Friday, December 31, 2021
You'll Want to Listen to Tony Kornheiser's Story
OSU's Band Plays Notre Dame's Victory March!
🍀🎶 The @okstate marching band even paid tribute to the @NotreDameBand, which was forced to cancel its trip to the #FiestaBowl, by playing the @NDFootball fight song, after receiving the shoot music this afternoon.
— PlayStation Fiesta Bowl (@Fiesta_Bowl) December 31, 2021
2/3 pic.twitter.com/Dc2Btil3qh
In honor of the Band of the Fighting Irish -- who were not allowed to attend the Fiesta Bowl do to COVID -- the Oklahoma State Marching Band played the Victory March at last night's event...
Thank you Oklahoma State!
Thursday, December 30, 2021
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OT: Ferris State Wins National Championship!
The Bulldogs now have a "pair" of National Championships as the Ferris State Men's Basketball Team won a ring back in 2018...
Go Bulldogs!
CHAT: Rector of St. Ed's Hall at Notre Dame
You are going to want to watch this conversation with Fr. Ralph Haag, C.S.C. -- the Rector of St. Edward's Hall at the University of Notre Dame. Fr. Ralph is a great friend and a world-class human being.
Merry Christmas!
Saturday, December 18, 2021
Brey's Irish vs. the Hoosiers at 2:35 PM ET
The Fighting Irish take on the in-state Indiana Hoosiers today in Indianapolis at the Crossroads Classic.
The game can we watched LIVE at 2:30 PM ET on FOX.
One-Time ND Football Lineman Now Wrestling!
Football fans may remember the name Parker Boudreaux an offensive lineman from Florida who was with Notre Dame Football for one year and then transferred to the University of Central Florida.
Well, Parker just made his WWE debut this week -- as "Harland."
OT: Ferris State Plays for National Title!
The Ferris State Bulldogs (my alma mater) plays Valdosta State (GA) tonight at 9 PM ET on ESPN U for the NCAA Division II National Championship.
If you want to see a "fearless" offense -- tune in tonight and catch the Bulldogs. They lead the country in scoring at more that 46 points per game. Ferris has been one of the top teams in Division II for the past nine years -- yet, they've never won this final game.
Tonight is the night!
Friday, December 17, 2021
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Sunday, December 12, 2021
OT: Ferris Wins 55-7 in NCAA Semi-Final Game
The undefeated Ferris State Bulldogs (13 - 0) cruised to a 55 - 7 win yesterday in their NCAA Division II Semi-Final game against Shepherd University (WV). They travel to McKinney, TX this Saturday to play Valdosta State (GA) for the National Championship in Division II
This is the third straight -- lopsided win for the Bulldogs in the NCAA National Championship Tournament:
- December 11th: Ferris State 55 -- Shepherd 7
- December 4th: Ferris State 41 -- NW Missouri State 20
- November 27th: Ferris State 54 -- Grand Valley 20
On the season, Ferris State is:
- Averaging 46.4 points per game
- Averaging 507.1 yards per game on offense
- Average margin of victory: 28 points per game
Saturday, December 11, 2021
OT: America's Game -- Army-Navy 2020 Intro...
Outside of every Notre Dame football game, my "next favorite" football game each year is Army-Navy.
And, as a storyteller -- I love how CBS introduces each game...
Here was last year's intro to this game.
Friday, December 10, 2021
Notre Dame Soccer In Final Four Tonight!!!
The #4 seed Notre Dame plays the #8 seed Clemson tonight in the NCAA Final Four -- the winner takes on the winner of #3 Georgetown vs #2 Washington this Sunday.
What's amazing is this Notre Dame team was picked to finish "LAST" in the Atlantic Coast Conference preseason poll. They rolled into the NCAA Tournament on a high after winning the ACC Championship!
You can watch the Fighting Irish tonight at 6 PM ET on ESPNU!
GO IRISH!
LINK: NCAA TOURNAMENT BRACKET
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Worth Your While: Navigating Your $$$ Future
Last night -- the University of Notre Dame put together an "all-star" panel of financial experts to talk about how to "Navigate Your Financial Future" -- this is great stuff:
- John Coyle, Head of the New York office of Primera & Notre Dame Trustee
- Jerry Seib, Executive Washington Editor -- Wall Street Journal
- Kim Flynn, Managing Director Alternative Investments -- XA Investments LLC
- Al Stashis, Estate Planning Attorney -- Dunwoody White & Landon P.A.
- T.J. Pillari, Gift Planning Team -- University of Notre Dame
Gold & Blue Christmas from Notre Dame!
Our team produced this event last night here on campus -- some great performances.
Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Notre Dame Christmas Concert - Tomorrow!
Tomorrow night -- Wednesday, December 8th -- we'll be producing a LIVE Christmas show from the University of Notre Dame! We will be featuring:
- The Notre Dame Folk Choir
- Tenor: Joseph Oparamanuike
- Soprano: Blessing Agu
- Soloist: Kate Turner
- Soloist: Aubrey Breen
- And, much more!
You can watch this HOUR LONG broadcast LIVE at: go.nd.edu/jolly beginning at 8 PM ET!
If you're in the South Bend area and want to attend -- tickets are FREE -- just pick them up beginning at 7 PM ET tomorrow night at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. We ask that you be in your seats prior to 7:45 PM ET.
Monday, December 6, 2021
Marcus Freeman's Official Introduction!
