Video Proof Domer Did Tryout for Barnstormers

I received a number of inquiries over the last few days as to whether my son Jimmy Small '08 -- actually went through with trying out for the Iowa Barnstormers of the Indoor Professional League.

As you'll see in the story linked below --- they're is not a big market in professional football for a 6'-4" thin guy -- who can't run...

Better stick to your day job!

 LINK:  Burgeoning Iowa Barnstormer

Transforming the "Green Monster" for Football

Thought you'd enjoy all of the changes being made to Fenway Park's iconic Green Monster -- as they get ready to host football for the first time in 47 years -- Saturday night!

Matchup: Nation's #1 Defense vs. #29 Offense

How good is the Boston College defense? 

• #1 in Total Defense -- an NCAA FBS ranking
• #1 in fewest yards allowed per game (237 yds)
• #1 in fewest rushing yards allowed per game (71.7 yds) this season 
• #3 in fewest points allowed per game (14.1) this season.

They are very good!

Here's BC opponents -- and how they've fared against this defense:

• Maine -- scored 3 pts / 15.8 ppg avg.
• Howard -- scored 0 pts / 13.8 ppg avg.
• Florida State -- scored 14 pts / 30.9 ppg avg.
• Northern Illinois -- scored 14 pts / 35.8 ppg avg.
• Duke -- scored 9 pts / 30.8 ppg avg.
• Wake Forest -- scored 3 pts /  17.5 ppg avg.
• Clemson -- scored 34 pts /  38.5 ppg avg.
• Louisville -- scored 17 pts / 27.4 ppg avg.
• Virginia Tech -- scored 26 pts / 29.8 ppg avg.
• North Carolina State -- scored 24 pts / 32.8 ppg avg.
• NOTRE DAME -- scored ?? / 36.2 ppg avg.

National Rankings of Offenses that Boston College has / will play:

• #20 Clemson  -- 532 total yards vs. BC
• #21 Northern Illinois -- 153 total yards vs. BC
• #29 NOTRE DAME
• #42 Florida State -- 217 total yards vs. BC
• #44 Duke -- 228 total yards vs. BC
• #61 Louisville -- 365 total yards vs. BC
• #71 North Carolina State -- 351 total yards vs. BC
• #88 Virginia Tech -- 275 total yards vs. BC
• #112 Wake Forest -- 142 total yards vs. BC
• Maine (not FBS) -- 91 total yards vs. BC
• Howard (not FBS) -- 11 total yards vs. BC

Boston Globe Story: Brian Kelly Coming Home

Thought you'd enjoy this story...

LINK:  BRIAN KELLY -- COMING HOME

Inside Notre Dame's Senior Day -- Saturday!

Boston College's Addazio Talks Notre Dame

Here is a link to a video replay of BC's Head Coach Steve Addazio talking about Saturday's game against our Fighting Irish:

LINK:  STEVE ADDAZIO

Prayers for Doug Flutie & Family

Doug's parents -- Richard and Joan Flutie, died within an hour of each other this morning...  They were married 56 years.

Doug, the former Heisman Trophy winner from Boston College, is NBC's analyst for their broadcasts of Notre Dame Football.

LINK:  FLUTIE FAMILY

A 3rd Grade Class Going to ND vs. Stanford!

Best trick ever! Thanks to some wonderful generous people we will be attending the ND vs Stanford game! #waywaywayup pic.twitter.com/TBJvjX9Std

— Ms Silva's 3rd Grade (@alsil23) November 18, 2015

Notre Dame alum Tim Connors '89 -- was gracious enough to treat Ms. Allison Silva's 3rd Grade Class' (Taylor Leadership Academy - Stockton, CA) with a pre-game tailgate lunch and tickets to attend Notre Dame's game next week against Stanford.

The video above captures the moment the 3rd graders find out they're going to see the Fighting Irish in person!!!

Ms. Silva's 3rd Grade Class has adopted Notre Dame as their school -- see the story right here:  ND'S CLASS OF 2029

Boston College AD Talks Notre Dame Game

CFB Playoff Chair Talks ND & Big XII

ESPN Talks Notre Dame's CFB Playoff Ranking

Ten Teams Still in the Running for CFB Playoff

Folks, there are only TEN TEAMS that still have a realistic chance to be standing in the FINAL FOUR come December 6th -- here they are:

• ACC: Clemson or North Carolina
• SEC: Alabama or Florida
• BIG TEN: Ohio State, Iowa or Michigan State
• INDEPENDENT:  Notre Dame

On the outside looking in -- right now:

• BIG XII:  Oklahoma State or Oklahoma 

 

Notre Dame #4 Stays Ahead of Iowa and Big XII

We know our friends in Bristol have been lobbying hard for the Big XII to take ND's spot in the FINAL FOUR...

Well, the FIGHTING IRISH remain in the final Playoff position at #4!

It's all about who you play -- who you beat!
 

NBC's ND Football TV Analyst Models BC's Uni

Here is Doug Flutie, former Heisman Trophy winner and Boston College graduate -- modeling the "throwback" uniforms his Eagles will be wearing this Saturday night against our Fighting Irish.

Shamrock Series Week: Coach Kelly Presser

Four Days From Fenway for the Fighting Irish!

Here's a great aerial view of Notre Dame's "home field" in Boston...

BC vs. ND Not Televised by NBC Saturday Night

Fighting Irish fans -- this Saturday night's Shamrock Series game from Fenway Park between Boston College and Notre Dame is not on NBC.

The game will be televised LIVE beginning at 7:30 PM ET on the NBC Sports Network -- please check with your cable operator to ensure you have this channel.

If not, this is your FOUR DAY WARNING to make different plans to watch this game!

Muffet Talks About Her Incoming Hoop Talent

Must See: Rocket Ismail Telling a ND Story!

I never get tired of watching former Notre Dame football star Rocket Ismail tell this story!

Josh Adams Interview -- Next Man In...