Saturday, September 30, 2017
360 Degree Photo Inside Notre Dame Stadium
Click on the FACEBOOK icon in the upper right corner -- will take you to the 360 photo...
Friday, September 29, 2017
Miami of Ohio's New Football Look for ND
FULL uniform combo for our game at Notre Dame pic.twitter.com/GfTVVdOFjJ— Miami Football (@MiamiOHFootball) September 29, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
New Hotel Opens Up in Downtown South Bend
Aloft Hotels opens in South Bend, hoping to help revitalize city https://t.co/SOEfNtNwNJ pic.twitter.com/vjvpmV0cAY— ABC57News (@ABC57News) September 27, 2017
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Monday, September 25, 2017
24 FBS Teams Remain Undefeated After Week 4
I found this quite surprising -- that only 24 teams remain undefeated out of the 129 FBS programs -- with about 1/3 of the college football season completed.
Based on this week's schedule -- at a minimum -- there will be 3 fewer undefeated teams come this time next week...
LINK: THE UNDEFEATED
Sunday, September 24, 2017
AP Voters -- Here's How They Ranked ND
Did some diving into the latest AP Rankings to see how media voters have ranked the Fighting Irish:
- #13 -- Rece Davis, Bill Landis
- #14 -- Jason Galloway
- #16 -- Sam McKewon
- #17 -- Andy Bitter, Dave Foster, John Adams, John Clay
- #18 -- Michael Lev
- #19 -- Chuck Carlton, Soren Petro, Tony Parks
- #20 -- Pat Caputo, Andy Greder, Brian Howell, Lauren Shute, Matt Baker, Matt Brown, Mitch Vingle
- #21 -- Aaron Suttles, Adam Zucker, Bret Bloomquist, Gary Horowitz, Jason Butt, John Wilner, Rob Long
- #22 -- Bob Asmussen, Eric Hansen, Lauren Brownlow, Marc Weiszer, Rick Wright, Scott Hamilton
- #23 -- Chris Murray, David Briggs, Matt McCoy, Parish Alford, Safid Deen, Steve Batterson, Terry Hutchens
- #24 -- Jonny Miller, Keith Sargeant, Robert Cessna, Ryan Aber
- #25 -- Jerry DiPaola, Matt Charborneau
AP VOTERS not ranking the FIGHTING IRISH:
- Adam Jude -- The Seattle Times
- Brent Axe -- Syracuse Media Group
- Dave Reardon -- Honolulu Star
- Dave Southorn -- Idaho Statesman
- Ed Daigenault -- Republican - American
- Garland Gillen -- Fox8 New Orleans
- Grace Raynor -- The Post and Courier
- Jeff Miller -- Orange County Register
- Kellis Robinett -- Wichita Eagle
- Kirk Bohls -- Austin American Statesman
- Pat Dooley -- Gainesville Sun
- Robert Gagliardi -- Laramie Boomerang
- Ross Dellenger -- The Advocate
- Sammy Batten -- Fayetville Observer
- Scott Wolf -- Los Angeles Daily News
- Tom Murphy -- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Coaches Poll -- WOW -- We're Not Ranked...
I guess playing a tough opening schedule -- means nothing. Conference coaches are obviously banning together with their voting -- it's all about "conference playoff" money...
Look who's ranked ahead of Notre Dame right now:
- Florida State -- has 2 losses -- hasn't won a game this season
- Mississippi State got beat by 28 to Georgia -- last night
- There are 9 teams ranked ahead of ND with one loss or more
LINK: COACHES POLL
Dantonio & Players Talk 38 to 18 Loss to ND
Michigan State's Mark Dantonio and a number of Spartan players talks loss to Notre Dame...
LINK: DANTONIO
How Do the Refs Miss This Call?
Was the replay official asleep?If this is not targeting, what is? pic.twitter.com/3ARafym3Rg— Jack Nolan (@NDJackNolan) September 24, 2017
Move Over Dabo -- Dancin' Brian Kelly!
It wasn't pretty -- and I don't think Dancing With the Stars will be calling soon... But, it's nice to see!The Megaphone is coming home!#GoIrish ☘ pic.twitter.com/DHv0zz2r9l— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 24, 2017
Instant Media Reaction: ND 38 - MSU 18
Here's what the media is saying just an hour after Notre Dame's convincing 38 - 18 win over the undefeated Spartans of Michigan State.
