Daelin Hayes -- Belleville, MI
Jamir Jones -- Rochester, NY
Jonathan Jones -- Ocoee, FL
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Notre Dame's Linebacker Recruiting Haul
Daelin Hayes -- Belleville, MI
Jamir Jones -- Rochester, NY
Jonathan Jones -- Ocoee, FL
Notre Dame's Offensive Line Recruiting Haul
Tommy Kraemer -- Cincinnati, OH
Liam Eichenberg -- Cleveland, OH
Parker Boudreaux -- Winter Garden, FL
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
ND's National Signing Day Show -- 7 AM ET!!!
Watch Wednesday's LIVE COVERAGE of Notre Dame's National Signing Day Show -- right here! The fun begins at 7 AM ET -- click on the link below.
Coach Kelly's press conference begins at 1 PM ET.
LINK: LIVE BEGINNING AT 7 AM ET
Domer's "Inner Howard Dean" in Iowa Promo!
Notre Dame alum Jimmy Small '08 -- president of Iowa Speedway -- was featured in this video reviewed by the folks at NASCAR.COM's "Inside Groove."
To put this in context -- Iowa Speedway is running a "Re-Elect Iowa Speedway" campaign to sell season tickets for the 2016 race season. Playing off the recent Iowa Caucus.
Yes, this is my son...
LINK: INSIDE GROOVE STORY
Here's the "in-famous" Howard Dean video from 2004 after the Iowa Caucus. I sure hope Jimmy's speech has more of a positive impact on IOWA SPEEDWAY'S campaign than Dean's did...
Three Domers in 1st Round of NFL Mock Draft
Here's a new 2016 NFL Mock Draft from Pro Football Focus that has three former Notre Dame football stars going in the First Round:
LINK: MOCK DRAFT
ND's Recruiting Operation's Snack Plan for NSD
The Fighting Irish coaching & recruiting staff will spend the day tomorrow waiting on the signatures of many high school stars. As you can see -- they won't go hungry during the day!
Domer Riddick Stars in NFL's Bad Lip Reading
You'll see Notre Dame alum Theo Riddick at the 0:18 mark of the video.
Notre Dame Football's NSD Headquarters!
Here's where the Notre Dame football coaching will be hanging out tomorrow as they await the signed National Letter's of Intent for some of the top high school football players in the country!
The fun begins at 7 AM ET -- you can watch it LIVE right here:
LINK: NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
Domer Mike Rodio '12 Interviews Steph Curry
The reigning NBA MVP Steph Curry sat down with Notre Dame alum Michael Rodio '12, for an interview for Men's Fitness. See story linked below.
Michael was a member of our storytelling team here at Notre Dame for a couple of years -- before leaving to pursue his writing career in NYC a year ago...
PHOTO: That's Michael Rodio on the right!
LINK: MEN'S FITNESS STORY
Muffet's Irish Now 47 - 1 All-Time in ACC Play
It wasn't easy last night in Durham, NC -- as the Fighting Irish had to come from behind to beat the Duke Blue Devils on ESPN2's Big Monday.
National Signing Day: 7 AM ET Coverage Starts
Tomorrow (Wednesday, February 3rd) is a "national holiday" for many college football fans across the country -- as it's NATIONAL SIGNING DAY -- the day top high school seniors pick their colleges...Before Sunday— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) February 1, 2016
Before Saturday
It's Signing Day
Who will #JOINTHEF16HT?
Find out Wednesday: https://t.co/Kxua7I7ptEhttps://t.co/Y85529JfGl
Notre Dame's LIVE COVERAGE of National Signing Day begins at 7 AM ET -- just click on the link below:
LINK: LIVE NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
Monday, February 1, 2016
Domer Justin Tuck Retires From the NFL Today
Former Notre Dame All-American Justin Tuck retired today after an 11 year career in the NFL...
Robinson's "One Shirt One Body" Initiative
You'll enjoy this story written by Notre Dame wide receiver Corey Robinson -- in Sports Illustrated's Campus Rush...
LINK: ONE SHIRT ONE BODY
Sunday, January 31, 2016
X Games Silver Medalist Reps Domer's Jersey
Arielle Gold won the Silver Medal today at the 2016 X Games and she did so wearing the jersey of former Notre Dame student-athlete David Bruton!
Bruton landed in San Jose, CA this afternoon with his Broncos teammates as they prepare for next Sunday's Super Bowl 50!
Irish vs. Wake Forest on ACC Network: 1 PM ET
The #25 ranked Fighting Irish of Notre Dame play the Deamon Deacons of Wake Forest today at 1 PM ET -- in the friendly confines of Purcell Pavilion.
The game will be televised on the ACC Network -- here's a list of the ACC Network Affiliates around the country:
LINK: ACC NETWORK AFFILIATES
NFL.COM: Top 5 Draft Picks by Position
Here's a story today on the top draft picks by position...
You'll notice two ND student-athletes -- Fuller & Prosise, who decided to leave early -- are not listed.
LINK: TOP PICKS BY POSITION
Saturday, January 30, 2016
OT: Our Mom's Courtside Seat at Ferris State
Our mom (Joan Small) loved two schools in her lifetime -- the University of Notre Dame and Ferris State University (the Harvard of Mecosta County!).
She left for heaven in June of 2012 -- just months after I took my position at ND.
Mom worked for Ferris State University's on campus hotel for a number of years heading up their corporate sales efforts. Oh, how she was proud of the Bulldogs.
Today, when the Ferris State Bulldogs men's basketball team takes on Saginaw Valley State -- my Mom's chair will be courtside.
