Saturday, January 30, 2021

Domer Dad First Astronaut to Join Space Force

 

Notre Dame Dad Michael Hopkins, was recently sworn in as the first Astronaut in the United States Space Force... 

We will have a LIVE CHAT with Colonel Michael Hopkins on Wednesday, March 24th at 3 PM ET -- from the International Space Station.

LINK: STORY

Watch the Senior Bowl Today at 2:30 PM ET


It will be the last time Notre Dame seniors; Ian Book, Daelin Hayes, Aaron Banks, Robert Hainsey, Ade Ogundeji and Ben Skowronek will ever wear the famous GOLD HELMET in competition...

The former Fighting Irish will be coached in the Reese's Senior Bowl by the Miami Dolphins' coaching staff.

The Senior Bowl begins at 2:30 PM ET and will be televised exclusively on the NFL Network.

 National Team Roster:

  • Ian Book
  • Ade Ogundeji
  • Daelin Hayes
  • Robert Hainsey
  • Aaron banks
  • Ben Skowronek



Robert Hainsey "Turning Heads' at Senior Bowl!


Notre Dame's Robert Hainsey has been putting on a show of his versatility, technique and smarts this week as a number of the top college football players prep for tomorrow's Reese's Senior Bowl.  Hainsey has played center, guard and tackle this week in front of the NFL scouts...

LINK:  TOP NFL DRAFT WINNERS -- THIS WEEK

Ade Ogundeji Getting Senior Bowl Attention

Michigan's "Anvil Award" to Incoming Recruit


Rocco Spindler '24 -- who will begin his Notre Dame education next week, just received the ANVIL AWARD as the top lineman and linebacker in the state of Michigan.

LINK:  STORY

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Big Ten Selects Notre Dame to Host...


The 2021 Big Ten Hockey Tournament...

LINK:  STORY

LIVE: Notre Dame Dad's "Space Walk"

Notre Dame Dad -- Mike Hopkins is currently conducting a space walk outside the International Space Station... 

The NASA folks in Houston call Mike "Hopper."

Monday, January 25, 2021

Domer Molly Seidel Signs Deal With PUMA

Former Notre Dame All-American Molly Seidel -- who qualifed for the U.S. Olympic Team in the marathon this past year, just signed an endorsement deal with Puma.

You'll enjoy reading this story...

LINK:  MOLLY

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Special Photo From Notre Dame Stadium

I'm guessing Regis and Tim were part of Larry King's welcome line to Heaven this morning...


Tuesday, January 19, 2021

OT: "Golden Arches" Recruiting for Tennessee

 

Notre Dame is well known for its Golden Dome -- well, Tennessee Football has become "infamous" for its "golden arches" recruiting strategy...

Monday, January 18, 2021

Top Ranked HS Recruit to Enroll Early at ND...

 

Her name is Olivia Miles -- and she will be joining the Notre Dame Women's basketball team later this week and will be eligible to play right away...

LINK:  STORY

Sunday, January 17, 2021

Not Digging These Hyman Designs for ND...

 
I typically like Ted Hyman's helmet and jersey designs -- not this time...

Though the top jersey has some possibilities.

 

Monday, January 11, 2021

Domer Aaron Taylor a CFB Hall of Famer!


Former two-time consensus All-American Aaron Taylor was just announced as the 48th Notre Dame football player to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame!

Congrats Aaron!

LINK:  STORY

Do You Root for Alabama or Ohio State?

 

I will root for Alabama to crush Ohio State in hopes the score differential will assist Notre Dame's story moving forward...

Sunday, January 10, 2021

ND Hockey Player Learns of NHL Draft!

 

Jake Boltmann, who committed to Notre Dame in December -- played his first game for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame last night (photo below).

Boltmann, learned of being drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 3rd Round (80th overall pick) -- as you'll see in the video above -- during an October practice with the USHL's Lincoln Stars.

LINK:  STORY

Bears Activate Manti Te'o for Playoff Game


The former Notre Dame All-American will be playing linebacker today for the Chicago Bears in their NFL Playoff Game vs. the New Orleans Saints.

Manti will join three other former Notre Dame stars on the Bears' roster today: Cole Kmet, Alex Bars and Sam Mustipher.

Go Bears!

LINK:  STORY

Marcus Freeman's Twitter Profile -- Welcome!

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Here is Notre Dame's new defensive coordinator -- Marcus Freeman's Twitter profile this AM!

LINK:  FOLLOW HIM ON TWITTER

 

Friday, January 8, 2021

LSU Fan Site Talks Why Freeman Picks Them

Thought you might get a kick out of this...

South Bend Tribune Story on Freeman...


Eric Hansen reached out to former Notre Dame football staff member and current Offensive Coordinator at Cincinnati -- Mike Denbrock, to talk about the hiring of Marcus Freeman...

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

Marcus Freeman Named D-Coordinator!


This was just announced by the University of Notre Dame...

LINK:  WHY IT IS A GREAT HIRE!

Jim Harbaugh's Michigan Contract Extension

 
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Here's a look at Michigan's contract extension with their football coach Jim Harbaugh...

 

Brian Polian on Tony Kornheiser Show


Notre Dame's Special Teams Coach, Brian Polian was a guest on The Tony Kornheiser Show...

LINK:  KORNHEISER PODCAST

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Potential D-Coordinator: Zach Arnett

 

 

Mississippi State's Zach Arnett is rumored to be a potential Defensive Coordinator candidate for Notre Dame... 

LINK:  ARNETT TALKS DEFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY

Notre Dame & LSU Interest for Marcus Freeman

 

The Cincinnati Defensive Coordinator visited Notre Dame Tuesday and LSU today...

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

This Domer Runs the Top Team in Her Sport...

 

Notre Dame alum Kate Markgraf is the General Manager of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team -- the greatest women's soccer team in the world...

Sunday, January 3, 2021

Potential D-Coordinator: Marcus Freeman

 

Marcus Freeman -- the Defensive Coordinator for the Cincinnati Bearcats is one of the names being thrown around as a potential replacement for Clark Lea.

Thought I'd get you a look at Coach Freeman...

The Media -- the Mornin' After Rose Bowl Loss

One of these days -- we're going to win a game like this.  Your best vs. our best...

I will admit I did not do well these past two games -- it's very tough to see YOUR TEAM beat like this.

So, I decided to "take the medicine" and take a lap around the worldwide web and see what the media has to say this morning about our Fighting Irish.

LINK:  USA TODAY

LINK:  SATURDAY DOWN SOUTH 

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED 

LINK:  ESPN 

LINK:  CBS SPORTS 

LINK:  FOX NEWS 

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS