Notre Dame 2020 Grad Surprised by Family!

My friend Brandon Hardy '20 -- sent me this photo this evening of what his family surprised him with today in Atlanta.  Most will know who Brandon is when you see this photo below.

Brandon will be going to work for LINKEDIN -- next month on the west coast.

Very proud of this young man!

click on photos to enlarge

LINK:  BRANDON HARDY

Replay: Making of the Fighting Irish of ND Y'all

OT: Nick Saban Talks Bama Football / Virus

ND Hoops' D.C. Connection Started With Him...

The University of Notre Dame's Men's Basketball program has had a pipeline of talented players hailing from the Washington D.C. area -- for many a year...

It all started with a guy by the name of Bob Whitmore.  Bob, who scored the fist ever basket in Purcell Pavilion -- died this past week, after a 20 year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Here's a wonderful Washington Post story about Whitmore and his legacy...

LINK:  BOB WHITMORE

A Great Story Involving Former ND BB Coach

This is a classic story -- LSU pitcher Todd Peterson, had never stepped to the plate since a game in 8th grade...

He had told his coach, former Notre Dame baseball coach Paul Manieri -- that he was a great hitter in high school.

You'll want to watch this in its entirety.

OT: Jim Harbaugh Talks Impact of COVID-19

Rocket Being Rocket -- His 1st TD Catch...

Notre Dame legend Rocket Ismail -- shared a story about his first touchdown catch with the Fighting Irish...

You'll enjoy this -- and Coach Holtz's response.

Notre Dame President's NYTimes Op-Ed...

Thought you'd want to read this...

LINK:  JENKINS' NYT OP-ED

Rudy Ruettiger Tells Kobe Bryant Story...

Happy Memorial Day from Notre Dame!

Five Degrees of Separation from Notre Dame...

A Notre Dame Minute With Clark Lea...

THE FIGHT: Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood

THE FIGHT: Pat Connaughton Interview

Fr. Jenkins, C.S.C. Talks Return to Notre Dame

THE FIGHT: Joe Holt Volunteer ICU Nurse

THE FIGHT: Jack Nolan Interviews Ian Book

Notre Dame's "Virtual" Conferral of Degrees

This begins at 1 PM ET today...

OT: My Domer Son Works for NASCAR...

NASCAR will get LIVE sports started again in America -- today at 3:30 PM ET on FOX.

Troy Niklas and Julian Love Earn Their Degrees

THE FIGHT: Notre Dame's President

THE FIGHT: Pete Byrne Interviews Brian Kelly

THE FIGHT: Replay of Tuesday's Broadcast

THE FIGHT: "Here Come The Irish" -- Chloe!

THE FIGHT: Mancini Talks Cancer Treatment

THE FIGHT: Notre Dame's Celebrity Zoom Chat

Had a lot of fun putting this together...

THE FIGHT: Terry Hanratty Talks COVID-19

Rich Eisen Interviews Brian Kelly Today...

THE FIGHT -- Huge Day for our ND Students!

 

An incredible day for our Notre Dame students -- 198 students received enough financial aid over the eight hours of THE FIGHT, to fund their financial aid needs for the upcoming academic year...

INCREDIBLE!

LINK:  UNIVERSITY PRESS RELEASE

Broadcast Schedule for Today's -- THE FIGHT

THE FIGHT will be LIVE today from 2 PM ET --- 10 PM ET -- here's a few of the highlights along with the complete schedule.

Watch it LIVE exclusively online at:  go.nd.edu/thefight


SOME OF OUR GUESTS ON THE BROADCAST

• Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood -- Country Music legends
• Brian Kelly -- Head Football Coach
• Trey Mancini -- Baltimore Oriole's All-Star outfielder 
• ND Folk Choir -- performance
• Chloe Agnew -- from Celtic Woman performs
• Jack Swarbrick -- Director of Athletics
• Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. -- Notre Dame's President
• Mike Brey -- Men's Head Basketball Coach
• Pat Connaughton -- Milwaukee Bucks
• Notre Dame Glee Club -- performance
• Chicago Cast of Hamilton -- performance
• Niele Ivey -- Women's Head Basketball Coach
• Terry Hanratty -- Legendary Notre Dame QB
• Ian Book -- Notre Dame QB1

Click on the upper right corner of Schedule to scroll down...

