Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Bonzie's Return Tonight on ESPNU at 7 PM ET
He's back! The top player in college basketball will return to the Purcell Pavilion court tonight after a two month absence...
Can't wait!
Notre Dame's game against Pittsburgh will be televised on ESPNU -- tip-off set for 7 PM ET.
GO IRISH!
Mike Brey's plan for Bonzie Colson on Senior Night has changed. Now the big man will start and remain in the game. Brey expects him to play 20 minutes and hopes the NCAA committee will have a lot to talk about with the Irish after the ACC tourney. Story: https://t.co/qwpkQ5xlOa— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) February 28, 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Notre Dame Alum Playing on Web.Com Tour
There was a time @MarkBaldwin1 drove a golf cart off a cliff.— Web.com Tour (@WebDotComTour) February 27, 2018
There was a time he stayed 'in a thatch hut, eating roasted bugs.'
Now the @NDMensGolf alum is a step away from the @PGATOUR. https://t.co/R1N3lVBY1g
Quenton Nelson Getting "Some Love" from NFL
Here's the latest commentary surrounding the NFL Draft status of Notre Dame All-American Quenton Nelson...
LINK: NFL'S SUREST BET
LINK: NFL.COM
LINK: NBC SPORTS
NFL Combine Begins Today in Indianapolis
The Fighting Irish will have five former stars performing in front of NFL coaching and scouting staffs these next few days at the National Football Leagues' annual "talent show" in Indianapolis. Here's some media coverage on the Notre Dame players expected to be in attendance:
LINK: NELSON and MCGLINCHEY
LINK: NELSON
LINK: MCGLINCHEY
LINK: ST. BROWN
LINK: ADAMS
LINK: SMYTHE
Monday, February 26, 2018
I Really Like ND's Chances as #10 Seed in ACC
Here's a look at Notre Dame's journey to the Championship Game -- as of today -- as the #10 seed in this next week's Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament...
LINK: ACC TOURNEY
Two Stories That Will Make You Feel Good...
The first story is about an incoming Notre Dame football recruit and his life story... The second is about an Iowa Hawkeye basketball player giving up the opportunity to break a record...
LINK: "I AM BECAUSE YOU ARE"
LINK: IOWA HOOPS PLAYER
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Fighting Irish Win FIFTH STRAIGHT ACC Title!
Back ➡️ Back ➡️ Back ➡️ Back ➡️ Back!🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/0YyJy8ikLb— NOTRE DAME WBB (@ndwbb) February 25, 2018
Senior Day at Notre Dame on ESPN2 at 2 PM ET
It's the last regular season home game for the the #5 Fighting Irish and it's the last for seniors and grad students; Katherine Westbeld, Kristina Nelson, Mychal Johnson and Lili Thompson.
Win the game and Notre Dame grabs it's FIFTH straight ACC Regular Season Championship!
Today's game won't be easy as the IRISH take on #21 North Carolina State -- it will be televised on ESPN2 beginning at 2 PM ET.
GO IRISH!
Saturday, February 24, 2018
EQ Picked #2 WR Prospect in NFL Draft...
Here's hoping segments like this -- help St. Brown's NFL Draft position...
LINK: EQUANIMEOUS ST. BROWN
Must Win Today for Irish at Wake Forest!
Tip-off is set for 3 PM ET -- and will be televised on the ACC Network -- see link below on what stations in your area will be carrying the game...
LINK: ACC NETWORK
OT: USA Wins its First Gold Medal in Curling!
A must read story about the most unlikely gold medal winners since the "Miracle on Ice" hockey team in 1980...Sing it loud & sing it proud, @TeamShuster! 😭 🇺🇸 🥇 pic.twitter.com/LwCmi3I8G9— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 24, 2018
LINK: MUST READ!
LINK: NBC INTERVIEW THIS AM
Thursday, February 22, 2018
OT: Replay Full Olympic Hockey Shoot-Out!
If you needed a better look at how DIRTY Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson's game winning goal was 😱 https://t.co/wkOWa0qwZl pic.twitter.com/7GRRCOkoNk— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 22, 2018
LINK: FULL REPLAY OF SHOOT-OUT FOR GOLD!
