Thursday, February 6, 2020

Pat Connaughton Talks NBA Slam Dunk...

Notre Dame Moves to #6 TIE in ACC With Win!




ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE STANDINGS:

1.  LOUISVILLE:  10 - 1
2.  DUKE:  9 - 2
2.  FLORIDA STATE:  9 - 2
4:  VIRGINIA:  7 - 4
5:  SYRACUSE:  6 - 5
6:  NOTRE DAME:  5 - 6*
6:  NC STATE:  5 - 6
8:  BOSTON COLLEGE:  5 - 7
8:  CLEMSON:  5 - 7
8:  VA TECH:  5 - 7
8:  PITTSBURGH:  5 - 7
8:  GEORGIA TECH:  5 - 7

*NOTE:  Five of Notre Dame's Six ACC losses came by a combined total of just 12 points:
  • Boston College 73 - Notre Dame 72
  • NC State 73 - Notre Dame 68
  • Louisville 67 - Notre Dame 64
  • Syracuse 84 - Notre Dame 82
  • Florida State 85 - Notre Dame 84

Monday, February 3, 2020

Domer Pat Connaughton in NBA Dunk Contest



This is going to be fun!

The 2020 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest is scheduled for Saturday, February 15th
  • 9 PM ET
  • Chicago's United Center
  • Televised LIVE on TNT

Some of you will remember that Pat recorded the 2nd highest EVER, vertical jump at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago a few years ago, when he posted a 44" jump!


My Favorite Super Bowl TV Spots Yesterday!






Sunday, February 2, 2020

Will The Domers Have the Last Laugh Tonight?



I will share with you -- I'm rooting for the Notre Dame 49ers this evening!
  • Owners:  Denise DeBartolo York (Saint Mary's College Grad) and John York (ND grad)
  • CEO:  Jed York (ND grad)
  • Players:  Mike McGlinchey (ND grad) and Sheldon Day (ND grad)

Go 49ers!

LINK:  FORBES STORY ON SUPER BOWL OWNERS

Lou Holtz & Joe Theismann Talk Super Bowl



Their segment starts at the 20:00 minute mark.

OT: Today Hasn't Happened in Over 900 Years!


February 2, 2020 is a day of perfect symmetry.  The last palindrome date happened on November 11, 1111...

It won't happen again until December 12, 2121.

Frank Tripucka's Grandsons' First Visit to ND


Nicholas and Shane Tripucka -- grandsons of former Notre Dame and Denver Broncos QB Frank Tripucka (Frank is in the Broncos' Ring of Fame) -- made their first ever trip to the University of Notre Dame yesterday for their Uncle Kelly's Ring of Honor induction.

Nicholas and Shane, sons of Chris Tripucka (who played football at Boston College) grew up in Texas.  Shane was an All-American punter at Texas A&M -- unfortunately we didn't recruit him. 

The top picture (Shane on left and Nicholas on right) is of them holding their Grandpa's actual game jersey #8 outside Notre Dame Stadium.

A special moment during a special weekend for the Tripucka family.

Saturday Night Live Spoofs Rudy Last Night



The language is "bleeped out" -- just watch your volume levels around your kids.

Tripucka With Media Before Ring of Honor