Garth Brooks Did Notre Dame Right Tonight!

LINK:  WATCH THE FIGHT RIGHT HERE

THE FIGHT -- Will Debut This Song Tuesday!

Here's a link to see the complete Broadcast Schedule for the eight hours of THE FIGHT.

Don't forget -- it all starts tomorrow at 2 PM ET!


LINK: BROADCAST SCHEDULE -- THE FIGHT

How My Dad Honors My Mom on Mother's Day

My parents divorced my senior year in college.  Ever since my Mom's passing (June 2012), my Dad has made a point of stopping by her grave site on Mother's Day to honor her.  Today was no exception.

Mom -- thank you for loving Jay and me.  We miss your presence in our life.

Dad -- thank for doing this for our Mom, it means more than you'll ever know.

OT: Phillip Rivers Accepts HS Coaching Gig!

Here is yesterday's announcement that Phillip Rivers will become the head football coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, AL -- after his NFL playing days are over.  Have to imagine enrollment's going to rise at this school...

Onward and Upward! from St. Michael Catholic High School on Vimeo.

THE FIGHT: Broadcast Schedule -- Tuesday!

Just scroll down on the PDF above to see the broadcast times for this 8 hour-broadcast.

The fun begins Tuesday, May 12th at 2 PM ET and runs to 10 PM ET

Domer Mike Storen '57 Leaves For Heaven!

Oh Rachel, thank you so much. Means a LOT to me and my family. 🙏🏻 @Rachel__Nichols #TheJump https://t.co/FvuURJXnwQ

— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN) May 8, 2020

Yes, he was the proud father of ESPN's Hannah Storm -- but this Notre Dame alum was a player in the sports industry for years...

LINK:  MIKE STOREN

Finebaum Opines on Swarbrick Comments...

Jack Swarbrick Press Conference

THE FIGHT -- Tuesday, May 12th at Notre Dame!

Notre Dame Folk Choir Performance...

Indiana's FIVE STEP PLAN to Get Back...

Indiana's Governor Holcomb just announced the state's BACK ON TRACK plan...

Here are the highlights:


STAGE TWO:  Begins Monday, May 4th  (all but Cass, Marion & Lake counties)

• Hoosiers 65 & over should remain at home
• Recommended that Hoosiers wear face masks in public
• Gatherings of up to 25 will be allowed -- with social distancing being practiced
• Essential travel ban lifted
• Encouraging remote work continues
• Restaurants & bars that serve food can open at 50% capacity
• Malls can open at 50% capacity -- as will some Retail categories
• Religious services -- can open on May 8th

STAGE THREE:  Begins May 24th

• Hoosiers 65 & over can begin limited exposure to others
• Face masks continue to used in public
• Gatherings of up to 100 will be allowed -- with social distancing being practiced
• No travel restrictions
• Retail capacity can go to 75%
• Gyms, fitness centers, pools -- may reopen with some CDC guidelines in place
• Bars and Nightclubs -- remain closed

STAGE FOUR:  Begins June 14th 

• Hoosiers 65 & over should remain cautious with public exposure
• Face mask are optional
• Gatherings of up to 250 will be allowed -- with social distancing being practiced
• Malls are open at FULL capacity
• Bars and Nightclubs can open at 50% capacity
• Restaurant dining rooms open at 75% capacity
• Recreational sports and tournaments can begin
• Amusement parks can open at 50% capacity
• Large sports and entertainment venues still closed -- as well as festivals, conventions, parades, etc.

STAGE FIVE:   Begins July 4th

• Hoosiers 65 & over should continue social distancing habits
• Face masks are optional
• Gatherings of OVER 250 people may begin -- provided they are following CDC guidelines
• Restaurants and Bars -- back to full capacity
• Amusement parks are open to full capacity

No word on when venues like Notre Dame Stadium will be approved to re-open...

Here's the full list of guidelines:


LINK:  STAGES TO GET BACK ON TRACK

ACC Network Interviews Coach Niele Ivey