The Fighting Irish are off to a 4 - 0 start on the season!
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Former ND Football Player / Turned Author!
Matt Kunz '98, who played linebacker under Holtz and Davie for the Fighting Irish, has authored the book; Triumph! An Athlete's Guide to Winning On and Off the Field.
These days, Matt lives in Milton, GA with his wife RaDonna -- where he is a financial advisor, a City Councilman and a football coach...
Many ND fans will remember Matt's Dad George Kunz '69 -- one of Notre Dame's all-time great offensive lineman who enjoyed a NFL All-Pro career with the Falcons and Colts after going 2nd overall in the 1969 NFL Draft.
If you'd like to buy Matt's book -- just click on the link below:
LINK: BUY THE BOOK HERE
These days, Matt lives in Milton, GA with his wife RaDonna -- where he is a financial advisor, a City Councilman and a football coach...
Many ND fans will remember Matt's Dad George Kunz '69 -- one of Notre Dame's all-time great offensive lineman who enjoyed a NFL All-Pro career with the Falcons and Colts after going 2nd overall in the 1969 NFL Draft.
If you'd like to buy Matt's book -- just click on the link below:
LINK: BUY THE BOOK HERE
Notre Dame Drops to #18 / #21 in Major Polls
Here's the latest TOP 25 rankings from the Associated Press and Coaches Polls...
LINK: AP POLL
LINK: COACHES POLL
Manti Te'o Named Chargers' Team Captain!
Can't say I'm surprised that this 25 year-old ND alum was named a team captain yesterday for the NFL's San Diego Chargers...
Congrats Manti!
LINK: CHARGERS NAME CAPTAINS
Monday, September 5, 2016
Week 1 NFL Rosters: Former ND Players in NFL
Here's a current look at the former Notre Dame football players earning a paycheck this morning from a NFL team. There are now 33 Domers on NFL Rosters or Practice Squads -- with Louis Nix signing with the Redskins.
Special congratulations to ND's two un-drafted free agents who made NFL Rosters -- Romeo Okwara (Giants) and Mathias Farley (Colts)!!!
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN -- (5)
- Zach Martin -- Cowboys
- Ryan Harris -- Steelers
- Nick Martin -- Texans (PUP List)
- Ronnie Stanley -- Ravens
- Chris Watt -- Chargers (PUP List)
TIGHT ENDS -- (5)
- Kyle Rudolph -- Vikings
- Tyler Eifert -- Bengals
- Troy Niklas -- Cardinals
- Ben Koyack -- Jaguars
- Anthony Fasano -- Titans
WIDE RECEIVERS -- (3)
- Golden Tate -- Lions
- Will Fuller -- Texans
- Michael Floyd -- Cardinals
RUNNING BACKS -- (3)
- Theo Riddick -- Lions
- C.J. Prosise -- Seahawks
- George Atkinson -- Browns
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN -- (4)
- Stephon Tuitt -- Steelers
- Romeo Okwara -- Giants
- Sheldon Day -- Jaguars
- Ian Williams -- 49ers (PUP List)
LINEBACKERS -- (2)
- Manti Te'o -- Chargers
- Jaylon Smith -- Cowboys (PUP List)
DEFENSIVE BACKS -- (6)
- David Bruton -- Redskins
- Harrison Smith -- Vikings
- Keivarae Russell -- Chiefs
- Robert Blanton -- Bills
- Cody Riggs -- Titans
- Mathias Farley -- Colts
SPECIALIST -- (1)
- J.J. Jansen -- Panthers
NFL PRACTICE SQUADS -- (4)
- Ishaq Williams -- Giants
- T.J. Jones -- Lions
- Kapron Lewis-Moore -- Ravens
- Louis Nix -- Redskins
NFL FREE AGENTS:
- John Sullivan
- Robert Hughes
- Amir Carlisle
- Jimmy Clausen
- Jarrett Grace
- Jonas Gray
- Bennett Jackson
- Elijah Shumate
- Louis Nix
- Darrin Walls
- Sam Young
- Chris Brown
Please note: PUP LIST means a player is physically unable to perform. They don't count against the team's 53 man-roster, but they do get paid their contracted amount. PRACTICE SQUAD players make a minimum of $6,900 a week -- teams have the option to pay them more.
