Sunday, February 2, 2014
ND Men's Tennis Beats #13 Kentucky -- Again!
Last week these two teams faced each other in Lexington, KY -- at the time, Kentucky was ranked #8 in the country. The #29 ranked IRISH beat the Wildcats (4 - 3).
Well, this afternoon in South Bend -- the now #22 ranked NOTRE DAME beat #13 ranked Kentucky (4 - 3) -- again !!!
Congrats Coach Sachire (pictured) and the Fighting Irish!
Now, if Kentucky is ranked ahead of our IRISH next week...
LINK: MEN'S COLLEGE TENNIS RANKINGS
Well, this afternoon in South Bend -- the now #22 ranked NOTRE DAME beat #13 ranked Kentucky (4 - 3) -- again !!!
Congrats Coach Sachire (pictured) and the Fighting Irish!
Now, if Kentucky is ranked ahead of our IRISH next week...
LINK: MEN'S COLLEGE TENNIS RANKINGS
Two Hours to Kick-Off Which Domer Gets Ring?
Super Bowl XLVIII features two former Notre Dame football stars; the Denver Broncos' David Bruton (a team captain) and the Seattle Seahawks' Golden Tate.
Who's going to become the 39th former Notre Dame football player to earn a Super Bowl Ring?
LINK: NOTRE DAME IN THE SUPER BOWL
#2 Notre Dame Beats #3 Duke By 21 Points!
Muffet's Fighting Irish put on quite a show this afternoon -- as they went into Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium to take on the #3 Blue Devils and they beat them going away 88 - 67 -- snapping Duke's 42 home game winning streak.
The win -- Notre Dame's 44th consecutive regular season win -- was the first by an ACC opponent at Duke in almost six years.
LINK: GAME RECAP
#2 Notre Dame vs. #3 Duke on ESPN @ 2 PM ET
It's the biggest game in women's college basketball so far this season! The undefeated and #2 ranked Fighting Irish against the once beaten and #3 ranked Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. This is the third consecutive road game for Notre Dame against a top-10 ranked opponent...
NOTRE DAME HAS WON 43 CONSECUTIVE REGULAR SEASON GAMES!
The fun starts at 2 PM ET on ESPN -- don't miss it!
Here's what the media is saying about today's game:
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
LINK: NOTRE DAME'S OFFICIAL SITE
LINK: DUKE'S OFFICIAL SITE
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Eric Atkins' "OT -- BC BUZZER BEATER"
It's been a difficult stretch of games for Mike Brey's Fighting Irish -- but, Eric Atkins' huge 3 pointer with less than a second on the clock in OT lifted Notre Dame to a 73 - 71 win over Boston College this afternoon. Here's a replay of the game...
LINK: IT'S GOOD!
Stephon Tuitt a TOP TEN NFL Draft Pick?
This was surprising to see...
A Detroit Free Press story today lists former Notre Dame student-athlete Stephon Tuitt as a potential pick for the Detroit Lions in the first round at #10 overall.
LINK: STEPHON TUITT TO LIONS
Super Bowl XLVIII: Latest On David Bruton
Former Notre Dame student-athlete David Bruton -- and captain of the Denver Broncos -- is playing in his first Super Bowl game tomorrow night. Here's a story about his parents' hometown.
LINK: DAVID BRUTON
Super Bowl XLVIII: Latest On Golden Tate
Took a lap around the worldwide web this morning to see what was being reported about former Notre Dame All-American Golden Tate as he gets ready for tomorrow night's Super Bowl game. Here's what I found:
LINK: NESN
LINK: KOMO NEWS -- SEATTLE
LINK: SEATTLE TIMES
Friday, January 31, 2014
Do Domers Bettis & Brown Get NFL HOF Call?
These next 24 hours will be take forever for two former Notre Dame football stars. Jerome Bettis and Tim Brown are finalists for induction into the NFL's Hall of Fame. The announcement will be made tomorrow night in NYC...
LINK: WHO MAKES THE HALL OF FAME?
Coach Denbrock and Coach LaFleur With Media
Notre Dame's new offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock and new QB coach Matt LaFleuer met with the media today to talk about their new roles. Just click on the link below:
LINK: NEW ROLES...
Replay of Coach Brian Kelly's Press Conference
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly met with the media today to answer questions about his staff, his team and other issues related to the program. Click on the link below:
LINK: COACH KELLY'S PRESSER
LINK: COACH KELLY'S PRESSER
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Randy Moss "Notre Dame Was My Team..."
One of the greatest NFL football players of all-time was recently asked to look back at his college football recruiting experience.
Randy Moss -- was interviewed by Fox Sports and he admitted that if he could do it all over again...
