In TODAY'S editions of two of the most recognized brands in journalism -- stories about the University of Notre Dame's undefeated football team were published. You'll want to read both!
If you visit the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl's official website -- you'll see they're already talking about two potential match-ups for their game on January 3rd. And, both involve the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
Now -- Coach Kelly, team and IRISH fans have their sites on another game that's played on January 7th in Miami...
Notre Dame alum Mike Golic represented his alma mater this morning on his Mike & MIKE Show -- calling out all of his colleagues at ESPN -- including Colin Cowherd. You'll enjoy this!
Here's the "behind the scenes" look at how the Associated Press voters ranked Notre Dame in this week's AP Poll. Just click on the link below to see where each voter ranked our IRISH.
The University of Notre Dame's head football coach Brian Kelly -- met with the media today for his weekly "teleconference" with the media after last night's big win over the Sooners. Just click on the link below:
The two "human" rankings have the Fighting Irish now ranked #4 in the country -- after Florida's defeat to the hands of Georgia yesterday afternoon.
There is not a team ranked ahead of Notre Dame who has as many quality wins as NOTRE DAME. And, that is FACT.
I'm quite certain the COMPUTER ranking systems will take that into play -- which could move Notre Dame ahead of Oregon into the #3 slot in the BCS rankings -- which will be released this evening at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN.
Here's what the Oklahoma coaches and players had to say about their 30 - 13 loss to Notre Dame in front of the largest crowd ever to see them play in Memorial Stadium.
Folks, our Fighting Irish are 8 - 0 with wins over EIGHT TEAMS WHO PLAYED IN BOWL GAMES last season -- not a team in AMERICA can make that claim! FIVE OF THESE TEAMS HAVE BEEN RANKED this season -- not a team in AMERICA can make that claim either!
Navy
Purdue
Michigan State
Michigan
Miami
Stanford
BYU
Oklahoma
The most recent victim -- the Oklahoma Sooners -- were held to 15 yards rushing as the IRISH win going away 30 - 13. BIG, BIG, BIG WIN for NOTRE DAME in front of the largest crowd ever to see Oklahoma play a football game at Memorial Stadium!
Now we need to beat Pittsburgh!
Here's a quick look at the early reaction to Notre Dame's statement game in Norman!
This photo was "tweeted" by the Chicago Tribune's Brian Hamilton from his view of The Gaylord Family's Oklahoma Memorial Stadium from the press box. The place seats 82,112...
Former Notre Dame All-American -- and three-time NBA World Champion -- John Paxson was back home "sans hair" with his Chicago Bulls. Paxson, the Executive Vice President of the Chicago Bulls met with Jack Nolan before last night's exhibition game with the Pacers at Purcell Pavilion.
Folks, you're going to love the Paxson interview -- he's a class act.
It's a little more than ten hours until kick-off of #5 Notre Dame vs. #9 Oklahoma in Norman. The game will be televised LIVE in PRIME TIME on ABC at 8 PM ET -- and I can't wait!
Took a lap around the worldwide web this morning to see what the media "experts" have to say about tonight's game. Just click on the link below:
The Band of the Fighting Irish is in Oklahoma this evening -- preparing to represent Notre Dame tomorrow night in Norman. On their way they stopped in Bethany, OK to perform for the children at The Children's Center -- a pediatric hospital that treats children with complex medical and physical disabilities. You'll enjoy this!
It was announced yesterday that the University of Notre Dame's Athletic Teams finished #1 among the 120 schools in the FBS -- with a 100% Graduation Success Rate for 19 of its 22 athletic programs! All eleven of Notre Dame's women's athletic programs had a 100% graduation rate!!!
Unfortunately, it's a news story that you won't find in the national media or on ESPN's Sports Center...
The University of Notre Dame's "fifth ranked" football team will be leaving in the morning for Norman, Oklahoma -- but, before they leave Coach Kelly met with the media...
You'll also want to know that today is COACH KELLY'S BIRTHDAY!!!
Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly was a guest today on THE HERD -- Colin Cowherd's show. Cowherd has not been a big fan of the IRISH. Just click on the link below:
The Fighting Irish are "front and center" this week on the "sports leader" -- as the ABC / ESPN road show heads to Norman, OK to cover Notre Dame's game with Oklahoma. This morning -- Kirk Herbstreit was a guest on Mike & MIKE and he talked about the big game...
This past Saturday -- at the dedication of the Castellan Family Fencing Center on the campus of the University of Notre Dame -- Tim Stop performed a version of HERE COME THE IRISH that I believe you're going to like!!!
The University of Notre Dame's head football coach Brian Kelly -- met with the media today to talk about his undefeated Fightin' Irish and their game Saturday night against Oklahoma. Enjoy!
Oklahoma's football program met with the media today to talk about their game this Saturday against Notre Dame. Head coach Bob Stoops, QB Landry Jones and three other players represented the Sooners. Here's a link:
As a life-long Notre Dame fan -- I had no idea that some Oklahoma fans have been carrying around a fifty year dislike for the Fighting Irish. It was back in 1957 when ND broke Oklahoma's 47 game winning streak -- the longest in college football history...
Here's an analysis of the teams that the Oklahoma Sooners have played this season (see photo above of what Coach Bob Stoops thinks...) -- versus the teams Notre Dame have played. Oklahoma's opponents are 24 - 20 on the season. Notre Dame's opponents are 28 - 23 on the season.
Former Notre Dame football captain and NFL first round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings -- Harrison Smith -- gets his first interception and he takes it to the HOUSE!!!
Harrison intercepts the Cardinals QB Skelton and takes it 32 yards into the endzone -- PICK SIX! The Vikings won the game 21 - 14. Congratulations Harrison!
Legendary Notre Dame coach and now ESPN college football commentator -- LOU HOLTZ -- brought to the "court" the case that the IRISH should play for the National Championship should they go undefeated. You'll want to watch this.
Every Sunday mornin' after a Notre Dame Football Saturday -- the ND GO IRISH BLOG takes a lap around the worldwide web to see what the media has to say about our UNDEFEATED Fightin' Irish. Just click on the link below:
Here's a few links to NBC's coverage of Notre Dame's win today over Brigham Young. The win for the #5 Irish puts them at a perfect 7 - 0 on the season!
It's all about winning -- and Notre Dame is winning football games!!!
The Irish are now 7 - 0 on the season with today's come from behind 17 - 14 win over a game Brigham Young team. Here's a link to Coach Kelly's post game press conference along with a link to his locker room talk to the team after the game:
I shared this with my Dad yesterday -- some of the "nicest fans I've ever met visiting Notre Dame for a football weekend are the BYU fans..."
This morning a reporter from the Deseret News penned this story about BYU fans and their pilgrimage to the campus of the University of Notre Dame. You'll enjoy this story.
It's the best day of the week -- a Football Saturday on the campus of the University of Notre Dame!
To get us prepared for today's 3:37 PM ET kick-off with the Cougars of Brigham Young University -- I've taken the liberty of doing some homework on what the local and national media has to say about today's game. It's going to be a battle!
The University of Notre Dame held its traditional Pep Rally tonight -- before tomorrow afternoon's game with BYU. Just click on the link below to watch the video:
ND GO IRISH BLOG regulars; Ted and Jan Eberle (KANSAS) were on campus today for the BYU football game this weekend.
They were meeting this afternoon with two of my colleagues, Aaron Fricke and Michelle Shakour. Aaron came by my office to let me know that Ted and Jan were just down the hall -- so I had to run over and get a photo of these two IRISH super-fans!
Took a lap around the media sites that follow the BYU Cougars to see what they're saying about Saturday's game with our Fighting Irish. Notre Dame fans -- this will get you ready for tomorrow's game. Click on the links below:
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly met with the media today after practice -- as the Irish gear up to play BYU this Saturday. Here's a link to the replay:
He's got one of the great first names in college football "BRONCO" Mendenhall -- and he's the coach of the BYU Cougars. Earlier in the week, Coach Mendenhall met with the media after practice: