Monday, July 28, 2014
Is This the Biggest NFL Contract in ND HIstory?
Former Notre Dame student-athlete Kyle Rudolph signed a $36.5 million contract extension yesterday with the Minnesota Vikings. See the video interview below.
The amount just might be the biggest ever signed by a former Notre Dame football player in the NFL. Here's the top three that I've tracked down...
- Kyle Rudolph: $36.5 million
- Golden Tate: $31 million
- Justin Tuck: $30 million
LINK: RUDOLPH TALKS $36.5 MILLION
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Brady Quinn Joins Fox Sports College FB Team
Former Notre Dame All-American Brady Quinn has apparently signed a contract to be a color analyst on Fox Sports' college football telecasts this fall.
Congrats Brady!
LINK: BRADY'S BROADCAST BOOT CAMP
End Zone Stripes Are In -- Notre Dame Stadium
Drove by the Rockne Gate at Notre Dame Stadium -- this afternoon -- and took this photo. I could see the diaganol stripes in the endzone are in place -- unfortunately, this photo does not do it justice.
From outside the tunnel gate -- the field looks awesome!
Here's the latest photo from inside Notre Dame Stadium -- much better!
Here's the story behind the end-zone stripes at Notre Dame Stadium. There are nine stripes in each endzone -- totaling 18. They are each set at an angle of 42 degrees -- all pointing towards Notre Dame's iconic Golden Dome.
They signify the year 1842 -- the year the University of Notre Dame du Lac was founded.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
SBT's Lesar Talks ND Football Independence
A group called CINESPORT -- never heard of them -- interviewed the South Bend Tribune's Al Lesar about the future of Notre Dame's football independence. Here's a link to the video interview:
LINK: INDEPENDENCE
Justin Tuck's New Start With Oakland Raiders
The Mercury News caught up with former Notre Dame All-American Justin Tuck as he gets ready for his first Training Camp with the Oakland Raiders...
The photo above is of Tuck's distinctive face mask -- now on the "silver and black" helmet of the Raiders.
LINK: TUCK
Harrison Smith Predicts How Many Irish Wins!
Former Notre Dame football captain Harrison Smith was interviewed walking into Vikings Training Camp the other day and he was asked a question about how many wins will our Fighting Irish have this season...
LINK: HARRISON SMITH
Story on the Pittsburgh Steelers' Stephon Tuitt
Former Notre Dame student-athlete Stephon Tuitt is featured in this article about the Steelers' defensive line...
LINK: TUITT
Coach Kelly Hosts FB Camp in Washington D.C.
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly was in Washington D.C. this week hosting a football camp at St. Johns College High School.
The folks at the Washington Times caught up with Coach Kelly for a quick interview...
LINK: COACH KELLY
The folks at the Washington Times caught up with Coach Kelly for a quick interview...
LINK: COACH KELLY
Friday, July 25, 2014
Michael Floyd "One of the Top 25 Players..."
Under the age of 25 in the NFL...
So says the gang at ESPN -- click on the link below:
LINK: MICHAEL FLOYD
Field Turf's Notre Dame Promotion Video
I'm going to take a guess that they don't do this often for their Field Turf installations...
LINK: FIELD TURF PROMO VIDEO
The Five Best End Zone Paint Schemes...
You'll be surprised who's number #1 in this list of the "five most creative end zone paint schemes."
Now, you also must consider the source...
LINK: END ZONE PAINT SCHEMES
Thursday, July 24, 2014
ND Player Updates -- First Day of Training Camp
A number of Notre Dame football players suited up for the first day of NFL Training Camp with their respective teams today. Here's what I could find on a number of former Fighting Irish football stars -- as you'll see, an alarming number of them were placed on the NFL's "PUP List."
That Notre Dame degree is so, so important!
LINK: CHRIS WATT -- SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
LINK: KYLE RUDOLPH -- MINNESOTA VIKINGS
LINK: LOUIS NIX -- HOUSTON TEXANS
LINK: STEPHON TUITT -- PITTSBURGH STEELERS
LINK: GOLDEN TATE & T.J. JONES -- DETROIT LIONS
LINK: PRINCE SHEMBO -- ATLANTA FALCONS
LINK: ZEKE MOTTA -- ATLANTA FALCONS
LINK: HARRISON SMITH -- MINNESOTA VIKINGS
LINK: JIMMY CLAUSEN -- CHICAGO BEARS
LINK: THEO RIDDICK -- DETROIT LIONS
LINK: JOHN CARLSON & TROY NIKLAS -- ARIZONA CARDINALS
LINK: KAPRON LEWIS-MOORE -- BALTIMORE RAVENS
LINK: SERGIO BROWN -- INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
LINK: ZACK MARTIN -- DALLAS COWBOYS
LINK: DAVID BRUTON -- DENVER BRONCOS
LINK: BENNETT JACKSON -- NEW YORK GIANTS
LINK: ROBERT HUGHES -- ARIZONA CARDINALS
LINK: IAN WILLIAMS -- SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
LINK: MANTI TEO -- SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
LINK: ANTHONY FASANO -- KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Notre Dame Coaches' Under Armour Gear
The Fighting Irish football staff will return to the Guglielmino Athletics Complex next Monday as they gear up for the start of fall training camp on August 3rd -- the day players report.
Here's a photo of their new gear from Under Armour -- awaiting their arrival.
The photo was "tweeted" today by Ryan Grooms @NDFBEquipment
The "PRIME TIME" Fighting Irish of Notre Dame
Folks, it looks like seven of Notre Dame's football games this season will be televised in "prime time" on Saturday nights this fall. I don't think any team has ever had this much prime time TV coverage in one season before...
