Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Under Armour's Battle of Baltimore Inspiration


The folks at Under Armour have created a helmet, uniform, shoe, accessories concept for the Maryland Terrapins that celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore...

Here's the story:

LINK:  MARYLAND TERRAPINS

Purdue's Head Coach Talks Boilermaker QB's


Purdue head football coach Darrell Hazell met with the folks from the Indianapolis Star to talk about their QB situation...

Click on the link below to watch:

LINK:  COACH HAZELL

Replay: Brian Kelly's Press Conference Today

 
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly met with the media today to talk about the Michigan game and this week's Shamrock Series game in Indianapolis!

LINK:  COACH KELLY

Replay: Inside Michigan Football TV Show


Here's a look at the TV show -- Inside Michigan Football -- that was recorded after Michigan's 31 - 0 loss to our Fighting Irish...

A MUST SEE FOR NOTRE DAME FANS!

LINK:  INSIDE MICHIGAN FOOTBALL

Michigan Coaches Talk Notre Dame Game


Here's a look at the two press conferences that took place today in Ann Arbor as head coach Brady Hoke and defensive coordinator Greg Mattison were asked about Saturday's 31 - 0 loss to Notre Dame.

Just click on the links below to watch their respective media sessions:

LINK:  GREG MATTISON

LINK:  BRADY HOKE

Upset Michigan Fan's Rant Over Loss to ND


This is a recording of a Michigan fan from Toledo, OH who called to Ann Arbor radio station WTKA 1050 AM, Monday morning -- after the Wolverines 31 - 0 loss to our Fighting Irish Saturday night...

LINK:  LISTEN

ND Expert: "Understanding Ebola" -- Tomorrow!


If you're anything like me -- you've been watching this news about the EBOLA OUTBREAK from afar -- wondering if this deadly virus could ever hit here at home...

Well -- if you'd like to know more -- here's a UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY that will be presenting itself WEDNESDAY (tomorrow) at NOON ET:

Robert Stahelin, an adjunct professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame and an associate professor at Indiana University's School of Medicine will be talking about the research he is doing on the treatment of this deadly virus.   

YOU CAN WATCH IT LIVE -- AT NOON ET -- just click on the link below to register for your free access to this program!

This is a presentation of the Notre Dame Alumni Association -- it's a great series they've created!

LINK:  REGISTER HERE!


Notre Dame Ranked #16 in US News Rankings


The US News & World Report just released their annual rankings of the top universities in America and the University of Notre Dame was ranked in a tie for 16th. 

See the rankings below:

LINK:  US NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKINGS

Monday, September 8, 2014

Fashion Police Alert! -- Golden's Look for MNF


Former Notre Dame All-American Golden Tate was looking real sharp tonight for the start of the NFL season in Motown!  Tate caught 6 passes for 93 yards in his Lion's debut in their 35 - 14 win over the New York Football Giants.

See link below to a couple of Golden's grabs tonight!

LINK:  GOLDEN TATE

Arizona Cardinal's Retractable Football Field


Here's the time-lapse video of the Arizona Cardinal's natural grass football field that moves "inside and out" of their stadium...

LINK:  RETRACTABLE FIELD

LINK:  POPULAR MECHANICS STORY

Photo of Tonight's "Super Moon" at Notre Dame


What a photo!  This was taken this evening by Robert Franklin, South Bend Tribune photographer.

WOW!

You can follow Robert on TWITTER @TheRobFranklin

Domer Dad Needs His Son's Gold Helmet!


Torii Hunter, Sr. -- father of Notre Dame student-athlete Torii Jr., was involved in a scary outfield collision today that led to an inside-the-park home run for the Royal's Lorenzo Cain.

Thankfully, Torii was unhurt and came back to hit a double as he went 3 for 5 in the Tiger's 9 - 5 win over the first-place Royals.

Torii Jr., just might want to send a GOLD HELMET his Dad's way...

LINK:  TORII HUNTER COLLISION

It's Notre Dame "Monday" Night in the NFL !!!


The four teams playing in tonight's NFL Monday Night Football games have multiple former Notre Dame student-athletes on their active roster, practice squads and reserve PUP lists...

DETROIT LIONS:
  • Theo Riddick
  • Golden Tate
  • T.J. Jones
  • Joe Fauria

NEW YORK GIANTS:
  • Dan Fox
  • Bennett Jackson

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS:
  • Manti Te'o
  • Chris Watt

ARIZONA CARDINALS:
  • Michael Floyd
  • John Carlson
  • Troy Niklas
  • Robert Hughes

Must See: Inside Notre Dame Football Replay


Notre Dame fans will want to watch this week's show -- can't get enough of ND's shutout win over Michigan!

LINK:  INSIDE NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL

Full Game Replay: Notre Dame 31 - Michigan 0


If you want to watch Notre Dame's 31 - 0 win over Michigan again -- here's your chance!

LINK:  FULL GAME REPLAY

LINK:  NOON KICK VERSION

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Detroit Free Press Writer Didn't Vote for ND


His name is Drew Sharp and he's a columnist with the Detroit Free Press -- and he didn't vote for Notre Dame in his Top-25...

The polls are a flawed system...

LINK:  SHARP'S VOTE


Everett Golson in the Heisman Conversation


Everett Golson's start to the 2014 season has some sports pundits now talking about a Heisman Trophy in his future.

Oh by the way -- so much for Everett using the laces...

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

Uh-oh! The National Media is Paying Attention


A team that ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit said (eight days ago) "wins seven games tops..." is now being talked about as a PLAYOFF contender...

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS

Now This is a CLEVER Play on Words...


Got to love the Notre Dame fan base!

Notre Dame's Post Game Locker Room Video


Here's a look at the last play of the game from the Notre Dame student section -- along with a look from the sidelines after Joe Schmidt's big hit on Gardiner and inside the locker room after the game...

LINK:  IRISH CONNECTION

GameDay Photos of the ND Gold Gang: SMILE!


The ND Gold Gang was everywhere on campus the past couple of days -- making people SMILE!   

That's former Notre Dame head football coach Gerry Faust in the top photo!

LINK:  ND GOLD GANG TV INTERVIEW

MUST READ: Joe Schmidt's ESPN Interview


This young man is a player...

LINK:  ESPN'S FORTUNA INTERVIEWS JOE SCHMIDT

Yankee's Alex Rodriguez in ND Gear Last Night


Suspended New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez -- in the photo above with Notre Dame's AVP for Public Affairs Tim Sexton and his wife Tonya -- was seen on the sidelines and in the stands for Notre Dame's 31 - 0 win over Michigan...

LINK:  A-ROD A NOTRE DAME FAN

Notre Dame Moves up to #11 in Both Polls


Here's the latest college football rankings from the Amway Coaches Poll and the AP Poll.

LINK:  NOTRE DAME #11

Video Proof: FINAL SCORE ND 38 - MI 0


I wonder if Coach Kelly will send the video clip of this "penalty" called on Notre Dame's Max Redfield (for his block on Michigan's Devin Gardner -- during the run back) to the Big Ten Conference's Head of Officials -- which negated Elijah Shumate's end of game interception TD return...

What a horrible call!  

Watch the video proof -- Notre Dame beat Michigan 38 - 0 -- linked below:

LINK:  THE CALL THAT ENDED THE GAME

Notre Dame Players Talk Win Over Michigan!


Here's a few of the post game interviews last night of the Notre Dame football players -- minutes after their 31 - 0 shutout win over the University of Michigan!

LINK:  GOLSON'S ESPN INTERVIEW

LINK:  MANY PLAYERS 

LINK:  EVERETT GOLSON

LINK:  MAX REDFIELD

LINK:  AMIR CARLISLE

LINK:  CARLISLE ON FIELD

Michigan Players Talk 31 - 0 Loss to Notre Dame


Here's a link to a number of post game interviews of members of the Michigan football team after their 31 - 0 loss to Notre Dame last night...

LINK:  MICHIGAN PLAYERS

Michigan's Brady Hoke Talks 31 - 0 Loss to ND!


Here's the replay of Michigan's head coach Brady Hoke press conference immediately after Notre Dame's 31 - 0 victory over his Wolverines last night.  Enjoy!

LINK:  BRADY HOKE PRESSER

MI's Mornin' After Notre Dame's 31 - 0 Win!


