Sunday, November 4, 2012
ESPN Jumps the Gun -- Posts IRISH Loss
The folks at ESPN.COM posted this on their site right after the fumble by Cierre Wood in the 2OT and as the kicker for Pitt was lining up for the 31 yard FG to win the game...
Maybe it was the ESPN.COM "JINX" -- that led to the field goal miss?
A ND fan was quick to pick this up before ESPN took it down.
IRISH EYES ARE SMILING! Undefeated 9 - 0 !
You'll find a number of stories about Notre Dame's 3 OT win over Pittsburgh -- in my post last night. Here's a few more for your reading pleasure!
Oh, what a night!!!
LINK: YAHOO SPORTS
LINK: ASSOCIATED PRESS
LINK: ESPN
Saturday, November 3, 2012
NBC's Coverage of Notre Dame's 3 OT Win!
The gang at NBC may have picked up another RATINGS WINNER tonight -- as Notre Dame struggled, yet found a way to beat a game Pittsburgh squad in TRIPLE OVERTIME!
Here's a look at NBC's coverage of Notre Dame's 29 - 26 win over the Pitt Panthers -- including the FULL GAME REPLAY:
LINK: GAME HIGHLIGHTS
LINK: COACH KELLY WITH ALEX FLANAGAN
LINK: KAPRON LEWIS-MOORE POST GAME
LINK: FULL REPLAY OF GAME
LINK: GOLSON'S WINNING TD IN OVERTIME
Media's Initial Reaction to ND's 3 OT Win!
The Fightin' Irish are 9 - 0 and that's really all that matters right now for this football program. There were some positives tonight:
- 522 yards of total offense
- Holding Pittsburgh to 1 for 14 on third down
- 34 first downs against only 13 for Pitt
- 231 yards of rushing
- And, almost eleven more minutes in time of possession
Yet, it took THREE OVERTIMES and a MISSED FIELD GOAL for Notre Dame to go to 9 - 0 on the season. The Irish overcame:
- Three turnovers on offense -- while getting ZERO on defense
- Special teams that were not so special -- kick-off and punt -- all struggled big time
- Field goal miss and an extra point miss
- 170+ rushing by Pitt's Graham
- Two long drives to start the game on offense and NO TD's to show for it
LINK: PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE
LINK: PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE
LINK: NBC'S NOTRE DAME CENTRAL
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
LINK: ESPN NOTRE DAME BLOG
LINK: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
LINK: FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
It's His Team Now: Everett Golson Leads IRISH!
Folks, there were many who didn't BELIEVE after Golson threw an interception in the endzone with approximately three minutes left and the IRISH down 8 -- they left Notre Dame Stadium.
Yet, here we are THREE OVERTIMES later and Notre Dame is 9 - 0 thanks to a two-point conversion (PLAY OF THE YEAR), a missed field goal and a team that refuses to lose...
Notre Dame 29 -- Pittsburgh 26
The photo above - taken by Travis Mather -- is the Play of the Year for Notre Dame football. That's Everett Golson diving into the endzone to tie the game!
Here's all of the post game coverage -- Coach Kelly's press conference, Players after the game and the halftime and post game locker room celebration, etc.
ENJOY!
LINK: ND LOCKER ROOM AND SIDELINE
LINK: COACH KELLY'S POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE
LINK: PLAYERS POST GAME
LINK: ZACH MARTIN ON FIELD AFTER THE GAME
Best Day of the Week: Gameday at Notre Dame!
The Pitt Panthers roll into Notre Dame Stadium to take on our #3 BCS ranked Fighting Irish -- in what typically is a very close and hard fought battle. This will be the 68th time these two schools will have met on the football field.
To get you ready for today's 3:30 PM ET kick-off -- here's a look at what the media "experts" think about today's game:
LINK: PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE
LINK: PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE
LINK: ESPN NOTRE DAME BLOG
LINK: NBC NOTRE DAME CENTRAL
LINK: ESPN
LINK: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
Friday, November 2, 2012
Protect This House Friday -- Must See Video!
The gang at Turning Point continue to impress with their weekly PUMP UP video for the Fightin' Irish! Take a look:
LINK: PROTECT THIS HOUSE FRIDAY
LINK: PROTECT THIS HOUSE FRIDAY
Photo of the Day -- DOMER Curing Skin Cancer!
ND GO IRISH BLOG regular Dr. Carlos Gomez-Meade '01 in Austin, TX (Longhorn country) sent me this photo today of him at work! Got to love the "scrub cap" he wears curing skin cancer every day! Thanks Doc!
LINK: DR. CARLOS GOMEZ-MEADE BIO
Coach Kelly's Last Media Session Before Pitt
"118 plays in practice -- which is 30+ more than what the IRISH have been able to run in a typical practice this season..."
This is one of the key things Coach Kelly discussed in the last media session before kick-off tomorrow.
LINK: COACH KELLY'S MEDIA SESSION
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Notre Dame Alum Receives Global Honor!!!
Jimmy Small a 2008 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and NASCAR's Manager of Industry Marketing -- was selected as one of the 10 NEXT in the sports industry -- a spotlight on rising executives around the globe who will shape the sports industry of tomorrow.
Small, a former Irish Guardsman, will be honored in a ceremony at Columbia University on November 16th.
LINK TO STORY: SMALL RECEIVES GLOBAL HONOR
Here's what the ProSports Magazine press release had to say:
Launched in 2011, the 10 NEXT annually recognizes a distinct group of ten sports executives under the age of 30, from around the world, that have achieved an exceptional level of success that is truly rare at such a young age. Nominees must be under the age of 30 and must demonstrate a truly remarkable curriculum vitae.
The Selection Committee, a diverse group of leading sports executives, determines the 10 NEXT winners based on a number of criteria including, but not limited to, uniqueness and exceptionality; size and scope of responsibilities; measurable accomplishments and business results as well as creativity, innovation and leadership.
This years selected individuals will be honored at the 2012 Ivy Sports Symposium on Friday, November 16 at Columbia University in New York with a special ceremony. In addition, their achievements will be profiled in an upcoming edition of SportsPro magazine and on the SportsPro website.
In the spirit of full disclosure -- Jimmy Small '08, is the oldest of our three children; Kara, St. Bonaventure '10 and Brady, Niagara University '14. A pretty special moment for the Small, Doyle and Manhard clans...
Small, a former Irish Guardsman, will be honored in a ceremony at Columbia University on November 16th.
LINK TO STORY: SMALL RECEIVES GLOBAL HONOR
Here's what the ProSports Magazine press release had to say:
Launched in 2011, the 10 NEXT annually recognizes a distinct group of ten sports executives under the age of 30, from around the world, that have achieved an exceptional level of success that is truly rare at such a young age. Nominees must be under the age of 30 and must demonstrate a truly remarkable curriculum vitae.
The Selection Committee, a diverse group of leading sports executives, determines the 10 NEXT winners based on a number of criteria including, but not limited to, uniqueness and exceptionality; size and scope of responsibilities; measurable accomplishments and business results as well as creativity, innovation and leadership.
This years selected individuals will be honored at the 2012 Ivy Sports Symposium on Friday, November 16 at Columbia University in New York with a special ceremony. In addition, their achievements will be profiled in an upcoming edition of SportsPro magazine and on the SportsPro website.
In the spirit of full disclosure -- Jimmy Small '08, is the oldest of our three children; Kara, St. Bonaventure '10 and Brady, Niagara University '14. A pretty special moment for the Small, Doyle and Manhard clans...
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Know Thy Opponent: Pittsburgh Panthers
Took a lap around the worldwide web to find all I could about the Pitt Panthers football team -- and what's being said about their game this Saturday with the #3 Fighting Irish!
LINK: PITTSBURGH GAZETTE #1
LINK: PITTSBURGH GAZETTE #2
LINK: PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE
LINK: PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE #2
LINK: PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE #3
LINK: CBS SPORTS
LINK: NBC NOTRE DAME CENTRAL
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: ESPN'S NOTRE DAME BLOG
The VOICE: Saint Mary's Student Advances!
Sylvia Yacoub -- who is a student at Saint Mary's College (Notre Dame, IN) advanced last night to the PLAYOFFS of NBC's hit show -- THE VOICE!
Yacoub -- who is coached by Christina Aquilera -- won her KNOCKOUT round last night to make the final SIXTEEN and the LIVE SHOWS -- which start next Monday night!
Just click on the link below to watch Sylvia's winning performance:
LINK: SYLVIA YACOUB
The Final Word on Oklahoma vs. Notre Dame
An Oklahoma fan publishes a weekly YOUTUBE video review of the performance of his favorite team -- well, here is his opinion on what happened in their game with Notre Dame.
Enjoy!
LINK: NOTRE DAME BEATS OKLAHOMA
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Ohio State Fans Will Not Like Urban's Talk...
The Ohio State University's head football coach Urban Meyer was asked by a Columbus Dispatch columnist about the resurgence of Notre Dame football this season...
Buckeye fans will probably be less than thrilled with his response.
LINK: URBAN MEYER TALKS NOTRE DAME
Watch Coach Kelly's Tuesday Press Conference
If you'd like to watch Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly's press conference TODAY -- click on the link below!
LINK: COACH KELLY PRESS CONFERENCE
Monday, October 29, 2012
ND Fans Let's Help This Boston College Alum!
His name is Pete Frates and he's been diagnosed with "Lou Gehrig's Disease" -- ALS.
Pete's a former CAPTAIN of Boston College's baseball team -- he's only 27 years-old and his friends are trying to raise money to cover his medical expenses. They're doing so by raffling off FOUR TICKETS and an ON CAMPUS PARKING PASS to Notre Dame's game with Boston College on November 10th.
To enter the raffle -- just click on the link below.
LINK: PETE FRATES #3 FUND
LINK: PETE'S VIDEO BLOG
Pete's a former CAPTAIN of Boston College's baseball team -- he's only 27 years-old and his friends are trying to raise money to cover his medical expenses. They're doing so by raffling off FOUR TICKETS and an ON CAMPUS PARKING PASS to Notre Dame's game with Boston College on November 10th.
To enter the raffle -- just click on the link below.
LINK: PETE FRATES #3 FUND
LINK: PETE'S VIDEO BLOG
Wall Street Journal & New York Times Articles
In TODAY'S editions of two of the most recognized brands in journalism -- stories about the University of Notre Dame's undefeated football team were published. You'll want to read both!
LINK: WALL STREET JOURNAL
LINK: NEW YORK TIMES
Fiesta Bowl Already Talkin' About Notre Dame!
If you visit the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl's official website -- you'll see they're already talking about two potential match-ups for their game on January 3rd. And, both involve the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
Now -- Coach Kelly, team and IRISH fans have their sites on another game that's played on January 7th in Miami...
LINK: TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL -- OFFICIAL SITE
Mike & MIKE Talk Notre Dame's Win Saturday
Notre Dame alum Mike Golic represented his alma mater this morning on his Mike & MIKE Show -- calling out all of his colleagues at ESPN -- including Colin Cowherd. You'll enjoy this!
LINK: MIKE GOLIC IS TALKIN' NOTRE DAME
LINK: GOLIC WITH COLIN COWHERD
Sunday, October 28, 2012
How the AP Voters Ranked Notre Dame Today
Here's the "behind the scenes" look at how the Associated Press voters ranked Notre Dame in this week's AP Poll. Just click on the link below to see where each voter ranked our IRISH.
LINK: HOW THEY VOTED
LINK: HOW THEY VOTED
Notre Dame Ranked #3 in Latest BCS Standings
The BCS just released its standings for the week -- and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame have moved up to #3 this week.
The "human" polls have the IRISH ranked #4 -- the "computer" polls have the IRISH tied for #1.
Here's a link to the standings:
LINK: BCS STANDINGS
The "human" polls have the IRISH ranked #4 -- the "computer" polls have the IRISH tied for #1.
Here's a link to the standings:
LINK: BCS STANDINGS
Coach Kelly -- Day After Big Win in Oklahoma
The University of Notre Dame's head football coach Brian Kelly -- met with the media today for his weekly "teleconference" with the media after last night's big win over the Sooners. Just click on the link below:
LINK: COACH KELLY WITH MEDIA
Notre Dame Moves Up to #4 in AP & Coaches
The two "human" rankings have the Fighting Irish now ranked #4 in the country -- after Florida's defeat to the hands of Georgia yesterday afternoon.
There is not a team ranked ahead of Notre Dame who has as many quality wins as NOTRE DAME. And, that is FACT.
I'm quite certain the COMPUTER ranking systems will take that into play -- which could move Notre Dame ahead of Oregon into the #3 slot in the BCS rankings -- which will be released this evening at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN.
LINK: USA TODAY / COACHES POLL
LINK: ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL
Oklahoma Coaches & Players Talk Notre Dame
Here's what the Oklahoma coaches and players had to say about their 30 - 13 loss to Notre Dame in front of the largest crowd ever to see them play in Memorial Stadium.
LINK: BOB STOOPS POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE
LINK: QUOTES
LINK: BOB STOOPS POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE
LINK: QUOTES
Notre Dame Moves Up to #2 in Sagarin!
The "mad scientist" of rankings Jeff Sagarin -- has our Notre Dame Fightin' Irish at #2 in the country this morning!
We'll learn this evening at 8:30 PM ET -- what spot Notre Dame will occupy in the BCS rankings this week.
LINK: SAGARIN RANKINGS
ND Post Game Coverage After Beating OU!
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly met with the media after tonight's 30 - 13 win over Oklahoma -- here's what he had to say!
You'll also find links to the great coverage from Fighting Irish Digital Media -- ND Locker Room and player interviews!
LINK: BRIAN KELLY POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE
LINK: NOTRE DAME SIDELINE, HALFTIME AND POST GAME
LINK: PLAYER INTERVIEWS
GAME HIGHLIGHTS: ND 30 - 13 Over OK !!!
Here's the game highlights from Notre Dame's 30 - 13 win over Oklahoma!
LINK: NOTRE DAME DOMINATES OKLAHOMA
You Have Got to BELIEVE! IRISH BEAT OU!
Folks, our Fighting Irish are 8 - 0 with wins over EIGHT TEAMS WHO PLAYED IN BOWL GAMES last season -- not a team in AMERICA can make that claim! FIVE OF THESE TEAMS HAVE BEEN RANKED this season -- not a team in AMERICA can make that claim either!
- Navy
- Purdue
- Michigan State
- Michigan
- Miami
- Stanford
- BYU
- Oklahoma
The most recent victim -- the Oklahoma Sooners -- were held to 15 yards rushing as the IRISH win going away 30 - 13. BIG, BIG, BIG WIN for NOTRE DAME in front of the largest crowd ever to see Oklahoma play a football game at Memorial Stadium!
Now we need to beat Pittsburgh!
Here's a quick look at the early reaction to Notre Dame's statement game in Norman!
LINK: ESPN'S NOTRE DAME BLOG
LINK: MAISEL -- ESPN
LINK: DODD -- CBS SPORTS
LINK: FORDE -- YAHOO SPORTS
LINK: ASSOCIATED PRESS STORY
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
LINK: NORMAN TRANSCRIPT
LINK: THE OKLAHOMAN
LINK: SPORTING NEWS
LINK: ESPN'S OKLAHOMA BLOG
LINK: YAHOO SPORTS
LINK: USA TODAY
LINK: KANSAS CITY STAR
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: CHICAGO SUN TIMES
LINK: NBC'S NOTRE DAME CENTRAL
LINK: ESPN'S BIG 12 BLOG
LINK: RANT SPORTS
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Pregame @ Little League Football in Oklahoma
How's this for your pre-game entertainment at a Little League Football game at Noble High School in Noble, Oklahoma -- The Band of the Fighting Irish!
LINK: NOTRE DAME'S BAND AT LITTLE LEAGUE FOOTBALL GAME
John Paxson Returns Home With His Bulls!
