The gang at UND.COM produced their first video last night -- of DAY ONE for Notre Dame football in Chicago. You'll enjoy this!
LINK: NOTRE DAME TAKES ON CHICAGO
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Notre Dame Football Takes on Chicago...
The gang at UND.COM produced their first video last night -- of DAY ONE for Notre Dame football in Chicago. You'll enjoy this!
LINK: NOTRE DAME TAKES ON CHICAGO
Friday, October 5, 2012
Did You Know? Soldier Field & Notre Dame
I learned something this evening -- the largest crowd ever to attend a college football game was held at Chicago's Soldier Field -- when 123,000 people watched Notre Dame beat USC; 7 to 6 on November 26, 1927.
FYI: Soldier Field now only seats 61,000 -- the smallest football stadium in the National Football League.
Notre Dame has played eleven games at Soldier Field and the Irish are unbeaten! The IRISH have given up only 72 points in eleven games at Soldier Field -- pitching three shutouts. Offensively, Notre Dame scored 88 points in their first 9 games at Soldier Field and 84 in the last 2 games...
Here's the scores of the previous eleven games:
- 1924: Notre Dame 13 -- Northwestern 6
- 1927: Notre Dame 7 -- USC 6
- 1928: Notre Dame 7 -- Navy 0
- 1929: Notre Dame 19 -- Wisconsin 0
- 1929: Notre Dame 19 -- Drake 7
- 1929: Notre Dame 13 -- USC 12
- 1930: Notre Dame 7 -- Army 6
- 1931: Notre Dame 0 -- Northwestern 0
- 1942: Notre Dame 13 -- Great Lakes 13
- 1952: Notre Dame 42 -- Northwestern 7
- 1994: Notre Dame 42 -- Northwestern 15
Tim Brown to Meet ND Fans on Saturday!
Former Notre Dame All-American Tim Brown -- will be located just east of Chicago's Field Museum from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM CT tomorrow (Saturday) with his HEISMAN TROPHY. It's the 25th Anniversary of Tim's Heisman season at Notre Dame -- and the folks at Sports Illustrated and Nissan are putting on this event.
LINK: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED'S HEISMAN TOUR
Notre Dame's Soldier Field Makeover: PHOTO!
Here's the first photo I've seen "tweeted" of Notre Dame's Soldier Field! I like what we've done to the walls of the Stadium -- AWESOME!
Notre Dame's Chicago Pep Rally -- PHOTO!
Thousands of Notre Dame fans took over the Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago's Millennium Park this evening for the traditional Friday Pep Rally. Here's a photo of The Band of the Fighting Irish on the stage.
Chicago Weather: Notre Dame vs. Miami
The weather's looking pretty good for this weekend in Chicago!
The latest forecast has partly sunny skies with a very little chance for rain. Here's the forecast for the big events this weekend:
- Friday's Pep Rally: 51 degrees -- mostly cloudy
- Saturday's Kick-Off: 47 degrees -- ZERO CHANCE OF RAIN
LINK: CHICAGO -- WEATHER CHANNEL FORECAST
Miami Week: Coach Kelly With Media Thursday
The University of Notre Dame's head football coach Brian Kelly -- met with the media after practice yesterday for the last time before Saturday night's game with Miami. Take a look!
LINK: COACH KELLY WITH MEDIA
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Manti Inteview: College Gameday Saturday
University of Notre Dame All-American linebacker Manti Teo was interviewed this week for a segment that will air Saturday morning on ESPN's College Gameday. Here's a photo of ESPN's Gene Wojciechowski with Manti during the interview.
Notre Dame Football Players Talk Miami
The University of Notre Dame football team will be heading "just up the road" tomorrow for the Shamrock Series game at Soldier Field against the Miami Hurricanes Saturday night. This will the third PRIME TIME appearance in a row for the IRISH!
Here's a link to a UND.COM interview with a number of the IRISH players:
LINK: ND FOOTBALL TALKS MIAMI
Saint Mary's Creates Their Own "Animal House"
Senior students at Saint Mary's College (Notre Dame, IN) were given the option this fall semester to bring their dog or cat to school -- to LIVE with them -- in their dorm room. It was a marketing effort to get more seniors to live in the dorms -- and it worked!
I've been meaning to share this story for sometime. Click on the links below:
LINK: ANIMAL HOUSE
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE STORY
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Notre Dame Connection to MLB's Triple Crown!
And, the first to win it in the last 45 years -- when a former Notre Dame student by the name of Carl Yastrzemski (photo) won the Triple Crown in 1967 playing for the Boston Red Sox.
As a fan of the Detroit Tigers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish I just had to make this connection!
LINK: YAZ TALKS ABOUT CABRERA
"Save Jimmy Johnson's ___ For Me" -- Holtz
It's been 24 years since these words were said in the Notre Dame locker room prior to the game against Miami in 1988...
This story will be told forever.
The gang at Fighting Irish Digital Media caught up with Coach Holtz, Pat Terrell, Steve Belles, Tony Rice and Scott Kowalkowski to talk about that moment.
LINK: SAVE JIMMY JOHNSON FOR ME...
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Coach Kelly: Miami Week Press Conference
Coach Kelly met with the media for the first time in ten days -- as the IRISH get ready for Saturday's Shamrock Series game against Miami at Chicago's Soldier Field. It's going to be a good one!
LINK: COACH KELLY PRESSER
Fox's Jimmy Johnson Talks ND vs. Miami
It didn't take long for the folks at the Sun Sentinel to reach out to the former Miami Hurricanes coach to talk about Notre Dame. As you will see in this story -- he hasn't lost his bravado...
LINK: JOHNSON TALKS NOTRE DAME
Rocket Ismail's "Brawl Miami" Story!!!
A few years ago, Rocket Ismail sat down with Aaron Taylor to tell the story about the "fight in the tunnel" before the 1988 game against Miami.
If this doesn't get your heart racing, arms tingling, etc., -- nothing will!
GO IRISH!
LINK: BRAWL MIAMI
Lou Holtz Talks Notre Dame vs. Miami 1988
You'll also hear from Tony Rice and Scott Kowalkowski.
Enjoy!
LINK: NOTRE DAME vs. MIAMI 1988
South Bend Celebrates & Thanks Notre Dame
On the eve of Notre Dame's 170th birthday -- South Bend's Center for History honored the university and its contributions to the Michiana region -- last Wednesday night. As part of the celebration, two video were produced that I thought were quite excellent -- see the links below. Enjoy!
LINK: NOTRE DAME & SOUTH BEND
LINK: THANK YOU -- NOTRE DAME
Monday, October 1, 2012
Miami Hurricanes' Coach Talks Notre Dame
University of Miami Hurricanes head football coach Al Golden -- with a last name like that he should be working in South Bend -- was on a local radio show (WQAM) to talk Notre Dame. I've also updated this story with his press conference today. Here's the link:
LINK: MIAMI COACH TALKS NOTRE DAME
LINK: TODAY'S PRESS CONFERENCE
Know Thy Opponent: Miami Hurricanes Week
Took a lap around the internet to see what the "hometown" media in south Florida has to say about Saturday's game between their Hurricanes and our Fighting Irish. As most Notre Dame fans know, this has been an interesting rivalry over the years. Here's what the media has to say:
LINK: MIAMI HERALD #1
LINK: MIAMI HERALD #2
LINK: SUN SENTINEL #1
LINK: SUN SENTINEL #2
LINK: SUN SENTINEL #3
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Manti's Captain Jersey for Shamrock Series!
This photo was "tweeted" by Notre Dame's Ryan Grooms -- and it's of the jersey Manti Teo will be wearing in Saturday night's game at Chicago's Soldier Field.
Note the "four stars" on the band of the jersey -- they represent the four stars on the City of Chicago's flag.
Notre Dame Helmets Packed for Saturday!
The special edition "Shamrock Series" football helmets for the Fightin' Irish of Notre Dame are packed and ready for the short ride to Chicago's Soldier Field. Notre Dame Football's Equipment Manager Ryan Grooms "tweeted" this photo today!
Video of Coach Kelly on College Gameday
The folks at ESPN invited Coach Kelly to join them on their College Gameday show this Saturday -- they questioned him about the team's 4 - 0 start and the Shamrock Series helmet the IRISH will wear against Miami this week. Here's a link to a replay of the interview:
LINK: COACH KELLY ON COLLEGE GAMEDAY
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Saint Mary's Student Picked for THE VOICE!
Sylvia Yocoub is a Saint Mary's College (Notre Dame, IN) student -- who auditioned on THE VOICE this past week and was selected to Christina Aguilera's team. Yacoub has put her education on hold for now -- as she hopefully makes a long run on NBC's hit show.
Here's a link to her story along with a link to THE VOICE audition:
LINK: YACOUB -- THE VOICE
LINK: SYLVIA'S PERFORMANCE
Friday, September 28, 2012
Brian Kelly to Appear on ESPN Saturday AM!
LINK: COLLEGE GAMEDAY
NOTRE DAME VIDEO -- Must See!
Since our IRISH are not playing this Saturday -- here's a little video to get us all through the BYE WEEKEND.
LINK: HERE COME THE IRISH!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Notre Dame's "YOUNG GUNS" on Defense!
UND.COM produced a video yesterday that highlighted a number of the young student-athletes on this Notre Dame team. It's fun to see these guys play so well!
LINK: NOTRE DAME'S YOUNG GUNS
Notre Dame #1 in Licensed Merchandise Sales!
LINK: NOTRE DAME #1
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Manti Teo -- Sports Illustrated Cover This Week!
I'm going to show my age here...
When I was a kid, being on the cover of Sports Illustrated was a HUGE deal.
FYI: Sports Illustrated produces regional covers to boost newsstand sales -- so that's why you'll see a national cover and a regional cover above.
I expect the Heisman talk will begin over the next few weeks!
Here's a link to a Manti Teo highlight video that was produced earlier this month -- you'll want to watch this.
LINK: NOTRE DAME'S MR. T -- THE VIDEO
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Notre Dame Football Summer Workout Video
The gang at Fighting Irish Digital Media just released a video today showcasing Coach Longo and the Notre Dame Football program. You'll enjoy!
LINK: SUMMER WORKOUT
Notre Dame vs. Michigan: Series Put on Hold
The University of Notre Dame and the University of Michigan will play each other in football these next two seasons; 2013 and 2014 -- after that, it's anyone's guess as to when they will play again. This is according to Michigan's Athletic Director, Dave Brandon.
Notre Dame's move to the Atlantic Coast Conference and the commitment to play five ACC teams each year -- will impact the IRISH's future scheduling. Here's the Fox News story:
LINK: NOTRE DAME & MICHIGAN -- TWO MORE TIMES
Golden's Two TD Catches on Monday Night!
It was a GREAT weekend for former Notre Dame "receivers" in the NFL.
FIVE TD CATCHES!
On Sunday, Kyle Rudolph had two TD catches in the Vikings big win over San Francisco. Michael Floyd caught his first ball in the NFL and it went for a touchdown...
Then, we saved the best for last!
Golden Tate caught what arguably will be the most talked about TD in a long time in the NFL -- you'll want to see the highlights below.
LINK: GOLDEN'S NIGHT
LINK: KYLE'S ONE HANDED GRAB
LINK: MICHAEL'S FIRST NFL TD!
LINK: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS SITE -- PLENTY OF VIDEO ON GOLDEN
Inside Notre Dame Football -- TV SHOW
The Notre Dame Athletic Department produces a weekly TV SHOW during the football season -- here's a link to Sunday's show:
LINK: INSIDE NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL
"Bring on the Genuflect" -- Michigan Daily
A writer for the University of Michigan's student newspaper penned a story yesterday about Saturday night's game between the Irish and the Wolverines.
I'd like to believe ND fans will enjoy reading this article.
LINK: BRING ON THE GENUFLECT
Monday, September 24, 2012
A Photo You Will Never Forget -- Manti's Angels
A friend of mine by the name of Matt Orlando -- sent me this photo -- this morning. One of Matt's friends took this shot during the game Saturday night.
IT HAS NOT BEEN ALTERED...
Many of you know Manti's story -- last week he lost his Grandmother and Girl Friend on back to back days.
"Tag" Yourself @ Saturday Night's ND Game!
Click on the link below and find yourself in the crowd -- and tag yourself!!!
LINK: NOTRE DAME STADIUM --- SEPTEMBER 22, 2012
Hall of Famer Billy Casper Returns Home to ND!
You'll want to read this story about the former U.S. Open and Master's champion's trip back home to Notre Dame. Good stuff here!
LINK: CASPER RETURNS TO NOTRE DAME
Sunday, September 23, 2012
NFL Films Working With Notre Dame Athletics
The gang at NFL FILMS was on campus yesterday working with Fighting Irish Digital Media on a new project... Word is it will be "epic" -- can't wait!