LINK: "THAT WAS MY TEAM"
Randy Moss -- was interviewed by Fox Sports and he admitted that if he could do it all over again...
LINK: "THAT WAS MY TEAM"
Super Bowl XLVIII: Golden Tate Toy for Sale
If you're a fan of former Notre Dame All-American Golden Tate -- you might want to buy this Super Bowl XLVIII keepsake...
LINK: GOLDEN TATE
Pope Francis Meets With Notre Dame Trustees
A contingent from the University of Notre Dame is in Rome this week for a Board of Trustees meeting and this morning they were given the honor of an audience with Pope Francis. Here's the story:
LINK: NOTRE DAME NEWS STORY
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Domer Joe Montana On ESPN's Mike & MIKE
Former Notre Dame QB and four-time Super Bowl Champion Joe Montana was a guest on ESPN's Mike & MIKE. Click on the link below:
LINK: JOE MONTANA
Justin Tuck on Comedy Central's Colbert Report
Former Notre Dame All-American Justin Tuck was a guest this week on Comedy Central's Colbert Report -- an interview you'll want to watch.
LINK: JUSTIN TUCK
Notre Dame Stadium's Extreme Makeover !!!
The University of Notre Dame made it official in the past hour -- Notre Dame Stadium is going to be receiving an extreme makeover entitled the Campus Crossroads Project.
WOW!
Notre Dame Stadium -- which had no purpose 353 days a year -- will now come to life YEAR ROUND with what will be the most ambitious building project in the 172 year history of the University of Notre Dame.
It's estimated the construction time for the three buildings (750,000 square feet of new space) -- that will integrate academics, student life and athletics -- will take 33 months once the project is started.
I can't wait!
Just click on the link below for more information on the new look and purpose for the "House That Rock Built."
LINK: OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Must Read: Joe Rogers' Notre Dame Story
Folks, Joe Rogers was born with one hand...
And, he's a scholarship student-athlete at the University of Notre Dame. You are going to want to know this young man's story.
LINK: JOE ROGERS
Te'o Played Rookie Season With Broken Foot
Former Notre Dame All-American Manti Te'o just underwent an operation for his broken foot -- an injury that took place during the pre-season with the Chargers. As you can see in the lower x-ray -- he had a plate and four screws placed in his middle toe.
LINK: MANTI'S SURGERY
Super Bowl XLVIII Media Day: Golden Singin'
Former Notre Dame All-American Golden Tate made the "Best of Super Bowl Media Day" with his rendition of a Beyonce song...
LINK: GOLDEN TATE
Holtz, Trevino & Feherty Talkin' Notre Dame
Lou Holtz and Lee Trevino talk a little Notre Dame -- before their appearance on the Feherty Live TV show in Orlando last week.
LINK: FEHERTY LIVE
"Irish Chocolate" Louis Nix on ESPN2 Tonight
If you're not going to the Notre Dame vs. Virginia hoops game tonight and you decide to watch it on ESPNU at 9 PM ET instead -- here's a good back-up plan.
Set your DVR to watch the Quicken Loans All-Star Football Challenge on ESPN2 tonight at 9:30 PM ET -- our man Louis Nix will be competing in the Mercedes Benz Lineman Strength Challenge.
LINK: LOUIS NIX
SUPER BOWL XLVIII: Domer Golden Tate
Here's what I could find in the media this morning about former Notre Dame All-American and Seattle Seahawk Golden Tate -- as he prepares for Sunday's Super Bowl.
LINK: SON OF A GOLDEN OLDIE
LINK: NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
LINK: SEATTLE TIMES
Super Bowl XLVIII: Domer David Bruton
Here's the latest story in the media about Denver Broncos team captain and former Notre Dame student-athlete David Bruton. I'm very happy for this young man!
LINK: DAVID BRUTON
Monday, January 27, 2014
Muffet's IRISH Hang On After 22 Point Lead...
It wasn't easy -- but, a WIN IS A WIN -- especially when it's a highly ranked opponent in an ACC game on the road.
Notre Dame had a 22 point lead -- sixteen minutes into the game -- only to see Maryland take the lead late in the second half. But, some big shots down the stretch from Jewell Loyd and a HUGE THREE from Kayla McBride -- with just nine seconds left sealed the deal...
Final score: ND 87 - Maryland 83
LINK: WNBA SCOUTS IN ATTENDANCE
LINK: ESPN GAME RECAP
Super Bowl XLVIII: Domer David Bruton
The Star Ledger's David Hutchinson penned this story today about Denver Broncos' team captain and former Notre Dame student-athlete David Bruton. You'll enjoy this!
LINK: CAN TEACH ON AND OFF THE FIELD
Muffet's #2 Irish Take on #6 Maryland Tonight!
