... 14 undefeated teams left after week 5. pic.twitter.com/hXGnxMIDyR— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 30, 2018
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Only 14 Undefeated College Football Teams
A Look at the AP Top Ten's "Signature Wins"
- Alabama -- beat Texas A&M and Louisville
- Georgia -- beat South Carolina and Missouri
- Ohio State -- beat TCU and #11 Penn State
- Clemson -- beat Texas A&M and Syracuse
- LSU -- beat #8 Auburn and #17 Miami
- NOTRE DAME -- beat #14 Stanford and #15 Michigan
- Oklahoma -- beat Iowa State and Baylor
- Auburn -- beat #10 Washington and Arkansas
- West Virginia -- beat Texas Tech and Kansas State
- Washington -- beat Utah and Arizona State
Ian Book vs. the "Heisman Favorite QB's"
Thought I'd take a look at the last two weeks to see how Ian Book's performance -- stacks up against the QB's being talked about as the Heisman favorites...
Ian Book:
- Passing: 49 for 67 = 73%
- Passing Yards: 603 yds.
- Interceptions: 0
- Rushing Yards: 90 yds.
- TD's Passing: 6 TD's
- TD's Rushing: 3 TD's
- Opponents: Wake Forest and #7 Stanford
Tua Tagovoiloa:
- Passing: 30 for 38 = 79%
- Passing Yards: 515 yds.
- Interceptions: 0
- Rushing Yards: 22 yds.
- TD's Passing: 6 TD's
- TD's Rushing: 1 TD
- Opponents: #22 Texas A&M and Louisiana
Dwayne Haskins:
- Passing: 43 for 63 = 68%
- Passing Yards: 574 yds.
- Interceptions: 1
- Rushing Yards: 13 yds.
- TD's Passing: 8 TD's
- TD's Rushing: 0 TD's
- Opponents: Tulane and #9 Penn State
Kyler Murray:
- Passing: 28 for 36 = 78%
- Passing Yards: 597 yds
- Interceptions: 1
- Rushing Yards: 116 yds.
- TD's Passing: 9 TD's
- TD's Rushing: 2 TD's
- Opponents: Army and Baylor
Will Grier:
- Passing: 52 for 76 = 68%
- Passing Yards: 726 yds.
- Interceptions: 2
- Rushing Yards: -15 yds.
- TD's Passing: 8 TD's
- TD's Rushing: 0 TD's
- Opponents: Kansas State and #25 Texas Tech
When does Book get some Heisman love?
Notre Dame Only Moves Up One Spot in Poll
Looks like the coaches are aligning along conference lines...
Just need to keep winning and the rankings will take care of themselves.
LINK: COACHES POLL
Must Read "A Mom and Her Notre Dame Son"
This is a must read...
The photo above (South Bend Tribune) was taken of Dexter Williams and his Mom, getting ready to hug, prior to walking into Notre Dame Stadium yesterday.
LINK: DEXTER AND HIS MOM
He Just Started His Next "Notre Dame Streak"
I learned this morning that my friend Stanley Weber (Tiffin, OH), left for Heaven yesterday at the age of 94.
His devoted nephew, Joe Fretz -- you'll see Joe in the video above -- sent a text to let me know.
This Notre Dame "surperfan" attended his first game inside Notre Dame Stadium on November 22, 1941 -- and for the next 76 years -- Stanley was a fixture at his seat in the front row, on the "east side" of the famed Tunnel entrance.
Well, Stanley Weber just started a new streak yesterday, watching his first game from Heaven's Notre Dame Section.
Stanley -- thanks for loving Notre Dame and Her football team.
Here's some of my posts the last few years about Stanley Weber:
LINK: STANLEY WEBER
Missed This -- David Shaw With Colin Cowherd
This interview took place on Thursday this week... Here's a "tweet" during the game tonight by Colin Cowherd:
ABC Announces ND vs. Va Tech at 8 PM ET
Not surprised -- an undefeated Notre Dame football team visiting Blacksburg, VA will be a big TV draw...
Going to be quite a game next week! I'm going down to the game with my three boys and my Dad -- should be quite the trip!
Quick Look at the National Media Reaction...
Just took a lap around the worldwide web to see what's being said about Notre Dame's dominant performance tonight vs. Stanford...
LINK: SPORTING NEWS
LINK: USA TODAY
LINK: CBS SPORTS
This Was Stanford's "Motivational Video"
This is the motivational video they created for the game tonight vs. our #8 ranked Fighting Irish.
It will be interesting to see what they use next week!
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Photo of the Game -- The "Non-Interception"
Rob Franklin -- the talented photographer at the South Bend Tribune -- took this photo of Alohi Gilman's interception that was nullified by penalty.
DOMINATION! -- Notre Dame 38 - Stanford 17
Here are the facts -- a dominant DEFENSE:
- 17 points
- 55 yards rushing
- 174 yards passing
- 229 total yards of offense -- only 31 yards in the 2nd half!
- 10 first downs
- 3 for 13 on third down
- 25:37 time of possession
Here are the facts -- a dominant OFFENSE:
- 38 points
- 272 yards rushing
- 278 yards passing
- 550 total yards of offense
- 29 first downs
- 9 for 17 on third down
- 34:23 time of possession
Friday, September 28, 2018
The Knute Rockne Era Began 100 Years Ago!
Today, September 28th -- marks the 100th anniversary of Knute Rockne's first game as head football coach at the University of Notre Dame! Rockne's team won that game over Case Western 26 - 6.
It was win #1 of 105 at Notre Dame for the legendary coach!
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Stanford & Notre Dame Team Up for Team USA
Ironically, Tiger Woods (Stanford student for two years) and Patrick Reed (Notre Dame fan) will team up tomorrow morning for TEAM USA in match #4 of the 2018 RYDER CUP!
Jim Rome Show: Brian Kelly on Stanford
Brian Kelly with some 🔥 on what makes Notre Dame different than Stanford. pic.twitter.com/yJ0gkNLRRx— Jim Rome (@jimrome) September 27, 2018
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
This Domer Believes in Notre Dame Football
“Notre Dame is a legit contender for the National Championship because of that change at the quarterback position.”@AaronTaylorCFB believes that @NDFootball is on the path to the College Football Playoff after making the switch at QB. pic.twitter.com/uNRY6wZfBu— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) September 26, 2018
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
An 11 Year-Old's Letters to Coach Frank Leahy
My Uncle RJ Doyle -- who left for Heaven on Christmas Eve -- wrote these two letters (back in 1947 -- when he was 11 years-old) to Notre Dame's Head Football Coach, Frank Leahy.
The Fighting Irish were 9 - 0 that year and won the National Championship.
My cousin Mike -- "Uncle RJ's third of four boys" sent me these two letters. When I read them -- I knew they must be shared with the Notre Dame family. I know Aunt Barb, Kevin, Pat, Mike and Denny -- miss him, big time. So do I.
Oh, how Uncle RJ loved Notre Dame.
As you can see in his "practice" letter to Coach Leahy (top letter below) -- Uncle RJ wanted the Irish to play Michigan. Well, he got his wish (again) this season!
I'm quite confident that Uncle RJ is enjoying the 4-0 start from Heaven's Notre Dame Section -- with Grandpa Ray, Grandma Barb, Joan (his sister, my Mom), his daughter-in-law Susan and the rest of our family. I smile this evening (with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat) knowing they will all be sitting together again Saturday night -- rooting as hard as ever for the Fighting Irish.
It's what we do.
The gift of Notre Dame -- has been a gift passed from generation to generation to generation in the Doyle Clan. These two letters (from 71 years-ago) are another gift to our family...
Go Irish! -- Go Family! -- Beat Stanford!
Just "double click" on the letters above to enlarge.
I Am Told -- This Is Must See On Wednesday!
A look back at the 2018 National Championship -- those who have seen a sneak preview, tell me -- "YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!"
You can watch it at this link below -- beginning at 8:00 PM ET Wednesday night (September 26th).
LINK: THIS IS WHAT WE DO
Monday, September 24, 2018
Raven's Head Coach Harbaugh "Reppin' ND"
Got to love this! Baltimore Ravens head coach, John Harbaugh, wears some ND Lacrosse gear at his weekly NFL presser today.
NBC Hype Video -- Stanford vs. Notre Dame
#8 Notre Dame hosts #7 Stanford -- the winner moves up in the rankings...
