Photo of Shamrock Series Adidas Cleats

Here's the shoes the Fightin' Irish will be wearing at AT&T Stadium in October against the Arizona State Sun Devils.  This photo was "tweeted' by Ryan Grooms (Notre Dame's Football Equipment Manager)

Know Thy Opponent: 2013 Opposing Coaches

Took a lap around the worldwide web this evening -- seeking out the latest press conferences from each of Notre Dame's opposing coaches this season.  I'm going to try to do this every Tuesday night -- from here on out -- until the end of November.  Enjoy!


LINK:  TEMPLE HEAD COACH

LINK:  MICHIGAN HEAD COACH

LINK:  PURDUE HEAD COACH

LINK:  MICHIGAN STATE HEAD COACH

LINK:  OKLAHOMA HEAD COACH

LINK:  ARIZONA STATE HEAD COACH

LINK:  USC HEAD COACH

LINK:  NAVY HEAD COACH

LINK:  PITTSBURGH HEAD COACH

LINK:  BYU HEAD COACH

LINK:  STANFORD HEAD COACH

"There's No Place to Hide" -- Brian Kelly

Notre Dame fans will enjoy this story written by Yahoo! Sports' Dan Wetzel.  You'll read some things in this article that you haven't heard before -- refreshing.

LINK:  NO PLACE TO HIDE

Theo Riddick Update -- Lions Training Camp

Former Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick was in the news today -- discussing his desire to return kicks for the Detroit Lions -- I've also included a link to a story that ran before the Lions' first exhibition game last week:

LINK:  THEO RIDDICK

LINK:  RIDDICK "IMPRESSIVE"

Getting the Shamrock Series Helmets Ready!

This photos was "tweeted" yesterday by Ryan Grooms -- Equipment Manager, Notre Dame Football.  You can follow Ryan on Twitter @NDFBEquipment

Notre Dame Football's Practice Update

Here's a link to the video report from Monday's football practice at Notre Dame:

LINK:  NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL

Play Like a Champion Today -- Detroit CC !!!

Our youngest son Brady -- a 2010 graduate of Detroit Catholic Central -- found this story yesterday about his alma mater's implementation of the Play Like a Champion Today program for its athletic department.

Detroit Catholic Central is an athletic juggernaut in the state of Michigan -- winning 52 team state championships.  My son's senior year -- they won SIX STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS -- tying the national record!

Catholic Central's athletic director made the trek to Notre Dame this summer to learn about the Play Like a Champion Today program -- here's a link to the story along with a second link to the Play Like a Champion Today site:

LINK:  PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION TODAY

LINK:  OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR PROGRAM

Guess Who's One of the Most Intriguing QB's?

I won't spoil the surprise -- click on the link below...

LINK:  25 MOST INTRIGUING QB'S

Prayers for Notre Dame Coach Alford's Family

Notre Dame football coach Tony Alford's younger brother Aaron (photo above) died today of an apparent heart attack.  Aaron, only 39 years of age -- was the Athletic Director at Park City High School (Park City, OK).

If you've met Tony Alford -- you know that he's one of the nicest human beings on this planet.  I am sure Aaron was the same way.  I am so sorry for Tony and his mother.  Please say a prayer tonight -- and the next few days -- for the Alford family.

LINK:  AARON ALFORD

KeiVarae Russell Meets with the Media Today

Notre Dame fans are going to love this young man.  He started all 13 games last season at cornerback -- as a freshman.  He could be one of our all-time best at this position before he leaves school.

LINK:  KEIVARAE RUSSELL

Coach Brian Kelly's Media Session Today

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly met with the assembled media today to talk about his football program...

LINK:  COACH KELLY

A Game With NO SPECTATORS for the IRISH

The Notre Dame Fightin' Irish played in Madrid, Spain yesterday in front of no spectators!  Muffet's crew played the French All-Stars -- in a gym that had triple digit temperatures and zero fans -- and beat them 75 - 67. 

The Irish return home to America tomorrow!

LINK:  NOTRE DAME GOES 3-0 IN EUROPE

Joe Montana's Son Nick Playing QB @ Tulane

Nick is the youngest son of former Notre Dame and NFL great Joe Montana -- he's not to be confused with his older brother Nate who was a "walk-on" QB for Notre Dame for a couple of seasons.

Nick has had a circuitous route to Tulane.  He first signed with the University of Washington out of high school where he "red-shirted" his freshman season.  He saw spot duty his second season with the Huskies passing for 226 yards (24 - 42 passing) connecting on 3 TD passes and 2 interceptions in six games.

Nick then transferred to Mt. San Antonio Junior College where he played this past season.  Montana threw for 2,652 yards and 22 TD's last year -- leading the Mounties to a 11-1 season.

Tulane will be his third school -- sound familiar? -- here's a link to a video interview this past week:

The photo above shows Joe Montana and his sons Nate and Nick from a couple of seasons ago...

LINK:  NICK MONTANA

Mike Golic, Jr. Featured in Gillette Promotion!

It's called "Built for Training" and former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic, Jr. '12 is one of three NFL rookies who are featured in this weekly video series sponsored by Gillette at NFL.COM.  Here's a sneak preview:

LINK:  BUILT FOR TRAINING

LINK:  FORBES STORY

Manti Te'o Sidelined with Foot Injury

The story broke last night that Manti injured his foot (they're calling it a sprain) in the Charger's Thursday night's exhibition game.  Te'o was seen at practice yesterday wearing a "boot" on the injured foot.  Here's the media coverage.

LINK:  MANTI INJURY

LINK:  MANTI OUT FOR NEXT GAME

Know Thy Opponent: Temple Coach with Media

Temple head football coach Matt Rhule met with the media after their first scrimmage yesterday.  Here's what Rhule had to say -- along with a journalist's account of the scrimmage:

LINK:  RHULE TALKS TEMPLE

LINK:  FIRST SCRIMMAGE

Justin Tuck Playing a New Position for Giants?

Former Notre Dame defensive end and captain of the New York football Giants -- Justin Tuck, is learning a new position this training camp.  The Giants have switched to a "3-4" defense and with the change came the need to "stand-up" one of the defensive ends.  Justin Tuck looks like that guy.  Here's the story on the potential position switch -- along with news about Justin's back problems:

LINK:  JUSTIN TUCK

LINK:  TUCK INJURY

LINK:  TUCK SITS OUT

Cierre Wood Leads Texans in Rushing!

Former Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood (#41) got a taste of the NFL for the first time last night -- and he led the Houston Texans' in rushing!  Cierre ran for 59 yards on 10 carries -- and he caught one pass for another 14 yards...

LINK:  WOODS HAS GOOD GAME

Cardinals' Michael Floyd Getting Comfortable

Found this story at AZCentral Sports about former Notre Dame All-American Michael Floyd and how he's progressing in his second NFL training camp wit the Cardinals.  Sounds like he's becoming dominating again.

Floyd caught one pass for 18 yards last night in limited playing time in the Cardinals 17 - 0 win over the Packers.  Robby Toma caught his first NFL pass -- for 28 yards!

LINK:  MICHAEL FLOYD

Jonas Gray Scores His 1st & 2nd NFL TD's

Former Notre Dame running back Jonas Gray scored his first NFL touchdown last night -- and his second -- as he gained 32 yards in the Dolphins exhibition win over the Jaguars.  Jonas leads Miami in total yards rushing after their first two games!

LINK:  VIDEO OF TD RUN

LINK:  PALM BEACH POST STORY