Well, here's what the Wolverines coaches and players had to say today in Ann Arbor about Saturday night's game with our Fighting Irish. Just click on the links below:
LINK: BRADY HOKE
LINK: GREG MATTISON
LINK: PLAYERS
LINK: INSIDE MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
Monday, September 1, 2014
Michigan Football Talks Notre Dame Game...
Well, here's what the Wolverines coaches and players had to say today in Ann Arbor about Saturday night's game with our Fighting Irish. Just click on the links below:
LINK: BRADY HOKE
LINK: GREG MATTISON
LINK: PLAYERS
LINK: INSIDE MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
OT: Baylor's New Stadium -- Brick Wall Paper
The brand new Baylor football stadium hung a "wall paper" of bricks in its new $266 million home.
I guess a "quarter of a billion" can't buy you real bricks these days...
The bottom photo shows the white concrete Stadium walls before they hung the wall covering.
I'm guessing they didn't have time to get the brick work done for the opening game...
It is still a beautiful stadium.
South Bend Tribune's Hansen Talks "Poultry"
May of 2013, Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke made headlines when he said Notre Dame was "chickening out" of the football series between the two schools...
The school in Ann Arbor did beat us -- a few months later -- along their way to a 7 - 6 season.
The South Bend Tribune's Eric Hansen participated in an interview of Coach Brian Kelly yesterday -- where he brought up the choice of music that played inside Michigan Stadium at the end of last year's game...
LINK: TALKING CHICKEN
Michigan Week: The MI Media on Monday Morn
I will be taking a lap around the "Michigan-wide" web each day this week -- looking for what they are saying about Saturday night's game with Notre Dame. Just click on the links below:
LINK: DETROIT NEWS
LINK: DETROIT NEWS #2
LINK: M-LIVE
Just Caught a Glimpse of this on Campus...
Don't know what to think about this walking into Notre Dame Stadium -- maybe we'll know more by the end of the week?
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Full Game Replay: Notre Dame 48 - Rice 17
If you'd like to re-watch Notre Dame's game with Rice -- just click on the link below:
GO IRISH!
LINK: FULL GAME REPLAY
ND Players Signed to Practice Squads Today
The NFL had to make their final roster cuts by 4 PM ET Saturday -- and a number of former Notre Dame student-athletes were released. Today -- the players who cleared waivers at NOON ET could begin signing with NFL Teams' Practice Squads.
Here's the list (BELOW) of former Fighting Irish football players who will continue to get paid for playing professional football:
LINK: NFL RULES -- PRACTICE SQUADS
That's Trevor Robinson, Cincinnati Bengals center, in the photo above.
LINK: JONAS GRAY -- PATRIOTS PRACTICE SQUAD
LINK: JACKSON BENNETT -- GIANTS PRACTICE SQUAD
LINK: DAN FOX -- GIANTS PRACTICE SQUAD
LINK: KONA SCHWENKE -- CHIEFS PRACTICE SQUAD
LINK: TREVOR ROBINSON -- BENGALS PRACTICE SQUAD
LINK: GEORGE ATKINSON -- RAIDERS PRACTICE SQUAD
LINK: BRAXSTON CAVE -- REDSKINS PRACTICE SQUAD
Domer Ian Gray Sees Son Play at Notre Dame
Ian Gray (II) is the 6'-8" 345 lb. behemoth (wearing #72) who started at left tackle yesterday afternoon for the Rice Owls.
Ian Gray (I) is a former Notre Dame student-athlete -- he played defensive tackle for the Fighting Irish in the late 70's. Ian Sr., flew all the way from Saudi Arabia yesterday to see his kid play against Notre Dame. Pretty awesome story...
LINK: FATHER & SON
NBC Post Game Notre Dame Player Interviews
Found this at NBC's Notre Dame Central -- just click on the links below:
LINK: CODY RIGGS INTERVIEW
LINK: JOE SCHMIDT INTERVIEW
LINK: SHELDON DAY INTERVIEW
Domer Hendrix '13 Throws for 318 Yards!
