Former Notre Dame QB, Jimmy Clausen -- made his NFL debut today in the Carolina Panthers 31-18 loss to the New York Giants in the first "official" NFL game played in the Giants & Jets new $1.6 billion stadium. Clausen got into the game late -- when the Panthers starting QB, Mal Moore, was shaken up. Moore was taken to a New York hospital after the game for observation. Jimmy attempted two passes -- but neither was caught. Ironically, Clausen's NFL Passer Rating ended up higher than his teammate Moore's -- can someone please explain to me how you can have an NFL Passer Rating when you don't complete a pass? Here's a link to the statistics:
We rolled into our driveway around 1:50 AM this morning -- the I-69 Exit off of the Indiana Toll Road isn't much fun after a Michigan or Michigan State game -- what a mess! Much like the first half and last three minutes of the game against Michigan yesterday -- not in any hurry to relive any of those moments! So, if you dare -- here's a link to NBC's replay of yesterday's game:
Folks, we're about an hour away from leaving Motown for Notre Dame and our seats in Section 119 -- there will be sixteen of us Irish fans sitting in amongst the Michigan fans (God help us!). The nation will be watching to see if Notre Dame is on its way back -- FYI: WE ARE! For those of you who will rooting for the Irish from home -- here's a few options to get you ready for kick-off:
College football recruiting expert, Tom Lemming, will be joining the boys at WSBT 906 AM's Weekday SportsBeat -- today from 5:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST -- as they broadcast from the Irish Green. Here's a link to listen to them live on the web:
Folks, it's work like this going on at the University of Notre Dame -- that makes me proud to be a fan. I'm sure most know someone who has a child who's dealing with Autism. Here's a story told by Notre Dame's Office of Public Affairs & Communications -- that will touch your soul! KLEENEX ALERT! Click on the link below:
The University of Notre Dame announced earlier in the week that they were moving the painting of the helmets to this afternoon at 3:00 PM -- inside Notre Dame Stadium. Fans can come to GATE E (Student Entrance) and watch one of the great college football traditions -- the painting of the Notre Dame football helmets! Here's an Adidas TV commercial from 1996 about this uniquely Notre Dame tradition -- that you'll enjoy:
It's the game in which Rocket Ismail broke Bo Schembechler's heart and became Irish legend -- with his two kick-off returns for TD's as the #1 ranked Irish beat #2 ranked Michigan in the so called "Big House." Here is Keith Jackson's call on ABC:
Just a quick reminder -- every Thursday night during the Notre Dame football season -- Head Coach Brian Kelly will be hosting his own radio show at Legends of Notre Dame. The radio show runs from 7 PM EST to 8 PM EST on a number of radio stations. You can also watch it live on www.und.com -- ALL ACCESS. Here's two links to where you'll find Coach Kelly's radio show tonight live on the web:
Looks like the "journalists" at TMZ won't let this story go away. Yesterday, Joe Montana was on the Dan Patrick Radio Show and he was asked about the Rudy movie. I wasn't crazy about Joe's response -- as you may have read in an earlier post. Well, it looks like a former teammate, Jay Achterhoff, wasn't as well. Here's a link to TMZ's report:
Folks, it's time we made a "statement" beyond the student section inside Notre Dame Stadium. We have a school coming in that has similar colors to ours "Maize is not GOLD" -- that also has an Adidas contract. Our team apparel is from the same designer -- so, if you wear your blue, white or gold shirts in the stands -- you might be mistaken for one of "those guys." Remember when Nebraska came to town a few years ago and the statement their fans made with all of the red they wore in Notre Dame Stadium? THIS IS OUR HOUSE -- get your GREEN ON inside Notre Dame Stadium this Saturday! Let's force ESPN's Sports Center to talk about "ALL OF THE FANS WEARING GREEN at Notre Dame Stadium" -- when they show their post game coverage of our victory over Michigan! It's time to let the world know that not only are the FIGHTING IRISH BACK -- but so are their MILLIONS OF FANS! GET YOUR GREEN ON!