Photo of the Game: Equanimeous' TD Catch
My full photo sequence from the Equanimeous St. Brown cartwheel TD last night. @Equanimeous @SBTribune #NDvsTex pic.twitter.com/CiZt2XHzH7— Robert Franklin (@TheRobFranklin) September 5, 2016
The South Bend Tribune's Rob Franklin took these series of photos.
Equanimeous St. Brown's TD Catch Tonight
Despite the loss, this cartwheel by Equanimeous St. Brown still gets a 10:10. pic.twitter.com/wtfUsgxB1X— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 5, 2016
Two TD catches in first college start at WR for the Irish.
Sunday, September 4, 2016
A Real Chance to "Shake Down the Thunder"
An Iso'd shower/storm possible for tonight's game. #NDvsTex I expect little delay or impact on the entire game. pic.twitter.com/mxi8Mwe95P— Tom Coomes (@TomCoomes) September 4, 2016
Video of Notre Dame's Arrival at Texas' Stadium
You ready?#BeatTexas pic.twitter.com/PY1mfkKKOY— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 4, 2016
WATCH: Brian Kelly and the Irish have arrived at Memorial Stadium here in Austin. pic.twitter.com/evKlf2K4Ge— Angelo Di Carlo (@angdicarlowndu) September 4, 2016
ND Future Opponent: USC Loses To Alabama
The final score was 52 - 6 -- and it could have been worse. Believe it or not, USC led this game into the 2nd quarter 3 - 0. Here's what's being said the morning after.
LINK: LA TIMES
LINK: USC PLAYERS
LINK: FAN SIDED
Former ND Players -- Back in the NFL Today!
These former Notre Dame football players have been claimed off waivers today by another team in the NFL or, have cleared waivers and have been assigned to their current NFL team's practice squad:
- Mathias Farley -- Indianapolis Colts (off waivers)
- George Atkinson -- Cleveland Browns (off waivers)
- Ishaq Williams -- New York Giants (practice squad)
- T.J. Jones -- Detroit Lions (practice squad)
- Kapron Lewis-Moore -- Baltimore Ravens (practice squad)
Where Would This ND Team Be Ranked Today?
We soon forget -- these players still have eligibility left -- but opted to pursue a professional career in the NFL. Can you imagine the team Brian Kelly would be taking into Austin tonight!
STANLEY, SMITH, FULLER, PROSISE and RUSSELL
And, we have a 21 year-old named Romeo Okwara '16 (who has an Accounting Degree from Notre Dame) on the New York Giants this morning. If he had redshirted as a 17 year-old he would be in today's starting line-up as well...
Please Say A Prayer for the Widzinski's Today
Their son David -- who dreamed of playing football for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame -- died in his sleep at the age of 16, four years ago.
A mini-replica Notre Dame Football helmet adorns his grave site (photo above). See David's story linked below the post.
You know the Widzinski's will be thinking about David when Notre Dame takes the field tonight in Austin.
Here is a FACEBOOK post this morning from my friend Dan Collins -- a ND GO IRISH BLOG regular -- who works for Detroit Catholic Central:
LINK: DAVID'S STORY
Here is Former Longhorn Redding on ND vs UT
Thought you'd like to hear a little something from the folks in Austin on tonight's big game...
LINK: RADIO SHOW
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Coach Kelly's Message to Fighting Irish Today
"You came to Notre Dame to be the absolute best."— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 3, 2016
Hear @CoachBrianKelly's message to the team after practice in TX. pic.twitter.com/iRoMWxprRJ
ND Next Opponent: Nevada 30 - Cal Poly 27
Took a lap around the worldwide web to see what is being reported about Nevada's OT win last night over Cal Poly. Nevada travels to Notre Dame next week to take on the Fighting Irish.
LINK: RENO GAZETTE
LINK: YAHOO SPORTS
LINK: FINAL STATS
ND Future Opponent: #8 Stanford 26 - KSU 13
Took a lap around the worldwide web to see what is being reported about Stanford's win last night over Kansas State. Stanford's next game is against USC in two weeks.
