Thursday, November 30, 2017

Big Game Tonight! #5 ND vs. #3 Michigan State



The game is part of the ACC - Big Ten Challenge -- tune in at 7 PM ET on ESPN...

It's going to be great!

Muffet's Irish Beat Their 4th Ranked Opponent



All away from home...

Up next -- that team in Storrs, CT.

LINK:  ND 83 - MICHIGAN 63

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

A Last Look at Lahaina -- Before East Lansing!


The #5 ranked Fighting Irish head "north" to East Lansing this Thursday to take on the #3 ranked Spartans of Michigan State -- it's going to be a great test!

Notre Dame's 3rd Win Over a Top 20 Opponent



And, all three wins have been away from home -- for the 3rd ranked Fighting Irish!

A Notre Dame Legend's Goodbye: "Dear Lads"


Monday, November 27, 2017

Muffet's Irish Celebrating Tournament Win!



OT: Navy's "Blue Angel" Look for Army Game


Got to love this look for the Midshipmen -- they will wear this for their game with Army on December 9th.  GO NAVY!

South Carolina's Coach Talks Notre Dame Loss


America's #1 Basketball School -- Notre Dame


It's official -- the only school in America with both basketball programs ranked in the top 5 -- the University of Notre Dame du Lac.

LINK:  MEN'S TOP 25

LINK:  WOMEN'S TOP 25

Thursday, November 23, 2017

A Thanksgiving Story From Notre Dame...


Maui Jim Maui Invitational -- Notre Dame Wins!



Down by as many as 16 points in the 2nd half -- Notre Dame's Martines Geben's two free throws with 2.3 seconds left gives the Fighting Irish and improbable win!

Notre Dame's Post "Championship" Presser


The Maui Jim Maui Invitational Champions from Notre Dame -- with the media.

Matt Farrell Named Maui Invitational MVP!



Martines Geben's Game Winning Free Throws!


Mike Brey's ESPN Interview After Maui WIN!!!


WOW!!! Fighting Irish Win Maui Invitational!!!

Down 16 points in the second half to the #6 ranked Shockers of Wichita State -- Mike Brey's Fighting Irish take the lead with 2.3 seconds left on two CLUTCH free throws by Martines Geben and win 67-66!



Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Domer Tate Honors Bet with "The Rock"


He even had to buy the jersey...

LINK:  TATE

LSU Coach Talks About Loss to Notre Dame

Notre Dame Plays Wichita State for Maui Title!



The Fighting Irish rolled over LSU last night -- winning 92 - 53 in one of the more impressive basketball performances (on both ends) against a quality opponent in some time!

#13 Notre Dame plays #6 Wichita State tonight for the Maui Jim Maui Invitational Championship.  Game tips off on ESPN2 at 10:30 PM ET

GO IRISH!

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

"So, You Say There's Still A Chance..."


Here's what will have to happen these next two weeks to earn #8 Notre Dame one of the four College Football Playoff spots:


#1:  Alabama
  • Needs to beat #6 Auburn
  • Then, they need to beat #7 Georgia soundly in the SEC Championship game

#2:  Miami
  • Needs to beat Pittsburgh
  • Needs to beat #3 Clemson soundly in the ACC Championship game

#3:  Clemson
  • Needs to lose to #24 South Carolina
  • Needs to lose to #2 Miami in the ACC Championship game

#4:  Oklahoma
  • Needs to lose to West Virginia
  • Or, needs to lose #12 TCU in Big 12 Championship game 

#5:  Wisconsin
  • Needs to lose to Minnesota
  • Or, needs to lose to #9 Ohio State in Big Ten Championship game 

#6:  Auburn
  • Needs to lose to #1 Alabama  

#7:  Georgia
  • Needs to lose to Georgia Tech
  • Or, needs to lose to #1 Alabama -- soundly in SEC Championship game

#8:  NOTRE DAME
  • Needs to beat #21 Stanford soundly    

#9:  Ohio State
  • Needs to lose to Michigan
  • Needs to beat #5 Wisconsin in Big Ten Championship game    


If all of these things happen -- we're in the College Football Playoff!  

Now you know who to be rooting for this weekend...

Stanford's Head Coach Talks Notre Dame Game

ND Plays LSU Tonight on ESPN: 10:30 PM ET


Stanford Week: Coach Kelly Press Conference

Brandon Wimbush Meets With the Media Today


Monday, November 20, 2017

Mike Brey Taking Questions About His Team...



OT: The Perils of Live Television...



Notre Dame vs. Chaminade on ESPNU at 9 PM

That's Eastern Time Zone...

The Fighting Irish tip-off playing the host school in their annual Maui Invitational.

Go Irish!

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Mike Brey's Maui Invitational Press Conference


Practice Day in Maui for Brey's Fighting Irish


Notre Dame plays host Chaminade Monday night at 9 PM ET on ESPNU -- GO IRISH!

Muffet's #6 Irish Beat #18 Oregon State Today


A huge road win for the 2017-18 edition of the Fighting Irish!

Oddsmaker Looks at Notre Dame vs. Stanford


There has not been a point spread posted for this game as of 10 AM ET on Sunday...

Stanford has won 6 of the last 10 games in this series.  The game will be kicked-off at 8 PM ET and televised on ABC.

This bettor site does predict Notre Dame to beat Stanford...

LINK:  ND vs. STANFORD

Guess Who's Up Next at Notre Dame Stadium...


Notre Dame Has Played 9 Bowl Eligible Teams


Here's the look at the WIN / LOSS records of Notre Dame's opponents this season -- if Temple wins their last game against 2 - 9 Tulsa -- the Irish will have played 10 Bowl eligible teams this season.

Mike McGlinchey -- We Thank You!!!


