Stanford QB Hogan Grew Up a Notre Dame Fan

Imagine growing up in a family where your father, sister, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins attended the University of Notre Dame -- and you're the starting QB at Stanford?

That's Kevin Hogan's story -- click on the link below:

 LINK:  DOMER FAMILY

Happy Thanksgiving from Notre Dame

Our marketing team in the Development Office at the University of Notre Dame -- produced this message of THANKS this week.  I thought you would enjoy seeing this on America's day of thanks.

The voice you'll hear is Fr. Bill Lies, C.S.C. -- Notre Dame's Vice President of Mission and Church Affairs.

Happy Thanksgiving!

LINK:  THANK YOU!

Muffet McGraw a Guest on NPR Radio Show

Notre Dame women's basketball head coach was on the NPR radio show "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" -- in front of a live audience in Elkhart.  She gets questioned about her first name...

You'll want to listen -- she's awesome!

LINK:  MUFFET McGRAW

Domer Dad Expresses Interest in NFL Team

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi -- dad to Notre Dame student athlete Jesse Bongiovi -- let the media know this week that he has interest in acquiring the NFL's Buffalo Bills.  Here's the story:

LINK:  TO OWN AN NFL TEAM

Video of "Lake Effect" Snow Storm: Notre Dame

The snow started sometime last night -- and it hasn't stopped since.  I'm guessing 5" to 6" has already fallen and it's still coming down.  The mark in the photo, to the left of Mary, is a snow flake... 

Here's the video proof of the snow fall:

LINK:  LAKE EFFECT -- NOTRE DAME

Brian Kelly's Stanford Week Press Conference

It's the last Tuesday of the regular season -- and Coach Brian Kelly's last press conference.  Today he talked extensively about Stanford and the challenge awaiting the Fighting Irish.

LINK:  BRIAN KELLY'S PRESS CONFERENCE

Inside Notre Dame Football -- TV SHOW

Here is the weekly Inside Notre Dame Football TV show.  Just click on the link below:

LINK:  INSIDE NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL

The Band of the Fighting Irish: Dorais to Rockne

You'll want to watch this video of the Band of the Fighting Irish's reenactment of the famous Dorais to Rockne pass in 1913 -- during halftime yesterday.  See below:

LINK:  DORAIS TO ROCKNE 

ND Fans You Must Watch This: MUST SEE!!!

The folks at Fighting Irish Digital Media did a GREAT JOB with this story!  You have Coach Kelly with the team before the game, at halftime and after -- plus the game activity and a little HAKA DANCE to cap it off...

THIS IS MUST SEE!

LINK:  IRISH CONNECTION

Getting Notre Dame Football Ready for Stanford

The Notre Dame Football Equipment staff is busy today -- cleaning cleats and getting the football truck ready to leave tomorrow for the trip across the country for Saturday's game against Stanford.  This photo was "tweeted" by Ryan Grooms @ndfbequipment.

Notre Dame Back in the Top 25 Today!

The Associated Press has the Fighting Irish ranked #25 and the USA Today Coaches Poll has Notre Dame #26.  Here are the polls:

LINK:  COLLEGE FOOTBALL RANKINGS

Notre Dame #1 AGAIN -- All-Time Winning %

Notre Dame's victory over BYU and Michigan's loss to Iowa -- put the Fighting Irish back on top of the All-Time Winning % in college football!  Here's the latest rankings:

LINK:  ALL TIME WINNING %

Notre Dame Seniors With Media After BYU

A number of Notre Dame football players met with the media after last night's game -- including a handful of seniors.  Enjoy!

LINK:  LAST HOME GAME

Seniors' Victory Lap of Notre Dame Stadium

The WNDU-TV cameras caught the "VICTORY LAP" of Notre Dame Stadium by the senior football players.  You'll also get a glimpse of the Utopo and Schwenke families' HAKA DANCE in the snow...

LINK:  THE VICTORY LAP

The Mornin' After Notre Dame's Win Over BYU

Took a lap around the worldwide web this morning to see what the members of the media had to say about Notre Dame's 23 - 13 win over BYU.  Just click on the links below:

LINK:  SALT LAKE TRIBUNE

LINK:  SALT LAKE TRIBUNE #2

LINK:  SALT LAKE TRIBUNE #3

LINK:  DESERET NEWS

LINK:  DESERET NEWS #2

LINK:  PROVO DAILY HERALD

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE -- ERIC HANSEN

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE -- AL LESAR

LINK:  NBC SPORTS -- KEITH ARNOLD

LINK:  ESPN'S NOTRE DAME BLOG

Good Night Notre Dame Stadium: Back in 2014!

Here's a picture of an empty snow covered Notre Dame Stadium after the Irish's 23 - 13 win over BYU tonight.

Coach Kelly Post Game Presser After BYU Win!

Here's Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly's post game press conference after the Irish's 23 - 13 win over BYU:

LINK:  PRESS CONFERENCE

ND's "Perfectly Balanced" WIN over BYU Today!

The Fighting Irish, an underdog to BYU, beat the Cougars 23 - 13 today in a game where Notre Dame rushed for 235 yards and passed for 235 yards...

Here's the quick media reaction and some on field interviews with the players:

LINK:  BENNET JACKSON INTERVIEW

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE STORY

LINK:  PROVO DAILY HERALD

LINK:  FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE

NBC Full Game Replay: ND 23 -- BYU 13

Watch the replay of today's game between BYU and Notre Dame.  Just click on the link below:

LINK:  FULL GAME REPLAY

Weather @ Notre Dame -- Four Hours to Kick-off

It is blowin' and snowin' here at Notre Dame today.  I sure hope we can dress warm enough to handle these conditions!