Having lived much of my life in the great state of Michigan amongst many friends who were fans of the Wolverines -- I have to admit, I enjoyed last night!

Here's a look at the latest media coverage coming out of the state of Michigan on Notre Dame's 31 - 0 shutout of their Wolverines:

LINK:   DETROIT FREE PRESS #1

LINK:   DETROIT FREE PRESS #2

LINK:   DETROIT FREE PRESS #3

LINK:   DETROIT FREE PRESS #4

LINK:   DETROIT NEWS #1

LINK:   DETROIT NEWS #2

LINK:   DETROIT NEWS #3

LINK:   DETROIT NEWS #4

LINK:   M-LIVE #1

LINK:   M-LIVE #2

LINK:   M-LIVE #3

LINK:   M-LIVE #4

LINK:   M-LIVE #5

Photo Galleries -- Notre Dame 31 - Michigan 0


Here's a few links to the photo galleries posted to the web after last night's 31 - 0 win for Notre Dame over Michigan --- just click on the links below:

LINK:  DETROIT FREE PRESS GALLERY

LINK:  ESPN

LINK:  M-LIVE

Notre Dame's Coach Brian Kelly Post Michigan!


Here's Brian Kelly's on field interview after today's 31 - 0 win for Notre Dame over Michigan...

LINK:  COACH KELLY -- ON FIELD

Coach Kelly Postgame Presser After Michigan


Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly has to be quite proud this evening!

His young Fighting Irish -- playing without four starters -- are now 2 - 0 on this young season with two 31 point victories on their resume...

Here's what Coach Kelly had to say after tonight's 31 - 0 win over Michigan:

LINK:  POST GAME PRESSER

Quick Media Reaction to Notre Dame's Big Win!


Took a quick lap around the web this evening to see what the media has to say about Notre Dame's 31 - 0 win over the Michigan Wolverines -- just click on the links below:

LINK:  DETROIT FREE PRESS

LINK:  DETROIT FREE PRESS #2

LINK:  DETROIT NEWS

LINK:  M-LIVE

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

LINK:  CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Saying Good-Bye Turned Out Easy To Do!


31 - 0 -- was a game of firsts and a game of last...

The firsts -- this was the first shutout of Michigan in the games played between these two schools dating all the way back to 1887.  It was also the largest margin of victory for Notre Dame in this series.

And yes, it will be the LAST time these two schools will meet on the football field in the foreseeable future...

A game where Notre Dame was without FOUR STARTERS, three on defense -- turned out to be just perfect!

And to add insult to injury -- the shutout was the FIRST time a Michigan team has been shutout since 1984 -- a FBS record 365 straight games...

A great way to send Michigan home to Ann Arbor!

LINK:  GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Protect This House! -- Sign Hung This Morning!


Just got the GO IRISH sign up this morning...  My home is ready for the game!

I have to confess in my haste to hang this up (by myself) -- I got all done, ran downstairs to admire my work and...  THE SIGN WAS HUNG UPSIDE DOWN!

Classic -- my neighbors must have had a few chuckles at my expense...

MI vs. ND GameDay -- Michigan Media Update


Took a lap around the Michigan media websites this morning to see what the "folks up north" are saying about tonight's game...

LINK:  DETROIT FREE PRESS #1

LINK:  DETROIT FREE PRESS #2

LINK:  DETROIT FREE PRESS #3

LINK:  M-LIVE #1

LINK:  M-LIVE #2

Notre Dame to Receive Captial One Cup Tonight


In front of a national TV audience in PRIME TIME -- the University of Notre Dame's Jack Swarbrick will be presented the CAPITAL ONE CUP and a check for $200,000.

Notre Dame dominated in men's athletics last season -- becoming the first Atlantic Coast Conference school to ever finish first in the CAPITAL ONE CUP standings!

Here were the final standings:
  1. NOTRE DAME
  2. Oregon
  3. Florida
  4. Virginia
  5. Florida State

LINK:  CAPITAL ONE CUP

ESPN'S Desmond Howard on MI vs. ND


There has been plenty said this week about tonight's final game between the University of Michigan and the University of Notre Dame.  Here's one of our "favorites" on College GameDay talking about this game...

He finally comes clean on the importance of playing Notre Dame...

LINK:  DESMOND HOWARD