The founder of the University of Notre Dame du Lac -- Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C. -- died on this date in 1893.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Happy Halloween From Our Granddaughter!
Our "almost 11 month old" granddaughter Kinley is modeling her first ever Halloween costume today in Vero Beach, FL. Our daughter Kara crafted this ensemble...
Very creative!
It's too bad King's Hawaiian isn't looking for a poster child!
OT: I Wonder If This Has Happened Before...
I am a life-long Detroit Tigers' fan -- this starting rotation couldn't win a World Series in Detroit -- however, within five years of leaving Motown, they all have World Series Rings.
Frustrating.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Notre Dame's Bowl Options -- Moving Forward
Click on above image to enlarge.
So, here's how the bowl options look moving forward for Notre Dame -- assuming that Clemson is in the College Football Playoff:
Finish the season 10 - 2:
- Orange Bowl or Cotton Bowl
Finish the season 9 - 3:
- Citrus Bowl or Camping World Bowl
Finish the season 8 - 4:
- Belk Bowl, Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl or Pinstripe Bowl
Domer Pat Connaughton Featured on NESN...
The former multi-sport student-athlete at Notre Dame -- now playing for the Milwaukee Bucks -- returned home in this feature on the New England Sports Network.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Monday, October 28, 2019
Sunday, October 27, 2019
The Aftermath -- Michigan Athletics and Media
Dear @NDFootball,
we need to take a break. We’ve been doing this for a while now and we
need our space. We’re glad we could end on good terms, thank you for not
being defensive. Let’s keep in touch and maybe we’ll try again in 14
years if you’re still independent. 👋
— Michigan
Athletics (@UMichAthletics) October
27, 2019
Strong stuff from
@UMichFootball
tonight - satisfying rebound for the just the 2nd Top 10 win under
Harbaugh... but disappointing No-Show by @NDFootball
(as Kirk perfectly put it). Can’t blame it all on the weather. I Hoped
for much more in last series meeting until 2033..
—
Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) October
27, 2019
Can’t decide if I
was more impressed with @UMichFootball
last night or more disappointed in @NDFootball
and their lack of competitive spirit!
UM has become a
different team in the last 6 quarters and will be dangerous for anyone
they play. ND?? Not even sure what to say.
— Kirk
Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October
27, 2019
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Yes, It's This Big -- Notre Dame vs. Michigan
This fact does not play well for the "good guys" tonight -- Michigan and Notre Dame have played eight previous times at night. The home team has won everyone of those games.
THAT CHANGES TONIGHT!
Go Irish!
Friday, October 25, 2019
LaPhonso Ellis Gets College Gameday Gig!
The former Notre Dame All-American is moving up the broadcast ranks...
Congrats!
LINK: NEW YORK POST STORY
Thursday, October 24, 2019
PROOF: Notre Dame is "America's Team"
The folks at Vivid Seats just released this information on how widespread team's fanbases are in this country -- using ticket sales as the barometer. Here's what they posted:
- Notre Dame is the #1 ticket purchased in 171 counties in America
- Notre Dame has the most number of counties in America -- with ticket buyers -- 1,614 counties
The "heat map" above illustrates where the hot spots are for Notre Dame Football ticket buyers.
LINK: STORY
ESPN's 150 Years of College Football Poll..
The Notre Dame football helmet -- nothing like it in sport.
Tirico & Eisen Talk Notre Dame vs. Michigan
Remember this -- Tirico is a Syracuse grad and Eisen is a Michigan grad.
So, The Notre Dame Band Visits Your School...
Notre Dame Marching Band at Metro Catholic School from Diocese of Cleveland on Vimeo.
50 members of The Band of the Fighting Irish made a visit at a Catholic school in Cleveland...
I want to thank my Notre Dame colleague Dennis Brown for alerting me to this story!
LINK: STORY
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Notre Dame's Men's Golf Team WINS AGAIN!
The 7th ranked Fighting Irish became the first team in the country to win four tournaments! Notre Dame won the Quail Valley Collegiate Tournament in Vero Beach, FL yesterday!
That's the winning team with some of their parents in the championship photo -- above!
Notre Dame is now 66 - 2 on the season -- the best fall season in the history of our men's golf program!
In addition -- freshman star Palmer Jackson, won his first collegiate tournament -- posting a (-16) score for the three round tournament. His birdie putt on the final hole gave Notre Dame a one-stroke victory in the team competition!!!
LINK: STORY
Monday, October 21, 2019
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Brian Kelly Meets Cincinnati Media Saturday
Brian Kelly was in Cincinnati yesterday to honor the Bearcats' 2009 season -- his last...
LINK: CINCINNATI ENQUIRER STORY
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Harbaugh Talks About Michigan vs. Penn State
This is the game I'll be watching tonight... And, I'm not sure who I want to win.
Friday, October 18, 2019
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Romeo Okwara Featured in GQ Magazine
The former Notre Dame football player -- who now plays with the NFL's Detroit Lions -- was featured in GQ Magazine. Thought you'd find this story interesting...
Special thanks to my Notre Dame colleague Tim Willis '84 for alerting me to this story.
LINK: OKWARA IN GQ
Jarron Jones First Domer Taken in XFL Draft
The inaugural XFL 2020 Draft is taking place today -- and they're following a unique format called "phases."
Phase 1: Offensive Skill Positions
Phase 2: Offensive Lineman
Phase 3: Defensive Lineman and Linebackers
Phase 4: Cornerbacks and Safeties
Phase 5: Open Draft -- any position
Well, the first former Notre Dame Football star taken today was Jarron Jones -- who played defensive line for the Fighting Irish, but is now an offensive tackle for the New York Guardians.
LINK: JARRON JONES
Monday, October 14, 2019
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Notre Dame Moves Up to #8 in Both Polls
Well, this afternoon there is now seven teams between Notre Dame and a return trip to the College Football Playoff -- but, I believe it's really down now to; LSU, Oklahoma and the Fighting Irish for the fourth spot.
Here's the seven ranked ahead of Notre Dame today.
- Alabama
- LSU
- Clemson
- Ohio State
- Oklahoma
- Wisconsin
- Penn State
Now, we just have to finish ahead of four of these teams -- here's how this happens.
- Notre Dame wins out -- goes 11 - 1.
- There will not be three (3) Big Ten teams ahead of Notre Dame come the first week of December. That eliminates at least two of these teams -- Wisconsin and Penn State.
- So, it comes down to two teams -- LSU and Oklahoma -- competing with Notre Dame for that final spot.
LSU'S REMAINING SCHEDULE -- must lose two of these games...
- @ Mississippi State (3 - 3)
- #11 Auburn (5 - 1)
- @ #1 Alabama (6 - 0)
- @ Mississippi (3 - 4)
- Arkansas (2 - 4)
- Texas A&M (3 - 3)
OKLAHOMA'S REMAINING SCHEDULE -- loses big to Baylor or, is upset by Kansas State or Oklahoma State
- West Virginia (3 - 3)
- @ Kansas State (3 - 2)
- Iowa State (4 - 2)
- @ #18 Baylor (6 - 0)
- TCU (3 - 2)
- @ Oklahoma State (4 - 2)
And, we may need to see Auburn lose to Alabama -- because if Auburn beats LSU -- they will jump ahead of Notre Dame...
LINK: POLL
The Mornin' After Notre Dame Beats USC
Took a lap around the worldwide web this morning to see what the media is saying about Notre Dame's 30 - 27 win over USC...
LINK: LA TIMES
LINK: ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
LINK: CBS SPORTS
LINK: SPORTING NEWS
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Friday, October 11, 2019
Friday Night Bash -- Tonight! @ Notre Dame!
Click on image above to enlarge.
If you're close to South Bend this evening -- come on over to Notre Dame Stadium and join us for the first ever FRIDAY NIGHT BASH inside the heated Concourse -- adjacent to the Frank Leahy Gate.
We are bringing in heaters to deal with the temperature change -- so, don't worry about Mother Nature!
The gates will open immediately at the end of the PEP RALLY -- which should be around 6:30 PM or so.
