Friday, February 26, 2016

C.J. Prosise -- NFL Scouting Combine Results


Here's how things went for Notre Dame student-athlete C.J. Prosise who has been in Indianapolis the last three days meeting with and working out for NFL teams.

Here is how C.J. stacked up amongst the group of running backs in attendance:
  • 40 Yard Dash:  4.48 --- 8TH FASTEST
  • Vertical Jump:  35.5" -- 7TH HIGHEST
  • Broad Jump:  10'-1" -- 8TH FARTHEST

LINK:  C.J.'S 40 YARD DASH 

LINK:  C.J. PROSISE -- NFL COMBINE PROFILE

Fr. Ted Hesburgh's Enduring Legacy



This day -- one year ago -- the University of Notre Dame's "Fr. Ted" left for Heaven.


The film footage of Fr. Ted Hesburgh, C.S.C. and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- the day this iconic photo was taken -- has never been seen before.

NFL Combine: C.J. Prosise's Media Session


NFL Combine: Ronnie Stanley's Media Session


Here is Notre Dame All-American Ronnie Stanley's media session in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine...

LINK:  RONNIE STANLEY

Will Fuller: NFL Combine Media Session



Will Fuller was interviewed today at the NFL Scouting Combine -- click on the link below:

LINK:  WILL FULLER IN THE CONFESSIONAL

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Jaylon Smith Will "Walk Into" NFL Draft Rooms




This is good to see -- walking six days after being restricted for six weeks from putting any weight on his injured knee....

The Notre Dame All-American will be in Indianapolis this weekend meeting with NFL teams interested in drafting him.

4 Domers on Top 50 NFL Draft Prospects List!


You won't be surprised with who they are...

LINK:  TOP 50 NFL DRAFT PROSPECTS

Monday, February 22, 2016

Muffet's #2 Irish to Get Tested Tonight / ESPN2


ESPN's BIG MONDAY will feature the #2 ranked Fighting Irish in their game tonight at #9 Florida State.  The game will be televised on ESPN2 beginning at 7 PM ET.

Florida State (21 - 5) is led by Shakayla Thomas a 5'-11" forward who averages 17.1 points per game. 

Florida State's projected starting line-up vs. Notre Dame:

LINK:  GAME NOTES


Sunday, February 21, 2016

NFL Combine: Notre Dame Players' Schedules


The NFL's annual "beauty pageant" -- AKA the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine -- begins this Tuesday in Indianapolis.

Here's the schedule for the ten (10) former Notre Dame football stars as they begin their NFL journey.  WISH THEM WELL!

GROUP ONE ARRIVALS : Ronnie Stanley / Nick Martin / C.J. Prosise

TUESDAY:
  • Hospital Pre-Exam and X-Rays
  • Orientation 
  • Team interviews
WEDNESDAY:
  • Measurements / Medical Examinations
  • Media interviews
  • Team interviews
THURSDAY:
  • NFLPA Meeting
  • Psychological Testing 
  • Bench Press Testing
FRIDAY:
  • On Field Testing
  • Combine is completed!

GROUP TWO ARRIVALS:  Will Fuller / Chris Brown

WEDNESDAY:
  • Hospital Pre-Exam and X-Rays
  • Orientation 
  • Team interviews
THURSDAY:
  • Measurements / Medical Examinations
  • Media interviews
  • Team interviews
FRIDAY:
  • NFLPA Meeting
  • Psychological Testing 
  • Bench Press Testing
SATURDAY:
  • On Field Testing
  • Combine is completed!

GROUP THREE ARRIVALS:  Jaylon Smith / Sheldon Day / Romeo Okwara

THURSDAY:
  • Hospital Pre-Exam and X-Rays
  • Orientation 
  • Team interviews
FRIDAY:
  • Measurements / Medical Examinations
  • Media interviews
  • Team interviews
SATURDAY:
  • NFLPA Meeting
  • Psychological Testing 
  • Bench Press Testing
SUNDAY:
  • On Field Testing
  • Combine is completed!

GROUP FOUR ARRIVALS:  Keivarae Russell / Elijah Shumate

FRIDAY:
  • Hospital Pre-Exam and X-Rays
  • Orientation 
  • Team interviews
SATURDAY:
  • Measurements / Medical Examinations
  • Media interviews
  • Team interviews
SUNDAY:
  • NFLPA Meeting
  • Psychological Testing 
  • Bench Press Testing
MONDAY:
  • On Field Testing
  • Combine is completed!

LINK:  NFL NETWORK'S TV COVERAGE OF COMBINE

Tuesday at NFL Combine: Measurements


The NFL measures "everything."  Here's a story about the 12 prospects under the microscope for Tuesday's session.  Notre Dame's Will Fuller is on the list...

LINK:  ARE FULLER'S HANDS BIG ENOUGH?

"Fastest Five" at NFL Combine -- Fuller on List


The NFL Scouting Combine begins this Tuesday in Indianapolis -- and all eyes will be on the 40-yard dash...

Notre Dame's Will Fuller is figured to be one of the fastest in Indy -- see story below:

LINK:  SPEED

Irish Lose to Georgia Tech on Last Second Shot


#1 ND Beat #13 Georgetown in Season Opener


Saturday, February 20, 2016

Notre Dame vs. GA TECH Tonight on ESPN2


Mike Brey's Fighting Irish are in Atlanta tonight to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an important ACC road contest.  The game will be televised LIVE on ESPN2 beginning at 8 PM ET.

Notre Dame is in 4th place -- just a game in the loss column behind first place Miami and North Carolina.

LINK:  GAME NOTES

LINK:  GEORGIA TECH'S NEW STRATEGY FOR ND

Mike Brey's Radio Show: Guest Steve Vasturia


Domer T.J. Jones -- Whale Trainer?


Friday, February 19, 2016

Harper Lee's Honorary Degree -- Notre Dame



Pulitzer Price winning novelist Harper Lee -- passed away in her sleep this morning at the age of 89.  Her book "To Kill a Mocking Bird" has now sold more than 40 million copies...

The University of Notre Dame recognized Lee, in 2002, with an honorary degree -- video above.

LINK:  A LIFE SHAPED BY TOWERING TEXT

Domer Monty Williams Gives Emotional Eulogy



Notre Dame alum Monty Williams gave this emotional eulogy at his wife Ingrid's memorial service yesterday in Oklahoma City.

They met as students at Our Lady's University -- twenty-six years ago...

LINK:  ESPN REPORT