The press conference begins at the 4:35 mark -- please advance the video to that start...
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Domer Brock Wright's First NFL Touchdown!
Things we love to see:
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 5, 2021
Brock Wright's first career touchdown!#MINvsDET | 📺 CBS pic.twitter.com/YviR34tRrz
OT: The Next Two Weeks: Root for the Dawgs!
The Bulldogs are now 12 - 0 on the season -- and 50 - 4 the last four seasons!
They now play next Saturday vs. Shepherd University (WV) in an NCAA SemiFinal game.
Notre Dame Ends Up #5 in the Country...
We didn't get the additional upset that we needed yesterday and we end up on the outside looking in to the College Football Playoff.
FINAL RANKINGS TOP SIX:
- Alabama
- Michigan
- Georgia
- Cincinnati
- NOTRE DAME
- Ohio State
And, we end up playing #9 Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Day at 1 PM ET.
Go Irish!
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Friday, December 3, 2021
The Man Who Takes Notre Dame to the Top!
ND GO IRISH Blog Vault: Zorich & Freeman...
This interview between former Fighting Irish All-American Chris Zorich and now Dick Corbett Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman -- took place this past July..
Enjoy!
Collinsworth & Robinson Talk ND Football...
Please Give Consderation This Christmas...
About two months ago, I made the decision to make a gift to South Bend's Center for the Homeless of $1,842 -- and in return, they sent me this wonderful present -- see image above.
The ND Monogram is made of bricks from the old Corby Hall that was just re-built here on the University of Notre Dame campus -- a building that goes back to 1895.
South Bend's Center for the Homeless is led by a Domer named Steve Camilleri -- he and his team are doing wonderful things for those who are struggling in our community.
Think about doing this as well...
LINK: CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS
It's Official! Marcus Freeman is our Coach!
Have to admit -- the room I was in must have been a little "dusty" when I watched this...
Special moments lie ahead!!!
Go Irish!
Thursday, December 2, 2021
What Must Happen for Notre Dame Saturday...
NOON ET Kick-off: Oklahoma State (+5.5 pts) vs. Baylor (on ABC)
- Notre Dame will hope that Baylor finds a way to beat the Cowboys
- If they do -- Notre Dame moves up to #5 in rankings
4:00 PM ET Kick-off: Georgia (+6.5 pts) vs. Alabama (on CBS)
- Notre Dame will hope that Georgia beats Bama by 14+ points
- If the game is closer than that, I fear Bama stays in top 4 -- though they have no business doing so with their very difficult wins over some average teams these last few weeks
- Georgia's average margin of victory this season: 32.4 points
- If Bama gets walloped -- Notre Dame moves up in the rankings
4:00 PM ET Kick-off: Cincinnati (+10.5 pts) vs. Houston (on ABC)
- Notre Dame needs Houston to beat Cincinnati -- but not by much
- If Cincinnati loses -- Notre Dame moves up in the rankings
8:00 PM ET Kick-off: Michigan (+10.5 pts) vs. Iowa (on FOX)
- Notre Dame needs Iowa to beat Michigan
- This would more than likely be the biggest upset of the day
So, here is our best route to the College Football Playoffs:
- Decisive win for Georgia over Alabama -- this is a must
- Get Bama out of top 4 in final poll
- And, then we just need one upset in the next three games
- Bettors believe the closest game will be Baylor vs. Oklahoma State
- If this happens -- we have a GREAT shot of making the CFB Playoffs
The Mornin' After the News Broke -- Reaction
Took a lap around the worldwide web this morning to see what the media has to say about the news that Marcus Freeman would be named the Dick Corbett Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame. Here's what I found:
LINK: PETE THAMEL -- YAHOO! SPORTS
LINK: NEW YORK POST
LINK: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
LINK: FORBES
LINK: SPORTING NEWS
LINK: CBS SPORTS
LINK: NBC SPORTS
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
YES -- Marcus Freeman Will Lead the IRISH!
Tommy Rees "Commits Again" to Notre Dame
“This is where my heart is.”@T_Rees11 | #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/n8aVHm7GsB
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 2, 2021
Brian Kelly's LSU Financial Package
Here are some of the highlights of Brian Kelly's deal that apparently makes him the "highest paid coach" in college football:
- 10 year base salary worth $95 million
- A "stay at LSU" bonus of $500,000 -- paid out every July 1st he is employed at LSU
- A "bowl bonus" of $500,000 for every bowl game LSU plays in
- A "SEC Championship game appearance" and he gets a bonus of $75,000
- A "SEC Championship" win and he gets a $150,000 bonus
- A "National Championship" win and he gets at $500,000 bonus
- Win the first "SEC Championship" and his compensation increases $250,000 -- every year for the life of his contract
- Win a "National Championship" and his compensation increases $500,000 -- every year for the life of his contract
- Two car allowance of $1,000 a month
- An interest free loan of $1.2 million to purchase a home
- 50 hours of travel per year on private jets
- If Kelly is fired "without cause" -- LSU still owes him 90% of the balance of the ten-year salary
- If Kelly leaves while the current Athletic Director is employed:
- He would pay a $4 million "buyout" if he left in the next year
- He would pay a $3 million "buyout" if he left in year two of his contract
- He would pay a $2 million "buyout" if he left in any year after two years into his contract
- If the LSU Athletic Director leaves while Kelly is the Head Coach -- Kelly does not owe LSU a contract buyout fee if he leaves before his contract ends.