OT: USA Hockey's Gold Medal Ceremony
For the first time in 20 years, @TeamUSA @usahockey's women hear their national anthem played with gold around their necks. pic.twitter.com/CjWqNTLq9x— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 22, 2018
OT: My Favorite Moment of the Winter Olympics
This is what history looks and sounds like. @jessdiggs and @kikkanimal win @TeamUSA's first ever gold medal in cross-country skiing.— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 21, 2018
You'll want your sound up for this... pic.twitter.com/86PQ4KQaH3
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Domer Diggins at Body Armour Photo Shoot
Love the hair!!! Here's a promotional video for Body Armour featuring Skylar Diggins...
A Domer's Dog Stealing the Spotlight in NYC
Samo, a french Bulldog owned by Notre Dame alum Romeo Okwara (New York Giants) is featured in this video...Meet Samo, @RomeoND45's 'spoiled' French bulldog who loves the park and making new friends. #LoveYourPetDay 🐶 pic.twitter.com/8Yjxdl6BCB— New York Giants (@Giants) February 20, 2018
Monday, February 19, 2018
Notre Dame Fan at Sorin Play in Scottsdale!
This lovely lady's name is Tina Kne and she is 90 years young! Tina was in attendance tonight at our one-man-play Sorin: A Notre Dame Story -- here in Scottsdale, AZ.
You've just got to love the Leprechaun headband she's wearing!!!
Tina's had quite the week -- a few days ago she posed for a photo with Lou Holtz and today she's on the front page of the ND GO IRISH BLOG -- next thing you know she'll have an agent!
Tina, thanks for joining us in Scottsdale tonight!
To see if your city is on the 2018 national tour -- just click on this link: SORIN NATIONAL TOUR
Sunday, February 18, 2018
#1 Notre Dame Hockey on Big10 Network
Jeff Jackson's top ranked Fighting Irish are in Ann Arbor this afternoon to play the Michigan Wolverines. The game starts at 5:30 PM ET on the Big Ten Network.A look back at clinching the Big Ten regular season championship 🏆— Notre Dame Hockey (@NDHockey) February 16, 2018
“The thing is, this is just the first piece of the puzzle.” pic.twitter.com/JKB09btuLS
GO IRISH!
ND Softball Wins Three of Four Against Big10
The Fighting Irish won three of four games this weekend against two ranked Big10 teams; #14 Minnesota and #20 Michigan...Irish scatter 4 hits in 14 innings on Sunday against the best 2 teams in the Big Ten to finish a 3-1 weekend at the B1G/ACC Challenge!! #GoIrish #NDSB30 pic.twitter.com/eUaOfk5EB2— Notre Dame Softball (@NDsoftball) February 18, 2018
LINK: GAME STORIES
Notre Dame Baseball Wins 2 of 3 at #9 LSU
IRISH WIN THE BALLGAME...— Notre Dame Baseball (@NDBaseball) February 18, 2018
...AND THE SERIES!
Final
Notre Dame - 11
No. 9 LSU - 3#GoIrish ☘️ pic.twitter.com/qNuWXG5qSJ
The Fighting Irish baseball team just sent a loud message to the rest of the college baseball world....@EricGilgenbach talks about his two HR’s and what this win meant for the program ☘️#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/wyTKKzzP2V— Notre Dame Baseball (@NDBaseball) February 18, 2018
Notre Dame 11 - #9 LSU 3
It's the first opening series loss for the LSU TIGERS since 1999!
LINK: ND HAMMERS LSU
ND Baseball on the SEC Network Today at Noon
The Fighting Irish baseball team winds up its three-game series today with #9 ranked LSU -- at NOON ET -- it will be televised on the SEC Network.The Irish have arrived at Alex Box Stadium looking for a series win against No. 9 LSU ☘️ First pitch is at 12 pm ET! #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/ELJqJ4LYty— Notre Dame Baseball (@NDBaseball) February 18, 2018
Go Irish!
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Notre Dame Baseball Beats #9 LSU Today!
— Notre Dame Baseball (@NDBaseball) February 18, 2018The Fighting Irish win game #2 of the three game series with the LSU Tigers -- bouncing back after losing a tough game last night...
