Saturday, June 24, 2017
Friday, June 23, 2017
Domer Huddle Wins US Championship - Again!
Make it THREE! Former Notre Dame All-American Molly Huddle just won her third consecutive United States Track & Field Championship in the 10,000 meters last night!
The American record-holder in this event -- just keeps going and going and going...
LINK: STORY
The Cowboys Need a Healthy Jaylon Smith
Former Notre Dame All-American Jaylon Smith -- is all the talk in Dallas these days...
LINK: IMPORTANT
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Father Ted & MLK Jr. Statue Unveiled Today!
A fitting tribute to the long-time President of the University of Notre Dame and the legendary leader of the Civil Rights Movement in America...
LINK: STORY
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Monday, June 19, 2017
Toughest Ticket in College Football -- Again!
Year after year -- the toughest ticket in college football each season involves one football team...
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME.
This year is no exception.
LINK: TOUGHEST TICKET TO GET
Sunday, June 18, 2017
A Happy Father's Day from Notre Dame!
I stopped by the Grotto last night to say a prayer and light a candle for my Dad -- James Arthur Small -- and frankly for all of the DADS out there...
Every year on this day -- I find a way to post this poem from Nelle A. Williams on my blog. Years ago, I had this framed and put up on the bedroom walls of my two boys; Jimmy and Brady...
YOUR FAMILY NAME
You got it from your father
It was all he had to give
So it's yours to use and cherish
For as long as you may live
If you lost the watch
he gave you
It can always be replaced;
But a black mark on your name
Can never be erased
It was clean the day you took it
And a worthy name
to bear
When he got it from his father
There was no dishonor there
So make sure you guard it wisely
After all is said and done
You'll be
glad the name is spotless
When you give it to your son
Dad, I hope I've taken good care of your name.
I LOVE YOU, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Friday, June 16, 2017
The Gold for the Notre Dame Football Helmet
Opened up the vault to get the gold out for this year's game helmets. #GoIrish #AllGoldEverything #PotOfGold #GoldenDome pic.twitter.com/fVzACRUCdE— Adam Myers (@adam_nd_myers) June 16, 2017
Samardzija Blasts Long Home Run Today!
#PitchersWhoRake. Jeff Samardzija crushes a 446-foot home run, a @statcast record for a pitcher. #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/ltxWyvBxJR— Today in the MLB (@TodayintheMLB) June 17, 2017
Former Notre Dame All-American Jeff Samardzija -- just hit the longest home run in the Statcast era by a pitcher -- 446 feet!
This is the third home run of Jeff's MLB career.
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Mike Brey Adds Some Transfer Size to Roster!
Juwan Durham, a 6'-11" forward transfer from UCONN begins the process of becoming a member of the Fighting Irish this weekend!
He will have to sit out the upcoming season -- and then have three years of eligibility...
WELCOME HOME!
LINK: STORY
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
ND Day Interview -- US Senior Open at ND
On a week where the U.S. Open is being held in Wisconsin at Erin Hills -- thought it would be good to start getting excited about the 2019 U.S. Senior Open!
Monday, June 12, 2017
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Georgia Can't Wait to Get to Notre Dame...
This is another story on the DAWG NATION site that speaks to the upcoming game between their Georgia Bulldogs and our Fighting Irish...
I hope we can match their excitement level for this game!
LINK: DAWG NATION
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Plenty of Transfer Talent Headed to Notre Dame
It's been a busy time for the folks in charge of transfer admissions at the University of Notre Dame...
In the last few months -- FIVE TALENTED STUDENT-ATHLETES -- made the decision to wear the BLUE and GOLD of Notre Dame:
- Lili Thompson -- a three-year starter at Stanford
- Jessica Shepard -- an All-Big Ten hoop star from Nebraska
- Freddy Canteen -- a wide receiver from Michigan
- Cameron Smith -- a wide receiver from Arizona State
- Alohi Gilman -- a safety from the Naval Academy
A sixth let Coach Brey know this morning that he has chosen to bring his talents to South Bend -- once the University makes it official, we'll announce it here.
NY Giants Working Jarron Jones at Left Tackle
Former Notre Dame defensive tackle Jarron Jones -- a free-agent with the NY Giants was "cross-trained" at offensive tackle this week...
LINK: GIANTS
Notre Dame Adds Transfer from Naval Academy
His name is Alohi Gilman -- and he "left a mark" on Notre Dame football this past season...
Gilman made a game high 12 tackles in Navy's 28 - 27 win over our Irish.
Here's hoping he leaves a mark on a Trojan, Wolverine and Cardinal in the coming years!
LINK: GILMAN TO ND
Friday, June 9, 2017
Anna Rohrer '19 is a Warrior...
If you watched her last night (which I did) running the 10,000 meters at the NCAA Track & Field Championship -- you could see it on her face that something wasn't right...
Now we know the rest of the story.
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Big Ten Hoops Star Transfers to Notre Dame
It finally became official this afternoon -- when Notre Dame sent out the release below...
6'- 4" sophomore center Jessica Shepard, a one-time Big Ten Rookie of the Year -- is now officially enrolled at Notre Dame. Shepard, who will have to sit out the upcoming season, will have two years of eligibility left with Muffet's Fighting Irish.
Shepard had a 35 point / 20 rebound game during her freshman season with the Cornhuskers. She averaged 18 points and 9 boards a game her sophomore season.
Jessica was the consensus #3 ranked player in the country -- in the recruiting class that landed Notre Dame Arike Ogunbowale and Marina Mabrey. A great get for ND!
LINK: SHEPARD IS IRISH
Jessica Harris '19 Talks Qualifying 7th at NCAA
This three-time All-American is headed to the 1,500m final! ☘️— Notre Dame XC/TF (@NDXCTF) June 9, 2017
Listen to Harris' #instantreaction: pic.twitter.com/jb910eroYi
Three-time All-American Jessica Harris from Notre Dame...
Domer Bryan Rust Scores Another Huge Goal!
Former Notre Dame hockey star Bryan Rust -- just did it again -- his 7th goal of the NHL Playoffs, putting the Penguins up 2 - 0 in tonight's 5th game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs!Bryan Rust top shelf where Grandma hides the Schnapps.— Brian Chojnacki (@BroadcastingBri) June 9, 2017
2-0 Pens.#StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/Nvt8AByZyd
A Family Affair at the NCAA Track Meet!
Notre Dame's Dani Aragon '17 and her sister Christina (Stanford) are seen here in this photo just taken at the NCAA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, OR.
The sisters finished in a virtual tie, with Christina beating her older sister by 5 hundredths of a second in the 1,500 meters -- qualifying them both for Saturday's final!
Four-time All-American Danielle Aragon caught up with us following her qualifying mark in the 1,500m! ☘️— Notre Dame XC/TF (@NDXCTF) June 9, 2017
Catch her #instantreaction: pic.twitter.com/T4lCf9y7i3
Pretty cool moment for the Aragon family!
Notre Dame's Jessica Harris also qualified for Saturday's final with the 7th fastest time in the Prelims!
LINK: 1,500 METER RESULTS
Domer Mancini's Big Night for the Orioles!
Former Notre Dame baseball star Trey Mancini -- did something no one has ever done in an Oriole uniform last night...
He's the first in franchise history to hit a game tying home run as a pinch hitter -- and then follow it up with a game winning home run in the next at bat.
What a night for the rookie!
LINK: VIDEO AND STORY
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Video of Jaylon Smith Running Around at OTA
Take a look at @theJaylonSmith finally working full speed & hear what players had to say about his progress. pic.twitter.com/XcPuBCalkl— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) June 7, 2017
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Domer Becca Huffer Back "Home" in Michiana
The ND grad is back in town this week to play in the Four Winds Invitational....@beccahuffergolf trying to "Play like a Champion" at @fourwindsinvite back in @FightingIrish territory!— Symetra Tour (@ROAD2LPGA) June 6, 2017
Had 5 yr reunion last week! pic.twitter.com/FO3fnVjs81
Hottest Pitcher in Baseball -- Jeff Samardzija
The former two-sport star at Notre Dame -- Jeff Samardzija has racked up an incredible pitching streak...
59 strikeouts vs. 1 walk in the games started since May 1st.
INCREDIBLE!
