Saturday, August 13, 2016
James Onwualu Catches Punt to End Practice
James Onwualu (@J_Walls) challenged by @CoachBrianKelly to field a punt & end practice early.— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) August 13, 2016
Challenge accepted ✔️ pic.twitter.com/af5o0vjNmq
The former wide receiver, safety and now multi-year starting linebacker for the Fighting Irish -- James Onwualu '17 -- caught a punt today to end practice early...
WOW, WOW, WOW: Notre Dame's New Organ!
The Murdy Family Organ is being installed in the University of Notre Dame's Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
All I can think is WOW!
LINK: THE STORY
ND Football's Robotic Pass Rushing Dummies
Only Notre Dame...New addition to @NDFootball entering the practice field this morning. pic.twitter.com/JACbswvEBo— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) August 13, 2016
Texas' Charlie Strong Talks About His QB's
I believe Buechele (freshman) will be his starting QB vs. Notre Dame. Here are his highlights from Texas' Spring Game:
ND Alum Wins Rowing Gold Medal Today!
Amanda Polk, '08 -- won an Olympic Gold Medal this morning in the Rowing Women's 8 !!!
That's a photo of "Team Polk" turning out at RIO today to cheer on Amanda!
The dynasty continues for #USA women's Rowing!— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 13, 2016
They've won every Olympic #gold since 2008.https://t.co/5bu7hRLMfk
https://t.co/T0esB9rPan
ND in the NFL: 43 Former Players on Rosters
Took a lap around the internet this morning to see how our former Notre Dame football stars are doing in the NFL. As of this morning -- 43 are still receiving an NFL paycheck -- here's the list:
The star of opening weekend of the NFL Exhibition Season -- George Atkinson III (see stats above).
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN (7):
LINK: ZACK MARTIN -- COWBOYS
LINK: JOHN SULLIVAN -- VIKINGS
LINK: CHRIS WATT -- CHARGERS
LINK: RYAN HARRIS -- STEELERS
LINK: NICK MARTIN -- TEXANS
LINK: RONNIE STANLEY -- RAVENS
LINK: SAM YOUNG -- DOLPHINS
WIDE RECEIVERS (6):
LINK: GOLDEN TATE -- LIONS
LINK: WILL FULLER -- TEXANS
LINK: MICHAEL FLOYD -- CARDINALS
LINK: CHRIS BROWN -- COWBOYS
LINK: T.J. JONES -- LIONS
LINK: AMIR CARLISLE -- CARDINALS
TIGHT ENDS (5):
LINK: KYLE RUDOLPH -- VIKINGS
LINK: TYLER EIFERT -- BENGALS
LINK: TROY NIKLAS -- CARDINALS
LINK: BEN KOYACK -- JAGUARS
LINK: ANTHONY FASANO --- TITANS
RUNNING BACKS (5):
LINK: THEO RIDDICK -- LIONS
LINK: GEORGE ATKINSON III -- RAIDERS
LINK: C.J. PROSISE -- SEAHAWKS
LINK: JONAS GRAY -- JAGUARS
LINK: ROBERT HUGHES -- BROWNS
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN (7):
LINK: STEPHON TUITT -- STEELERS
LINK: ROMEO OKWARA -- GIANTS
LINK: LOUIS NIX -- GIANTS
LINK: ISHAQ WILLIAMS -- GIANTS
LINK: KAPRON LEWIS-MOORE -- RAVENS
LINK: SHELDON DAY -- JAGUARS
LINK: IAN WILLIAMS -- 49ERS
LINEBACKERS (3):
LINK: MANTI TE'O -- CHARGERS
LINK: JAYLON SMITH -- COWBOYS
LINK: JARRETT GRACE -- BEARS
DEFENSIVE BACKS (9):
LINK: BENNETT JACKSON -- GIANTS
LINK: DAVID BRUTON, JR. -- REDSKINS
LINK: HARRISON SMITH -- VIKINGS
LINK: KEIVARAE RUSSELL -- CHIEFS
LINK: ROBERT BLANTON -- BILLS
LINK: MATHIAS FARLEY -- CARDINALS
LINK: DARRIN WALLS -- LIONS
LINK: ELIJAH SHUMATE -- BUCCANEERS
LINK: CODY RIGGS -- TITANS
SPECIALISTS (1):
LINK: J.J. JANSEN -- PANTHERS
PLAYERS WHO ARE FREE AGENTS:
Jimmy Clausen, Sergio Brown, Trevor Robinson, Braxston Cave
ND's "Class of 2029" in Stockton, CA
When the Notre Dame family gets engaged -- watch out! Ms. Silva's 4th Grade Class at Taylor Leadership Academy is going to visit the University of Notre Dame!Dreams come true! @NDFootball we will ALL be there to watch you beat Duke! Thank you #ndfamily we love you so much! pic.twitter.com/GTGwCXF1cP— Ms Silva's 4th Grade (@alsil23) August 12, 2016
LINK: STORY
Friday, August 12, 2016
The Top 8 Global Sports Brands in America...
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) August 11, 2016
Notre Dame is the "BRAND" in college football -- so says Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd -- and one of the top 8 global sports brands in America.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
OT: The Football "Arms Race" Clemson Style
Looks like the only thing missing in the 140,000 square foot house that Dabo built -- a place for players to study and do their homework...Come inside, take a tour & see where some awesome features will go in our new Football Operations Facility. #Clemsonhttps://t.co/Yn6I8Inpr5— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) August 8, 2016
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Eddie DeBartolo Jr., '68 -- Hall of Fame Speech
Last night, Eddie DeBartolo Jr., '68 -- became the 13th former Notre Dame student to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- the most from any one college in America.
Here's "Mr. D's" Hall of Fame induction speech...
LINK: HALL OF FAME
Local TV Coverage of 1st Day of FB Practice
The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame are "off campus" at Culver Academies for their first five days of Fall Training Camp. Practice #1 was open to the media -- here's what they reported:
LINK: WNDU-TV
LINK: WSBT-TV
LINK: ABC-57
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
LINK: FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
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