That's Andy Bronkema --- head basketball coach at Ferris State -- sitting on my Mom's chair. Andy's led the Bulldogs to a 16 - 3 record on the season and a #25 ranking in NCAA Division II. Thanks Andy for sending me the photos!
Go Bulldogs!
Tyler Eifert -- Doing the Right Thing This Week
Former Notre Dame All-American Tyler Eifert is playing in his first NFL Pro Bowl this weekend in Hawaii. The Domer decided he wouldn't be traveling alone for this honor.
He took a life-long Notre Dame fan (who helped him recover from an injury) with him.
LINK: MUST READ
Alex Flanagan Interviews Sheldon Day
Former ND sideline reporter -- now with the NFL Network -- Alex Flanagan interviews former Notre Dame captain Sheldon Day at the Reese's Senior Bowl.
LINK: SHELDON DAY
Friday, January 29, 2016
Brian Kelly Receives 6-Year Contract Extension
THE BRIAN KELLY ERA CONTINUES
BK's new contract:
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
6 more years of hardcore football.
https://t.co/cTO1ps9gjs
— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) January 29, 2016
The University of Notre Dame announced today a six-year contract extension for head football coach Brian Kelly!At the end of this new contract -- Coach Kelly will become the second longest tenured coach in Notre Dame football history:
- Knute Rockne: 13 seasons
- Brian Kelly: 12 seasons -- at end of new contract!
- Frank Leahy: 11 seasons
- Ara Parseghian: 11 seasons
- Lou Holtz: 11 seasons
- Elmer Layded: 7 seasons
- Dan Devine: 6 seasons
Coach Kelly currently leads all active FBS head football coaches in career wins with 226!
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE STORY
Panthers' Seek Out Domer for $$$ Advice...
The Super Bowl 50 bound Carolina Panthers apparently seek out their long-snapper -- Notre Dame alum J.J. Jansen when the subjects of taxes and investments come up.
I'm not surprised...
LINK: J.J. JANSEN
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Dallas' Head Coach Calls Him "Notre Dame"
This is a Fort Worth Telegram story about Notre Dame's Nick Martin -- who is in Mobile, AL at the Reese's Senior Bowl...
As you'll see this reporter is overlooking Sheldon Day -- I'm guessing that will change this Saturday when they see #91 knocking down a QB or two...
LINK: MARTIN
Fighting Irish Take on Syracuse on ESPN 2
Tip off is scheduled for 7 PM ET inside Syracuse's Carrier Dome -- a tough place to shoot the basketball! Game is televised on ESPN2.
#25 Notre Dame will be playing without Demetrius Jackson -- who is out with a torn hamstring.
GO IRISH!
LINK: GAME NOTES
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Sheldon Day Practice Drill at Senior Bowl
Sheldon Day's turn. "That's what it looks like, right there." pic.twitter.com/walhVbFNdk
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) January 27, 2016
Seven Notre Dame Student-Athletes Drafted!
🍀 DRAFT RECAP
These 7 Notre Dame student-athletes are heading for the pros.
https://t.co/OSgAPcJVR2
— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) January 27, 2016
Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League and Major League Lacrosse held their annual draft this past weekend -- and SEVEN NOTRE DAME student-athletes were drafted by teams:
Men's Lacrosse:
- 3rd overall pick: Matt Landis
- 5th overall pick: Matt Kavanagh
Women's Soccer:
- 5th overall pick: Cari Roccaro
- 19th overall pick: Katie Naughton
Men's Soccer:
- 25th overall pick: Max Lachowecki
- 28th overall pick: Patrick Hodan
- 60th overall pick: Vince Cicciarelli
Sheldon Day & Nick Martin at Senior Bowl!
The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame will be represented at this weeks Reese's Senior Bowl by Nick Martin and Sheldon Day...
LINK: NFL NETWORK -- FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE REPORT
Sports Illustrated: Shaq Admits LSU Paid Him
As we close in on the last few days before National Signing Day -- my mind often wanders to why did this high school student pick a certain school over another school...
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Notre Dame Leads NCAA in Fewest Turnovers!
Mike Brey's #25 ranked Fighting Irish lead the country in FEWEST TURNOVERS per game at just more than 9 per game.
Here's the rankings:
LINK: FEWEST TURNOVERS
Monday, January 25, 2016
OT: Elite Athletes Are Being Given Vitamin D
I was told eight years ago by a prominent Doctor that I needed to take more Vitamin D after reviewing my "Vitamin D Blood Level" results -- which were low. He called it the "miracle vitamin." I take it every single day...
Well, look what a number of professional and major college programs are recommending for their athletes to avoid injuries -- VITAMIN D.
I worked closely with a former ND student-athlete who trained for the NFL Draft at the IMG Academy a few years ago. One of the things he was prescribed to begin taking was Vitamin D -- to prepare him for the Draft.
There is something here folks...
LINK: WALL STREET JOURNAL STORY
Domer Skylar Diggins Pitching New Nike Gear
The folks in Beaverton selected former Notre Dame All-American Skylar Diggins to headline their latest apparel release...
LINK: SKYLAR
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Domers in Super Bowl: Jansen, Bruton & Harris
Super Bowl 50 will feature three former Notre Dame stars -- two will play in the game:
- David Bruton Jr. (Broncos) -- team captain / out with injury
- Ryan Harris (Broncos) -- Right Tackle
- J.J. Jansen (Panthers) -- Long Snapper
Photo above: That's Ryan Harris taking a selfie with his QB Peyton Manning.
Notre Dame Bench: 42 Pts -- Va Tech Team 41
The #3 Fighting Irish of Notre Dame beat Virginia Tech today 80 - 41.
The big story was the Notre Dame bench -- scoring 42 of Notre Dame's 80 points -- and outscoring Va Tech's entire team.
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