Notre Dame Locker Room After Michigan Game
Irish Connection -- posted their video this afternoon from last night's post-game celebration in the Notre Dame locker room. Here's the link:
LINK: NOTRE DAME LOCKER ROOM!
More Than 6,000,000 TV Viewers Last Night!
Notre Dame vs. Michigan -- ruled the night in America -- as more than 6 million TV viewers tuned in to watch the Irish beat the Wolverines 13 - 6.
The game outperformed the other college football games and network programming in PRIME TIME last night:
- Michigan at Notre Dame: 6,020,000 viewers
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: 4,400,000 viewers
- Clemson at Florida State: 4,360,000 viewers
- Kansas State at Oklahoma: 2,830,000 viewers
LINK: OVERNIGHT TV RATINGS
Notre Dame Now #10 in the AP Poll
The Associated Press released its Top 25 this afternoon and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are now ranked #10.
Notre Dame is the only team ranked in the TOP TEN who has beaten two ranked opponents -- and who has not given up a TD to a ranked opponent!!!
LINK: ND RANKED #10
Video of Michael Floyd's First NFL Touchdown!
Former Notre Dame All-American Michael Floyd made his first NFL catch and it was a TOUCHDOWN -- in the first half of the Arizona Cardinals' game against Philadelphia.
Floyd chose to celebrate this by "dunking the ball" over the goal post. His buddies are going to give him a hard time about this effort. Here's the video!
LINK: MICHAEL FLOYD'S FIRST NFL TD!
FUN FACT: 42 Years Since A Team Did This!
Notre Dame held Michigan State and Michigan (these past two weeks) without a touchdown. This is the first time a team has held these two schools without a TD in the same season -- since Ohio State accomplished this in 1970. That's 42 years my friends!
- Ohio State 29 -- Michigan State 0
- Ohio State 20 -- Michigan 9
FYI: Ohio State went 9 - 0 that season -- only to lose to Stanford in the Rose Bowl.
Notre Dame Students & Band Celebrate!!!
A wonderful NOTRE DAME MOMENT took place last night -- long after the IRISH beat Michigan 13 - 6 in Notre Dame Stadium.
Thousands of Notre Dame students and The Band of the Fighting Irish celebrated the big win -- TWENTY TO THIRTY MINUTES -- after many fans had already left the stadium.
It was quite the scene!
LINK: NOTRE DAME CELEBRATES WIN!
Notre Dame Player Reactions After Big Win!
The gang at UND.COM interviewed a number of the IRISH players after last night' 13 - 6 win over Michigan. It was Notre Dame's fourth straight win to start the season.
LINK: NOTRE DAME PLAYER INTERVIEWS
"Big Ten Champs" -- Detroit Free Press
A Detroit Free Press columnist crowned the Notre Dame Fightin' Irish BIG TEN CHAMPS after Notre Dame's three straight wins over Purdue, Michigan State and Michigan -- giving up only two touchdowns along the way...
Now, the article takes its share of shots at our IRISH -- but, it's still good to see a BIG TEN guy write about the IRISH beating their teams!
LINK: BIG TEN CHAMPS
The Mornin' After -- ND Shuts Down Michigan
It was quite a scene last night in Notre Dame Stadium -- twenty minutes after the game.
The student section was almost completely full, leis of almost every color were being twirled over head and the Notre Dame family was dancing in the stands to "OH WHAT A NIGHT...."
No one wanted to leave -- no one wanted to forget what it was like to win HUGE GAMES -- BACK TO BACK -- IN PRIME TIME!
It's been too long...
For those who are counting -- Notre Dame's defense has yet to give up a TOUCHDOWN in prime time!
Here's what the media has to say this mornin' about Notre Dame...
LINK: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
LINK: NEW YORK TIMES
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
LINK: NBC SPORTS -- NOTRE DAME CENTRAL
LINK: ESPN
Coach Kelly Press Conference After Michigan
LINK: COACH KELLY PRESS CONFERENCE
NBC's Post Game Coverage of ND Over MI
Here's some links to video of NBC's post game coverage after Notre Dame's win over Michigan:
LINK: COACH KELLY ON FIELD
LINK: GAME HIGHLIGHTS
LINK: MAYOCK TALKS IRISH
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