Friday, October 19, 2018

Garth Brooks & Trish Yearwood Presser Today


Garth & Trish met with the media this afternoon to talk about Trisha's Tailgate at the Irish Green and concert at Notre Dame Stadium.
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There's Only One University -- 82 Years Later...


The first AP Poll ranking of college football teams in America was released on this day in 1936...

 82 years later -- only one school is still ranked in the TOP TEN!
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Latest Photos from Garth @ Notre Dame!

 

For those of you into stats:
  • There are 8,700 chairs in perfect rows on the floor of Notre Dame Stadium
  • This will be the largest crowd ever gathered (in one spot) on the campus of the University of Notre Dame -- in its 176 year history... 
To enlarge the photos above -- just "double-click" on them!


Photos courtesy of Brian Fremeau (a ND colleague of mine) and a viewer of WNDU-TV in South Bend.
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Ranked "7th Best Shooter in College Hoops"


He hasn't worn a Notre Dame uniform yet and he's already earned a reputation...

I've seen him play in two scrimmages -- he never missed a "three" I saw him take -- and he took many!

I believe the last name is pronounced "La Sheff Ski" -- you better get used to it, you're going to hear it a lot at Purcell!

LINK:  TOP 30 SHOOTERS
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Thursday, October 18, 2018

Muffet "Wired" With the National Champions


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Pittsburgh Gazette: A Photo With a Story...


I love this story...

Many props to my colleague Brian Fremeau for doing the right thing when he found this photo.

LINK:  STORY
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018

OT: A "New Twist" to Championship Rings



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CBS to Televise Garth's Notre Dame Concert



Word broke today that CBS will be broadcasting Garth Brook's concert at Notre Dame Stadium.  The concert will air December 2nd on CBS at 8 PM...
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Josh Adams Collects on Insurance Policy...


I'm sure he would have rather been drafted...
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Domer Ebersol Talks New Football League



Notre Dame alum Charlie Ebersol is the founder of a new professional football league called the Alliance of American Football.  The AAF, which has eight teams, announced the signing of 500+ players to contracts as they get ready for the start of their inaugural season on February 9, 2019 -- the Saturday after the NFL's Super Bowl.

This was an interview, from earlier this year, where Charlie spoke with Dan Patrick...

Five former Notre Dame football players are under contract to play in this league:
  • Nyles Morgan (LB) -- Arizona HotShots
  • Amir Carlisle (WR) -- Birmingham Iron
  • Cody Riggs (DB) -- Orlando Apollos
  • Ben Turk (P) -- Orlando Apollos
  • Scott Daly (LS) -- San Antonio Commanders

LINK:  STORY
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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Update: Garth's Stage at Notre Dame Stadium


Here's the latest photo of the construction of Garth Brooks' performance stage inside Notre Dame Stadium.  Just double-click on photo to enlarge...


 
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A College Football Playoff Predictor...


Not sure their methodology -- thought I'd share.  Double-click on the image above to enlarge!

LINK:  538
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Monday, October 15, 2018

Apparently Our Michigan Win "Doesn't Matter..."




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Garth Brooks Concert Information -- Right Here


If you're going to the Garth Brooks concert this Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium -- you'll want to review this information...

LINK:  GARTH CONCERT INFO
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Sunday, October 14, 2018

Here's How You Defend Notre Dame This Week


When your friends start complaining about where Notre Dame is ranked -- just pull this information out...

This is the STRENGTH OF RECORD ranking of the top ten teams in the country.


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Guess Who Is Leading FBS in Completion % !!!


Our man Ian Book is now the most accurate passer in college football!
  •  #1 in completion percentage at 75.2%

LINK:  STATS
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Notre Dame Moves Up to #4 in Coaches' Poll


The Fighting Irish are now ranked #4 in the country!

LINK:  COACHES POLL
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My Brother Jay With ND QB Steve Beuerlein


This photo was taken yesterday at Pebble Beach Golf Links -- that's my brother Jay on the left and former Notre Dame QB Steve Beuerlein on the right.   They are playing in the 2018 Pebble Beach Classic.

LINK:  STEVE BEUERLEIN'S STATS
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Getting Notre Dame Stadium Ready for Garth


These photo were taken by my colleague Brian Fremeau -- on the transformation of Notre Dame Stadium from the home of the #5 ranked Fighting Irish to a concert venue for Garth Brooks.

There is a strong rumor that Garth's show requires 70 semi-trucks to bring it to Notre Dame...
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What a Play Call -- With The Game On The Line



#3 ranked Ferris State University (my alma mater) -- was playing at #2 ranked Grand Valley State (Brian Kelly's old team) last night...

It's 4th down, with two yards to go -- Ferris trails Grand Valley 31 to 28 -- and there's three minutes left in the game.

And this is the play call...

 GAME WINNER!
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