Notre Dame Football's Cole Kmet (freshman TE) threw three scoreless innings in his college debut -- closing out Notre Dame's 10 - 5 win -- see below!
New sport, same opponent.— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) February 18, 2018
Freshman TE @ColeKmet with his first appearance and save in @NDBaseball‘s 10-5 win at No. 9 LSU on Saturday. #GoIrish ☘️ pic.twitter.com/NY5YOoYF4J
LINK: GAME STORY
Farrell Shoots Notre Dame Past Boston College
Notre Dame's Matt Farrell had the best scoring game of his career today against Boston College -- going 10 for 12 from behind the three-point line, totaling 37 points in the Fighting Irish's 84 - 67 victory!
Farrell's ten three-pointers ties a single game record for the Irish!
ND vs. BC Today -- Where to Watch on TV
Mike Brey's Fighting Irish are in Chestnut Hill, MA taking on Boston College today at 4 PM ET -- on the ACC Network.
Here's a list of the ACC Network affiliates scheduled to carry today's game:
LINK: ACC NETWORK
Thursday, February 15, 2018
One Time ND Hoops Player -- Comes Clean...
Doug Gotlieb spent his freshman year of college at the University of Notre Dame.
His time in South Bend came to an abrupt end when he was caught stealing from classmates...
LINK: GOTLIEB COMES CLEAN
Domer Campaigning for "Voice of DIA Trains"
Notre Dame alum Vic Lombardi '91, is having some fun (as only he can) campaigning to be the Voice of the Denver International Airport Trains -- Vote for Vic!I hit the campaign trail. And the trail hit back. Hard.— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) February 15, 2018
WATCH: pic.twitter.com/X9G3DjIExv
Vic is a 30-time Emmy Award winning broadcaster in the Denver market -- here is his bio: LOMBARDI
Vic was kind enough last year to share his talents on our Notre Dame Day broadcasting team!
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
A Positive Step Forward in Bonzie's Recovery!
Bonzie will definitely be in the starting line-up for Notre Dame's last home game -- per Mike Brey -- Wednesday, February 28th. Here's hoping he can be game ready to play a few minutes!One step closer...☘️🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/kIkviL1TnQ— Bonzie Colson (@Bcolson_35) February 14, 2018
ND Football Ranked #5 in ESPN's 2018 FPI
ESPN's Football Power Index (explanation above) just released it's pre-season football poll for the 2018 college football season. Here's their Top Ten!
1. Clemson
2. Alabama
3. Georgia
4. Ohio State
5. Notre Dame
6. Washington
7. Auburn
8. Penn State
9. Oklahoma
10. Michigan State
LINK: ESPN FPI
The Halfpipe G.O.A.T. -- Shaun White is Golden!
REDEMPTION FOR SHAUN WHITE!— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 14, 2018
HE WINS GOLD on his final run in men's snowboard halfpipe! #BestOfUS #WinterOlympics https://t.co/E1XuTKbGvd pic.twitter.com/b4Yn2jVVGN
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Fr. Jenkins' Response to NCAA - Media Reacts
This decision is in great contrast to a recent NCAA ruling in favor of North Carolina, even after it was confirmed student-athletes took FAKE CLASSES for years in Chapel Hill -- NCAA RULING.
Here is Fr. John Jenkins, C.S.C.'s written response to the NCAA -- please take your time reading this -- you'll note that Notre Dame is receiving a penalty for a matter that will never be considered a NCAA violation -- ever again.
Media reaction...
LINK: CBS SPORTS
Monday, February 12, 2018
Notre Dame vs. North Carolina: ESPN @ 7 PM
That's 7 PM ET -- tonight!!!🛬 in North Carolina— Notre Dame MBB (@NDmbb) February 11, 2018
before we turn the page at practice,
☝️ last look at the FSU winpic.twitter.com/latWKTtwen
Mike Brey's Fighting Irish made the trek down to Chapel Hill yesterday afternoon for tonight's ACC contest on ESPN.
GO IRISH!
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Notre Dame's Most Talented Team of All-Time
The 1977-78 Notre Dame Men's Basketball Team is the most talented basketball team to ever wear the gold and blue in history. They remain, to this day, the only Fighting Irish team to play in a Final Four game.
Ten players were drafted by NBA teams.
Look at this roster:
- Kelly Tripucka -- NBA 1st Round Pick
- Orlando Woolridge -- NBA 1st Round Pick
- Bill Laimbeer -- NBA 3rd Round Pick
- Bill Hanzlik -- NBA 1st Round Pick
- Dave Batton -- NBA 3rd Round Pick
- Tracy Jackson -- NBA 2nd Round Pick
- Duck Williams -- NBA 5th Round Pick
- Rich Branning -- NBA 4th Round Pick
- Bruce Flowers -- NBA 2nd Round Pick
- Stan Wilcox
- Jeff Carpenter
- Gilbert Salinas -- NBA 8th Round Pick
- Randy Haefner
- Chris Fabian
- Tim Healy
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Joe Theismann Defending the "Fighting Irish"
.@Theismann7 on Notre Dame's 'Fighting Irish' logo: "I think they should keep it." pic.twitter.com/g2AkHBgu0Y— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) February 10, 2018
Domer Dunne Paired with Mickelson at Pebble
Notre Dame alum and Trustee Jimmy Dunne III is paired this week with Phil Mickelson at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am...
Dunne and Mickelson are tied for 33rd today -- going into the third round. The top 25 teams advance to tomorrow's Final Round. They should get plenty of airtime on CBS today since Mickelson is currently in 6th place, among the professionals at (-10).
They tee off at 12:54 PM ET -- and are paired with Rory McIlroy and Rory's Dad, his amateur playing partner this week.
Where you can watch them today on TV:
- 2 PM ET to 3:30 PM ET on the Golf Channel
- 4 PM ET to 7 PM ET on CBS
In the photo above --- that's Rory McIlroy teeing off with Phil Mickelson watching along with Jimmy Dunne standing to the far right
LINK: PRO-AM LEADERBOARD
Yes, Notre Dame is a BIG TEN CHAMPION!
The folks in Ann Arbor, Columbus, East Lansing, Madison, etc., -- will not enjoy waking up to this news this morning...
In Notre Dame's first foray into the Big Ten Conference -- we win their CHAMPIONSHIP!
It's an achievement they can't claim at Michigan, Ohio State, Michigan State, Wisconsin and Penn State -- because these schools have never won a Big Ten Hockey Regular Season Championship.
The only other school that has won this trophy is coached by Notre Dame alum Don Lucia '81 -- the long-time hockey coach at Minnesota.
Lucia was a defenseman for the Fighting Irish and also a hockey dad -- ND Hockey fans will remember his youngest son Mario, donned the Gold Helmet as well...
Friday, February 9, 2018
Notre Dame Wins First Big Ten Championship!
Never thought I'd ever say those words in my lifetime...
Notre Dame's 2 - 1 win tonight over Ohio State clinches the Big Ten Regular Season Hockey Championship -- in our inaugural season of play in this conference!
Couldn't have written a better script for the Fighting Irish's first foray against the Big Ten -- winning a CHAMPIONSHIP and clinching it against Ohio State.☝️ year in the Big Ten, ☝️ sweet piece of hardware.#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/FZafID53aE— Notre Dame Hockey (@NDHockey) February 10, 2018
Now we need to finish this thing and win the Big Ten Hockey Tournament!
Congratulations to Coach Jackson and his Fighting Irish!!!
#6 Ohio State Talks Series with #1 Notre Dame
Here's what the sixth ranked Ohio State Buckeyes are saying about playing #1 Notre Dame this weekend...
LINK: OHIO STATE
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Notre Dame a "TOP TEN" Recruiting Class!
For the first time in five years --- Notre Dame Football's recruiting class is ranked in the TOP TEN of almost every one of the recruiting services.Some of our former players including @JeromeBettis36, @DFleming58, @IamRocketIsmail, @RockyBleier, and @J_Walls have some words of wisdom for the #IrishBouND18 class.#GoIrish ☘ pic.twitter.com/44D7ssP1Dq— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) February 7, 2018
Here are the various rankings:
LINK: ESPN #9 RANKING
LINK: SCOUT / 247SPORTS #10 RANKING
LINK: MAX PREPS #10 RANKING
LINK: RIVALS #11 RANKING
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
National Signing Day II Tomorrow!
