Does Prosise Make NFL Playoff Debut Today?

Plenty of talk out of Seattle that former Notre Dame running back C.J. Prosise may be ready to play today for the Seahawks in their game against the Atlanta Falcons.

LINK:  PROSISE

Where to Watch ND vs. VT on TV at 2 PM ET

Notre Dame's game against Virginia Tech tips off at 2 PM ET today -- and it is televised on the ACC Network.

Here's where you can find an ACC Network Affiliate in your area:

LINK:  ACC NETWORK AFFILIATES

Irish vs. VT at 2 PM ET -- on ACC Network

Mike Brey's Fighting Irish take their unbeaten ACC record on the road today to Virginia Tech in a game the oddsmakers give the edge to the Hokies -- making them 2.5 point favorites.

Here's what the media has to say:

LINK:  DAILY PRESS

LINK:  WASHINGTON POST

LINK:  FIGHTING GOBBLER

Miami Head Coach Talks Loss to Notre Dame

Coach Larranaga talking with media -- after loss to Notre Dame.



Coach Larranaga talking with media -- before game with Notre Dame.

The Fighting Irish During a Flight Delay in Miami

Flight delay in Miami... might as well get recovery started in the pool.
Irish head to Virginia Tech in a couple hours... pic.twitter.com/3QJmW6TFfS

— Notre Dame MBB (@NDmbb) January 13, 2017

#20 Notre Dame (15 - 2) plays Virginia Tech (13 - 3) tomorrow at 2 PM ET on the ACC Network.

Defining Chip Long's RPO Offense For ND Fans

You're going to hear a term called "RPO" a lot these next few months -- which stands for "run, pass option."

Which simply means this -- the offensive line will show more of a run blocking scheme on passing plays, which causes major issues for a defense...

Read this story for more detail.

LINK:  RPO OFFENSE

Highlights: Notre Dame 67 - 62 Win Over Miami

Steve Vasturia with another clutch bucket.@NDMbb beats Miami and is now 4-0 in the ACC! pic.twitter.com/wqWVdfQwAI

— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) January 13, 2017

OT: Now Who Designed A Machine Like This!

Irish Break Miami's 21 Game Home Win Streak!

STREAK SNAPPING IN SOUTH BEACH!!!
ND 67 | Miami 62
Irish end Miami's 21 game home court win streak. pic.twitter.com/bPZYYvjALd

— Notre Dame MBB (@NDmbb) January 13, 2017

Mike Brey's Fighting Irish forced 8 turnovers in the 2nd half to their ONE -- and they found a way to get to 4 - 0 in the ACC with a 67 - 62 win over Miami tonight!

They are in first place in the ACC -- one of only two undefeated teams!!!

WOW!

LINK:  ESPN VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

Notre Dame's New Linebackers Coach?

The media is reporting that Clark Lea has been hired as Notre Dame's new linebackers coach.  Lea, who most recently coached with ND's defensive coordinator Mike Elko at Wake Forest -- has coached at Syracuse, Bowling Green and UCLA.

Notre Dame has yet to confirm his hiring.

Notre Dame's New Wide Receivers Coach?

Football Scoop is reporting that DelVaughn Alexander will be named Notre Dame's wide receivers coach.  Alexander (a USC grad) was most recently on the coaching staff at Arizona State.

Notre Dame has yet to confirm his hiring.

LINK:  ANOTHER ALEXANDER INTERVIEW

Boston Globe Feature Story on Michael Floyd

The former Notre Dame All-American is living in a Boston area hotel -- as he gears up for his first playoff game this weekend with the Patriots...

LINK:  FLOYD FEATURE

Domer Maurice Crum Join's Sanford's Staff

Former Notre Dame linebacker Maurice Crum has joined the Western Kentucky University football coaching staff...

LINK:  CRUM'S NEW GIG

Similar Play: One's a Touchdown / One is Not...

The Notre Dame game winning TD that wasn't against Florida State -- ACC Officials.



The National Championship winning TD play last night for Clemson against Alabama -- Big 12 Officials.

LINK:  ALABAMA MEDIA PERSPECTIVE

LINK:  SPORTS ON EARTH

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS 

Must See: Six-Year Old Cousin's First "Bucket"

My cousin Kelly Fries del Rosario's son A.J. (wearing #1 in the video above) made his first career shot this past Saturday.

The six-year old -- FIVE STAR GUARD -- knocked down this sweet jumper in the lane -- note the hands in the air after the bucket and the quick transition to defense...

Recruiting experts have labeled A.J. del Rosario the most sought after six-year old in the Midwest.

Notre Dame Hires Chip Long as O-Coordinator

Here is new Notre Dame Offensive Coordinator Chip Long talking about recruiting...

I Missed This -- LSU's Baseball Coach Talks ND

Former Notre Dame baseball coach Paul Manieri -- brought his LSU Tigers to play the Fighting Irish this past May.  I missed this interview Coach Manieri gave when he first arrived on campus.

Manieri led the LSU Tigers to a National Championship in 2009.

Bob Crable Selected to College Football HOF

Former Notre Dame All-American Bob Crable was selected today to the College Football Hall of Fame.  Crable will become the 46th former Fighting Irish star to be inducted -- the most from one university.

LINK:  CABLE

Second Half Effort Leads Irish Over #14 Miami

Muffet's Irish Play #14 Miami Today on ESPN2

The game tips off at 3 PM ET on ESPN2 -- big road test for the Fighting Irish!

FYI -- former ND hoops star Michaela Mabrey is now on the Miami Hurricanes staff.

LINK:  NOTRE DAME vs. MIAMI