Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
OT: A Hot Young Basketball Coaching Prospect
His name is Andy Bronkema, he's 34 years-old -- and he's led the Ferris State Bulldogs to four straight GLIAC Tournament Championships and a #2 ranking in the country this year in NCAA Division II -- in his five years as their head coach.
His Bulldogs are now 35 - 1 after winning the school's second NCAA Regional Championship in history and a trip this Tuesday to Sioux Falls, SD for the NCAA Division II Elite Eight.
In Bronkema's five seasons as head coach -- Ferris State has accomplished this:
- 17/18 Season: 35 - 1
- 16/17 Season: 28 - 5
- 15/16 Season: 24 - 10
- 14/15 Season: 23 - 9
- 13/14 Season: 10 - 16
OT: Ferris State Bulldogs are Regional Champs!
My alma mater -- Ferris State University -- won their second NCAA Regional Championship in school history tonight with an 80 - 65 win over Ashland University!
The win sends the Bulldogs off to Sioux Falls, SD for a NCAA Division II Elite Eight game on Tuesday.
The #2 ranked Ferris State Bulldogs are now 35 - 1 on the season.
GO DAWGS!
🔊⬆️ VICTORIOUS! #RiseWithUs pic.twitter.com/bngwNNJYbB— Ferris M Basketball (@FerrisMBBALL) March 14, 2018
Monday, March 12, 2018
Muffet's Irish a #1 Seed in NCAA Tournament!
The Fighting Irish just learned they're playing in the Spokane Region against CSU Northridge here at 5 PM ET Purcell Pavilion on Friday night!
This is the 8th time in program history that we've been a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament -- and, that's SEVEN STRAIGHT!!!
Keep winning and Notre Dame plays UCONN in the Semi-Finals in Columbus, OH.
Go Irish!
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Brey, Colson and Farrell Talk NCAA / NIT
Here's hoping the Fighting Irish can get motivated to play in the NIT!
Videos courtesy of my good friends at Irish Sports Daily -- you can subscribe HERE.
ND vs. Hampton / Common Opponent: Virginia
The Hampton Pirates played Virginia back on December 22nd losing 82 - 48. Here's what we know about the Pirates:
LEADING SCORERS:
- Jermaine Marrow -- 18.7
- Malique Trent-Smith -- 14.0
- Kalin Fisher -- 12.6
- Greg Heckstall -- 8.2
- Akim Mitchell -- 8.1
STARTING LINE-UP:
- Jermaine Marrow -- 6'-0"
- Malique Trent-Smith -- 6'-2"
- Kalin Fisher: 6'-2"
- Akim Mitchell: 6'-5"
- Trevon Barnes: 6'-9"
RECORD: 19 - 15
FOUNDED: 1868
MASCOT: PIRATES
ENROLLMENT: 4,619 students -- 3,793 undergrad / 826 grad students
MALE / FEMALE: 33% / 67%
Muffet Named by ESPNW -- National COY!
It's the second National Coach of the Year Award for Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw in the past week!
LINK: NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR
2018 NIT -- Notre Dame's Road to NIT Final
To enlarge the 2018 NIT Bracket -- just click on the image above.
The other four teams in this bracket; Harvard, Oregon, Rider and Marquette.
If the #1 seeds hold up -- Notre Dame would play Baylor on March 27th in Madison Square Garden.
LINK: TICKET INFORMATION
LINK: DOWNLOADABLE -- 2018 NIT BRACKET
2018 NIT Final Four at Madison Square Garden
If you're feeling "bullish" about Notre Dame's chances in the National Invitational Tournament -- you might want to look at airfare and hotels to New York City -- here are the dates:
- Semi-Finals -- Tuesday, March 27th
- Finals -- Thursday, March 29th
The first THREE ROUNDS are played on the higher seed's court -- which should mean the Fighting Irish would have to win three "home games" to earn a trip to Madison Square Garden.
We'll know more at 8:30 PM ET on ESPNU
LINK: NIT TICKET INFO
NIT Selection Show on ESPNU at 8:30 PM ET
Here's hoping the Fighting Irish can get excited about playing in the NIT -- they'll be the team with the target on their back -- a logical #1 overall seed...
We'll learn the path to Madison Square Garden and the NIT Championship Game -- tonight at 8:30 PM ET on ESPNU.
GO IRISH!
NIT Makeover for Purcell Pavilion Floor & Clock
The NIT Tournament will be experimenting with changes to the playing court and changes to how the time will be kept during the game...
- The three-point line will be moved back 20" -- same as the FIBA three-point distance
- The "paint" area inside the free throw lane will be widened four-feet -- same as the NBA
- There will be four quarters instead of two halves -- same as NBA
- And, on a missed shot -- the shot clock will re-set at 20 seconds instead of 30 seconds
LINK: NIT MAKEOVER
It's Okay -- Let's Go Win the NIT in the Garden!
Notre Dame was passed over for the NCAA Tournament -- now it's time to see who and where they will play in the NIT.
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Cleveland Browns Just Did Kizer a Huge Favor!
It's being reported that the Cleveland Browns have traded former Notre Dame QB DeShone Kizer to the Green Bay Packers...
How good is this for DeShone!!!
LINK: TRADE
Friday, March 9, 2018
Big Question: "Is Notre Dame NCAA Bound?"
There are plenty of opinions -- we'll know for sure around 6:21 PM ET on Sunday...
Video above courtesy of my friends at Irish Illustrated.
LINK: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
LINK: CBS SPORTS
LINK: WASHINGTON POST
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Notre Dame vs. Duke at 7 PM ET on ESPN
Do the Fighting Irish have anything left in the tank?
We'll find out in the next 9 hours -- as Notre Dame will play its third game in three nights and Duke plays its first -- on ESPN beginning at 7 PM ET.
When the teams played each other in January -- both Bonzie and Farrell were in street clothes on the bench. Not tonight!
LINK: DUKE MEDIA ON TONIGHT'S GAME
A Shout Out to My Dad -- Happy Birthday!
Congrats on another lap around the Sun and here's to many more trips around the bases!
Happy Birthday Dad!
Brey with Van Pelt on Sideline Look for NCAA
MIKE BREY MIGHT CONSIDER THE MAUI LOOK AGAIN IF WE MAKE THE TOURNEY!!! #BringBackMauiMike pic.twitter.com/yzRJ3MuHtm— Barstool Irish (@BarstoolIrish) March 7, 2018
The Media's Attempt to Capture Last Night...
Took a lap around the worldwide web this morning to see how the media, assembled in Brooklyn last night, told the story of Notre Dame's improbable comeback from 21 points down -- with 15:07 remaining -- in their ACC Tournament win over Virginia Tech.
Enjoy!
LINK: NEW YORK POST
LINK: NEWSDAY
LINK: WASHINGTON POST
LINK: ROANOKE TIMES
LINK: INDY STAR
LINK: FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
LINK: ESPN
LINK: DURHAM HERALD SUN
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