Only Notre Dame!
LINK: NOTRE DAME vs. NAVY IN PRIME TIME
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Domer Storm Interviews Under Armour CEO
You're going to want to watch this interview Notre Dame alum Hannah Storm '83, conducted with Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank.
This is must see!
LINK: KEVIN PLANK
Monday, July 21, 2014
Ricky Watters Jr. -- Performing in South Bend
Just learned of this tonight -- Ricky Watters Jr., son of former Notre Dame running back and Super Bowl Champion Ricky Watters will be performing in downtown South Bend at Fiddler's Hearth this Wednesday night at 9:30 PM ET.
Ricky is only 13 years-old...
See him being interviewed below -- along with a couple of his recent performances and a music video where Ricky's Dad wears his Notre Dame jersey:
LINK: RICKY WATTERS, JR. INTERVIEW
LINK: SINGING BRUNO MARS "IT WILL RAIN"
LINK: SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
LINK: MUSIC VIDEO
ND's Campus Architect -- Video Chat Thursday
Folks, if you'd like to hear from one of the key people behind the "most beautiful campus" in America -- this Thursday's your chance!
Over the next five years -- the University will be adding at least ten more buildings to this campus -- this is your chance to get an "insider's perspective" as to what is planned!
Doug Marsh, Notre Dame's University Architect will be participating in an online chat this Thursday from NOON ET to 1 PM ET. Only 100 spots are available -- so you need to register ASAP!
It's free and open to anyone!
LINK: REGISTER HERE!
Sunday, July 20, 2014
The Highest Valued Ticket in College Football
Notre Dame...
And, it's not even close. The folks at Forbes did some research on the price of tickets being sold in "secondary markets" for the 2014 football season and the most valued college football ticket is to see the University of Notre Dame play.
You'll be surprised who's ranked and who's not...
LINK: FORBES RANKING
And, it's not even close. The folks at Forbes did some research on the price of tickets being sold in "secondary markets" for the 2014 football season and the most valued college football ticket is to see the University of Notre Dame play.
You'll be surprised who's ranked and who's not...
LINK: FORBES RANKING
Domer Mike Lee '09 Fights in Chicago Friday!
Notre Dame alum Mike Lee '09, is back in the ring this Friday night in an ESPN Friday Night Fights at Chicago's UIC Pavilion. This will be the "undefeated" Lee's (11 - 0) first fight since his six-round TKO of previously undefeated Peter Lawson in April.
If you're looking for something to do Friday night in Chicago -- head over and watch Mike's fight -- my understanding is 20% of the proceeds from this bout will be donated to Notre Dame.
LINK: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES STORY
LINK: BUY TICKETS HERE
A Great Story About Two Domers' Tribute...
Former Notre Dame football player Asaph Schwapp died from non-Hodgkin lymphoma (May 2013) at the age of 26...
Two of his former teammates and a few other Notre Dame alums decided to take on a TRIATHALON in his honor in San Francisco. It's called the "Escape From Alacatraz" Triathalon and Mike Aello and Evan Sharpley competed for the memory of their friend.
You're going to want to read this story:
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
Domer Dad Bon Jovi Still Looking to Buy Bills
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi -- father of Notre Dame student-athlete Jesse Bongiovi -- is still seeking to purchase the NFL's Buffalo Bills. Here's the latest:
In the photo above note the Notre Dame Leprechaun on Bon Jovi's guitar...
LINK: BON JOVI
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Domers Playing in Celebrity Golf Classic Today
If you're looking for an event to watch on TV this weekend you might want to check out the American Century Championship -- a celebrity golf tournament that airs on NBC today and tomorrow.
- Saturday TV schedule: 3 PM ET to 6 PM ET
- Sunday TV schedule: 3 PM ET to 6 PM ET
A few former Notre Dame stars are in the playing field; Joe Theismann, Tyler Eifert, Jerome Bettis, Digger Phelps and Tim Brown.
After day one -- Tim Brown leads the Notre Dame contingent -- in this "Stableford Format" tournament -- here's the leaderboard:
LINK: FIRST ROUND LEADERBOARD
LINK: CELEBRITIES FLOCK TO LAKE TAHOE
Only 43 Days to Notre Dame Football...
I can't wait!
Nine Notre Dame football players were named to "Watch Lists" for the various season ending awards. Fighting Irish sophomore linebacker Jaylon Smith is on FIVE...
LINK: WATCH LIST
Brady Quinn Attends NFL Films Boot Camp
Former Notre Dame All-American QB Brady Quinn attended an NFL Films boot camp for aspiring TV journalists a couple of weeks ago -- as you'll see in this Cleveland Plain Dealer story.
I also learned that Quinn underwent back surgery this past November -- something I didn't know.
LINK: CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER STORY
Manti Back Home for Event With Oregon QB
Former Notre Dame All-American Manti Te'o was back in Honolulu this week for an event at the Downtown Athletic Club with Oregon QB Marcus Mariota. Here's a link to the news coverage:
LINK: MANTI AND MARIOTA
Skylar Plays in Her First WNBA All-Star Game
Former Notre Dame All-American Skylar Diggins was voted a starter in today's WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix. Tip-off time is set for 3:30 PM ET on ESPN.
Here is a link to Skylar talking about today's game and what she did to improve her game:
LINK: SKYLAR DIGGINS TALKS ALL-STAR GAME
Friday, July 18, 2014
Notre Dame's New Track & Field Head Coach
Alan Turner was just named the new head Track & Field coach at the University of Notre Dame.
Congratulations Alan!
LINK: TURNER
Thursday, July 17, 2014
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