Former Notre Dame student-athlete Andrew Hendrix '13 had 318 yards passing and three TD's in his first collegiate start after enrolling in grad school at Miami University (Oxford). Another Domer, tight end Alex Welch '13, was on the receiving end of one of those TD passes!
Hendrix is playing for former Fighting Irish offensive coordinator Chuck Martin -- who was flagged for two unsportsmanlike penalties in the final two minutes of the game...
Marshall beat the Redhawks of Miami 42 - 27.
LINK: HENDRIX THROWS 3 TD'S
LINK: VIDEO OF HENDRIX TD PASS
Week #1 College Football: Video of the Day
You have got to watch the Auburn ball boy run a 4.4 forty along the sideline -- classic!
LINK: AUBURN BALL BOY
First Game Performances for ND Opponents
Took a lap around the web this evening to see how our future opponents fared in their opening games of the 2014 college football season.
Notre Dame's opponents are 8 - 3 so far this opening weekend -- with one game left to be played.
Click on the link below:
LINK: MICHIGAN 52 - APPALACHIAN STATE 14
LINK: PURDUE 43 - WESTERN MICHIGAN 34
LINK: SYRACUSE 27 - VILLANOVA 26
LINK: STANFORD 45 - UC DAVIS 0
LINK: NORTH CAROLINA 56 - LIBERTY 29
LINK: FLORIDA STATE 37 - OKLAHOMA STATE 31
LINK: OHIO STATE 34 - NAVY 17
LINK: ARIZONA STATE 45 - WEBER STATE 14
LINK: CALIFORNIA 31 - NORTHWESTERN 24
LINK: LOUISVILLE PLAYS ON MONDAY
LINK: USC 52 - FRESNO STATE 13
Michigan's Hoke: "Notre Dame Next Week..."
Here is Michigan's head coach Brady Hoke meeting with the media after the Wolverines' win over Appalachian State. The win ties the all-time series record at 1 - 1 between these two schools.
LINK: HOKE PRESSER
Saturday, August 30, 2014
A Look at Notre Dame's Offensive Efficiency
Here's what the production looked like -- by position -- in today's 48 point outburst against Rice:
QUARTERBACK POSITION:
- 295 Yards Passing -- 14 for 22
- 99 Yards Rushing -- 14 carries
- 3 TD's Rushing
- 2 TD's Passing
- Zero Turnovers
RUNNING BACK POSITION:
- 182 Yards Rushing -- 28 carries
- 7 Yards Receiving
- 1 TD Rushing
- Zero Fumbles
RECEIVER POSITION:
- 288 Yards Receiving
- 13 Receptions
- 2 TD's
FINAL STATS:
- 23 First Downs
- 281 Yards Rushing
- 295 Yards Passing
- 576 Total Yards
- 48 Total Points
- 30:09 Time of Possession
Coach Kelly Talks 48 - 17 Win Over Rice Today
Here is a link to Coach Kelly's post game press conference after Notre Dame's big win over the Rice Owls. Just click on the link below:
LINK: POST GAME PRESSER
Game Highlights: Notre Dame 48 - Rice 17
The Fighting Irish kicked off the season today in good order -- beating the Rice Owls by 31 points in the home opener. Here's some of the highlights:
That's sophomore Greg Bryant scoring his first TD for Notre Dame!
LINK: GAME HIGHLIGHTS
Dual Threat QB's -- May We Always Have One!
Everett Golson -- boy, did we miss your talents!
Just got back home after the post-game Mass and Notre Dame's 48 - 17 win over Rice. It was the Golson Show -- as he scored three TD's running and threw for two more.
Just maybe the folks at ESPN start talking Heisman when they speak of Everett Golson.
Here's what the media is saying -- just an hour after the game's end -- just click on the links below:
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: NBC SPORTS
LINK: ESPN
LINK: ELKHART TRUTH
LINK: HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Replay of "Football Friday" at Notre Dame!