LINK: FOX SPORTS
LINK: GAME HIGHLIGHTS
LINK: MCCAFFREY
LINK: STATS
ND Future Opponent: #12 MSU 28 - Furman 13
Took a lap around the worldwide web to see what's being said about Michigan State's win last night over Furman. Up next for Michigan State -- their game at Notre Dame.
FYI: The Irish have two more games until they play Michigan State.
LINK: GAME HIGHLIGHTS
LINK: MSU'S DANTONIO
LINK: MSU'S QB
LINK: FINAL STATS
Notre Dame Football's First Business Trip
Let's take flight.#BeatTexas pic.twitter.com/Zdh9s0DBOu— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 3, 2016
Friday, September 2, 2016
Sneak Peek: Notre Dame's 30 Second TV Spot
This is the University of Notre Dame's 30 second TV spot that will air during ABC's telecast of Sunday night's game with Texas.
NFL Teams Trim Rosters to 53 Players Today
The clock is ticking on the careers of professional football players fighting for roster spots on the 32 NFL Teams. Each team's final 53 man roster for the 2016 NFL Season had be finalized by 4 PM ET today.
As of this very moment (Saturday 10:45 PM ET) -- there are 27 former Notre Dame players still receiving an NFL pay check this morning. 15 are on Offense, 11 are on Defense and 1 is a Specialist:
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN -- (5)
- Zach Martin -- Cowboys
- Ryan Harris -- Steelers
- Nick Martin -- Texans (PUP List)
- Ronnie Stanley -- Ravens
- Chris Watt -- Chargers (PUP List)
TIGHT ENDS -- (5)
- Kyle Rudolph -- Vikings
- Tyler Eifert -- Bengals
- Troy Niklas -- Cardinals
- Ben Koyack -- Jaguars
- Anthony Fasano -- Titans
WIDE RECEIVERS -- (3)
- Golden Tate -- Lions
- Will Fuller -- Texans
- Michael Floyd -- Cardinals
RUNNING BACKS -- (2)
- Theo Riddick -- Lions
- C.J. Prosise -- Seahawks
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN -- (4)
- Stephon Tuitt -- Steelers
- Romeo Okwara -- Giants
- Sheldon Day -- Jaguars
- Ian Williams -- 49ers (PUP List)
LINEBACKERS -- (2)
- Manti Te'o -- Chargers
- Jaylon Smith -- Cowboys (PUP List)
DEFENSIVE BACKS -- (5)
- David Bruton -- Redskins
- Harrison Smith -- Vikings
- Keivarae Russell -- Chiefs
- Robert Blanton -- Bills
- Cody Riggs -- Titans
SPECIALIST -- (1)
- J.J. Jansen -- Panthers
NFL CUTS / NOW FREE AGENTS
- John Sullivan
- Robert Hughes
- Amir Carlisle
- Jimmy Clausen
- Jarrett Grace
- Jonas Gray
- Bennett Jackson
- Elijah Shumate
- Kapron Lewis-Moore
- Ishaq Williams
- T.J. Jones
- Louis Nix
- Darrin Walls
- George Atkinson III
- Mathias Farley
- Sam Young
- Chris Brown
Please note: PUP LIST means a player is physically unable to perform. They don't count against the team's 53 man-roster, but they do get paid.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta -- Pray For Us!
In the story above you'll meet Jim Towey, president of Ave Maria University -- a personal friend of Mother Teresa, and a Notre Dame parent.
Warning, Don't Try This at Home: WKU Football
This entrance was...not ideal. https://t.co/GTqIZ8B2Xn— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 2, 2016
They might want to practice this before the next home game...
THE HILLTOPPERS DID WIN THE GAME! THEY BEAT RICE 46 - 14.
THE HILLTOPPERS DID WIN THE GAME! THEY BEAT RICE 46 - 14.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
2016: Highest Ticket Value in College Football
I'd love to know how many Athletic Director's place a call each week to Jack Swarbrick asking to get Notre Dame on the schedule...
Just click on graph to enlarge.
LINK: #1 VALUE IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Bleacher Report's Notre Dame Tunnel Vision
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 1, 2016
THIS IS THE FIRST IN WHAT SHOULD BE A WEEKLY SERIES.
Domer Okwara Sacks Patriots' Tom Brady
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