranked Louisville Cardinals is sure to garner some attention from the poll voters.
Up next for Notre Dame -- Clemson this Saturday at Purcell Pavilion.
LINK: ACC STANDINGS
Zach Auguste Scores 31 Points & 14 Rebounds
Former Notre Dame basketball star Zach Auguste -- who is currently playing professional basketball in Turkey in their Champions League -- is adjusting quite well to the European hoops game...
LINK: STORY
#9 Louisville vs. #21 Notre Dame Tonight!
The game will be televised on the ACC Network, beginning at 9 PM ET -- here's where you can find this network across the country:
LINK: WHERE TO WATCH ON ACC NETWORK
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Louisville's Pitino Talks Game vs. Notre Dame
The #9 ranked Cardinals come to town tomorrow night to take on our #23 ranked Fighting Irish -- big hoops game.
LINK: PITINO TALKS ND
Film Review -- Michael Floyd's Impact in NE
Former Notre Dame All-American Michael Floyd is getting a new start in New England -- here's what happened this past Sunday...
LINK: MICHAEL FLOYD
Monday, January 2, 2017
Domer Darius Walker's Wedding Photos
The former Notre Dame running back's recent wedding was featured on this website...
LINK: DARIUS' WEDDING
LINK: WEDDING PHOTOS
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