LINKS: GAME NOTES
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Irish Hoops on ESPNU Tonight @ 9 PM ET
LINKS: GAME NOTES
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Helmet Wars -- The Next Generation...
A Missouri based designer by the name of Charles Sollars had some fun recently -- designing new football helmets for all of the teams in the SEC, Big Ten, Pac 12 and Big East. Here's a look at some of the "best of Sollars:"
I wonder what Sollars would do to the Notre Dame helmet. Charles, if you're reading this -- please send us your helmet design concept for the Fighting Irish...
(Click on the helmets to enlarge.)
I wonder what Sollars would do to the Notre Dame helmet. Charles, if you're reading this -- please send us your helmet design concept for the Fighting Irish...
(Click on the helmets to enlarge.)
How Would This Guy Look in a GOLD HELMET!
His name is Daniel Rodriguez and he's looking for a Division I football program to call "home."
As you'll see in the story linked below -- Daniel Rodriguez is a war hero (Bronze Star and Purple Heart) who's back home in America to chase his dream of playing college football.
I'll be rooting for this young man. Check these links out!
LINK: FIND A SPOT FOR HIM COACH KELLY!
LINK: RECRUITING VIDEO
The #1 Ranked Recruiting Class in the Country!
You'll enjoy hearing head coach Randy Waldrum talk about the newest members of his FIGHTING IRISH program. Photo is of Cari Roccaro (East Islip HS, NY) the #5 ranked player in the country!
LINK: COACH WALDRUM INTRODUCES THE NEWEST IRISH!
LINK: RECRUITING RANKINGS -- TOP DRAWER SOCCER
Justin Tuck -- Super Bowl Champion!!!
Former Notre Dame football star Justin Tuck '05, and his Super Bowl XLVI champion New York Giants' teammates took part in a massive celebration today in Manhattan! Congratulations Justin!
LINK: JUSTIN TUCK ADDRESSES THE NEW YORK GIANTS' FANS!
Mike Lee Fans -- You'll Enjoy This Interview!
LINK: MIKE LEE
Monday, February 6, 2012
IRISH IDOL: You Must See This 33 Month-Old!
LINK: SINGING THE GREATEST FIGHT SONG ON THE PLANET!
Notre Dame's Response to HHS Decision...
The Obama administration's Department of Health and Human Services announced on January 20th that they would require Catholic-affiliated institutions to cover contraceptives and sterilization in their employee health care plans. A law in direct conflict with the teachings of the Catholic church.
That same day, the University of Notre Dame's president, Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., released a statement in opposition to the Obama administration's controversial decision (see link below).
The public opposition to the Obama administration's decision was escalated in Catholic churches all over the country this weekend -- as Bishop's across America expressed their concerns via letters they had read during Sunday Mass.
Earlier today, MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski "debated" with Rev. Al Sharpton about what they're calling the "Obama Catholic Ruling" -- during their Morning Joe show. Linked below:
LINK: FR. JENKINS' RESPONSE
LINK: SCARBOROUGH & BRZEZINSKI DEBATE SHARPTON
Irish Ranked #26 in Two Top Hoops Polls
Five wins over ranked opponents -- not a single team in the TOP 25 today can make that claim...
Yet, the IRISH are sitting at #26 looking up at all of the rest.
I'm sure Coach Brey will gladly trade a TOP 25 ranking for a bid to the NCAA TOURNAMENT next month. Here's a link to today's Top 25 polls:
LINK: TOP 25 RANKINGS
Justin Tuck -- Talks After Super Bowl Win!
Former University of Notre Dame football star, Justin Tuck -- talks about his four years at Notre Dame and Super Bowl victory #2! -- with the gang from WNDU-TV -- later he joined a couple of teammates on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Enjoy!
LINK: JUSTIN TUCK
LINK: JUSTIN TUCK WITH JIMMY FALLON
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Giants' Justin Tuck -- Two Super Sacks!
And, he forced a SAFETY on the Patriots first offensive play of the game!
The former DOMER led his G-MEN teammates to their second SUPER BOWL win over the Patriots 21 - 17. Congratulations Justin!
Justin is the ELEVENTH former Notre Dame football star to earn MULTIPLE SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Here's a link to his late game sack of Tom Brady. Admit it -- it's nice to see a former Notre Dame star slamming a former Michigan QB to the turf!
LINK: JUSTIN TUCK'S FINAL SACK OF SUPER BOWL XLVI!
Indy Star Advertisement Today -- Saluting ND!
Thought Notre Dame fans everywhere would enjoy seeing this ad that ran in today's Indianapolis Star saluting our two former Irish stars playing in SUPER BOWL XLVI -- Sergio Brown '10 and Justin Tuck '05.
ONLY NOTRE DAME.
A Domer's Daughter: Isabela Nanni's Latest
Isabela Nanni, daughter of "DOMERS" Lou and Carmen Nanni -- performs her latest song "LIBERTY" -- in this YouTube video.
Enjoy!
LINK: ISABELA NANNI
LINK: OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Sketch of the Day: Gregori's Sketch Pads
The University of Notre Dame's "artist in residence" from 1874 - 1891, Luigi Gregori -- has forty-five (45) of his working sketches on display at ND's Snite Museum of Art -- for the first time. Here's a link to a South Bend Tribune story.
LINK: GREGORI ON DISPLAY
Notre Dame Super Bowl Trivia
The folks at Blue Gold Illustrated ran a story that tested our knowledge of the SUPER BOWL and Notre Dame. Thought you'd enjoy this today!
LINK: TAKE THE NOTRE DAME SUPER BOWL TEST!
Mornin' After Beating Another Ranked Team
Mike Brey's Fighting Irish have now beaten FIVE RANKED OPPONENTS this season -- no other team in college basketball can make that claim. Think about that.
Not a single McDonald's All-American wears the Irish jersey, our top player is lost for the season after only playing four games -- yet, we (TEAM) continue to beat INDIVIDUALS better than us.
Here's what the media has to say today about yesterday's beat down of Marquette!
LINK: MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
LINK: MILWAUKEE JOURNAL #2
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: CHICAGO SUN TIMES
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE #1
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE #2
LINK: ESPN BLOG
Saturday, February 4, 2012
A Star Is Born Today -- Pat Connaughton!
He wears #24 for Mike Brey's Fighting Irish and his best sport might just be baseball (drafted out of high school by the San Diego Padres) -- but today, Pat Connaughton was one of the top college basketball players in the country!
- 23 points
- 5 for 8 from behind the three-point line
- 11 rebounds
- 3 assists
- 1 steal
- 2 blocks
- And, he OWNED every loose ball he was around!
Not bad for a 6' - 5" freshman out of St. John's Prep in Arlington, MA.
Congratulations Pat -- you're excelling on one of the biggest stages in sport!
IRISH WIN -- What A Home Court Advantage!
They have beaten FIVE RANKED TEAMS this season -- the MOST BY ONE TEAM IN AMERICA! And, they've done this with their leading scorer, sitting in street clothes, on the bench.
Today, the 14th ranked Marquette Golden Eagles came to Purcell Pavillion on a seven game winning streak. Two hours later, they walked out on the short end of a 76 - 59 score. HUGE WIN for the IRISH!
LINK: ESPN GAME STORY
LINK: COACH BREY PRESS CONFERENCE
LINK: GAME HIGHLIGHTS
Off Topic -- But You Have to See This!
The folks promoting CHRONICLE (the movie) -- sent three "flying people" into the air over New York City yesterday. You have to see this!
How might we execute something like this at Notre Dame? Please send me your thoughts at; jim.small@ndgoirish.com
LINK: FLYING PEOPLE OVER NEW YORK!
National Signing Day -- Behind the Camera!
Notre Dame football fans will enjoy this story created by the gang at Fighting Irish Digital Media -- as they turned the cameras "in the other direction..."
LINK: NATIONAL SIGNING DAY AT ND!
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