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Josh Adams Makes His NFL Debut Today
Interview with @Eagles RB Josh Adams. HUGE @CBSouthFootball shout out at the end! @WBCBSports pic.twitter.com/H3hG3xs6R0— Sam Goldberg (@Sam_Goldberg814) September 23, 2018
It's Been 93 Years Since This Has Happened!
It was the 1925 Rose Bowl Game, Stanford vs. Notre Dame -- two legendary coaches; Pop Warner and Knute Rockne...
Both teams were UNDEFEATED -- it's the last time these two teams met in this game without a loss.
FYI: Notre Dame won that game 27 - 10. The recap of that game is linked below.
It's long been rumored that the money the University of Notre Dame was paid to play in this, their one and only Rose Bowl Game -- went to pay for the construction of Dillon Hall. I've yet to confirm this.
Undefeated Stanford visits undefeated Notre Dame -- this Saturday, under the lights in Notre Dame Stadium. It's going to be great!
LINK: 1925 ROSE BOWL
Only 21 Teams Remain Unbeaten This Morning
The list of unbeaten teams totaled 34 going into Week #4 of the college football season...
Now there are just 21 FBS teams that remain unbeaten:
- Alabama
- Clemson
- Ohio State
- Georgia
- NOTRE DAME
- Stanford
- Kentucky
- Colorado
- LSU
- North Texas
- Penn State
- Ohio State
- Oklahoma
- West Virginia
- NC State
- Syracuse
- Duke
- USF
- Cincinnati
- UCF
- Buffalo
RT if you woke up this morning and your squad is still undefeated 🙌 pic.twitter.com/v8kfHDRteI— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 23, 2018
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Now, Here's a "Sister" With Some Style!
Sister Mary Jo back at it throwing the first pitch. pic.twitter.com/SYpnSxghLZ— ESPN (@espn) September 23, 2018
The Fighting Irish Are Back in South Bend!
Here's some photos of the victorious Notre Dame Fighting Irish -- back here at South Bend International Airport -- after beating Wake Forest 56 - 27.
Holly Rowe Interviews Ian Book After Game
Ian Book wrote a masterpiece in his 2nd career start. We caught up with @ian_book23 post-game. @NDFootball pic.twitter.com/oSg2OOPTKb— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) September 22, 2018
Coach Kelly On Field After Big Win Today
Caught up with @CoachBrianKelly after the game to discuss his quarterback change. Come for the content, stay for the pun. 😂 thanks for rolling with it Coach! @NDFootball pic.twitter.com/sXhPG6JDo1— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) September 22, 2018
Ranked #8 and Only a 6.5 Pt. Favorite...
The odds makers are not respecting our Fighting Irish -- I guess here is why:
We have the worst ranked offensive unit among the Top 25 teams in the country -- this is why there is a rumored new starter at QB today:
- 3rd Down Conversion Rate: 36% -- ranked 89th
- Passing Completion Rate: 57% -- ranked 88th
- Passes Had Intercepted: 4 -- ranked 106th
- Red Zone Offense: 8 scores -- ranked 85th
- Passing Yards: 200.7 -- ranked 89th
- Rushing Yards: 164.7 -- ranked 76th
- Scoring Offense: 23.3 -- ranked 103rd
- Total Offense: 365.3 -- ranked 99th
It's amazing were undefeated -- when you see these stats.
Friday, September 21, 2018
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
To Be Performed at Notre Dame Stadium...
In just a few weeks (Saturday, October 20th) America's Got Talent finalist, Michael Ketterer will be performing this song -- that was written for him by Garth Brooks -- at Notre Dame Stadium in front of 85,000 people...
It will be interesting to see if this news has any impact on Ketterer performing with Garth Brooks.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Monday, September 17, 2018
Garth Brooks Talks Notre Dame Sell-Out...
Here's a link below to Garth Brooks at his "Inside Studio G" show tonight...
He announced a surprise for his upcoming concert at Notre Dame Stadium -- and he talked about his unique stage.
LINK: INSIDE STUDIO G
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Hey, We Could Be Fans of a Big Ten Team!
Seven Big Ten teams lost non-conference football games yesterday...
It's the single worst day in Big Ten Football history -- since 1936.