LINK: STORY
Monday, June 5, 2017
Kizer: "Rookie Making an Instant Impact"
Some high praise for the former Notre Dame QB DeShone Kizer...
LINK: ROOKIES MAKING AN INSTANT IMPACT
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Notre Dame and the United States Military...
When America has called -- Notre Dame has answered...
An anonymous donor has offered to match gifts up to $1,000 to assist Veterans in their cost to attend the University of Notre Dame. Please consider making a gift -- you can do it at the link below. THANK YOU!
LINK: GIVE HERE
Domer Counsell Has Brewers in First Place!
Former Notre Dame baseball star Craig Counsell has his Milwaukee Brewers in 1st place -- 1/3rd of the way through the 2017 MLB season.
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Friday, June 2, 2017
Domer Malik Zaire '17 -- Off to the Swamp!
The SEC just just loosened its restrictions on transfers --- which should open the door for former ND QB Malizk Zaire 17' to attend the University of Florida for grad school and the opportunity to extend his college playing career with the Gators...
Florida's opening game is against the Michigan Wolverines on September 2nd.
LINK: SPORTING NEWS
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Mike Brey's Irish Getting Bracketology Respect
Here is ESPN's Joe Lunardi's first look at his 2018 NCAA Tournament Bracket -- the Irish are getting some respect!
LINK: BRACKETOLOGY -- 2018
Three Domers: College FB Hall of Fame Ballot
Three former Notre Dame All-Americans; Mark Bavaro, Rocket Ismail and Aaron Taylor are on the ballot for election into the College Football Hall of Fame...
The official announcement will come January 8, 2018 in Atlanta. Notre Dame leads all colleges with 46 former student-athletes and 6 coaches inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Here's the 2018 nominees:
LINK: COLLEGE FB HALL OF FAME BALLOT
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Chargers' Blog Has Onwualu Making Roster
This would make my day...
However, there are still 99 days until the start of the NFL football season -- and anything can happen. Just have to keep working...
Here's the story:
LINK: FIRST LOOK AT CHARGERS 53 MAN ROSTER
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Domer / Holy Cross Priest Named Bishop!
Rev. William Wack, C.S.C. -- a South Bend native and Holy Cross Priest who graduated from the University of Notre Dame -- was appointed yesterday as the Bishop of the Pensacola - Tallahassee (FL) Diocese by Pope Francis...
I hope the Seminoles and Gators are ready for Bishop Wack!
LINK: CATHOLIC NEWS STORY
I hope the Seminoles and Gators are ready for Bishop Wack!
LINK: CATHOLIC NEWS STORY
Anders Bjork Signs NHL Contract Today!
Notre Dame hockey star Anders Bjork, agreed to a three-year contract today with the Boston Bruins...
LINK: OFF TO THE NHL
Jeff Samardzija Forgot the GOLD HELMET!
That's former Notre Dame All-American wide receiver -- turned starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants -- Jeff Samardzija, knocking over a teammate as he tried to get to Bryce Harper in a little baseball brawl Memorial Day...
Monday, May 29, 2017
Memorial Day -- 666,441 Have Died for Freedom
A day we remember those who have died to keep us free...
Here's a running tally of all of those who have made the greatest sacrifice for our country.
LINK: THE CASUALTIES OF WAR
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Domer Tory Jackson Gets Head Coaching Gig!
Bay City (MI) John Glenn High School announced the hiring of former Notre Dame hoops star Tory Jackson as its new head basketball coach!
Special thanks to Michael Weathers for alerting me to this story!
Here's the story -- the interview process had a unique twist -- never heard of this before...
LINK: JACKSON
Orioles Trying to Convince Connaughton...
In the next 50 days or so -- the Trail Blazers need to make a decision on Domer Pat Connaughton...
The Baltimore Orioles are lurking. Irish fans may recall that the Orioles gave Pat $480,000 as a signing bonus while playing hoops for Mike Brey -- in hopes he would pitch for them.
Pat's been paid $1 million or, so -- for his two years with Portland. The Blazers have to decide by July 25th if they want to pay Connaughton $1.4 million for his third year or, release him...
LINK: ORIOLES
LINK: OREGON LIVE
LINK: BALTIMORE SUN
Saturday, May 27, 2017
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