Here's a replay of yesterday's Football Luncheon at the Joyce Athletics Complex -- in front of a crowd of 840 -- and the Pep Rally last night in front of thousands...
LINK: FOOTBALL LUNCHEON
LINK: PEP RALLY
LIVE Weather Radar Updates from Notre Dame
Here's the latest hourly forecast from ACCUWEATHER:
- 3 PM: Mostly Cloudy
- 4 PM: THUNDER STORMS
- 5 PM: Mostly Cloudy
- 6 PM: Mostly Cloudy
- 7 PM: THUNDER STORMS
If you'd like to keep an eye on what's going on with the weather today -- just click on the links below:
LINK: LIVE WEATHER RADAR
LINK: HOURLY FORECAST
Pre-Game Look at Media's Take on Rice vs. ND
Took a lap this morning around the worldwide web to see what the media has to say about this afternoon's game between the Rice Owls and our Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
Just click on the links below:
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
LINK: FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
LINK: HOUSTON CHRONICLE
LINK: ESPN'S ND BLOG
LINK: NBC SPORTS
Meet NBC's New ND Football Sideline Reporter
Her name is Kathryn Tapper and she's a former Academic All-American track athlete at Rutgers. Tapper takes over the Notre Dame sideline reporting duties for NBC's coverage of the Fighting Irish.
Here is an interview Kathryn gave to NBC's Keith Arnold:
LINK: TAPPER ON NOTRE DAME GIG
Alex Flanagan's Goodbye to Notre Dame
Former NBC sideline reporter Alex Flanagan posted a goodbye message last night to the University of Notre Dame. Flanagan worked the Notre Dame sideline for seven seasons.
Kathryn Tappen will take on those duties for NBC today...
You can see by Alex's message -- Notre Dame made a lasting impression.
THANK YOU ALEX!!!
LINK: GOODBYE NOTRE DAME
Friday, August 29, 2014
Empty Student Section at Michigan Stadium?
Word on the street is Michigan Stadium will see a significant drop in student attendance at football games -- look how bad it might be...
LINK: ATTENDANCE DOWN
Severe Weather Plan for Notre Dame Stadium
A Notre Dame official spoke with the local media today about plans in place should severe weather come to campus during tomorrow's game between Rice and the Fighting Irish.
LINK: EVACUATION PLANS
Chargers Excited About Watt's Possibilities...
Former Notre Dame student-athlete Chris Watt '13, earned some high praise from the San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy. The Bolts are thrilled with Watt's smarts and ability to play three positions on their offensive line -- very well.
LINK: POSITION FLEXIBILITY
Photo of ND Football Motorcade to South Bend
After this evening's Pep Rally the Fighting Irish jumped aboard three buses for their trip downtown to the Double Tree Hotel -- their Friday night headquarters... Note the police escort.
Photos From Tonight's Notre Dame Pep Rally
Here's the view of tonight's Pep Rally in South Quad -- note the new Under Armour gear for the Notre Dame cheerleaders.
LINK: VIDEO
Houston Chronicle Coverage of Rice Owls FB
Took a visit to the Houston Chronicle site to see what they're reporting about their "home team" Rice Owls and their game with our Fighting Irish tomorrow -- here's what I found:
LINK: HOUSTON CHRONICLE
LINK: HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Forecast: Can the New Field Turf Handle Rain?
We're going to learn tomorrow if Notre Dame Stadium's new Field Turf surface can handle rain -- maybe lots of it...
Rice vs. Notre Dame is scheduled to kick-off at 3:42 PM ET.
Here's the latest forecast -- click on the link below:
LINK: RADAR
OT: Under Armour Did the Naval Academy Right
I really like this helmet, uniform combination created by Under Armour for the Naval Academy.
Notice the player's rank on the shoulder boards and pants (bars).
SHARP!
LINK: UNDER ARMOUR & NAVY
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Brian Kelly Met With Media After Practice Today
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly met with the media today after practice to talk about Saturday's game with Rice (and some other news concerning the team). This is the last time he'll speak with the press until after the game:
LINK: BRIAN KELLY WITH MEDIA
MUST SEE: Notre Dame's 30-Second TV Spot
Folks, this was all done by our team in University Communications at the University of Notre Dame -- in house!
BRAVO!!!
LINK: MUST SEE
Watch LIVE: Brian Kelly Radio Show 7 PM ET
The Brian Kelly Radio Show returns to the worldwide web this evening beginning at 7 PM ET. You can watch it LIVE -- right here at the link below:
LINK: BRIAN KELLY RADIO SHOW
Dan Patrick Interviews Brian Kelly Today
I have to admit I always enjoy the interview approach Dan Patrick takes with Brian Kelly -- he asks questions we don't normally hear...
You'll see that in this interview today. Enjoy!
Notre Dame to Move Forward on Stadium Work
The University of Notre Dame just announced that they will move forward with the Campus Crossroads Project -- beginning immediately after the last home game this season.
The projected 33-month construction project will bring academic and student life facilities to the heart of Notre Dame's campus.
LINK: NOTRE DAME ANNOUNCEMENT
LINK: CAMPUS CROSSROADS SITE
Notre Dame NFL Rookies Survive Roster Cuts
The NFL required each of their teams to cut down their rosters to 75 players yesterday -- as they lead into the last games of the exhibition season tonight.
The next cut (the final cut) -- which will happen by this Saturday at 4 PM ET -- will reduce the rosters to 53 players.
LINK: ZACK MARTIN -- COWBOYS -- 75 MAN ROSTER
LINK: STEPHON TUITT -- STEELERS -- 75 MAN ROSTER
LINK: TROY NIKLAS -- CARDINALS -- 75 MAN ROSTER
LINK: LOUIS NIX -- TEXANS -- 75 MAN ROSTER
LINK: CHRIS WATT -- CHARGERS -- 75 MAN ROSTER
LINK: PRINCE SHEMBO -- 75 MAN ROSTER
LINK: T.J. JONES -- RESERVE PUP LIST
LINK: BENNETT JACKSON -- GIANTS -- 75 MAN ROSTER
LINK: DAN FOX -- GIANTS -- 75 MAN ROSTER
LINK: GEORGE ATKINSON -- RAIDERS -- 75 MAN ROSTER
Back to FOX Broadcast Booth for Brady Quinn
The Miami Dolphins QB tryout ended yesterday for former Notre Dame All-American Brady Quinn. Quinn was given a two-week look by the Phins to try to win the back-up QB position...
However, not all is bad for Brady -- he can now return to FOX SPORTS where they have a broadcasting gig for him.
LINK: QUINN RELEASED
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Current Weather Forecast for Saturday's Game
Here's what the weather team at WNDU-TV is currently forecasting for this weekend's weather for Rice vs. Notre Dame...
Skylar Named WNBA's Most Improved Player
Her sophomore season as a professional has been one for the record books.
Former Notre Dame All-American Skylar Diggins was just named the WNBA's Most Improved Player. Skylar received 29 of the 38 votes from a panel of national and local sportswriters and broadcasters.
Skylar averaged 20.1 points for game this season -- after averaging 8.5 points per game last year. In the process she set the Shock's single season scoring record. She also led the team in assists, steals and minutes played.
Diggins led the entire WNBA in minutes played per game, she was 2nd overall in points per game and finished 4th in assists. Way to go Skylar!!!
LINK: ANNOUNCEMENT
Rice Owls Head Coach Talks Notre Dame Game
The Rice Owls head football coach Dave Bailiff met with the media to talk about his team and Saturday's game against our Fighting Irish:
LINK: PRESS CONFERENCE
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Local News Stories on Notre Dame FB Players
Took a lap around the worldwide web and found a couple of stories in local newspapers about two members of the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame's defensive line. Just click on their names below to read their story:
LINK: JARRON JONES
LINK: ANDREW TRUMBETTI
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