Friday, September 30, 2016
Fighting Irish Boarding the Plane to East Coast
Next stop, New Jersey.#BusinessTrip ☘️ pic.twitter.com/JDyX2xoUSR— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 30, 2016
OT: Nothing Like the Ryder Cup -- NOTHING!
The greatest Olympian of all-time … @MichaelPhelps is all in for team @RyderCupUSA. #WeAre13 pic.twitter.com/hbHCJgRIZJ— Under Armour Golf (@UAGolf) September 29, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016
An 18 Year-Old's Notre Dame Wish Granted
Peter embodies what it means to be a fighter.#WishGrantedpic.twitter.com/adyhnADSuT— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 29, 2016
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Domer Mike Lee's First Title Fight This Friday!
Mike Lee '09, will box Chris Traietti this Friday night for the IBF-USBA Light Heavyweight Title at the UIC Forum in Downtown Chicago.
The title fight will also be televised LIVE nationally on the CBS Sports Network beginning at 9 PM ET.
Lee, a three-time Bengal Bouts Champ at Notre Dame, is now 17 - 0 as a professional fighter with 10 knockouts.
LINK: MIKE LEE BOXING
ND Doctoral Student & Family w/ Pope Francis
Photo above -- J.J. Wright a doctoral student in Sacred Music at the University of Notre Dame -- along with his wife and three children are seen here presenting the gifts to Pope Francis during Sunday's Mass in Rome.
What a family moment.
LINK: J.J.'s BIO
Domer Page Receives Heisman Humanitarian!
The Heisman Trophy Trust just announced that former Notre Dame All-American and Pro Football Hall of Fame honoree, Alan Page -- has been named the eleventh Heisman Humanitarian Award winner.
Congrats Alan!!!
LINK: PAGE RECEIVES HONOR!
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Manti Te'o Out For Season With Torn Achilles
Didn't want to see this for the recently named CAPTAIN of the San Diego Chargers...
LINK: MANTI TE'O
Monday, September 26, 2016
Notre Dame Football Takes a Jab at Debate
The co-Chairman of the Presidential Debate -- had some fun tonight at ND Football's expense when introducing Fr. Jenkins (Notre Dame's president) to the crowd tonight at Hofstra University.
LINK: ND FOOTBALL
Fr. Jenkins, C.S.C. -- Questions NCAA's Role
University of Notre Dame president, Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. -- offered up an opinion piece in yesterday's Wall Street Journal, where he lets the NCAA know this:
"The NCAA isn't a moral arbiter, nor should it be. Let my school, Notre Dame, speak for itself on restrooms and other contentious social issues."
You can read Fr. Jenkin's commentary at the link below...
LINK: OPINION PIECE --- WALL STREET JOURNAL
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Most Points Given Up in Notre Dame History...
This is why Coach Kelly had to make the change in defensive coordinators.
In 128 seasons of Notre Dame Football -- we have never given up more points (134) -- in the first four games of a season...
NEVER.
The closest was Charlie Weis' 2007 team that gave up 133 points in their first four games -- on their way to a 3 - 9 season.
Here's the good news -- WE CAN STILL TURN THIS THING AROUND -- and I believe WE WILL!
Domer Becomes 3rd MLB Player in History!
🍀ND REWRITING HISTORY— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) September 25, 2016
⚾️@NDBaseball's Trey Mancini (@Orioles) becomes 3rd MLB player to hit HR in 1st 3 starts.pic.twitter.com/KW4GDIxMSU
Fact: Notre Dame's 149 Points in 4 Games
Notre Dame fans will be shocked with this fact...
The 149 points scored by Notre Dame over the first four games of this season -- is the most since Notre Dame's 1949 National Championship team scored 157 in their first four games.
LINK: 1949 NATIONAL CHAMPS
Notre Dame's New Defensive Coordinator
The University of Notre Dame announced today that Domer Greg Hudson '90, has been named their new Defensive Coordinator. Hudson was the defensive coordinator at Purdue for three seasons and prior to that worked at Florida State.
Hudson '90 takes over for Brian VanGorder who was relieved today of his duties.
