Monday, July 4, 2022

Rich Eisen on Notre Dame "Ducking Michigan"

 

Rich Eisen is a Michigan alum who never hides his dislike for our Fighting Irish -- here he is again...

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Notre Dame Discussed on Rich Eisen Show

 

The Notre Dame discussion begins at the 6:47 mark...

More Speculation on Notre Dame's Next Move

 

Fast forward the video to the 4:29 mark to see Dennis Dodd talk about Notre Dame's options...

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Jaden Ivey & "Domer" Parents Home in Detroit

 

It's a "Detroit family affair" for Jaden Ivey and his Notre Dame alum parents;  Niele Ivey and Javin Hunter.  Niele played for the Detroit Shock in the WNBA, Javin attended Country Day High School in Detroit before attending Notre Dame.  And, Javin's dad James Hunter was a star defensive back for the Detroit Lions...

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Billy Joel Singing Piano Man at Notre Dame!

Notre Dame's Bo Bauer -- Thanking Donors!

 

If you'd like to make a gift to the Rockne Athletics Fund -- please click on the link below.  All gifts online before July 1st (this Friday) -- will be used this upcoming season for all of our Notre Dame Teams!

LINK:  ROCKNE ATHLETICS FUND

Sunday, June 26, 2022

Blake Wesley On The "Knuckleheads" Podcast

Our First Grandson: Conor James Walsh!


Conor James Walsh was born this past Thursday (June 23, 2022) at 5:11 PM ET.  He's 22" tall and tips the scale at 8.5 lbs.

I'm down here in Florida for his birth -- so that's why you haven't heard from me on my blog since Wednesday.

What a gift to our family!
 





 



Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Kyle Hamilton's "Inside the Garage" Podcast

  

Kyle Hamilton updates us all on his home purchase, plans for a Bulldog -- and his new life as a Baltimore Raven...

Monday, June 20, 2022

Link Jarrett & Players Talk Loss to Oklahoma

 

Oklahoma was in control of the game -- right from the get go.  Now we have to do this thing the hard way!  

Got to beat Texas A&M -- and then beat Oklahoma twice...

What though the odds!!!

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Here's How The Four Undefeated Teams Rank


All eight teams have played in the College World Series -- and as of now, the four undefeated teams are the four who were not "seeded" by the NCAA Selection Committee.  How perfect is that?

So, I took a look at the four who remain undefeated -- going into today's games -- and did some research on their NCAA rankings in specific categories.  Enjoy!

Notre Dame plays Oklahoma at 7 PM ET tonight on ESPN -- HUGE GAME! 

 

PITCHING -- ERA:

  1. Notre Dame:  3.95 -- 12th
  2. Arkansas:  4.05 -- 17th
  3. Ole Miss: 4.44 -- 44th
  4. Oklahoma:  5.41 -- 124th

 

PITCHING -- WHIP

  1. Notre Dame:  1.29 -- 12th
  2. Arkansas:  1.35 -- 27th
  3. Ole Miss:  1.37 -- 30th
  4. Oklahoma:  1.47 -- 83rd

 

HITTING -- RUNS SCORED

  1. Oklahoma:  7.7 runs per game
  2. Notre Dame:  7.6 runs per game
  3. Ole Miss:  7.6 runs per game
  4. Arkansas:  7.03 runs per game

 

HITTING -- BATTING AVERAGE

  1. Oklahoma:  .298 -- 41st
  2. Notre Dame:  .294 -- 57th
  3. Ole Miss:  .279 -- 130th
  4. Arkansas:  .274 -- 166th

 

NCAA RPI RANKINGS

  1. Notre Dame -- 4th best RPI
  2. Oklahoma -- 12th best RPI
  3. Ole Miss -- 20th best RPI
  4. Arkansas -- 25th best RPI
     


Saturday, June 18, 2022

Texas Coach & Players Talk Loss to Notre Dame

 

Notre Dame is the first team all season to hold the Longhorns from an extra base hit!  Great pitching and defense tonight from the IRISH along with some timely hitting!