Sunday, March 20, 2016

Stephen F. Austin State's Starters and Key Subs



Notre Dame takes on Stephen F. Austin State University this afternoon at 2:40 PM ET on CBS -- for a spot in next weekend's SWEET SIXTEEN.  To get us ready for today's big ballgame -- I thought I'd do a little research on the Lumberjacks...

STARTING LINE-UP
F:  WALKUP -- 6'-4" / SENIOR
F:  HOLYFIELD -- 6'-7" / FRESHMAN
G:  FLOYD -- 5'-11" / SENIOR
G:  PINKNEY -- 5'-9" / SENIOR
G:  CHARLES -- 6'-5" / SOPHOMORE

KEY SUBSTITUTES
F:  GEFFRARD -- 6'-5" / JUNIOR
G:  CAMERON -- 6'-3" / JUNIOR
G:  JOHNSON -- 6'-0" / SENIOR
F:  WILLIAMS -- 6'-7" / JUNIOR


What to watch out for against Stephen F. Austin State:
  • Walkup shot 20 free throws against WVU -- making 19.  Do we have anyone strong enough to handle him?  I'm guessing Vasturia gets this assignment.
  • SFA likes to PRESS YOU (BIG TIME) on defense -- all day long.  They turned WVU over 22 times while only turning it over 7 times themselves -- THIS WILL BE THE KEY TO THE GAME.  Stephen F. Austin led the nation this season in forcing TURNOVERS -- at 18.73 per game
  • I am guessing Mike Brey will start Matt Farrell again -- to handle the press defense of Stephen F. Austin.

Key stat of the game:  Stephen F. Austin only made 31% of their shots -- yet they still beat West Virginia 70 - 56.

Stephen F. Austin is the hottest team in the tournament (they are not a 14 seed) -- they have not lost a game in 2016 -- winning their last 21 games. 

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Know Thy NCAA Opponnent: Stephen F. Austin



What you probably don't know about Stephen F. Austin University:
Famous Alumni:
  • "Bum" Phillips -- NFL coach
  • Will Jennings -- song writer
  • Joseph Kennedy -- co-discoverer of plutonium

LINK:  UNIVERSITY WEBSITE

Muffet's Irish Begin Another NCAA Run Today




The Notre Dame Women's Basketball program begins their run for a SIXTH STRAIGHT FINAL FOUR tonight at 6:30 PM ET -- the game is on campus and it's on ESPN 2.

Tonight's opponent -- North Carolina A&T...

LINK:  GAME NOTES

Detroit Free Press Writers Talk UM vs ND

Pure Michigan Media Talks Loss to Notre Dame



Took a lap around the great State of Michigan this morning to see what the media had to say about their Wolverine's loss to our Fighting Irish.  I enjoyed every moment of this...

LINK:  M-LIVE

LINK:  DETROIT NEWS

LINK:  DETROIT NEWS #2

Beachem & Farrell Talk Win Over Michigan


Highlights of Notre Dame's Win Over Michigan


Mike Brey Talks NCAA Win Over Michigan


Walkup -- What's Next for the Fighting Irish!


He's only 6'-4" tall and 190 lbs. -- but he leads his team in scoring, rebounding and often assists...

His name -- Thomas Walkup.

Walkup put up 33 points / 27 in the second half -- along with 9 rebounds and 4 assists -- leading his team in all three categories in #14 seed Stephen F. Austin's upset of #3 seed West Virginia tonight!

Thursday, March 17, 2016

WNDU-TV -- ND Prepares to Play Michigan


Michigan Media Picks Winner of NCAA Game



I don't think you'll be surprised...

#6 seeded Notre Dame not getting much respect in Pure Michigan.

LINK:  DETROIT FREE PRESS

LINK:  DETROIT FREE PRESS #2

LINK:  M-LIVE 

Mike Brey Talks NCAA Game vs. Michigan


Inside Notre Dame Football's Spring Practice #1


ND All-Time Great Kelly Tripucka on Radio Call


Here's Coach Brey with former Notre Dame Basketball all-time great Kelly Tripucka in Brooklyn, NY -- site of tomorrow's First Round NCAA Tournament game for the Fighting Irish!

Notre Dame takes on Michigan tomorrow night late -- tip-off should be around 10 PM ET.

Kelly is working for Westwood One Radio -- broadcasting all of the games in Brooklyn this weekend.

Notre Dame Glee Club -- Favorite IRISH Songs!


DANNY BOY


MCNAMARA'S BAND


ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Notre Dame!



Notre Dame Day -- the next major IRISH celebration in the world -- is only 38 days away!  Here' a link to the website that will keep you informed of all things Notre Dame Day!

LINK:  NOTRE DAME DAY