LINK: OFFICIAL RELEASE
First Four Games: A Look at the Numbers
Decided to do some digging into the numbers behind our football team's 1 - 3 start. Our first four opponents are 8 - 6 on the season. Here's what the "math" says:
GAME #1: Texas 50 - Notre Dame 47 in OT
- Vegas betting line: ND favorite
- ND Total Offense: 444 total yards
- ND Rushing Offense: 206 yards
- ND Passing Offense: 238 yards
- Texas Total Offense: 517 yards
- Texas Rushing Offense: 238 yards
- Texas Passing Offense: 280 yards
In Texas' three games so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
- Most points they have scored this season
- Most points given up this season
- 2nd most yards gained on offense
- 2nd most yards given up on defense
GAME #2: Notre Dame 39 - Nevada 10
- Vegas betting line: ND favorite
- ND Total Offense: 444 yards
- ND Rushing Offense: 239 yards
- ND Passing Offense: 205 yards
- Nevada Total Offense: 300 yards
- Nevada Rushing Offense: 99 yards
- Nevada Passing Offense: 201 yards
In Nevada's four games so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
- Fewest points they have scored this season
- Most points given up this season
- Fewest yards gained on offense this season
- 2nd most yards gained on their defense this season
GAME #3: Michigan State 36 - Notre Dame 28
- Vegas betting line: ND favorite
- ND Total Offense: 401 yards
- ND Rushing Offense: 57 yards
- ND Passing Offense: 344 yards
- MSU Total Offense: 501 yards
- MSU Rushing Offense: 260 yards
- MSU Passing Offense: 241 yards
In Michigan State's three game so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
- Most points they have scored this season
- 2nd most points given up this season
- Most yards gained on offense this season
- Most yards gained on their defense this season
GAME #4: Duke 38 - Notre Dame 35
- Vegas betting line: ND favorite
- ND Total Offense: 534 yards
- ND Rushing Offense: 153 yards
- ND Passing Offense: 381 yards
- Duke Total Offense: 498 yards
- Duke Rushing Offense: 290 yards
- Duke Passing Offense: 208 yards
- Most points they have scored this season (against FBS opponent)
- Most points given up this season
- Most yards gained on offense this season (against FBS opponent)
- Most yards gained on their defense this season
Saturday, September 24, 2016
The Gold Gang Entertaining Fans at Notre Dame
— Gold Gang (@NDGoldGang) September 24, 2016
The ND GOLD GANG -- making people smile!
Friday, September 23, 2016
Notre Dame Football's Pep Rally Tonight!
Notre Dame football team arrives at the Joyce Center Fieldhouse for tonight's pep rally. Excellent crowd on hand to support the team. pic.twitter.com/qWymg3lhii— Angelo Di Carlo (@angdicarlowndu) September 23, 2016
Rundgren & Robinson Sing ND Victory March!
Todd Rundgren, a legendary performer, songwriter and record producer -- is here at the University of Notre Dame this week as an "Artist in Residence."#BTS #video of #ND student Corey Robinson practicing the Fight Song with Notre Dame Artist-in-Residence @toddrundgren! @TRSoHarmonyFdn pic.twitter.com/5guuFyIS7O— DeBartolo Arts ND (@DeBartoloArtsND) September 23, 2016
A Day in the Life of Miles Boykin '19 -- NDFB
Wake up. Lift. Class. Lunch. Meetings. Practice. Dinner. Study. Sleep. Repeat.— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 22, 2016
A day in the life of @MBoykin814. pic.twitter.com/CtScMzKgpU
The 4th Graders Team-up With ND Football!
The greatest fight song in all the land -- performed by Taylor Leadership Academy's 4th Grade Class (Stockton, CA) and a few of the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame!Future domers of Ms. Silva's Class (@alsil23) from California kicking the day off with the best fight song in the country.#NotreDame ☘️ pic.twitter.com/sDYmKY8zdD— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 23, 2016
Thursday, September 22, 2016
The Tripucka Family Celebrates Their Dad!
Former Notre Dame All-American QB Frank Tripucka -- was honored this weekend by the Denver Broncos. Here's a great story about the "18" members of the Tripucka family who made the trek to Colorado for the ceremony...
Special thanks to ND GO IRISH BLOG regular Chris Tripucka (Frank's son) for alerting me to this story.
You will want to read this!
LINK: THE TRIPUCKA FAMILY
Todd Rundgren Arrived at Notre Dame Today
I ran into Todd at lunch today and posed for a photo with him -- just so I could tease one of his biggest fans on our team at the University of Notre Dame...
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Time to Order Your 2016 Christmas Ornament!
Here's a picture of the University of Notre Dame's official 2016 Christmas Ornament -- you can order it today at the link below:
LINK: CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
4th Grade Class Visiting ND This Weekend!
