Miami Herald -- Great Story on ND's Importance

Notre Dame football -- at its best -- is good for sport.

LINK:  NOTRE DAME'S SHINING LIGHT

Notre Dame Alum Receives Global Honor!!!

Jimmy Small a 2008 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and NASCAR's Manager of Industry Marketing -- was selected as one of the 10 NEXT in the sports industry -- a spotlight on rising executives around the globe who will shape the sports industry of tomorrow.

Small, a former Irish Guardsman, will be honored in a ceremony at Columbia University on November 16th.


LINK TO STORY:  SMALL RECEIVES GLOBAL HONOR


Here's what the ProSports Magazine press release had to say:

Launched in 2011, the 10 NEXT annually recognizes a distinct group of ten sports executives under the age of 30, from around the world, that have achieved an exceptional level of success that is truly rare at such a young age. Nominees must be under the age of 30 and must demonstrate a truly remarkable curriculum vitae.

The Selection Committee, a diverse group of leading sports executives, determines the 10 NEXT winners based on a number of criteria including, but not limited to, uniqueness and exceptionality; size and scope of responsibilities; measurable accomplishments and business results as well as creativity, innovation and leadership.

This years selected individuals will be honored at the 2012 Ivy Sports Symposium on Friday, November 16 at Columbia University in New York with a special ceremony. In addition, their achievements will be profiled in an upcoming edition of SportsPro magazine and on the SportsPro website.

In the spirit of full disclosure -- Jimmy Small '08, is the oldest of our three children; Kara, St. Bonaventure '10 and Brady, Niagara University '14.  A pretty special moment for the Small, Doyle and Manhard clans...

Know Thy Opponent: Pittsburgh Panthers

Took a lap around the worldwide web to find all I could about the Pitt Panthers football team -- and what's being said about their game this Saturday with the #3 Fighting Irish!

LINK:  PITTSBURGH GAZETTE #1

LINK:  PITTSBURGH GAZETTE #2 

LINK:  PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE

LINK:  PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE #2

LINK:  PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE #3

LINK:  CBS SPORTS

LINK:  NBC NOTRE DAME CENTRAL

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE

LINK:  ESPN'S NOTRE DAME BLOG

The VOICE: Saint Mary's Student Advances!

Sylvia Yacoub -- who is a student at Saint Mary's College (Notre Dame, IN) advanced last night to the PLAYOFFS of NBC's hit show -- THE VOICE!

Yacoub -- who is coached by Christina Aquilera -- won her KNOCKOUT round last night to make the final SIXTEEN and the LIVE SHOWS -- which start next Monday night!

Just click on the link below to watch Sylvia's winning performance:

LINK:  SYLVIA YACOUB

Photo of the Day -- Notre Dame's Cierre Wood

This photo was taken late in the game last month between Notre Dame and Michigan State -- by ND GO IRISH BLOG regular Rick Rachner (Walled Lake, MI). 

Rick was able to get Cierre Wood to pose for a victory photo...

The Final Word on Oklahoma vs. Notre Dame

An Oklahoma fan publishes a weekly YOUTUBE video review of the performance of his favorite team -- well, here is his opinion on what happened in their game with Notre Dame.

Enjoy!

LINK:  NOTRE DAME BEATS OKLAHOMA

Happy Halloween From Notre Dame!!!

My colleagues over in Donor Services and the Notre Dame Annual Fund put on their annual Halloween "pot luck" luncheon today and as you can see a few of of them dressed for the occasion!!!

Ohio State Fans Will Not Like Urban's Talk...

The Ohio State University's head football coach Urban Meyer was asked by a Columbus Dispatch columnist about the resurgence of Notre Dame football this season...

Buckeye fans will probably be less than thrilled with his response.

LINK:  URBAN MEYER TALKS NOTRE DAME

Watch Coach Kelly's Tuesday Press Conference

If you'd like to watch Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly's press conference TODAY -- click on the link below!

LINK:  COACH KELLY PRESS CONFERENCE

ND Fans Let's Help This Boston College Alum!

His name is Pete Frates and he's been diagnosed with "Lou Gehrig's Disease" -- ALS.

Pete's a former CAPTAIN of Boston College's baseball team -- he's only 27 years-old and his friends are trying to raise money to cover his medical expenses.  They're doing so by raffling off FOUR TICKETS and an ON CAMPUS PARKING PASS to Notre Dame's game with Boston College on November 10th.

To enter the raffle -- just click on the link below.

LINK:  PETE FRATES #3 FUND

LINK:  PETE'S VIDEO BLOG

Wall Street Journal & New York Times Articles

In TODAY'S editions of two of the most recognized brands in journalism -- stories about the University of Notre Dame's undefeated football team were published.  You'll want to read both!

LINK:  WALL STREET JOURNAL

LINK:  NEW YORK TIMES

Fiesta Bowl Already Talkin' About Notre Dame!

If you visit the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl's official website -- you'll see they're already talking about two potential match-ups for their game on January 3rd.  And, both involve the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.

Now -- Coach Kelly, team and IRISH fans have their sites on another game that's played on January 7th in Miami...

LINK:  TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL -- OFFICIAL SITE

Mike & MIKE Talk Notre Dame's Win Saturday

Notre Dame alum Mike Golic represented his alma mater this morning on his Mike & MIKE Show -- calling out all of his colleagues at ESPN -- including Colin Cowherd.  You'll enjoy this!

LINK:  MIKE GOLIC IS TALKIN' NOTRE DAME

LINK:  GOLIC WITH COLIN COWHERD

How the AP Voters Ranked Notre Dame Today

Here's the "behind the scenes" look at how the Associated Press voters ranked Notre Dame in this week's AP Poll.  Just click on the link below to see where each voter ranked our IRISH.

LINK:  HOW THEY VOTED

Notre Dame Ranked #3 in Latest BCS Standings

The BCS just released its standings for the week -- and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame have moved up to #3 this week. 

The "human" polls have the IRISH ranked #4 -- the "computer" polls have the IRISH tied for #1.

Here's a link to the standings:

LINK:  BCS STANDINGS

Coach Kelly -- Day After Big Win in Oklahoma

The University of Notre Dame's head football coach Brian Kelly -- met with the media today for his weekly "teleconference" with the media after last night's big win over the Sooners.  Just click on the link below:

LINK:  COACH KELLY WITH MEDIA

Notre Dame Moves Up to #4 in AP & Coaches

The two "human" rankings have the Fighting Irish now ranked #4 in the country -- after Florida's defeat to the hands of Georgia yesterday afternoon.

There is not a team ranked ahead of Notre Dame who has as many quality wins as NOTRE DAME.  And, that is FACT.

I'm quite certain the COMPUTER ranking systems will take that into play -- which could move Notre Dame ahead of Oregon into the #3 slot in the BCS rankings -- which will be released this evening at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN.

LINK:  USA TODAY / COACHES POLL

LINK:  ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL

Oklahoma Coaches & Players Talk Notre Dame

Here's what the Oklahoma coaches and players had to say about their 30 - 13 loss to Notre Dame in front of the largest crowd ever to see them play in Memorial Stadium.

LINK:  BOB STOOPS POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE

LINK:  QUOTES

Notre Dame Moves Up to #2 in Sagarin!

The "mad scientist" of rankings Jeff Sagarin -- has our Notre Dame Fightin' Irish at #2 in the country this morning!

We'll learn this evening at 8:30 PM ET -- what spot Notre Dame will occupy in the BCS rankings this week.

LINK:  SAGARIN RANKINGS

ND Post Game Coverage After Beating OU!

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly met with the media after tonight's 30 - 13 win over Oklahoma -- here's what he had to say!

You'll also find links to the great coverage from Fighting Irish Digital Media -- ND Locker Room and player interviews!

LINK:  BRIAN KELLY POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE

LINK:  NOTRE DAME SIDELINE, HALFTIME AND POST GAME 

LINK:  PLAYER INTERVIEWS