The undefeated and second ranked Fighting Irish of Notre Dame (who have won 41 straight regular season games) play the #6 ranked Maryland Terrapins tonight at 7 PM ET on ESPN2.
Another tough road test for Muffet's gang -- should be quite the game!
LINK: GAME PREVIEW
LINK: ESPN PREVIEW
Sunday, January 26, 2014
High Paid Coaches In Middle of Losing Streaks
If you think of the highest paid coaches in college football -- the names Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, etc., come to mind... Well, a few of them are riding multiple game LOSING STREAKS going into next season:
THREE-GAME LOSING STREAK:
- Brady Hoke, University of Michigan -- 8th highest paid coach in college football
TWO-GAME LOSING STREAK:
- Nick Saban, University of Alabama -- highest paid coach in college football
- Urban Meyer, Ohio State University -- 6th highest paid coach in college football
Here are the opening games of the 2014 seasons for each of these three schools:
- Michigan: Appalachian State (home game)
- Alabama: West Virginia (neutral site game -- Atlanta, GA)
- Ohio State: Navy (neutral site game -- Baltimore, MD)
LINK: COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHES' SALARIES
Domer Lake Dawson Turns Down Dolphins
Former Notre Dame student-athlete Lake Dawson '94, turned down the opportunity today to become the General Manager of the Miami Dolphins. Dawson will remain with the Tennessee Titans as their VP of Player Personnel.
Irish fans will remember Lake's playing days at Notre Dame before he was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the Third Round of the 1994 NFL Draft.
LINK: DAWSON TURNS DOWN DOLPHINS
ND's Men's Tennis Beats #8 Kentucky 4 - 3
#29 ranked Notre Dame beat #8 ranked Kentucky 4 - 3 yesterday afternoon in Lexington. A huge road win for Randy Sachire's Fighting Irish!
LINK: IRISH UPSET WILDCATS!
LINK: MEN'S COLLEGE TENNIS RANKINGS
Super Bowl Week Starts Today for Domers!
Denver Broncos team captain David Bruton will be the first former Notre Dame football star to arrive in New Jersey today for next Sunday's Super Bowl. The Broncos arrive at Newark Airport at 3:30 PM ET.
The Seattle Seahawks and former Notre Dame All-American Golden Tate don't arrive at Newark Airport until 7:00 PM ET.
I'm sure the folks at the NFL NETWORK will be providing LIVE coverage of each of their arrivals.
LINK: THE TEAMS ARRIVE
J.J. Jansen Representin' ND in NFL Pro Bowl
He's the best at his specialty in the NFL -- former Notre Dame student-athlete J.J. Jansen was selected to play in today's NFL PRO BOWL. Jansen, is the long snapper for Team Sanders in the NFL's remake of their annual all-star game. He'll be wearing #44 in the NEON GREEN.
J.J. just finishing his sixth season with the Carolina Panthers.
The game kicks off at 7:30 PM ET this evening on NBC.
LINK: J.J. JANSEN
LINK: J.J. JANSEN INTERVIEW
LINK: PRO BOWL WEBSITE
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Must See TV This Evening: The Outdoor Option
Big-time Notre Dame fan Pat Doyle (my cousin) took the TV show he produces, THE OUTDOOR OPTION, back home to Mecosta, MI this week to check in on the Blue Lake Tavern (our Grandpa Ray's old place) and steelhead fishing on the Pere Marquette.
The fun begins at 7:30 PM ET on the Sportsman Channel.
LINK: THE OUTDOOR OPTION
Martin Wears Gold Helmet For Last Time Today
Notre Dame fans will want to tune-in to the NFL Network's coverage of the Reese's Senior Bowl today at 4 PM ET. Former Fighting Irish team captain Zack Martin will be wearing the GOLD HELMET for the last time today when he puts on uniform #72 for the North Team.
If you follow this blog you know Zack has been gaining a lot of attention this week from the NFL scouts. Some media types are now projecting him as a top-15 pick. I'm sure the TV commentators will be doing the same this afternoon. Should be fun!
Here's the latest media coverage on Zack:
LINK: NFL NETWORK
LINK: NEW JERSEY STAR LEDGER
LINK: DOLPHINS INSIDER INTERVIEW OF ZACK
LINK: ESPN NFL BLOG
Friday, January 24, 2014
Zack Martin Getting More Praise at Senior Bowl
Former Notre Dame football captain Zack Martin has the attention of every NFL scouting staff -- after dominating this week at the Reese's Senior Bowl. It culminated last night with him being selected "Lineman of the Week" at the Senior Bowl banquet.
You're going to want to watch this!
LINK: ZACK MARTIN
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