That's Shaun Crawford (in the photo above) with the "play of the year" so far for the Fighting Irish!
LINK: LANSING STATE JOURNAL
LINK: DETROIT FREE PRESS
LINK: DETROIT NEWS
The Megaphone Trophy Returns to Notre Dame
Notre Dame is now 49 - 29 - 1 all-time against Michigan State -- after tonight's 38 - 18 victory!
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Notre Dame Football Player Sam Bush...
"Sam the Man Bush" is a man of many talents. 🎶 🎸— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 22, 2017
Watch as OL @SamBush plays the guitar and serenades AD Jack Swarbrick.#GoIrish ☘ pic.twitter.com/zWv551i0Rh
A Story You Must Read...
Former Notre Dame hockey player Riley Sheahan (currently with the Detroit Red Wings) crossed paths with a wonderful man in Grand Rapids five years ago...
Just a FYI -- there are rumors that Riley could be traded to the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins -- any moment now -- which would reunite him with three former Notre Dame players; Bryan Rust, Ian Cole and Thomas DiPauli...
LINK: AN UNFORGETTABLE BOND
Friday, September 22, 2017
"We Are That Train..."
"We are that train...you know we're gonna keep on coming 🚆." - @KLM_89 #GoIrish ☘ #BeatMSU pic.twitter.com/cs4J92SHgC— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 23, 2017
MSU Beat Writers Pick Winner of ND vs. MSU
Just took a quick little trip to the Lansing State Journal to see what they are saying about tomorrow's PRIME TIME game between our Fighting Irish and their Spartans...
LINK: LANSING STATE JOURNAL
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Notre Dame Adds Two Dogs to Security Team
Their names are Toxi and Skeet -- and they are employees of the University of Notre Dame...
LINK: TRAINED TO DETECT EXPLOSIVES
The "Stories" Behind the "Fighting Irish" of ND
I find it rather ironic that the storyteller in this video is none other than a Brit by the name of Simon Whistler who lives in the Czech Republic... Why would he think to tell this story?
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Domer Jarron Jones Now a Dallas Cowboy!
Former Notre Dame defensive tackle Jarron Jones -- turned NFL offensive tackle -- is now earning a pay-check from his THIRD NFL TEAM!
It was announced today that Jarron was signed by the Cowboys to their practice squad.
Jarron sure has picked up some frequent flyer miles in the process. He started out playing for the New York Giants, he was released by the Giants at the end of Training Camps and was picked up by the Seattle Seahawks -- the Seahawks released him a week later and now Jarron is with the Cowboys...
LINK: JARRON JONES
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Monday, September 18, 2017
BC's Addazio Still Talking About ND Game
His team plays Clemson this week and all the media wants to do is talk about their game with Notre Dame...
"My Other Team" is Ranked #2 in Division II
The Ferris State Bulldogs are currently ranked #2 in NCAA Division II football. Love the creativity of their offensive play calling!
Sunday, September 17, 2017
OT: You Must See This Field Goal!
@espn Have you ever seen this? Texas Lutheran's Tyler Hopkins has FG blocked only to kick again off bounce for 18-yard FG! #sctop10 #D3fb pic.twitter.com/VYVT264j5a— TLU Bulldogs (@tluathletics) September 17, 2017
DeShone Kizer -- Leading by Example...
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 17, 2017Thought you'd enjoy reading this...
LINK: HE "GETS IT"
Saturday, September 16, 2017
America's Team Getting Ready this Morning!
The Fighting Irish had a little "shake out" this AM in a hotel parking lot...
Domer Mike Lee '09 -- Now 20 - 0 as a Pro!
Mike Lee '09 -- made quick work of his 20th professional fight last night as he "knocked out" his opponent in the FIRST ROUND to remain UNDEFEATED!
LINK: STORY
LINK: LEE ANNIHILATES
OT: A Man Sees Color For the First Time!