Navy Head Coach & Players Talk ND Loss


Saturday, November 18, 2017

A Walk-On Who's Made A Name for Himself...


Coach Kelly Talks 24 - 17 Win Over Navy Today


I Remember When Navy Was An Easy Win...



Not no more...

This Is Must See -- Have the Tissue Ready...

Today, I have the honor of taking a 15 year-old young man, named Riley Peterson, to his first Notre Dame football game.  He has a younger brother named Loren, who is medically fragile.   I met Riley, his mom Kendra, and Loren a couple of months back -- while filming a story about A Rosie Place. 

Loren, confined to a wheelchair, needs care 24 hours a day -- seven days a week -- often requiring Riley to feed, bathe and change his 12-year-old brother's diaper, multiple times each day.

Riley's a great kid -- giving up much in his young life, to always be there to take care of his brother.

No rain or wind will spoil this moment for Riley -- and frankly, for me.  The gift of Notre Dame is a privilege to share.

An 18 Year-Run Comes to an End, THANK YOU!


Mike Golic -- thanks for carrying the flag -- EVERY DAY -- for Notre Dame.  We'll miss you with Greeny -- but, the good news is you'll be back reppin' the IRISH in a week!



LINK:  NEW YORK POST STORY

Notre Dame Honors Knute Rockne Today


Notre Dame: "Fighting For Our Country"


Notre Dame Beats #2 Seed Texas A&M in NCAA


The 14th ranked Fighting Irish go on the road to win their first round NCAA game against 6th ranked Texas A&M on penalty kicks!!!  On to the Sweet Sixteen!

"In the Huddle You Learn to Love Each Other"




A "Lap" Around Notre Dame Stadium Friday



Friday, November 17, 2017

Monday, November 13, 2017

#14 Notre Dame Goes to 2 - 0 With Win Tonight

LINK:  GAME STORY


Win Two Games --- Looks Like Cotton for Irish


Here's a look at what could lie ahead for our Fighting Irish -- with win over Navy and Stanford...

LINK:  CBS SPORTS

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Don't Forget -- Men's Hoops on FS1 at 4 PM ET


Mike Brey's #14 ranked Fighting Irish take on the DePaul Blue Demons today at 4 PM ET in the season opener!  It's also the first basketball game played in DePaul's new Wintrust Arena -- rendering above.

The game will be televised on FS1.

GO IRISH!

CBS: Soul Searching & Culture Change...


How Notre Dame turned things around in one off season...

LINK:  CBS SPORTS

ESPN: Notre Dame vs. Miami Tonight at 8 PM ET




Media Picks On Notre Dame vs. Miami



Took a lap around the web to see who's picking who tonight!

LINK:  CBS SPORTS

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

We're Just 12 Hours to Kickoff -- Can't Wait!




Sunday, November 5, 2017

FBS Stats Rankings: Notre Dame vs. Miami


Here's a look at the numbers and the associated national ranking for the upcoming battle between Miami and Notre Dame -- it's going to be a great game!


MIAMI OFFENSE vs. NOTRE DAME DEFENSE

Miami Rushing Attack vs. ND Rush Defense
  • #53 Miami rushes for 174 yards per game
  • #30 Notre Dame allows 130 yards per game

Miami Passing Attack vs. ND Pass Defense
  • #24 Miami is passing for 287 yards per game
  • #90 Notre Dame allowing 245 yards per game

Miami 3rd Down vs. ND 3rd Down Defense
  • #117 Miami is converting 31.3% of the time
  • #14 Notre Dame holds offenses to 34.9% conversion

Miami Scoring Offense vs. ND Scoring Defense
  • #44 Miami is scoring 31.5 points per game
  • #17 Notre Dame is allowing 18.4 points per game

Miami Total Offense vs. ND Total Defense
  • #25 Miami is totaling 461 yards per game
  • #50 Notre Dame is allowing 375.6 yards per game


NOTRE DAME OFFENSE vs. MIAMI DEFENSE

Notre Dame Rushing Attack vs. Miami Rushing Defense
  • #5 Notre Dame is rushing for 325 yards per game
  • #67 Miami is giving up 170 yards per game

Notre Dame Passing Attack vs. Notre Dame Pass Defense
  • #108 Notre Dame is passing for 170 yards per game
  • #35 Miami is allowing 198 yards per game

Notre Dame 3rd Down vs. Miami 3rd Down Defense
  • #34 Notre Dame is converting 44% of the time
  • #63 Miami holds offense to a 38% conversion

Notre Dame Scoring Offense vs. Miami Scoring Defense
  • #7 Notre Dame is scoring 41.3 points per game
  • #12 Miami is giving up 17.6 points per game

 Notre Dame Total Offense vs. Miami Total Defense
  • #13 Notre Dame is totaling 495 yards per game
  • #42 Miami is allowing 367 yards per game

Rocket Ismail Tells the "Fight Miami" Story...


Miami Week: Highlights Win over Virginia Tech


Inside the Mind of #33Trucking


ESPN's College GameDay -- ND vs. Miami

Well, we're going to get our fill of "Catholics vs. Convicts," Lou's pre-game speech, Rocket's recollection of the "fight" -- Jimmy Johnson pouring it on Gerry Faust, the "turnover chain" -- the "U," --- etc.

Bottom line: IT IS GOING TO BE FUN!

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Coach Kelly On Saturday's Wake Forest Game


ND Freshman Scores 30 in Exhibition Debut!




Mikayla Vaughn made a statement in her college basketball debut tonight!  30 POINTS for the freshman in Notre Dame's exhibition win over IUP.


What Notre Dame Football Players Did Tuesday



Cowherd & Joe Klatt on CFB Playoff Rankings