The Malik Zaire Era -- Video of First Three Plays

Here's a look at Malik Zaire's first three plays against USC...

LINK:  ZAIRE

Coach Kelly's Post Game Press Conference

Here's Coach Kelly's post game press conference after the humbling loss to USC.

LINK:  COACH KELLY

"Jekyl and Hyde" Football Season for the IRISH

A 6 - 0 start -- with a penalty flag away from being 7 - 0 and ranked in the top THREE in the country.  And, then it all went wrong for our Fighting Irish...

A season that looked like we were heading to a BIG TIME BOWL BID -- has left us shaking our heads wondering if we'll even have enough healthy defensive players to play another game.

Here's what our scores looked like the second half of the season:

• FSU 31 -- ND 28
• ND 49 -- NAVY 39
• ASU 55 -- ND 31
• NW 43 -- ND 40
• LOU 31 -- ND 28
• USC 49 -- ND 14

If you want to relive today's game -- just click on the link below:

LINK:  FOX RECAP 

LINK:  GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Say a Few Prayers for Family of Connie Morris

Connie Morris, a Notre Dame employee and huge Fighting Irish fan -- was killed yesterday morning in a fire in Elkhart.  So sad...

LINK:  FATAL FIRE

Photos From Notre Dame's Trip to West Coast

Here's a few photos of Notre Dame's trip to USC -- what a difference a few hours in a plane can make...

One of the Greatest College Football Rivalries

Where do you think the USC vs. NOTRE DAME rivalry ended up on this list of the 25 greatest college football rivalries?

LINK:  USC vs. NOTRE DAME

Brady Quinn & Matt Leinart Talk ND vs. USC

Two former All-Americans -- one a Heisman Trophy winner, the other a runner-up -- sit down for an interview with the South Bend Tribune's Eric Hansen to talk about this game...

LINK:  QUINN & LEINART

IT'S GAME DAY IN LA -- TIME TO BEAT SC!

Notre Dame's game with "that school in Los Angeles" kicks off today a few minutes after 3:30 PM ET on FOX.  And, former Notre Dame All-American Brady Quinn will be in the broadcast booth -- hopefully bringing some good luck to the IRISH!

Here's what the media is saying this morning about today's clash:

LINK:  LA TIMES #1

LINK:  LA TIMES #2

LINK:  ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER #1

LINK:  ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER #2

LINK:  CSN CHICAGO 

LINK:  NBC SPORTS 

LINK:  ELKHART TRUTH 

LINK:  FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE

The San Diego Chargers' DOMERS...

Former Notre Dame student athletes Chris Watt '13 and Manti Te'o '13 -- are garnering some praise in San Diego for their recent play...

That's a photo of Chris Watt (#65) in his first NFL start this past Saturday.
 

LINK:  SAN DIEGO DOMERS

Less than 32 Hours to USC vs. Notre Dame!

Took a lap around the California web-world this morning to see what they've been saying about tomorrow's 3:30 PM ET clash between the two most famous "7 - 4 teams" in all of college football.

Just click on the links below:

LINK:  LA TIMES #1

LINK:  LA TIMES #2

LINK:  LA TIMES #3

LINK:  ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER #1

LINK:  ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER #2

Photo: Thanksgiving Meat & Cheese Tray

My wife Susan was up early getting this ready for Thanksgiving with the family...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Happy Thanksgiving from Notre Dame!

Earlier this month, our team crafted a "BIG" thank you for the Notre Dame Family.  It took us a few weeks to pull off -- in some less than ideal conditions -- but, the end product turned out quite nice...

We built a 119 foot-long THANK YOU wall that was nearly 9 feet tall -- see photo above.

More than 3,000 Notre Dame students participated in this THANK YOU.

Please click on the link below -- it will take you to a site that has the following:

• Three unique videos
• A photo that spans the entire 119' of the THANK YOU WALL -- with a navigation tool that will allow you to zoom in and read every message
• And, a photo gallery

Happy Thanksgiving!

LINK:  THANK YOU WALL & VIDEO

A Look at Notre Dame's Fighting INJURED Irish

Never seen anything like this -- injury, after injury, after injury...

Here's a look at the toll injuries and suspensions have taken on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team this season -- 12 STARTERS HAVE MISSED CONSIDERABLE TIME!!!

OFFENSE -- projected starters in bold

• Amir Carlisle -- missed a couple of games
• Torii Hunter Jr. -- missed a couple of games
• Tyler Luatua -- missed a few games
• Davaris Daniels -- out for season

DEFENSE -- projected starters in bold

• Jarret Grace -- out for season
• Ishaq Williams -- out for season
• Keivarae Russell -- out for season
• Tony Springman -- out for season
• Sheldon Moore -- out for season
• Eilar Hardy -- missed first 9 games
• Joe Schmidt -- out for season (5 games)
• Jarron Jones -- out for season (3 games)
• Nicky Baratti -- out for season (10 games)
• Sheldon Day -- missed 2 games / maybe 3
• Andrew Trumbetti -- missed a game
• Austin Collinsworth -- missed 9 games
• Drue Tranquill -- out for season (2 games)
• Ben Councell -- missed 3 games
• Cody Riggs -- missed 3 games / maybe out for season

I Don't Get This: Leinart to Lead Trojans...

The USC Trojans have asked former QB Matt Leinart to lead their team onto the field against Notre Dame on Saturday...

Pretty sad -- a Heisman Trophy winner turned into a mascot.

LINK:  LEINART

Thanks to a "Gang of Six" on Thanksgiving Eve

Eight days ago, in sub-zero wind chill on the campus of the University of Notre Dame -- six members of ND's Carpentry Services team (photo above) went beyond the call of duty to create something special for the entire Notre Dame family. 

Their names:

• Tanner Andrysiak
• Tim Meers
• Jeremy Feltz
• Derek Stump
• Vance Welton
• George Walters

You can see the result of their efforts in this video linked below:
 
LINK:  WATCH IT RIGHT HERE!

Happy Birthday to the University of Notre Dame!

She is 172 years-old today!

Fr. Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame du Lac on this very day -- November 26 -- in the year 1842.

Happy Birthday Notre Dame!

Big Time ND Fans' TV Show -- Up For Awards!

My cousin (and big-time Notre Dame fan) Pat Doyle's TV Show "The Outdoor Option" has been nominated for 4 SPORTSMAN CHOICE AWARDS!

We can help him out by voting for The Outdoor Option in the following categories:

• Best Variety Show
• Best New Series
• Best Educational / Instructional Show
• Best Hosts

You can click on the link below to vote:

LINK:  SPORTSMAN CHOICE AWARDS

Domer Kym Worthy '84, Subject of ABC Drama

Notre Dame Law School alum Kym Worthy '84, a prosecuting attorney for Wayne County (MI), is the subject of a possible ABC TV series called "Conviction."

Here's the story:

LINK:  KYM WORTHY

Muffet's Notre Dame Fighting Irish Ranked #1

Well, it only took a three weeks for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to climb to the ranks of #1 in the Coaches Poll!

Here's the latest women's college basketball rankings:

LINK:  NOTRE DAME #1

Replay of Coach Brian Kelly's Tuesday Presser

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly will meet with the media today to talk one last time about Louisville and then take questions about Saturday's game with "that school in Los Angeles..."

LINK:  BRIAN KELLY