Saturday, March 17, 2018
Friday, March 16, 2018
The Road to the Final Four Begins: 5 PM ET
Notre Dame's game with California State University Northridge -- tips off at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN2.Let the madness begin.— NOTRE DAME WBB (@ndwbb) March 16, 2018
NCAA 1st Round
🆚 Cal State Northridge
5pm ET • ESPN2#GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/pu1Ln8u8ls
Thursday, March 15, 2018
OT: I Now Have a Favorite NUN of All-Time!
I wonder if she roots for the Fighting Irish as well?
You must read this New York Times story on Sister Jean...
LINK: NEW YORK TIMES STORY
Next Up: Penn State Visits Notre Dame in NIT
I believe this will be the first time Penn State has ever played a basketball game at Notre Dame. Tickets are $10 for the Saturday NOON ET tip-off.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
OT: A Hot Young Basketball Coaching Prospect
His name is Andy Bronkema, he's 34 years-old -- and he's led the Ferris State Bulldogs to four straight GLIAC Tournament Championships and a #2 ranking in the country this year in NCAA Division II -- in his five years as their head coach.
His Bulldogs are now 35 - 1 after winning the school's second NCAA Regional Championship in history and a trip this Tuesday to Sioux Falls, SD for the NCAA Division II Elite Eight.
In Bronkema's five seasons as head coach -- Ferris State has accomplished this:
- 17/18 Season: 35 - 1
- 16/17 Season: 28 - 5
- 15/16 Season: 24 - 10
- 14/15 Season: 23 - 9
- 13/14 Season: 10 - 16
OT: Ferris State Bulldogs are Regional Champs!
My alma mater -- Ferris State University -- won their second NCAA Regional Championship in school history tonight with an 80 - 65 win over Ashland University!
The win sends the Bulldogs off to Sioux Falls, SD for a NCAA Division II Elite Eight game on Tuesday.
The #2 ranked Ferris State Bulldogs are now 35 - 1 on the season.
GO DAWGS!
🔊⬆️ VICTORIOUS! #RiseWithUs pic.twitter.com/bngwNNJYbB— Ferris M Basketball (@FerrisMBBALL) March 14, 2018
Monday, March 12, 2018
Muffet's Irish a #1 Seed in NCAA Tournament!
The Fighting Irish just learned they're playing in the Spokane Region against CSU Northridge here at 5 PM ET Purcell Pavilion on Friday night!
This is the 8th time in program history that we've been a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament -- and, that's SEVEN STRAIGHT!!!
Keep winning and Notre Dame plays UCONN in the Semi-Finals in Columbus, OH.
Go Irish!
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Brey, Colson and Farrell Talk NCAA / NIT
Here's hoping the Fighting Irish can get motivated to play in the NIT!
Videos courtesy of my good friends at Irish Sports Daily -- you can subscribe HERE.
ND vs. Hampton / Common Opponent: Virginia
The Hampton Pirates played Virginia back on December 22nd losing 82 - 48. Here's what we know about the Pirates:
LEADING SCORERS:
- Jermaine Marrow -- 18.7
- Malique Trent-Smith -- 14.0
- Kalin Fisher -- 12.6
- Greg Heckstall -- 8.2
- Akim Mitchell -- 8.1
STARTING LINE-UP:
- Jermaine Marrow -- 6'-0"
- Malique Trent-Smith -- 6'-2"
- Kalin Fisher: 6'-2"
- Akim Mitchell: 6'-5"
- Trevon Barnes: 6'-9"
RECORD: 19 - 15
FOUNDED: 1868
MASCOT: PIRATES
ENROLLMENT: 4,619 students -- 3,793 undergrad / 826 grad students
MALE / FEMALE: 33% / 67%
Muffet Named by ESPNW -- National COY!
It's the second National Coach of the Year Award for Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw in the past week!
LINK: NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR
2018 NIT -- Notre Dame's Road to NIT Final
To enlarge the 2018 NIT Bracket -- just click on the image above.
The other four teams in this bracket; Harvard, Oregon, Rider and Marquette.
If the #1 seeds hold up -- Notre Dame would play Baylor on March 27th in Madison Square Garden.
LINK: TICKET INFORMATION
LINK: DOWNLOADABLE -- 2018 NIT BRACKET
2018 NIT Final Four at Madison Square Garden
If you're feeling "bullish" about Notre Dame's chances in the National Invitational Tournament -- you might want to look at airfare and hotels to New York City -- here are the dates:
- Semi-Finals -- Tuesday, March 27th
- Finals -- Thursday, March 29th
The first THREE ROUNDS are played on the higher seed's court -- which should mean the Fighting Irish would have to win three "home games" to earn a trip to Madison Square Garden.
We'll know more at 8:30 PM ET on ESPNU
LINK: NIT TICKET INFO
NIT Selection Show on ESPNU at 8:30 PM ET
Here's hoping the Fighting Irish can get excited about playing in the NIT -- they'll be the team with the target on their back -- a logical #1 overall seed...
We'll learn the path to Madison Square Garden and the NIT Championship Game -- tonight at 8:30 PM ET on ESPNU.
GO IRISH!
NIT Makeover for Purcell Pavilion Floor & Clock
The NIT Tournament will be experimenting with changes to the playing court and changes to how the time will be kept during the game...
- The three-point line will be moved back 20" -- same as the FIBA three-point distance
- The "paint" area inside the free throw lane will be widened four-feet -- same as the NBA
- There will be four quarters instead of two halves -- same as NBA
- And, on a missed shot -- the shot clock will re-set at 20 seconds instead of 30 seconds
LINK: NIT MAKEOVER
It's Okay -- Let's Go Win the NIT in the Garden!
Notre Dame was passed over for the NCAA Tournament -- now it's time to see who and where they will play in the NIT.
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Cleveland Browns Just Did Kizer a Huge Favor!
It's being reported that the Cleveland Browns have traded former Notre Dame QB DeShone Kizer to the Green Bay Packers...
How good is this for DeShone!!!
LINK: TRADE
Friday, March 9, 2018
Big Question: "Is Notre Dame NCAA Bound?"
There are plenty of opinions -- we'll know for sure around 6:21 PM ET on Sunday...
Video above courtesy of my friends at Irish Illustrated.
LINK: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
LINK: CBS SPORTS
LINK: WASHINGTON POST
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