This is pretty amazing -- what a wonderful gift...This dad's wife and kids all pitched in to buy him Enchroma glasses for his birthday, so he could see color for the first time in his life. pic.twitter.com/TAcpDS2U8k— Classic Dad Moves (@ClassicDadMoves) September 16, 2017
LINK: HERE ARE THE GLASSES
Friday, September 15, 2017
Notre Dame Football's Walkthrough at Harvard
I was fortunate enough to be with the team the last time they did this at Harvard -- prior to the game against BC a couple of years ago at Fenway Park...
Media Predictions: Notre Dame vs. BC
Took a lap around the worldwide web...
LINK: CHOWDER & CHAMPIONS
LINK: YAHOO! SPORTS
LINK: NBC SPORTS
Boston College Selling Tickets for $20...
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Domer Mike Lee '09 Fights Friday Night!
Notre Dame's own Mike Lee -- gets back into the ring tomorrow night in Chicago, looking to go 20 - 0 as a professional boxer!
The fight will be televised LIVE on the CBS Sports Network beginning at 9 ET / 9 CT.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Photo of GO IRISH! Boat at Dana Point, CA
Got to love the name of this boat! It's owned by Jack Gerken '66...
Notre Dame Drops in ESPN FPI Rankings
The Fighting Irish drop to #16 in the ESPN FPI Rankings after the 20 - 19 loss to Georgia -- Saturday night...
LINK: ESPN RANKINGS
OT: Seven Days of Heroin -- What a Tragedy!
This is an eye-opening investigative reporting job done by sixty-members of the Cincinnati Enquirer's editorial staff...
LINK: HOW SAD!
Monday, September 11, 2017
Wall Street Journal Feature on Domer Mike Lee
Thought you'd enjoy seeing this story -- double-click on image above to enlarge...
LINK: MIKE LEE -- SUBSCRIPTION NEEDED
Sunday, September 10, 2017
DeShone Kizer's First NFL Touchdowns!
Corey Coleman on the fourth down for a #Browns touchdown! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/37rnDzC6Wl— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 10, 2017
Welcome to the end zone, @DKizer_14! pic.twitter.com/hyajkdi11N— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 10, 2017
Yeah, This Guy is a Notre Dame Football Fan!
That's U.S. Ryder Cup star Patrick Reed here for the weekend at Notre Dame...
Notre Dame President's Response to Senator
U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein's questioning of Notre Dame Law School Professor Amy Coney Barrett during her judicial confirmation hearing drew a response from Notre Dame president Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.
LINK: FR. JENKIN'S LETTER
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Domer Justin Tuck -- Sacks a Georgia QB
Former NFL star @JustinTuck gave us a preview of what @NDFootball is going to do to Georgia TONIGHT at ND's pep rally yesterday! pic.twitter.com/Bb9iEGp9Dj— Notre Dame on NBC (@NDonNBC) September 9, 2017
It's GAMEDAY at Notre Dame -- BEAT Georgia!
I have been hosting the Corbett Family here at Notre Dame these past three days -- and have been negligent with keeping up with the blog. MY APOLOGIES!
Here's what the media is saying about today's game:
LINK: ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
LINK: CBS SPORTS
LINK: ATHENS JOURNAL
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
The Video with the Best Response Saturday
Notre Dame students and fans -- clapped -- at the end of this...
Monday, September 4, 2017
Irish Connection: TEMPLE WEEK
"The traits that you committed to were on display today" - Coach Kelly— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 4, 2017
Relive Satuday's 49-16 win w/our 1st ICON of the year.
#GoIrish ☘ pic.twitter.com/oyjBvpIBnZ
Jarron Jones Signs NFL Practice Squad Deal!
The former Notre Dame defensive tackle is now the property of the Seattle Seahawks -- as he just agreed to join their practice squad as an offensive tackle...
LINK: JARRON JONES
LINK: SEATTLE TIMES
Notre Dame Debuts at #14 in ESPN FPI
It's called the ESPN Football Power Index -- and here's their first poll:
- Ohio State
- Alabama
- Oklahoma
- Clemson
- Stanford
- Penn State
- Wisconsin
- Auburn
- Florida State
- Louisiana State
- Washington
- University of Southern California
- Georgia
- NOTRE DAME
- Michigan
LINK: ESPN FOOTBALL POWER INDEX
Meet Georgia's New Starting QB -- Jake Fromm
Jacob Eason -- the son of Domer Tony Eason (former Fighting Irish wide receiver) -- is not expected to play this Saturday against Notre Dame due to an injured knee...
His replacement -- a highly touted freshman...
LINK: JAKE FROMM
Sunday, September 3, 2017
NCAA FBS Statistical Rankings...
This is as of 10:09 PM ET -- Sunday, September 3rd:
OFFENSE RANKINGS:
- Red Zone Offense: 1st
- Rushing Offense: 5th
- Total Offense: 11th
- Scoring: 26th
DEFENSE RANKINGS:
- Tackles for Loss: 9th
- Total Sacks: 22nd
TEAM RANKINGS:
- Fewest Penalties: 18th
Georgia Beat Reporters Talk Notre Dame...
The folks in Georgia are "lickin' their chops" waiting to get to South Bend...
LINK: DAWG NATION
LINK: ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
LINK: ATHENS BANNER HERALD
Notre Dame Players on 53-Man NFL Rosters
ARIZONA CARDINALS
- Troy Niklas, TE
BALTIMORE RAVENS
- Ronnie Stanley, OT
CAROLINA PANTHERS
- Cole Luke, DB
- J.J. Jansen, LS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
- Tyler Eifert, TE
- KeiVarae Russell, DB
CLEVELAND BROWNS
- DeShone Kizer, QB
DALLAS COWBOYS
- Zack Martin, OG
- Jaylon Smith, LB
DETROIT LIONS
- Theo Riddick, RB
- Golden Tate, WR
- TJ Jones, WR
HOUSTON TEXANS
- Will Fuller, WR
- Nick Martin, C
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
- Matthias Farley, DB
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
- Ben Koyack, TE
- Sheldon Day, DT
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
- James Onwualu, LB
- Isaac Rochell, DE
LOS ANGELES RAMS
- John Sullivan, C
MIAMI DOLPHINS
- Anthony Fasano, TE
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
- Michael Floyd, WR
- Kyle Rudolph, TE
- Harrison Smith, S
NEW ORLEAN SAINTS
- Manti Te'o, LB
NEW YORK GIANTS
- Romeo Okwara, DE
- Ishaq Williams, DE
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
- Stephon Tuitt, DE
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
- C.J. Prosise, RB
James Onwualu Makes Chargers' NFL Roster!
He wasn't invited to the NFL Combine, a few months later he went undrafted...
It was a blow to the ego.
HE HAD TO GO TO WORK.
Yesterday the former Notre Dame Football Captain made the Los Angeles Chargers' 53 man roster.
Proud of you James!
LINK: NFL CHARGERS
NBC's Notre Dame Football Game Opener!
The season starts now! Watch @NDFootball on NBC or stream online here: https://t.co/VSX9QqlFzt pic.twitter.com/p1NGqz7Jdg— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) September 2, 2017
Mornin' After: Notre Dame 49 vs. Temple 16
Here's what the media is saying about Notre Dame's big win over Temple yesterday...
LINK: INDY STAR
LINK: FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
LINK: PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
LINK: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: PHILLY-COMCAST
Next Up: Georgia Beats Appalachian State
Here's a little of the media coverage of Georgia's 31 - 10 win over Appalachian State...
LINK: QB INJURED
LINK: DAWG NATION
LINK: BOX SCORE
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Notre Dame Player Interviews: Temple Victory!
BRANDON WIMBUSH
DAELIN HAYES
MIKE MCGLINCHEY
NIC WEISHAR
GREER MARTINI
422 Yards of Rushing -- GREAT START!!!
I'm guessing the die-hard ND fans who have been asking for a rushing attack are smiling tonight!
Three players with more than 100 yards rushing -- a first for Notre Dame Football!
- Josh Adams: 19 carries for 161 yards
- Dexter Williams: 6 carries for 124 yards
- Brandon Wimbush: 12 carries for 106 yards
606 YARDS OF TOTAL OFFENSE!
LINK: BOX SCORE
Friday, September 1, 2017
Two Domers Getting Noticed for Their Music!
Thought you'd enjoy seeing this MTV interview of a couple of Notre Dame alums about their band RATBOYS...
LINK: RATBOYS
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