NBC calls it Notre Dame Central - it's their web portal to their coverage of Notre Dame football. On a Notre Dame Football Saturday you'll find live streaming content here that they don't run on the network broadcast. Here's a link to Notre Dame Central's story today about Michael Floyd along with a link to their video hub:
The Notre Dame Book of Prayer reflects the vibrant Catholic spirituality of Notre Dame and the sacred places on its beloved campus. It's an inspiring collection of prayers for every occasion. The book, published by Ave Maria Press, includes a forward from Notre Dame President Emeritus Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., and an afterward from University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. In addition to exclusive photos by University Photographer Matt Cashore ’04, the hardcover book includes 256 pages of traditional and contemporary prayers that reflect the rich heritage of the Catholic faith and the storied legacy of the University. In addition to traditional prayers from the Bible, the book includes personal essays and prayers written by University staff, faculty, alumni, students, and members of the Congregation of Holy Cross. The Notre Dame Book of Prayer is now available at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore and may be purchased online. Here's a link to the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore site:
Here's a picture courtesy of Twitter. The Chicago Tribune's Notre Dame beatwriter; Brian Hamilton -- just tweeted this photo -- of the 2010 Notre Dame Football team setting up for the team photo in Notre Dame Stadium.
The video taken from Brian Kelly's Notre Dame Football Media Day Press Conference -- will be posted at 11:30 AM EST at www.und.com. Technical difficulties ruled the morning on the 5th floor of the Notre Dame Stadium PressBox -- not allowing for the planned live broadcast. Click on the link below for the "almost live" coverage at 11:30 AM EST:
Just saw a "tweet" from www.und.com that they're experiencing "technical problems" with the live broadcast of Brian Kelly's press conference that started six minutes ago -- at Notre Dame. Keep checking their site -- I'm sure they're working like crazy trying to get this on. UPDATE: UND.COM JUST 'TWEETED' THAT THEY'LL HAVE THE PRESS CONFERENCE POSTED AT 11:30 AM EST -- AT THE LINK BELOW:
This morning at 11:00 AM EST -- the "watch list" for college football's newest award; the Paul Hornung Award, will be announced. The Paul Hornung Award is named after former Notre Dame 1956 Heisman Trophy Winner, Paul Hornung. The award will be given to the football player "who finds the most ways to help his team win this season." Hornung, known as "The Golden Boy," is one of the best "all around athletes" to ever play the game; he was a quarterback, running back, safety and place kicker throughout his Hall of Fame career. Voting for the first Paul Hornung Award winner will take place "after" the BCS Bowl Championship and will be awarded by one of Hornung's teammates with the Green Bay Packers; Bart Starr. Here's a link to a story about the Award and a second link to its official website:
The "official" Notre Dame Football Media Day begins this morning at 10:00 AM EST -- with Head Coach Brian Kelly meeting with the assembled media. You can watch the action "LIVE" at www.und.com -- beginning at 10 AM sharp! This year's Notre Dame Media Guide cover (pictured) -- is a classic -- and it reflects Coach Kelly's desire to take the Fighting Irish back to its roots. All day long you'll find interviews with players and coaches at www.und.com - enjoy! Here's the link: WWW.UND.COM EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL PROBLEMS -- KEEP CHECKING TO SEE IF THEY GET THEM CORRECTED. I'm sure there are some "tech guys" sweating right now!
Tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM EST - Notre Dame Head Football Coach, Brian Kelly will step to the podium to "kick-off" the official Notre Dame Football Media Day. You can watch Coach Kelly's press conference live at www.und.com -- beginning at 10 AM EST. This site will also have updates throughout the day as they interview the Coaching Staff and Players. Here's a link to the site:
University of Notre Dame's Brian Hardin just tweeted this "link" for Irish fans to be one of the first to see NBC's promotional spot for the upcoming ND Football season. I uploaded the video to YouTube saving Notre Dame fans the hassle of downloading the file. Just click on the link below! Go Irish!
Notre Dame Athletic Director, Jack Swarbrick joined his fellow AD's at; Indiana University, Butler University and Purdue University in Indianapolis this morning to announce the Crossroads Classic -- a two-year commitment to play a doubleheader in December at Conseco Fieldhouse. This December 17th the Irish will play Indiana, while Butler will take on Purdue. The 2011 Crossroads Classic will be played on December 15th with Notre Dame tangling with Purdue. Stay tuned for ticket information. Here's a link to the press conference:
Former Notre Dame offensive tackle, Sam Young -- is running with the "first team" these days with the Dallas Cowboys. The sixth round draft pick is replacing Marc Colombo who's knee injury looks like it will require surgery. It's going to be interesting to see if Sam can hold on to the job until Colombo comes back. Here's a link to the story:
I took a stroll through StubHub.com this morning to see what the ticket prices were for the Purdue game -- Saturday, September 4th. Well, prices ranged from $115 per ticket to $5,000 per ticket -- yeah, that's right! The guys selling upper level endzone tickets for this much "really don't want to sell their tickets" -- but, just might for $5,000 a piece. I've purchased Yankees tickets over the years with StubHub and have always had a good experience. Here's a link to available tickets for the Purdue game:
Found this video promoting the University of Notre Dame's efforts in marketing their "Olympic" sports -- though it appears more like a spot promoting the company that's given the Irish a good deal. Maybe that's the "payback?" Here's the link:
If you were watching the PGA Championship, from Whistling Straits, in the past hour -- you were witness to one of the most difficult rulings in major championship history. Dustin Johnson was leading the PGA Championship on the 18th tee. His tee shot was "blocked" way to the right into the gallery. His ball ended up on "sandy, flat" lie in a sea of people (photo of where his ball ended up in the gallery). His third shot went left of the pin into what I'll call a shaggy ditch. Remarkably, Johnson hit a great pitch shot to about eight feet from the pin. All he has to do is make the putt and he's won the PGA Championship. Well, he misses the putt -- putting him into a three man playoff -- so he thinks and we all think. Unfortunately, a PGA Rules Official was waiting for Johnson at the side of the green -- asking him if he "grounded his club in the bunker back there?" Dustin didn't know he was in a trap, nor did any of the "talking heads at CBS." History now knows that he was in a bunker and he did ground his club -- a two stroke penalty. Which, took him from tied for first and into a playoff -- to a tie for fifth place and a long ride home. What a shame. Can you imagine if he had made the putt -- thinking he had won a Major Championship!!!??? The PGA of America needs to review the rules concerning bunkers at Whistling Straits for future tournaments. My belief is if you allow spectators to stand and walk through bunkers -- which they did all week -- the players should be allowed to ground their clubs in them. When have you ever seen a PGA tour player hit a shot from a bunker full of spectators? Think about it... Here's an interview with Dustin Johnson and Mark Wilson -- the PGA Rules Official who made the call:
South Bend Tribune Notre Dame Football beatwriter, Eric Hansen, took a look at the depth chart at each position after yesterday's first scrimmage of fall camp. Coach Kelly was quite enthusiastic after yesterday's practice -- giving plenty to hope about for Notre Dame fans! Here's a link to the South Bend Tribune story: