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

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

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

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

Brian Kelly to Appear on ESPN Saturday AM!

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly will appear on ESPN's College Gameday at 10:40 AM ET Saturday morning -- not sure if he'll be there in person (they're in East Lansing at MSU) -- or, live via satellite.

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!

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!

This should come as no surprise to Notre Dame fans -- the Chicago Tribune reported that sales of licensed apparel from the University of Notre Dame was number one in the nation this past week!!!

LINK:  NOTRE DAME #1

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

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

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!

If you were one of the 80,754 who attended Saturday night's game between Michigan and Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium -- you're in this panographic photo!

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!

Back in 1950, Billy Casper was a 19 year-old freshman at the University of Notre Dame -- before a "young lady" talked him into leaving school and returning home to California...

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