Best News This Year for Notre Dame Football!

Ohio State getting into the College Football Playoff -- here's why:

1. They didn't win their Conference Championship
2. They didn't play 13 games
3. Notre Dame Football just needs to be great in 12 games -- TO GET IN!

So, Irish fans -- there's reason to smile this day.  We can play the "Ohio State card" when the media and opposition complain when Notre Dame gets into the College Football Playoff -- NEXT SEASON!

OT: Christmas Decorating, The Biltmore Estate

ND Fans, Think Good Thoughts for My Bulldogs

This is what victory looks like! 

The Ferris State Bulldogs beat #2 ranked Grand Valley State University (at GVSU) yesterday in the FREEZING COLD (I was there!) to move on to the NCAA Division II Semifinals next Saturday against #1 ranked Northwest Missouri State University.

GO BULLDOGS!

LINK:  GAME STORY

When a Notre Dame & USC QB Get Together...

Just when you thought the guys were getting along... Shots were fired. 😂 pic.twitter.com/YgS7YFaw1u

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 4, 2016

Jack Swarbrick Talks Notre Dame Football

OT: ND Fans -- Let's Adopt the Bulldogs Today!

My alma mater Ferris State University is playing a football game today against Coach Kelly's old team -- the Lakers of Grand Valley State in a NCAA Division II Elite Eight game.

I'm heading to Allendale in an hour -- to see this 1 PM ET kick-off in person!

LINK:  STORY

OT: Notre Dame's "Lake Effect" Snow Season

The University of Notre Dame could see its first significant snowfall of the season next week -- and it's expected to be the "lake effect" variety.

Notre Dame Basketball's Secret Weapon

Domer Greg Williams' Mother's Story!

RB Dexter Williams nearly lost his mom to a rare disease.

Now, he runs for her.

Full video:https://t.co/zESa0GI6Pcpic.twitter.com/q8DLYIs0JQ

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 1, 2016

Muffet's Irish Beat Iowa in ACC / Big Ten Game

A Sneak Peek: Domer Kyle Rudolph Goes Pro

Stay tuned for full video tomorrow and watch me hit the hardwood with @karltowns as I attempt professional basketball!! #probowlvote pic.twitter.com/BQA5hfHjjV

— Kyle Rudolph (@KyleRudolph82) December 1, 2016

College Basketball's Best "Big" Man -- Bonzie!

The folks at Sports Illustrated penned this piece about 6' 4" (maybe 6' 5") Notre Dame forward Bonzie Colson.

His secret -- long arms (I've heard a 7'-4" wing span) and the softest shooting touch you'll ever see...

LINK:  UNDERSIZED & UNDERRATED

Coach Kelly's Message to Boise Police Officers

Huge surprise for injured officers & Notre Dame fans Kevin Holtry & Chris Davis! Thank you for the shout out Coach Brian Kelly! @NDFootball pic.twitter.com/cZCXCnIjkP

— Boise PD (@BoisePD) November 30, 2016

Two Boise Police officers -- both, big-time Notre Dame fans -- who are recovering from gun shot wounds suffered two weeks ago, received a personal message from Coach Kelly.

LINK:  STORY

Domer Kyle Rudolph -- Showing Off Some Skills

When you try to reenact the greatest @McDonalds commercial ever with @KarlTowns... pic.twitter.com/pKnoOmOD4k

— Kyle Rudolph (@KyleRudolph82) November 30, 2016

Christmas at the University of Notre Dame

Nothing like the Notre Dame Christmas Tree in the Main Building's Rotunda...  It's going up today!

Game Within the Game: Jok vs. Vasturia

Tonight's ACC / Big Ten Challenge game at Notre Dame features one of the leading scorer's in the country (Iowa's Peter Jok) against arguably one of the better defender's in college hoops (Notre Dame's Steve Vasturia).

Jok scored 42 in his last game...

The game will be televised tonight on ESPN2 -- beginning at 9 PM ET.

LINK:  JOK SCORES 42 IN LOSS

College Football Coaches' Salaries -- 2016

I'm not sure of the accuracy of these numbers -- but here is USA Today's look at what college football coaches are getting paid...

LINK:  COACHES' SALARIES

Brian Kelly Talks to Jack Nolan After USC Loss

Davaris Daniels --- Back on NFL Scouting Lists

Former Notre Dame wide receiver capped off a brilliant rookie year in the Canadian Football League -- unfortunately on a losing note in the 104th Grey Cup.  Daniels still made his presence felt with 7 receptions for 89 yards and 2 rushes for 33 yards and a TD.

That's Davaris on his 19 yard TD run late in the game -- in the photo above.

LINK:  TOP NFL PROSPECTS IN CFL

Notre Dame's Flores' Twins -- Sister Love...

Monica and Sabrina Flores, sophomore soccer players here at Notre Dame were caught on camera after a recent USA vs. Mexico U20 soccer match...

LINK:  FAMILY MATTERS

LINK:  EMBRACING OPPORTUNITIES