Former Notre Dame All-American -- and three-time NBA World Champion -- John Paxson was back home "sans hair" with his Chicago Bulls. Paxson, the Executive Vice President of the Chicago Bulls met with Jack Nolan before last night's exhibition game with the Pacers at Purcell Pavilion.
Folks, you're going to love the Paxson interview -- he's a class act.
LINK: JOHN PAXSON RETURNS HOME
Big Game Saturday for Our Fighting Irish!
It's a little more than ten hours until kick-off of #5 Notre Dame vs. #9 Oklahoma in Norman. The game will be televised LIVE in PRIME TIME on ABC at 8 PM ET -- and I can't wait!
Took a lap around the worldwide web this morning to see what the media "experts" have to say about tonight's game. Just click on the link below:
LINK: SPORTING NEWS
LINK: ESPN NOTRE DAME BLOG
LINK: CHICAGO SUN TIMES
LINK: USA TODAY
LINK: ESPN - TV
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: OKLAHOMA DAILY
LINK: NBC'S NOTRE DAME CENTRAL
LINK: THE OKLAHOMAN
LINK: KOCO-TV -- OKLAHOMA CITY
LINK: KFOR-TV -- OKLAHOMA CITY
LINK: TULSA WORLD
LINK: JOURNAL GAZETTE
LINK: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
LINK: CBS SPORTS
Friday, October 26, 2012
Notre Dame Band Visits The Children's Center
The Band of the Fighting Irish is in Oklahoma this evening -- preparing to represent Notre Dame tomorrow night in Norman. On their way they stopped in Bethany, OK to perform for the children at The Children's Center -- a pediatric hospital that treats children with complex medical and physical disabilities. You'll enjoy this!
LINK: ND BAND AT THE CHILDREN'S CENTER
LINK: NEWS COVERAGE OF NOTRE DAME'S VISIT
CNN Story on Notre Dame Football
When Notre Dame wins -- coverage of college football takes on new channels...
CNN.COM published a story today about the return of Notre Dame football -- something you don't see very often at this site. Here's the story:
LINK: CAN NOTRE DAME...
Notre Dame #1 Again -- 7th Time in 8 Years!
It was announced yesterday that the University of Notre Dame's Athletic Teams finished #1 among the 120 schools in the FBS -- with a 100% Graduation Success Rate for 19 of its 22 athletic programs!
All eleven of Notre Dame's women's athletic programs had a 100% graduation rate!!!
Unfortunately, it's a news story that you won't find in the national media or on ESPN's Sports Center...
LINK: THE BEST IN AMERICA!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Manti Te'o -- a Notre Dame Man
Folks, this young man has a gift.
The parents of a dying daughter -- received a letter from Manti Te'o -- just hours before they were going to unplug the ventilator...
Bridget Smith left for heaven on October 5th.
You'll want to read this story.
LINK: HE IS ONE OF A KIND
Coach Kelly's Last Presser Before Oklahoma
The University of Notre Dame's "fifth ranked" football team will be leaving in the morning for Norman, Oklahoma -- but, before they leave Coach Kelly met with the media...
You'll also want to know that today is COACH KELLY'S BIRTHDAY!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COACH!!!
LINK: COACH KELLY WITH THE MEDIA
You'll also want to know that today is COACH KELLY'S BIRTHDAY!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COACH!!!
LINK: COACH KELLY WITH THE MEDIA
Kiper and McShay Talk ND vs. Oklahoma
ESPN's draft gurus; Mel Kiper and Todd McShay talked about the matchups their most excited about this weekend in Notre Dame's game with Oklahoma.
Kiper is always talkin' Manti Te'o and McShay is a big fan of Tyler Eifert. You'll need to click on the link below to catch their comments.
LINK: KIPER & MCSHAY
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Brian Kelly on The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly was a guest today on THE HERD -- Colin Cowherd's show. Cowherd has not been a big fan of the IRISH. Just click on the link below:
LINK: COACH KELLY ON THE HERD
LINK: COACH KELLY ON THE HERD
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