Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Monday, September 26, 2016
Notre Dame Football Takes a Jab at Debate
The co-Chairman of the Presidential Debate -- had some fun tonight at ND Football's expense when introducing Fr. Jenkins (Notre Dame's president) to the crowd tonight at Hofstra University.
LINK: ND FOOTBALL
Fr. Jenkins, C.S.C. -- Questions NCAA's Role
University of Notre Dame president, Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. -- offered up an opinion piece in yesterday's Wall Street Journal, where he lets the NCAA know this:
"The NCAA isn't a moral arbiter, nor should it be. Let my school, Notre Dame, speak for itself on restrooms and other contentious social issues."
You can read Fr. Jenkin's commentary at the link below...
LINK: OPINION PIECE --- WALL STREET JOURNAL
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Most Points Given Up in Notre Dame History...
This is why Coach Kelly had to make the change in defensive coordinators.
In 128 seasons of Notre Dame Football -- we have never given up more points (134) -- in the first four games of a season...
NEVER.
The closest was Charlie Weis' 2007 team that gave up 133 points in their first four games -- on their way to a 3 - 9 season.
Here's the good news -- WE CAN STILL TURN THIS THING AROUND -- and I believe WE WILL!
Domer Becomes 3rd MLB Player in History!
🍀ND REWRITING HISTORY— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) September 25, 2016
⚾️@NDBaseball's Trey Mancini (@Orioles) becomes 3rd MLB player to hit HR in 1st 3 starts.pic.twitter.com/KW4GDIxMSU
Fact: Notre Dame's 149 Points in 4 Games
Notre Dame fans will be shocked with this fact...
The 149 points scored by Notre Dame over the first four games of this season -- is the most since Notre Dame's 1949 National Championship team scored 157 in their first four games.
LINK: 1949 NATIONAL CHAMPS
Notre Dame's New Defensive Coordinator
The University of Notre Dame announced today that Domer Greg Hudson '90, has been named their new Defensive Coordinator. Hudson was the defensive coordinator at Purdue for three seasons and prior to that worked at Florida State.
Hudson '90 takes over for Brian VanGorder who was relieved today of his duties.
LINK: OFFICIAL RELEASE
First Four Games: A Look at the Numbers
Decided to do some digging into the numbers behind our football team's 1 - 3 start. Our first four opponents are 8 - 6 on the season. Here's what the "math" says:
GAME #1: Texas 50 - Notre Dame 47 in OT
- Vegas betting line: ND favorite
- ND Total Offense: 444 total yards
- ND Rushing Offense: 206 yards
- ND Passing Offense: 238 yards
- Texas Total Offense: 517 yards
- Texas Rushing Offense: 238 yards
- Texas Passing Offense: 280 yards
In Texas' three games so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
- Most points they have scored this season
- Most points given up this season
- 2nd most yards gained on offense
- 2nd most yards given up on defense
GAME #2: Notre Dame 39 - Nevada 10
- Vegas betting line: ND favorite
- ND Total Offense: 444 yards
- ND Rushing Offense: 239 yards
- ND Passing Offense: 205 yards
- Nevada Total Offense: 300 yards
- Nevada Rushing Offense: 99 yards
- Nevada Passing Offense: 201 yards
In Nevada's four games so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
- Fewest points they have scored this season
- Most points given up this season
- Fewest yards gained on offense this season
- 2nd most yards gained on their defense this season
GAME #3: Michigan State 36 - Notre Dame 28
- Vegas betting line: ND favorite
- ND Total Offense: 401 yards
- ND Rushing Offense: 57 yards
- ND Passing Offense: 344 yards
- MSU Total Offense: 501 yards
- MSU Rushing Offense: 260 yards
- MSU Passing Offense: 241 yards
In Michigan State's three game so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
- Most points they have scored this season
- 2nd most points given up this season
- Most yards gained on offense this season
- Most yards gained on their defense this season
GAME #4: Duke 38 - Notre Dame 35
- Vegas betting line: ND favorite
- ND Total Offense: 534 yards
- ND Rushing Offense: 153 yards
- ND Passing Offense: 381 yards
- Duke Total Offense: 498 yards
- Duke Rushing Offense: 290 yards
- Duke Passing Offense: 208 yards
- Most points they have scored this season (against FBS opponent)
- Most points given up this season
- Most yards gained on offense this season (against FBS opponent)
- Most yards gained on their defense this season
Saturday, September 24, 2016
The Gold Gang Entertaining Fans at Notre Dame
— Gold Gang (@NDGoldGang) September 24, 2016
The ND GOLD GANG -- making people smile!
Friday, September 23, 2016
Notre Dame Football's Pep Rally Tonight!
Notre Dame football team arrives at the Joyce Center Fieldhouse for tonight's pep rally. Excellent crowd on hand to support the team. pic.twitter.com/qWymg3lhii— Angelo Di Carlo (@angdicarlowndu) September 23, 2016
Rundgren & Robinson Sing ND Victory March!
Todd Rundgren, a legendary performer, songwriter and record producer -- is here at the University of Notre Dame this week as an "Artist in Residence."#BTS #video of #ND student Corey Robinson practicing the Fight Song with Notre Dame Artist-in-Residence @toddrundgren! @TRSoHarmonyFdn pic.twitter.com/5guuFyIS7O— DeBartolo Arts ND (@DeBartoloArtsND) September 23, 2016
A Day in the Life of Miles Boykin '19 -- NDFB
Wake up. Lift. Class. Lunch. Meetings. Practice. Dinner. Study. Sleep. Repeat.— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 22, 2016
A day in the life of @MBoykin814. pic.twitter.com/CtScMzKgpU
The 4th Graders Team-up With ND Football!
The greatest fight song in all the land -- performed by Taylor Leadership Academy's 4th Grade Class (Stockton, CA) and a few of the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame!Future domers of Ms. Silva's Class (@alsil23) from California kicking the day off with the best fight song in the country.#NotreDame ☘️ pic.twitter.com/sDYmKY8zdD— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 23, 2016
Thursday, September 22, 2016
The Tripucka Family Celebrates Their Dad!
Former Notre Dame All-American QB Frank Tripucka -- was honored this weekend by the Denver Broncos. Here's a great story about the "18" members of the Tripucka family who made the trek to Colorado for the ceremony...
Special thanks to ND GO IRISH BLOG regular Chris Tripucka (Frank's son) for alerting me to this story.
You will want to read this!
LINK: THE TRIPUCKA FAMILY
Todd Rundgren Arrived at Notre Dame Today
I ran into Todd at lunch today and posed for a photo with him -- just so I could tease one of his biggest fans on our team at the University of Notre Dame...
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Time to Order Your 2016 Christmas Ornament!
Here's a picture of the University of Notre Dame's official 2016 Christmas Ornament -- you can order it today at the link below:
LINK: CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
4th Grade Class Visiting ND This Weekend!
This is going to be a special weekend for a 4th grade class out of Stockton, CA -- as they visit the University of Notre Dame for the first time!
Here the story on how this all came about...
LINK: STORY
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Domer's First Major League Hit -- A Home Run!
Former Notre Dame baseball star Trey Mancini played in his first major league game this evening -- and he hit a HOME RUN!BOOMER!!!! @TreyMancini's first MLB hit is a solo shot crushed to left center pic.twitter.com/dW2ia2KgRp— Phil Mosey (@getphillyyy) September 21, 2016
A Notre Dame Mom's reaction to her son's first Major League Home Run! -- PRICELESS!Mancini's mom's reaction to his first career home run is PRICELESS. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/tMkSR0RToO— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) September 21, 2016
LINK: MLB STORY
Fr. Ted Honored With a U.S. Postage Stamp!
Here it is -- a "forever" U.S. postage stamp honoring the late Rev. Theordore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., -- longtime president of the University of Notre Dame.
Quite an honor!
I AM BUYING A BUNCH OF THESE STAMPS!
LINK: HESBURGH STAMP
Domer "Turns Four Chairs" On NBC's The Voice
Notre Dame alum Dave Moisan '04 -- turned four chairs last night on the season premier of The Voice on NBC. Moisan, a former Fighting Irish swimmer -- selected Alicia Keys as his coach.
Monday, September 19, 2016
OT: Radio Call of Ferris State's Last Second Win
I am a proud graduate of Ferris State University (Big Rapids, MI) -- AKA, the "Harvard of Mecosta County."
Our #7 ranked Bulldog football team won their second straight football game -- in dramatic fashion.
Last week they beat Michigan Tech on a field goal with 7 seconds left -- and this past Saturday they topped that with a TD on 4th and goal with the clock running out in their win over Northwood University (photo above).
Here's the RADIO CALL of the final seconds of this game -- good stuff here!
LINK: BULLDOG'S WIN!
Domer Mike Golic "To Take One For The Team"
Former Michigan State hoops star Magic Johnson -- getting fired-up to act on his bet with ESPN's Mike Golic. Johnson and Golic had a wager about a little football game Saturday night...Magic Johnson held NOTHING BACK on Golic and it was AMAZING! pic.twitter.com/qlNZGLDZ7p— Mike & Mike (@MikeAndMike) September 19, 2016
North Carolina Baptist Hears the Echoes of ND
A great story about a first trip to Notre Dame for a football game.
Special thanks to ND GO IRISH BLOG regular David Crandon for alerting me to this story...
LINK: BUCKET LIST
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Domer Fuller "Back to Back" 100 Yd. Games!
Three minutes in and @Will_Fuller7 already had 2 catches for 70 YDs thanks in part to this big catch. 👀#KCvsHOUhttps://t.co/uOVDcyBptZ— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) September 18, 2016
Domer Frank Tripucka Honored by Broncos!
Former Notre Dame QB Frank Tripucka -- who is the first NFL QB in history to throw for more than 3,000 yards in a season -- will have his "banner" unveiled today by the Denver Broncos.
Some may remember that Frank allowed the Broncos to "un-retire" his number so Peyton Manning could wear it when he played in Denver.
LINK: STORY
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Fly Over Tonight at Notre Dame Stadium
Thank you to the @USNavy (VAQ-209 Star Warriors) for tonight's flyover. pic.twitter.com/HpuS4DJOiQ— Brian Pracht (@BrianPracht) September 18, 2016
Friday, September 16, 2016
Domer C.J. Prosise -- On "The Kicker"
😂 @Prosisely_22 gets terrible advice from @Reddsaidit...— NFL Now (@NFLNow) September 15, 2016
Branding U via @TheKicker 👇 https://t.co/wdcIZy2VVm
21 Hours to Michigan State vs. Notre Dame
Time to shine.— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 16, 2016
It's rivalry week in South Bend.
Saturday | 7:30pm ET | NBC
Show your support below.https://t.co/QPd4DGANy2
The Story of the Notre Dame Gold Helmet
All Gold Everything.— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 16, 2016
The story behind the best helmets in college football. #GoldStandardhttps://t.co/cCDkUDSvD0
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