Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Domer Ronnie Stanley '16 -- in Ad Campaign


Thought you'd enjoy seeing this -- there is a great back story to how Ronnie picked his dog...

LINK:  RONNIE'S DOG

Notre Dame Rowing Alum Needs Our Prayers


Ailish Sheehan '16, who accidentally slipped on a footpath and hit her head -- just hours after winning a bronze medal at the FISU World Rowing Championships this Sunday in Poznan, Poland -- is in critical condition.

Her family is asking for our prayers.

LINK:  STORY

Former 49er Star: "Texas Win Was Tainted"


Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Inside Access to ND's Double OT Loss to Texas


Inside Notre Dame Football: Loss to Texas


ND Men's Soccer Ranked #1 in the Country!


The Fighting Irish are off to a 4 - 0 start on the season!

Former ND Football Player / Turned Author!

Matt Kunz '98, who played linebacker under Holtz and Davie for the Fighting Irish, has authored the book; Triumph! An Athlete's Guide to Winning On and Off the Field. 

These days, Matt lives in Milton, GA with his wife RaDonna -- where he is a financial advisor, a City Councilman and a football coach...

Many ND fans will remember Matt's Dad George Kunz '69 -- one of Notre Dame's all-time great offensive lineman who enjoyed a NFL All-Pro career with the Falcons and Colts after going 2nd overall in the 1969 NFL Draft.

If you'd like to buy Matt's book -- just click on the link below:

LINK:  BUY THE BOOK HERE


We'll Have to Agree to Disagree With This Call


The Big XII's head of officiating made this statement today...

A Little Perspective from a 4th Grade ND Fan...

Yes, Notre Dame lost a football game Sunday night...

(You can double-click on the image to enlarge)

Notre Dame Drops to #18 / #21 in Major Polls


Here's the latest TOP 25 rankings from the Associated Press and Coaches Polls...

LINK:  AP POLL

LINK:  COACHES POLL

Manti Te'o Named Chargers' Team Captain!


Can't say I'm surprised that this 25 year-old ND alum was named a team captain yesterday for the NFL's San Diego Chargers...

Congrats Manti!

LINK:  CHARGERS NAME CAPTAINS

Nice Story on the Maturation of Kizer as a QB


This Fox Sports story was well researched and written -- thought you'd enjoy...

LINK:  KIZER

Coach Kelly's Message to Team After Texas


Monday, September 5, 2016

Week 1 NFL Rosters: Former ND Players in NFL


Here's a current look at the former Notre Dame football players earning a paycheck this morning from a NFL team.  There are now 33 Domers on NFL Rosters or Practice Squads -- with Louis Nix signing with the Redskins.

Special congratulations to ND's two un-drafted free agents who made NFL Rosters -- Romeo Okwara (Giants) and Mathias Farley (Colts)!!!

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN -- (5)
  • Zach Martin -- Cowboys
  • Ryan Harris -- Steelers
  • Nick Martin -- Texans (PUP List)
  • Ronnie Stanley -- Ravens
  • Chris Watt -- Chargers  (PUP List)

TIGHT ENDS -- (5)
  • Kyle Rudolph -- Vikings
  • Tyler Eifert -- Bengals
  • Troy Niklas -- Cardinals
  • Ben Koyack -- Jaguars
  • Anthony Fasano -- Titans

WIDE RECEIVERS -- (3)
  • Golden Tate -- Lions
  • Will Fuller -- Texans
  • Michael Floyd -- Cardinals

RUNNING BACKS -- (3)
  • Theo Riddick -- Lions
  • C.J. Prosise -- Seahawks
  • George Atkinson -- Browns

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN -- (4)
  • Stephon Tuitt -- Steelers
  • Romeo Okwara -- Giants
  • Sheldon Day -- Jaguars
  • Ian Williams -- 49ers (PUP List)

LINEBACKERS -- (2)
  • Manti Te'o -- Chargers
  • Jaylon Smith -- Cowboys  (PUP List)

DEFENSIVE BACKS -- (6)
  • David Bruton -- Redskins
  • Harrison Smith -- Vikings
  • Keivarae Russell -- Chiefs
  • Robert Blanton -- Bills
  • Cody Riggs -- Titans
  • Mathias Farley -- Colts

SPECIALIST -- (1)
  • J.J. Jansen -- Panthers

NFL PRACTICE SQUADS -- (4)
  • Ishaq Williams -- Giants
  • T.J. Jones -- Lions
  • Kapron Lewis-Moore -- Ravens
  • Louis Nix -- Redskins

NFL FREE AGENTS: 
  • John Sullivan
  • Robert Hughes
  • Amir Carlisle
  • Jimmy Clausen
  • Jarrett Grace
  • Jonas Gray
  • Bennett Jackson
  • Elijah Shumate
  • Louis Nix 
  • Darrin Walls 
  • Sam Young 
  • Chris Brown

Please note:  PUP LIST means a player is physically unable to perform.  They don't count against the team's 53 man-roster, but they do get paid their contracted amount.  PRACTICE SQUAD players make a minimum of $6,900 a week -- teams have the option to pay them more.

The "Notre Dame Effect" on College Football


Record TV audience and a record crowd...


Photo of the Game: Equanimeous' TD Catch

The South Bend Tribune's Rob Franklin took these series of photos.

Austin's ABC Affiliate -- Post Game Report


Game Highlights: Texas 50 - Notre Dame 47


Coach Kelly After Double OT Loss To Texas