Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Monday, August 31, 2015
Corey Robinson Writes About South Africa Trip
He's now a published author -- what you come to expect from this multi-talented Notre Dame student-athlete.
LINK: COREY ROBINSON
Must See TV: Onward Notre Dame -- Tonight!
If you're looking to get fired up for the start of the 2015 Notre Dame Football season -- you can start tonight at 6:30 PM ET on the NBC Sports Network!
Lions Trade Domer Kyle Brindza to Tampa Bay
The Detroit Lions just traded the former Fighting Irish kicker to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Brindza, an undrafted rookie, made all three of his field goal attempts (51 yards, 49 yards and 41 yards), both extra-point attempts, his four punts averaged 49.3 yards and Kyle recorded touch-backs on seven of his eight kickoffs.
I would call that KICKING PERFECTION!
LINK: BRINDZA TRADED
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Tommy Zbikowski's -- Additction to Redemption
You'll want to read this story about former Notre Dame All-American Tommy Zbikowski...
I am rooting for this guy.
That's Tommy in the fire helmet...
LINK: THE FIGHT OF HIS LIFE
Showtime's "Tune-In Tease" Promoting Show
The countdown begins. Just 2 WEEKS until the series premiere of #ASeasonWith @NDFootball, Tues. 9/8 at 10p ET/PT. https://t.co/h0WqZr6QAs
— A Season With (@ASeasonWith) August 25, 2015
Saturday, August 29, 2015
The Most Expensive Ticket in College Football
Forbes just reported that the Notre Dame vs. Texas football game a week from today has the highest average ticket price in college football -- $702.53 -- and it's not even close...
LINK: MOST EXPENSIVE TICKETS IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Friday, August 28, 2015
OT: They're Drinking the Kool-Aid in Ann Arbor
Thought it would be fun for all of us to check in on what's going on with that school in Ann Arbor...
By the way -- it has been 719 days since Michigan last scored on Notre Dame...
LINK: OUT OF THE SUBMARINE
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Domer Tyler Eifert a NFL Fantasy Favorite
If you play NFL Fantasy Football -- Sports Illustrated is telling you to consider former Notre Dame All-American Tyler Eifert in your draft plans...
LINK: BENGALS TE
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
A Dad and His Two Notre Dame Kids...
I always enjoy what Richard Becker writes -- here's his latest on dropping off his two kids (Ben '18 and Joan '19) at Notre Dame this past weekend...
LINK: OF THREE DAYS, TWO MOVES AND ONE UNIVERSITY
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
A Makeover for the House That Rock Built!
- A big new video board
- New vinyl bench seating
- Seats to be expanded to a minimum of 18" wide
LINK: MORE DETAILS
LA Times Plaschke' on Sarkisian's Presser
USC head football coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media today to talk about his conduct at a recent donor event...
In the spirit of full disclosure -- Bill Plaschke's oldest daughter is a Notre Dame alum.
Additional media coverage of Sarkisian:
LINK: KABC-TV LOS ANGELES COVERAGE
Texas to Start Two Frosh OL vs. Notre Dame
Connor Williams and Patrick Vahe were playing "Friday Night Lights" football this time last year in Texas. In 11 days -- they will make up 40% of the starting Texas offensive line -- as they play their first-ever college football game against Notre Dame.
At least two other freshmen -- I refuse to use the term "true freshmen" -- are also expecting to line-up first for the Longhorns against our Fighting Irish.
Here's the story from Austin:
LINK: PROJECTED STARTERS
LINK: TEXAS DEPTH CHART
Monday, August 24, 2015
Chris Evert's Domer Dad -- Passes at 91
Former Notre Dame All-American tennis player Jimmy Evert '48 --- and dad to all-time tennis great Chris Evert -- passed away Friday at the age of 91.
Evert -- instructor of tennis champions -- was remembered in this New York Times story...
LINK: NEW YORK TIMES STORY
LINK: LONDON'S DAILY MAIL STORY
LINK: SUN-SENTINEL STORY
LINK: OBITUARY
OT: This Is How the NFL Rolls These Days...
The NFL rolls out two "Hall of Famers" from Ohio State and Miami (FL) -- to show them how to "get around trouble" at their Rookie Symposium...
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Associated Press Poll: Notre Dame Ranked #11
I'll take it -- high enough to beat a few ranked teams in the first half of the season to roll into our match-up with USC ranked in the top 5 in the country...
LINK: ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL
USC AD Has to Pull Steve Sarkisian Off Stage
That school in Los Angeles held their annual pre-season football event for their biggest donors yesterday and USC's head football coach Steve Sarkisian -- literally had to be "pulled" off stage by Athletic Director Pat Haden and John McKay, Jr.
Sarkisian was reportedly drunk...
LINK: SARKISIAN
LINK: ESPN VIDEO OF SARKISIAN
LINK: SARKISIAN APOLOGY
Brady Quinn Predicts the Irish Go Undefeated!
Now I have to admit I don't care for the photo of #5 when talking about the 2015 Fighting Irish!
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Arrested for Cocaine Possession -- Miss 3
Can you believe this...
Clemson's starting place kicker was arrested for a DUI and cocaine possession and he's only suspended for their first three games against Wofford, Appalachian State and Louisville.
He will "likely" return to play against Notre Dame.
LINK: REALLY?
Counsell & Murphy Back Together Again
The two MLB managers talk about their time together at Notre Dame...
Football Practice Inside Notre Dame Stadium
The Fighting Irish wrapped up training camp yesterday with a practice inside Notre Dame Stadium -- here are the highlights...
It's important to note that the last practice of Training Camp it's become tradition to wear a different number -- so don't freak out when you can't find your favorite player.
Manti Te'o Involved in Skirmish at Practice
The former Fighting Irish All-American put a hit on a TE at the Charger's training camp and the fun began...
LINK: THE FIGHTING IRISH
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Yahoo!'s Pat Forde Talks Notre Dame Football
Veteran college football writer Pat Forde weighs in on Notre Dame Football and the job Coach Kelly is doing...
LINK: YAHOO! SPORTS STORY
Domer Named Athletic Director at Akron U.
Notre Dame football fans will remember the name Larry Williams '85 -- the former Fighting Irish All-American was just named the Athletic Director at Akron University.
Here's the story:
LINK: AKRON HIRES DOMER
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
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