Kids 12 and under -- GO FREE!
Get your tickets right here: FRIDAY NIGHT BASH TICKETS
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Concert #2 at Notre Dame Stadium: Billy Joel
It was announced this morning that Billy Joel will bring his talents to the House That Rockne Built next June 20th...
Tickets go on sale next Friday -- October 18th.
Just 33 Hours Away from the Friday Night Bash!
If you're in the vicinity of Notre Dame Stadium tomorrow evening -- come on over to the Friday Night Bash!
The gates to the "heated" Notre Dame Stadium Concourse will open at 6:30 PM ET -- immediately at the end of the Pep Rally!
Tickets are $10 -- 100% of the proceeds go to fund financial aid for deserving students at Notre Dame. Kids 12 and under -- GO FREE!
Read the promotional piece (above) about the Food Trucks -- BEER WILL BE SOLD -- and the two bands that will be performing until 10 PM!
GET TICKETS HERE: FRIDAY NIGHT BASH
Golic & Wingo Bringing Show to Notre Dame
In fact, it's right downstairs from our office -- in O'Rourke's Public House at Eddy Street Commons.
They are loading in the set and cameras as I write this.
The Golic & Wingo Show will air tomorrow morning (Friday) from the "edge" of Notre Dame's campus -- 6 AM ET to 10 AM ET on ESPN News. The first two hours are on ESPN2 as well...
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Photo: Irish Waterford Crystal ND Helmet!
The folks at Aer Lingus College Football Ireland has this traveling around the Emerald Isle to promote next year's game between Navy and Notre Dame in Dublin. It has the ND Monogram on one side and the Navy "N" on the other...
Monday, October 7, 2019
First Ever -- Friday Night Bash at Notre Dame!
This Friday night -- we'll be hosting a party inside Notre Dame Stadium's Concourse -- for the very first time! And, we're bringing in some heaters, just in case it gets a little cold for our friends from USC.
- Food Trucks (five of them)
- Beer & Soda
- Bands -- two of them will be performing
Click on image above to enlarge...
The fun begins at 7 PM and goes to 10 PM!
100% of the ticket price goes to fund FINANCIAL AID for deserving Notre Dame students.
Get your tickets right here: TICKETS
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Brian VanGorder Talks Return to Notre Dame
The former Notre Dame defensive coordinator was interviewed this week by ABC57 earlier this week...
LINK: VANGORDER
Friday, October 4, 2019
Thursday, October 3, 2019
A Photo of Campus from Notre Dame Stadium
Just took this photo of the Main Building and Basilica from the 9th floor Terrace at Notre Dame Stadium this evening...
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
A Proposal For Compensating Student-Athletes
The bill that passed in California this week -- which would allow college athletes to hire agents and negotiate endorsement deals (beginning in 2023) -- has taken the paying of student-athletes to an all new level.
The challenge here is we're probably only talking about a very few college athletes who would benefit from this legislation...
Six years ago -- I proposed this idea -- a way the NCAA could direct some form of compensation to all scholarship student athletes. Here's what I posted on September 2, 2013:
It's simply this -- create a "pension program" for all NCAA Division I scholarship athletes. It would look something like this:
- The NCAA would create a pension program that they and each of the 340 Division I member institutions would agree to contribute to -- out of television and licensing revenues each year.
- Eligibility: Every NCAA Division I "student-athlete" -- who signed a National Letter of Intent out of high school with their original school, was on this team's roster a minimum of four academic school years and received a (four-year) college degree from that same institution.
- Pension Benefit Payments would be available to the qualified student-athlete once they reach the age of 65.
Here's what this proposed program does for college athletics:
- It requires student-athletes to remain in college all four-years and earn a degree.
- It puts some 'monetary value' in remaining at the school you signed your original National Letter of Intent with.
- And, it treats "every scholarship student-athlete" the same -- no matter what school you played for or sport you played.
For those who feel the requirements are too severe -- the NCAA could easily pay out a "lesser percentage" to those who transferred to another school or, failed to play all four years or graduate...
What do you think?
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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