Sunday, April 10, 2016

ND Alum "Representing" in the Big House


Notre Dame alum Erock Rock is seen here in this photo taken this morning inside Michigan Stadium -- as he finished a 5k race in Ann Arbor that ended at the 50-yard line.

Knowing Erock -- he probably reminded a few Wolverine fans that it's been 945 days since Michigan last scored against Notre Dame in football.

PHOTO: A Notre Dame Fan's Unique Tattoo


Now, I will admit I'm not a fan of tattoo's -- but, I am a fan of the creativity in this design!

Coach Brian Kelly's Saturday Press Conference


#1 Notre Dame vs. #12 Duke on ESPNU at Noon


Kevin Corrigan's top ranked Fighting Irish take on the #12 ranked Blue Devils today at NOON ET in a game televised on ESPNU.

GO IRISH!

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Domer McKenna Leaving McDonald's Board


Andy McKenna '51 -- the long-time Chairman of McDonald's Corporation and Notre Dame alum -- has decided to step down from his position at next month's shareholder's meeting.

Thought you'd enjoy this interview of Andy back in 2012 -- on the role of a corporation's Board of Directors.  McKenna is also Chairman-Emeritus of Notre Dame's Board of Trustees.

LINK:  STORY

Notre Dame's Demetrius Jackson -- Highlights


Jerian Grant Leads Knicks to Another Victory!

Former Notre Dame All-American Jerian Grant hit this big shot in the Knick's win last night over the 76ers.  Jerian put up these numbers;  16 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 1 steal in his 30 minutes of action...

Notre Dame Football Highlights: Practice #12


Notre Dame Beats #1 North Carolina Last Night


Ryan Sachire's Fighting Irish rolled over the top ranked North Carolina Tar Heels 5 - 2  on SENIOR NIGHT.  What a way to end your college tennis career for Notre Dame's five seniors (pictured above).

It's the first time Notre Dame's Men's Tennis has beaten a #1 ranked team since USC back in 1992.

CONGRATS!

LINK:  STORY

Friday, April 8, 2016

Notre Dame vs. Texas Moved to Sunday Night


Notre Dame's first visit to Austin, TX -- since 1996  -- is a big deal to the TV networks...

Today it was announced that the game would be moved from Saturday to Sunday night (September 4, 2016) of Labor Day Weekend.  The time and TV network will be announced in a few weeks.

Here are video highlights of Notre Dame's last trip to Austin, TX...


Thursday, April 7, 2016

ESPN's Football Power Index -- 2016 Ranking


Here's where Notre Dame football is ranked...

LINK: FOOTBALL POWER INDEX

Mike Brey's Irish Finish Season Ranked #17


A run to the Elite Eight -- lands the Notre Dame Fighting Irish a place in the TOP 20 FINAL RANKINGS...

LINK:  AP RANKING

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Lions HC Talking About Domer T.J. Jones!


Thought you'd enjoy these comments made by Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell about former Notre Dame wide receiver T.J. Jones (#13 in photo)...

LINK:  CALDWELL ON JONES

Coach Kelly's Press Conference -- Wednesday


Is Will Fuller Going to be the First WR Drafted?


Here's what NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tweeted about Notre Dame All-American Will Fuller...

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Knute Rockne's Legacy Lives On -- 85 Years...


One of my colleagues at Notre Dame -- Jeff Arnold -- alerted me this morning to the story linked below.  Coach Rockne died in a plane crash 85 years ago -- March 31, 1931.


LINK:  ROCKNE'S LEGACY LIVES ON

One Shining Moment "Notre Dame Infomercial"

This was the tweet of a national sportswriter -- see below -- in reference to CBS Sports' annual video review of the NCAA Tournament...



An Inside Look at the NCAA Game Winner!


I will admit I turned off the TV at halftime and called it a night...

LINK:  THE STORY "INSIDE" THE SHOT

Monday, April 4, 2016

Plenty of NFL Teams Looking at Ronnie Stanley


Took a lap around the worldwide web to see what NFL teams' local media are talking about Notre Dame's Ronnie Stanley...

LINK:  DETROIT LIONS

LINK:  WASHINGTON REDSKINS

LINK:  NEW YORK GIANTS