A quick reminder of all 21 players who committed ✍️ to the Irish in the December signing period. #GoIrish ☘ #IrishBouND18 pic.twitter.com/Itvt3OQprL— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) February 7, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018
Sunday, February 4, 2018
Duke Coach & Players Talk Loss to Notre Dame
Duke's coach and star players talk 72- 54 loss to Notre Dame today...
Click on the videos on the right hand side of the page you are directed to.
LINK: POST GAME
OT: A Choir "Shakin' Down the Thunder"
Please note -- you won't hear any sound for the first 40 seconds or so...
Fighting Irish Roll Over Duke by 18 Today!
It was an off night for the Fighting Irish -- yet, that's 14 straight wins for #5 Notre Dame over Duke -- as the Irish break Duke's 30 game home winning streak at Cameron Indoor Stadium...IRISH WIN!!— NOTRE DAME WBB (@ndwbb) February 4, 2018
Notre Dame ends Duke's 30-game home win streak with a 72-54 victory!#GoIrish ☘️ pic.twitter.com/219P10AvYS
LINK: BOX SCORE
Notre Dame to Play Duke at 1 PM ET Today!
Game will be televised on ESPN2. Notre Dame senior forward Cat Westbeld will be a game time decision -- if she's unable to play the Fighting Irish will be down to six scholarship players for this game...
GO IRISH!
Wanted a Gold Helmet -- Earned a Gold Jacket
Randy Moss learned yesterday that he will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Notre Dame football fans may remember Moss had committed to play for Lou Holtz and the Fighting Irish before an incident took away that dream...Grab a tissue.— ESPN (@espn) February 4, 2018
Here’s how @RandyMoss reacted when he found out he was headed to Canton. (via @ProFootballHOF) pic.twitter.com/cZzpis0D75
Congratulations Randy Moss!
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Muffet's Irish on ESPN2 on Super Bowl Sunday!
Video
The #5 ranked Fighting Irish take on #19 Duke at 1 PM ET --- in a game that will be televised on ESPN2.
LINK: NEWS STORY
The #5 ranked Fighting Irish take on #19 Duke at 1 PM ET --- in a game that will be televised on ESPN2.
LINK: NEWS STORY
Shooting Woes Continue for our Fighting Irish
Mike Brey's Fighting Irish have been struggling scoring the basketball -- over the last seven games -- they have shot less than 40% from the field in all SEVEN.
They can't buy a bucket and they can't buy a win -- seven straight losses...
Notre Dame is now ranked #168 in field goal shooting percentage of the 351 teams in Division I college basketball.
To give you a sense on how poorly we're shooting the basketball these last seven games --- there are only SEVEN teams -- out of the 351 in Division I college basketball shooting less than 40% from the field.
Friday, February 2, 2018
#2 ND Hockey on Big Ten Network Tonight
The second ranked Fighting Irish are in Happy Valley tonight to take on #17 Penn State -- game to be televised on the Big Ten Network beginning at 6:30 PM ET.
GO IRISH!
LINK: BIG TEN HOCKEY STANDINGS
Notre Dame's "Blue Gold Game" April 21st
The Fighting Irish will play their annual Blue Gold Game on Saturday, April 21st -- the same weekend we launch Notre Dame Day!
Brandon Hardy "The Gold Jacket Guy"
Brandon Hardy -- the Fighting Irish super fan who wears his Notre Dame Gold at every sporting event -- was featured in this story...
Brandon, a sophomore Accounting major -- is a wonderful young man.
LINK: GREAT STORY
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Coach Kelly Joins ND Alumni at Super Bowl
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly -- joined a number of former ND Football stars in Minneapolis this evening at at Super Bowl party...
GO IRISH!
Muffet's Irish Take on North Carolina Tonight
The fifth ranked Fighting Irish will host the Tar Heels -- who are coming off of an OT win over #15 Duke...
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