Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Duke's Cutcliffe's Press Conference Yesterday


Unfortunately, I'm unable to embed the presser on the blog.  So, you'll have to click the link below to see what Duke's head coach has to say about the Fighting Irish...

LINK:  CUTCLIFFE TALKS NOTRE DAME

Domer Isaac Rochell -- Chargers' DE Interview...

Isaac's interview starts at 18:54 mark of this video above...

Sunday, September 6, 2020

ND Statement: Holtz's Presidential Medal...


Statement from Paul J. Browne, vice president for public affairs and communications at the University of Notre Dame, on the announcement of Lou Holtz as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom:

“Lou Holtz is among America’s greatest college football coaches, leading Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988. But his contributions off the field have been equally inspiring, bringing attention and support to his hometown, alma mater, Catholic Charities, the Women’s Care Foundation, the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, and other worthy organizations through his charitable foundation. At Notre Dame, he and his late wife, Beth, served as research ambassadors, and the players he molded have added to his legacy through their own contributions through the Lou’s Lads Foundation. We presented Lou with an honorary degree in 2011 for his service on and off the field to Notre Dame and beyond, and we join now with his family and many friends in offering our sincere congratulations on this honor.”

 

Notre Dame Players on NFL Rosters Today


Here's the most complete list of former Notre Dame players on NFL Rosters and those place on Practice Squads -- bottom line:  42 will be receiving an NFL pay check this week!

Made a 53-man NFL Roster (31):
OL Alex Bars - Bears 
WR Miles Boykin - Ravens
WR Chase Claypool - Steelers
DL Sheldon Day - Colts (Likely headed to the IR)
TE Tyler Eifert - Jaguars 

S Mathias Farley - Jets
WR Will Fuller V - Texans
S Alohi Gilman - Chargers
LS JJ Jansen - Panthers 
DE Khalid Kareem - Bengals 
TE Cole Kmet - Bears 
DB Julian Love - Giants
OL Zack Martin - Cowboys
OL Nick Martin - Texans
OL Mike McGlinchey - 49ers 
OL Quenton Nelson - Colts
DE Julian Okwara - Lions
DE Romeo Okwara - Lions 
CB Troy Pride Jr. - Panthers 
DE Isaac Rochell - Chargers 
TE Kyle Rudolph - Vikings
S Harrison Smith - Vikings 
LB Jaylon Smith - Cowboys 
TE Durham Smythe - Dolphins 
WR Equanimeous St. Brown - Packers
OL Ronnie Stanley - Ravens 
WR Golden Tate - Giants 
DT Jerry Tillery - Chargers 
LB Drue Tranquill - Chargers 
DL Stephon Tuitt - Steelers 
OL Sam Young - Raiders 

Practice Squad (11)
RB Josh Adams - Jets 
LB Asmar Bilal - Chargers
S Jalen Elliott - Lions 
DB Bennett Jackson - Jets 
OL Jarron Jones - Steelers 
RB Tony Jones Jr. - Saints
OL Sam Mustipher - Bears 
RB CJ Prosise - Texans 
RB Theo Riddick - Raiders 
CB Donte Vaughn - Chargers 
RB Dexter Williams - Packers

 

Unfortunately -- there are a few former Fighting Irish stars still looking for a NFL job tonight:

Waived this week:
WR Chris Finke - 49ers
DE Jamir Jones - Texans
CB Cole Luke - Panthers 
P Tyler Newsome - Chiefs 
LB James Onwualu - Panthers
CB KeiVarae Russell - Giants

Free Agents:
QB DeShone Kizer
TE Ben Koyack

 

Thursday, September 3, 2020

A Timely Message for Notre Dame Students

Replay: Brian Kelly's Media Session...

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Domer Skylar Diggins-Smith a Hulu Star...

The former Notre Dame "All-Everything" picked up another endorsement deal...

OT Speculation: Is Dabo Swinney NFL Bound?

The folks at Clemson do not have a buyout clause should Dabo Swinney head to the NFL... Dan Patrick talks about the rumor that Jacksonville is interested in Swinney.

Two "Prime Time" Home Games for 2020

 
Looks like all the game times are set -- except for the game against Syracuse...
 
Please note:  The game vs. South Florida will be on the USA Network

 

Know The Opponent: Duke Blue Devils

ACC Network: Three Reasons to be Excited...

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Sports Illustrated Ranks Notre Dame #6 in Poll


The folks at SI know that Brian Kelly potentially has his best team so far at Notre Dame...

 

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED RANKINGS

Did Notre Dame Save College Football?

ESPN College Football Hype Video

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Never Thought About This -- March Madness

 

 
I am surprised we're in the top 10 on this list...

OT: Dan Patrick Interviews UNC's Mack Brown

Dan Patrick interviewed Mack Brown -- the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels today -- the Irish travel to Chapel Hill to take on Brown's bunch this season. Many believe it will be Notre Dame's most difficult road game this season.

Monday, August 24, 2020

OT: Rich Eisen Interviews Stanford's Shaw

Stanford's head football coach talks with Rich Eisen about the cancelling of their football season and more... The Fighting Irish were scheduled to play Stanford on October 10th.

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Martha MacCallum Interviewed My Friend Joe...

Joe Gelchion is a longtime friend who played a major role in recruiting me to the University of Notre Dame. Joe, left the University three years ago to pursue film making. Our friend Martha MacCallum (Fox News) who's son Reid plays football for the Fighting Irish -- recently sat down with Joe to talk about his film THE SECRET: DARE TO DREAM -- about life and about Notre Dame Football... Enjoy! Here's the trailer for the movie -- it's a wonderful story!

Charlie Weis Jr. -- Coming to Town Sept. 19th

 

Word on the street is the University of South Florida Bulls will be heading to Notre Dame to play the Fighting Irish on Saturday, September 19th. The Bulls' Offensive Coordinator is none other than Charlie Weis, Jr.   Here's a photo of Charlie Jr., with his dad.

 

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Notre Dame Goes "All Online" Next 2 Weeks

 

Fr. Jenkins (president of the University of Notre Dame) addressed the student body in the past few minutes.  Here's what he said:

  • We will give it one last try to keep students here at Notre Dame...
  • For the next two weeks -- beginning tomorrow morning -- all classes will be held online
  • Off campus students are being asked to remain off campus
  • On campus students are asked to remain in their residence halls as much as possible

 

Here's the official press release:  NOTRE DAME