- #6 Wisconsin -- lost at home to BYU
- Nebraska -- lost at home to Troy
- Rutgers -- lost to Kansas
- Maryland -- lost at home to Temple
- Northwestern -- lost at home to Akron
- Purdue -- lost at home to Missouri
- Illinois -- lost at home to South Florida
LINK: BIG TEN NETWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Friday, September 14, 2018
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Garth Brooks Tickets On Sale Friday 10 AM ET
If you're looking to see Garth Brooks in concert at Notre Dame Stadium -- here's Garth talking about the ticket process -- and the upcoming show.
This will get you fired up!
TICKETS GO ON SALE AT 10 AM ET -- FRIDAY!
You can go into the Ticketmaster "waiting room" beginning at 9 AM ET.
LINK: GARTH INSIDE STUDIO G
LINK: TICKETMASTER -- GARTH BROOKS
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Holy Cross Priest: A Very Personal Reflection
Fr. Joe Corpora, C.S.C. -- pictured above -- is a Holy Cross priest at the University of Notre Dame.
I thought you should see this reflection, authored by Fr. Corpora, concerning the crisis facing the Catholic Church in America.
LINK: BEING MERCY: THE CRISIS
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Notre Dame Remembers the 9/11 Attacks
Here's the New York City Police Department's flag being flown in South Quad today on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
In addition -- Notre Dame students planted 2,977 American flags on campus to honor the victims.
Four Notre Dame family members were killed on 9-1-1. Here's their names with US Flags -- at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.
Monday, September 10, 2018
Sunday, September 9, 2018
The Mornin' After An "Unhappy Victory"
I took a lap around the worldwide web this morning to see what the print media had to say about Notre Dame's 24 - 16 win yesterday over the Ball State Cardinals. Just click on the links below:
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE -- ND INSIDER
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE -- ERIC HANSEN
LINK: FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: MUNCIE STAR PRESS
LINK: INDIANAPOLIS STAR
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Ball State Has Nothing To Lose Today...
These games make me nervous -- BIG TIME.
Look at what happened at Penn State last week...
Friday, September 7, 2018
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Domer Romeo Okwara Headed to Detroit Lions
Just two weeks ago -- Romeo put a lick on a Lions' QB -- now he's playing for them!
He'll join three other Notre Dame alums on Detroit's roster; Golden Tate, Theo Riddick and T.J. Jones.
LINK: OKWARA SACK
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
The ND Coaches' "Irish Wear Green" Shoes
You can find these at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore -- in both men's and women's sizes...
Notre Dame's Win -- Moves Them Up in Polls
The Associated Press Top 25 Poll was released today -- as well as the Amway Coaches Poll...
Notre Dame moved up the the #8 spot in both polls.
LINK: COACHES POLL -- #8
LINK: AP TOP 25 -- #8
Monday, September 3, 2018
Ball State Coach Talks "Record Setting Win"
The Ball State Cardinals opened up the season with a 42 - 6 win over Central Connecticut.
LINK: BOX SCORE
Tillery and Coney Make Pro Football Focus List
Both Tillery and Coney had big games for the IRISH -- surprised that Khalid Kareem didn't make the list...
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Green Bay Packers Sign Greer Martini...
Martini, an un-drafted free agent and former Notre Dame linebacker -- was signed today to the Green Bay Packer's Practice Squad.
Congrats Greer!
LINK: INTERVIEW THREE DAYS AGO
Took a Quick Lap Around the Michigan Media
Here's what the Michigan media is saying about Notre Dame's 24 - 17 win over their Wolverines...
LINK: M-LIVE
LINK: DETROIT FREE PRESS
LINK: DETROIT NEWS
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Yep, The Fighting Irish Wear Green Today!
Pregame. @CollegeGameDay is ready. What a scene At Notre Dame. pic.twitter.com/7tWBBJy9KZ— Rece Davis (@ESPN_ReceDavis) September 1, 2018
Here's an early photo from the College GameDay set at Notre Dame this morning.
College GameDay Set Get's Bigger & Bigger...
From West Lafayette to South Bend!! Week 1 for @CollegeGameDay on the road for @NDFootball and @UMichFootball. Gameday Saturday 9am-Noon Est! pic.twitter.com/ozQC5Z8vPg— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) August 31, 2018
Here's a look at the College GameDay set at Notre Dame!
Muffet's Fighting Irish Receive Their Rings!
They surprised us with our Natty rings tonight. Beyond thankful! ☘️💍 pic.twitter.com/6jKEaF9sOJ— Arike Ogunbowale (@Arike_O) September 1, 2018
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