This is going to be a special weekend for a 4th grade class out of Stockton, CA -- as they visit the University of Notre Dame for the first time!
Here the story on how this all came about...
LINK: STORY
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Domer's First Major League Hit -- A Home Run!
Former Notre Dame baseball star Trey Mancini played in his first major league game this evening -- and he hit a HOME RUN!BOOMER!!!! @TreyMancini's first MLB hit is a solo shot crushed to left center pic.twitter.com/dW2ia2KgRp— Phil Mosey (@getphillyyy) September 21, 2016
A Notre Dame Mom's reaction to her son's first Major League Home Run! -- PRICELESS!Mancini's mom's reaction to his first career home run is PRICELESS. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/tMkSR0RToO— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) September 21, 2016
LINK: MLB STORY
Fr. Ted Honored With a U.S. Postage Stamp!
Here it is -- a "forever" U.S. postage stamp honoring the late Rev. Theordore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., -- longtime president of the University of Notre Dame.
Quite an honor!
I AM BUYING A BUNCH OF THESE STAMPS!
LINK: HESBURGH STAMP
Domer "Turns Four Chairs" On NBC's The Voice
Notre Dame alum Dave Moisan '04 -- turned four chairs last night on the season premier of The Voice on NBC. Moisan, a former Fighting Irish swimmer -- selected Alicia Keys as his coach.
Monday, September 19, 2016
OT: Radio Call of Ferris State's Last Second Win
I am a proud graduate of Ferris State University (Big Rapids, MI) -- AKA, the "Harvard of Mecosta County."
Our #7 ranked Bulldog football team won their second straight football game -- in dramatic fashion.
Last week they beat Michigan Tech on a field goal with 7 seconds left -- and this past Saturday they topped that with a TD on 4th and goal with the clock running out in their win over Northwood University (photo above).
Here's the RADIO CALL of the final seconds of this game -- good stuff here!
LINK: BULLDOG'S WIN!
Domer Mike Golic "To Take One For The Team"
Former Michigan State hoops star Magic Johnson -- getting fired-up to act on his bet with ESPN's Mike Golic. Johnson and Golic had a wager about a little football game Saturday night...Magic Johnson held NOTHING BACK on Golic and it was AMAZING! pic.twitter.com/qlNZGLDZ7p— Mike & Mike (@MikeAndMike) September 19, 2016
North Carolina Baptist Hears the Echoes of ND
A great story about a first trip to Notre Dame for a football game.
Special thanks to ND GO IRISH BLOG regular David Crandon for alerting me to this story...
LINK: BUCKET LIST
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Domer Fuller "Back to Back" 100 Yd. Games!
Three minutes in and @Will_Fuller7 already had 2 catches for 70 YDs thanks in part to this big catch. 👀#KCvsHOUhttps://t.co/uOVDcyBptZ— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) September 18, 2016
Domer Mathias Farley "Representing" ND
The Indianapolis Colts' Mathias Farley -- is seen here sporting a suit from ESQ with his Notre Dame themed lining...
Domer Frank Tripucka Honored by Broncos!
Former Notre Dame QB Frank Tripucka -- who is the first NFL QB in history to throw for more than 3,000 yards in a season -- will have his "banner" unveiled today by the Denver Broncos.
Some may remember that Frank allowed the Broncos to "un-retire" his number so Peyton Manning could wear it when he played in Denver.
LINK: STORY
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Fly Over Tonight at Notre Dame Stadium
Thank you to the @USNavy (VAQ-209 Star Warriors) for tonight's flyover. pic.twitter.com/HpuS4DJOiQ— Brian Pracht (@BrianPracht) September 18, 2016
Friday, September 16, 2016
Domer C.J. Prosise -- On "The Kicker"
😂 @Prosisely_22 gets terrible advice from @Reddsaidit...— NFL Now (@NFLNow) September 15, 2016
Branding U via @TheKicker 👇 https://t.co/wdcIZy2VVm
21 Hours to Michigan State vs. Notre Dame
Time to shine.— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 16, 2016
It's rivalry week in South Bend.
Saturday | 7:30pm ET | NBC
Show your support below.https://t.co/QPd4DGANy2
The Story of the Notre Dame Gold Helmet
All Gold Everything.— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 16, 2016
The story behind the best helmets in college football. #GoldStandardhttps://t.co/cCDkUDSvD0
Alma Mater -- Notre Dame Football Pep Rally
Love thee Notre Dame.— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 16, 2016
Kicking off the weekend at our pep rally with the best fans in college football. pic.twitter.com/B4V4ATTY5D
Pat Connaughton Stopped by the Office Today!
