A Notre Dame Football Weekend -- generates $10 million in "incremental spending" in the South Bend community -- says a Forbes magazine report. Not to put any more pressure on Coach Kelly, but it's fact; the more the Irish win -- the more our fans will spend! Here's a link to a story on the "buzz" around town concerning the start of the Brian Kelly era at Notre Dame:
That the University of Notre Dame is home to the largest Catholic university publisher in the world? Notre Dame Press has 1,000 books in print and publishes some 50 to 60 new titles annually. It publishes in areas that complement the University’s graduate programs, centers and institutes, with current projects focusing on theology, medieval studies, philosophy, peace studies, modern poetry, Latin American studies, history, and Irish and Irish American studies. Notre Dame faculty contribute their expertise as reviewers and series editors on numerous books published by the press. Established in 1949, Notre Dame Press is located on the University of Notre Dame campus. Here's a link to the Notre Dame Press website:
Mike Frank's Irish Sports Daily has made available a few more player interviews to "non-subscribers" of their site. I have been a subscriber for a couple of years to Mike's site -- and would recommend it to any Notre Dame fan. Here's links to interviews with Louis Nix #67, the 350 lb. freshman out of Miami and Kapron Lewis-Moore #89, a starting defensive end for the Irish. Plus, a link to Mike Frank's Irish Sports Daily site if you'd like to subscribe:
University of Notre Dame's Class of 2009 -- Mike Lee, was back on campus this week after spending a day in Chicago promoting his upcoming fight on HBO on September 11th. Lee is seen in this photo giving Lou Nanni, Vice President of University Relations at Notre Dame a pair of his "Notre Dame Gold" boxing gloves. Mike was a "three time" Bengal Bouts Champion while a student at Notre Dame. He's currently training in Houston for his second professional fight -- which is the undercard for the World Featherweight Bout between Gamboa and Salido at the Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The article linked below recaps Mike's day in Chicago, meeting with Mayor Daley, photos of his time at Notre Dame, etc.,:
In just the past 24 hours I've received multiple requests from Notre Dame fans to launch a forum where you can let Irish fans know you're seeking tickets to a Notre Dame football game -- and conversely, find Notre Dame fans to sell any extra football tickets to. So, when you get a chance, find the ND GO IRISH BLOG -- TICKET BOARD link on the right side of the home page -- and click on the link. It will direct you to the ND GO IRISH BLOG TICKET BOARD. All I ask is that you use this forum for what it's intended for. Enjoy! Here's another link below to the ND GO IRISH BLOG TICKET BOARD:
I find it one of the "coolest things to see and hear" at Notre Dame - and that's the first "March Out" of the season from The Band of the Fighting Irish! Yesterday morning -- at 9:30 AM -- more than 500 students marched through campus as part of the annual "tryouts" to make the University of Notre Dame's marching band. The sound that reverberates through campus - gives you goosebumps! Approximately 400 band members, plus the 10 members of the Irish Guard will have the honor of joining America's first college marching band -- The Band of the Fighting Irish -- as they celebrate their 165th year! A big thank you to the guys at GameDay ND -- for videotaping the band's march through campus to their practice field. Here's a link:
Former Notre Dame QB, Evan Sharpley, is playing first base this season for the Everett AquaSox, a farm team in the Seattle Mariners organization. Evan is second on the team with 5 HR's and 34 RBI. Here's a link to a video interview of Sharpley on the AquaSox YouTube Channel:
Former Notre Dame All-American wide receiver, Jeff Samardzjia won his most recent start for the Iowa Cubs earning his 10th win of the season. He allowed one "un-earned" run in his six inning stint. Here's a link to a story on the Shark's effort:
ESPN.COM college football writer, Brian Bennett, offered up five things to watch for with the Notre Dame football team this season. Here's the link -- along with two other stories that Bennett wrote on the Irish today at ESPN.COM:
University of Notre Dame's Dean of the College of Science, Greg Crawford and his wife Renate -- are just four days away from home! They're currently pedaling through Illinois, on their way to Chicago for a couple of events this weekend. The Crawford's left Tucson, AZ on July 24th -- more than 2,000 miles ago. They'll arrive home to the University of Notre Dame's Main Building (THE GOLDEN DOME) on Monday!!! If you're on campus Monday -- get out and cheer them down Notre Dame Avenue! Here's a link to their blog and all of the wonderful stories about their journey:
Ever wanted to attend a Notre Dame Football game? Here's your chance! I spoke with the Notre Dame Ticket Office this morning and learned that "single seat" tickets still remain for the Stanford and Pittsburgh games -- and tickets for the Western Michigan, Utah and Tulsa games are still available. Just call the Notre Dame Ticket office at 574.631.7356 -- tickets go for $70 each.
Here's a compendium of stories that were generated from Brian Kelly's first Media Day as Head Coach of the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. As you'll see, he's won over the media -- now he needs to win some football games:
NBC calls it Notre Dame Central - it's their web portal to their coverage of Notre Dame football. On a Notre Dame Football Saturday you'll find live streaming content here that they don't run on the network broadcast. Here's a link to Notre Dame Central's story today about Michael Floyd along with a link to their video hub:
The Notre Dame Book of Prayer reflects the vibrant Catholic spirituality of Notre Dame and the sacred places on its beloved campus. It's an inspiring collection of prayers for every occasion. The book, published by Ave Maria Press, includes a forward from Notre Dame President Emeritus Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., and an afterward from University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. In addition to exclusive photos by University Photographer Matt Cashore ’04, the hardcover book includes 256 pages of traditional and contemporary prayers that reflect the rich heritage of the Catholic faith and the storied legacy of the University. In addition to traditional prayers from the Bible, the book includes personal essays and prayers written by University staff, faculty, alumni, students, and members of the Congregation of Holy Cross. The Notre Dame Book of Prayer is now available at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore and may be purchased online. Here's a link to the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore site:
