Monday, September 5, 2016

Week 1 NFL Rosters: Former ND Players in NFL


Here's a current look at the former Notre Dame football players earning a paycheck this morning from a NFL team.  There are now 33 Domers on NFL Rosters or Practice Squads -- with Louis Nix signing with the Redskins.

Special congratulations to ND's two un-drafted free agents who made NFL Rosters -- Romeo Okwara (Giants) and Mathias Farley (Colts)!!!

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN -- (5)
  • Zach Martin -- Cowboys
  • Ryan Harris -- Steelers
  • Nick Martin -- Texans (PUP List)
  • Ronnie Stanley -- Ravens
  • Chris Watt -- Chargers  (PUP List)

TIGHT ENDS -- (5)
  • Kyle Rudolph -- Vikings
  • Tyler Eifert -- Bengals
  • Troy Niklas -- Cardinals
  • Ben Koyack -- Jaguars
  • Anthony Fasano -- Titans

WIDE RECEIVERS -- (3)
  • Golden Tate -- Lions
  • Will Fuller -- Texans
  • Michael Floyd -- Cardinals

RUNNING BACKS -- (3)
  • Theo Riddick -- Lions
  • C.J. Prosise -- Seahawks
  • George Atkinson -- Browns

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN -- (4)
  • Stephon Tuitt -- Steelers
  • Romeo Okwara -- Giants
  • Sheldon Day -- Jaguars
  • Ian Williams -- 49ers (PUP List)

LINEBACKERS -- (2)
  • Manti Te'o -- Chargers
  • Jaylon Smith -- Cowboys  (PUP List)

DEFENSIVE BACKS -- (6)
  • David Bruton -- Redskins
  • Harrison Smith -- Vikings
  • Keivarae Russell -- Chiefs
  • Robert Blanton -- Bills
  • Cody Riggs -- Titans
  • Mathias Farley -- Colts

SPECIALIST -- (1)
  • J.J. Jansen -- Panthers

NFL PRACTICE SQUADS -- (4)
  • Ishaq Williams -- Giants
  • T.J. Jones -- Lions
  • Kapron Lewis-Moore -- Ravens
  • Louis Nix -- Redskins

NFL FREE AGENTS: 
  • John Sullivan
  • Robert Hughes
  • Amir Carlisle
  • Jimmy Clausen
  • Jarrett Grace
  • Jonas Gray
  • Bennett Jackson
  • Elijah Shumate
  • Louis Nix 
  • Darrin Walls 
  • Sam Young 
  • Chris Brown

Please note:  PUP LIST means a player is physically unable to perform.  They don't count against the team's 53 man-roster, but they do get paid their contracted amount.  PRACTICE SQUAD players make a minimum of $6,900 a week -- teams have the option to pay them more.

The "Notre Dame Effect" on College Football


Record TV audience and a record crowd...


Photo of the Game: Equanimeous' TD Catch

The South Bend Tribune's Rob Franklin took these series of photos.

Austin's ABC Affiliate -- Post Game Report


Game Highlights: Texas 50 - Notre Dame 47


Coach Kelly After Double OT Loss To Texas


Equanimeous St. Brown's TD Catch Tonight

Two TD catches in first college start at WR for the Irish.

Texas Beats Our Irish in Double OT 50 - 47



Tough, tough start to the 2016 football season...

LINK:  FINAL STATS

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS STORY

Sunday, September 4, 2016

A Real Chance to "Shake Down the Thunder"


Video of Notre Dame's Arrival at Texas' Stadium


ND Alumni Doing the Right Thing in Austin, TX


First Photos From Texas Memorial Stadium

Courtesy of @NDFootball
Courtesy of @BGI_CoachD -- Bryan Driskell
Courtesy of @adam_nd_myers
 Courtesy of @AdamDerWSBT
 Courtesy of @adam_nd_myers
 Courtesy of @UT_Bianco

WNDU's Angelo Di Carlo Interviews Brian Kelly


WSBT-TV's Pete Byrne With Coach Brian Kelly


ESPN: Is Brian Kelly a "Lifer" at Notre Dame?



LINK:  STORY

A "Notre Dame Bar" in Downtown Austin, TX

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An Austin, TX Family With Ties to Notre Dame


ND Future Opponent: USC Loses To Alabama



The final score was 52 - 6 -- and it could have been worse.  Believe it or not, USC led this game into the 2nd quarter 3 - 0.  Here's what's being said the morning after.

LINK:  LA TIMES

LINK:  USC PLAYERS

LINK:  FAN SIDED