Former Notre Dame hoops and baseball star, Pat Connaughton -- stopped by our office today to talk about storytelling and his WITH US FOUNDATION.
Impressive young man.
LINK: PAT'S FOUNDATION
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Cincy Bengals Sign KeiVarae to Roster Spot!
That didn't take long!
Former Notre Dame defensive back KeiVarae Russell was signed today by the Cincinnati Bengals to their 53 man roster -- after being released yesterday morning by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Congratulations KeiVarae!
LINK: BENGALS
Domer Golden Tate Has "Sparty's" Attention
Former Notre Dame All-American -- and Detroit Lion All-Pro wide receiver Golden Tate -- has been "trolling" the Spartans this week...
LINK: GOLDEN
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Notre Dame #15 in Latest Top College Ranking
The folks at US News & World Report just published their annual ranking of the top National Universities in America -- and the University of Notre Dame has moved up to #15!
Here's the list:
LINK: TOP NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Former ND Coach Diaco -- Defends Play Call
The UCONN Huskies had the ball on Navy's 1 Yard Line with 17 seconds left to play and no timeouts. Diaco chose to run the ball up the middle and Navy stuffed the running play -- the clock ran out before UCONN could get off another snap...
Navy wins 28 - 24.
LINK: DIACO DEFENDS THE IN-DEFENSIBLE
#1 Notre Dame Remains Undefeated Tonight!
VICTORY!!!— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) September 14, 2016
⚽️#1 @NDMenSoccer continues its undefeated season with the golden goal in 2nd OT vs UConn.
TAKE A LOOK! pic.twitter.com/ZwCucdQsOL
A double OT goal gives #1 ranked Notre Dame Men's Soccer a 1 - 0 win over UCONN tonight! The top ranked Fighting Irish remain undefeated on the season!
Monday, September 12, 2016
Casper & Eddy Visit Our Favorite 4th Graders!
Former Notre Dame All-Americans Dave Casper and Nick Eddy made a visit today to the Taylor Leadership Academy in Stockton, CA -- to check in on Allison Silva's 4th grade classroom! AKA: Notre Dame's Class of 2029!
Meet Notre Dame's Equanimeous St. Brown
EQUANIMITY: calmness, composure, & evenness of temper, especially in difficult situations.— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 12, 2016
Get to know @Equanimeous pic.twitter.com/I9cO16EWNV
50th Anniversary -- Game of the Century!
It's been fifty years since the "Game of the Century" took place on November 19, 1966 between Notre Dame and Michigan State. The game ended in a 10 - 10 tie and the Fighting Irish went on to be named National Champions a few weeks later after walloping USC 51 - 0.
This Saturday night at Notre Dame Stadium -- the 1966 National Champions will be honored. Should be great fun!
That's MSU's Duffy Daugherty with Ara Parseghian (in photo above) -- prior to kick-off of the game.
LINK: LANSING STATE JOURNAL STORY
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Thank You to the Detroit Lions for this Today!
Members of the Detroit Lions helped "first-responders" hold the American flag today during our National Anthem in Indianapolis.
Domer Riddick 108 Total Yards and 2 TD's !!!
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 11, 2016
It's been a pretty good week for former Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick '13 -- he signed a $12.5 million contract on Friday and today he made big play after big play for the Detroit Lions in their 39 - 35 win over Indianapolis.
Fuller Sets Texans' Record in First NFL Game!
This didn't take long...Will Fuller scores a TD & sets a Texans record for receiving yards in a rookie debut (107 yards).#NDinTheNFL— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 11, 2016
pic.twitter.com/XBLhUi5o6f
Former Notre Dame All-American Will Fuller caught five passes for 107 yards and his first NFL TD. This is the first time in Texans' history that a player exceeded 100 receiving yards in their NFL debut.
Saturday, September 10, 2016
OT: What a Sight -- How Bristol Does Football
most amazing thing I've ever seen. just, wow pic.twitter.com/QFtD2J16ei— Anna Negron (@Anna_ESPN) September 11, 2016
Under Armour Gear For Notre Dame Athletes
This is what you would receive if you played Lacrosse for Notre Dame's Women's team...
Kizer the #1 Overall Pick: Two NFL Mock Drafts
Really can't say I'm surprised by this -- he's that talented and poised.
Cleveland, you're on the clock...
LINK: KIZER TO CLEVELAND
LINK: KIZER TO SAN FRANCISCO
Friday, September 9, 2016
ND Super Fan Wins Silver Medal in High Jump!
Sam Grewe, an honorary member of Notre Dame's 2012 Fighting Irish Football Team -- who lost a leg to cancer -- won a SILVER MEDAL today in the High Jump at the Rio Paralympic Games!
LINK: STORY
Friday's Notre Dame Pep Rally: 10,000+ Strong!
The first pep rally of the season with the best fans in the country.— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 9, 2016
Ready to #BeatNevada. pic.twitter.com/UyK9yLbpea
Notre Dame's Path to College Football Playoff
Last week we had "nine" teams ahead of us in the rankings -- and now we have seventeen -- after the loss to Texas. I can assure you this -- we win every game here on out, we'll be playing in a College Football Playoff game.
Now, having said that -- we still could use a couple of upsets this weekend. This weekend's games are pretty light after last week's top match-ups:
Arkansas at #15 TCU -- I think we should root for an Arkansas win here. After losing a game to a Big 12 school last week, we need that conference champion to have a loss or two... ROOT FOR ARKANSAS here.
Iowa State at #16 Iowa -- Again, we need to see the Big 12 struggle -- an Iowa win is a good thing. They are not going to run the table and win the Big Ten title. ROOT FOR THE HAWKEYES here.
Kentucky at Florida -- Surprised the Gators fell out of the Top 25 after winning last week. This is a game that I don't think we need to worry about either team as a threat to take one of the spots ND will be fighting for in the College Football Playoff. Pick your favorite -- I'm rooting for Kentucky in this one.
Domer Theo Riddick: 3 Year Contract Extension
Former Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick '13 -- just signed a new three-year deal with the Detroit Lions.
Congrats Theo!
LINK: STORY
Notre Dame's "Fighting For" TV Commercial
This will air on the NBC Network during Saturday's Notre Dame football game with Nevada.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Official Notre Dame Jewelry -- For Him and Her!
Wouldn't you know it, a week later the company that has the Notre Dame License and made this jewelry -- reached out to me.
I let them know, that I don't sell ad space on this site --- yet, I offered to share their story on the ND GO IRISH BLOG.
Biddy Murphy (I love their company name) is a global online retailer based just up the road from the Notre Dame campus in South Haven, MI. The company is named after the owner's mother who is from Killbready, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary (Ireland). Here is a link to their family story.
They have a number of Notre Dame Officially Licensed products -- click on the link below to see for yourself. You can purchase their ND jewelry in the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore -- or at their online site.
Here's the bottom line -- if you want to let the world know you're a NOTRE DAME FAN or that you're IRISH -- this is a great place to shop!
LINK: ND LICENSED JEWELRY -- BUY IT HERE
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Domer Ronnie Stanley '16 -- in Ad Campaign
Thought you'd enjoy seeing this -- there is a great back story to how Ronnie picked his dog...
LINK: RONNIE'S DOG
Notre Dame Rowing Alum Needs Our Prayers
Ailish Sheehan '16, who accidentally slipped on a footpath and hit her head -- just hours after winning a bronze medal at the FISU World Rowing Championships this Sunday in Poznan, Poland -- is in critical condition.
Her family is asking for our prayers.
LINK: STORY
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
ND Men's Soccer Ranked #1 in the Country!
The Fighting Irish are off to a 4 - 0 start on the season!
Former ND Football Player / Turned Author!
These days, Matt lives in Milton, GA with his wife RaDonna -- where he is a financial advisor, a City Councilman and a football coach...
Many ND fans will remember Matt's Dad George Kunz '69 -- one of Notre Dame's all-time great offensive lineman who enjoyed a NFL All-Pro career with the Falcons and Colts after going 2nd overall in the 1969 NFL Draft.
If you'd like to buy Matt's book -- just click on the link below:
LINK: BUY THE BOOK HERE
We'll Have to Agree to Disagree With This Call
The Big XII's head of officiating made this statement today...
A Little Perspective from a 4th Grade ND Fan...
Yes, Notre Dame lost a football game Sunday night...
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Notre Dame Drops to #18 / #21 in Major Polls
Here's the latest TOP 25 rankings from the Associated Press and Coaches Polls...
LINK: AP POLL
LINK: COACHES POLL
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