Thursday, July 25, 2013
Notre Dame: "A Great College to Work For!"
The Chronicle of Higher Education just released its annual list of the top colleges to work for -- and for the FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR the University of Notre Dame was named to the "honor roll."
Having the honor of being an employee of this university -- I'm not surprised!
LINK: NOTRE DAME -- FIVE PEAT!
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
OT: Jack Nicklaus' Grandson Motorcycle Crash
You will not believe that Nick O'Leary -- a football player at Florida State University and the grandson of hall of famer Jack Nicklaus -- walked away from this motorcycle crash. Incredible!
LINK: STORY
Robby Toma Signs with Arizona Cardinals
In the past 24 hours -- Robby Toma '13, signed a contract with the Arizona Cardinals and will compete for a spot on their 53 man roster. Toma, the high school pal of Manti Te'o will be lining up alongside former teammate and Notre Dame All-American Michael Floyd.
Good luck Robby!
LINK: TOMA TO CARDINALS
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
ACC Commissioner Defends Deal with ND
Over the past few months a few coaches have openly questioned the deal the Atlantic Coast Conference struck with Notre Dame. This past Sunday, ACC Commissioner Jack Swofford spoke about why the deal was important to make for their conference -- here's a link to the story:
LINK: ACC TALKS NOTRE DAME DEAL
Monday, July 22, 2013
Single Game Tickets to ND Football On Sale!
If you're looking to see the Fightin' Irish of Notre Dame football team play a game this fall -- CALL BEGINNING AT 8:30 AM ET tomorrow morning! The Notre Dame ticket office will be selling tickets to these games:
- August 31: Temple -- you can buy up to four tickets
- October 8: Arizona State -- game at Cowboys Stadium (you can buy up to eight end zone tickets)
- November 2: Navy -- you can buy up to eight tickets
- November 23: BYI -- you can buy up to eight tickets
LINK: LOUIS NIX'S -- TICKET SALES PITCH
Stanley Cup Champs to Train at Notre Dame!
The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have picked the University of Notre Dame's Compton Family Ice Arena to train for four days in September (12th to the 15th).
The Stanley Cup Champions' General Manager is none other than Domer Stan Bowman '95, -- who's named after the Stanley Cup -- so I'm not surprised he's bringing his team "home" to Notre Dame.
Here's the story:
LINK: STANLEY CUP CHAMPS AT NOTRE DAME
The Stanley Cup Champions' General Manager is none other than Domer Stan Bowman '95, -- who's named after the Stanley Cup -- so I'm not surprised he's bringing his team "home" to Notre Dame.
Here's the story:
LINK: STANLEY CUP CHAMPS AT NOTRE DAME
Sunday, July 21, 2013
OT: You Can't Make This Stuff Up...
The University of Florida's Antonio Morrison (pictured) -- expected to be their starting middle linebacker this fall -- was arrested early this morning for BARKING AT A POLICE DOG and then resisting arrest.
Here's a link to the story below:
LINK: GATOR BARKING AT DOG
Here's a link to the story below:
LINK: GATOR BARKING AT DOG
Notre Dame Football Equipment Photos!
These two photos were recently "tweeted" by Ryan Grooms, Notre Dame's Football Equipment Manager. The top photo is the shirt the Irish players will wear under their shoulder pads. The bottom photo is a shot of the ND shoulder pads the freshmen will be wearing. Ryan's twitter handle is @NDFBEquipment
#1 Selling NFL Rookie Jersey -- A 2nd Rd Pick
The power of the Notre Dame brand...
Former Fightin' Irish All-American Manti Te'o has the #1 selling NFL jersey among all of the rookies in this year's class -- I'm not surpised!
LINK: MANTI TE'O'S TOP SELLING JERSEY
LINK: BUY IT HERE!
Former Fightin' Irish All-American Manti Te'o has the #1 selling NFL jersey among all of the rookies in this year's class -- I'm not surpised!
LINK: MANTI TE'O'S TOP SELLING JERSEY
LINK: BUY IT HERE!
Class Action Lawsuit Against NCAA...
Six college football players joined a federal lawsuit against the NCAA this week.
Here's a link to the ESPN story -- which also announced that the NCAA would not re-up its contract with EA Sports and their popular college football video game.
LINK: FEDERAL LAWSUIT
Domer & NBC Sports Blogger Ranks the Irish
Keith Arnold '02, a blogger at NBC's Notre Dame Central, just ranked the top 25 football players on the Irish roster. Here's the list:
LINK: NOTRE DAME'S TOP 25
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Domer Rae wins Silver Medal at World Games
Notre Dame senior Jamie Rae, representing his home country of Canada at the World University Games, finished second in the 1,500 meters -- after a stumble in the last turn.
Listen to Rae talk about his race strategy:
LINK: 2ND AT WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES!
Friday, July 19, 2013
South Bend Tribune's Response to Spurrier
I posted a story Wednesday about South Carolina's Steve Spurrier and his comments concerning Notre Dame and the respect we're given by the major conference commissioners. Well, the South Bend Tribune's Al Lesar decided to respond to the "ol' bawl coach."
LINK: THE NOTRE DAME BRAND
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Cooley Playing Well in NBA Summer League
Former Notre Dame basketball player Jack Cooley '13 scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a NBA Summer League game last night for the Memphis Grizzlies. He's now gone for a "double double" in back to back games!
LINK: COOLEY SCORES 20
LINK: COOLEY SCORES 20
Brian Kelly Interview on ESPN RADIO Today
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly was a guest this afternoon on ESPN's Scott Van Pelt Radio Show -- talkin' the state of his football team and the upcoming season:
LINK: BRIAN KELLY INTERVIEW
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Regis Philbin '53 Tries Out Google's Glasses
Domer Regis Philbin '53, was given a pair of the new Google Glasses to give them a try -- while visiting the gang at the Wall Street Journal -- you'll get a kick out of this.
Thanks to the gang at the DAILY DOMER for this story!
LINK: DAILY DOMER
Incoming Domer: Gatorade Athlete of the Year!
Morgan Andrews was just named the GATORADE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR for all of high school women's sports!
Andrews is the #1 ranked women's soccer recruit in the country and she'll be arriving in South Bend next month to play for Randy Waldrum's Fighting Irish. Here's the media coverage coming out this afternoon:
LINK: HER HOMETOWN PAPER
LINK: USA TODAY
LINK: US SOCCER
LINK: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
LINK: UND
Spurrier Speaks to Notre Dame's Status...
The SEC had their big press junket last night and each of their football coaches took the podium to talk about the upcoming season -- and as you'll see in this story, a few other subjects as well.
The big news of the night came from Steve Spurrier, the head coach at South Carolina, who decided to take on our Fightin' Irish and their position "at the table with all of the conference commissioners.". I'll let you read and see what he had to say:
LINK: USA TODAY STORY
LINK: ORLANDO SENTINEL STORY
LINK: VIDEO OF SPURRIER
Domer Named Deloitte LLP Vice Chairman!
Former Notre Dame football co-captain, Byron Spruell '87 (he played offensive tackle for Lou Holtz in the late 80's) was just named vice chairman of Deloitte LLP, Central region managing principal and Chicago office managing principal.
Congratulations Byron!
LINK: SPRUELL JOINS "FIGHTING IRISH CLUB"
LINK: OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Congratulations Byron!
LINK: SPRUELL JOINS "FIGHTING IRISH CLUB"
LINK: OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Brady Quinn's 3rd & Goal Foundation
Seattle Seahawks QB and former Notre Dame All-American Brady Quinn '07, was the subject of a wonderful story today. If you're a fan of Brady Quinn -- you'll want to read this!
LINK: A PIVOTAL MOMENT
Looking for Notre Dame Football Tickets?
Pick up the phone JULY 23rd (beginning at 8:30 AM ET) and call the Notre Dame Ticket Office at 574.631.7356
Word on the street is you may still be able to buy a few tickets (face value) to the following games:
- August 31: Temple
- September 21: Michigan State
- October 5: Arizona State @ Cowboys Stadium
- November 2: Navy
- November 23: BYU
Ian Williams Battling for Starting Spot -- 49ers
Former Notre Dame defensive tackle Ian Williams is in a battle right now with former LSU star Glen Dorsey for the starting nose tackle position in the San Francisco 49ers' "3-4" defense. Here's the story:
LINK: WILLIAMS BATTLING TO START
Monday, July 15, 2013
Domer Nominated Brigadier General
A former student manager for Lou Holtz -- Bryan Fenton '87, was nominated earlier this month by President Obama to become Brigadier General. The career Special Forces officer is currently director of operations, Joint Special Operations Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
LINK: GREAT HONOR
LINK: WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A BRIGADIER GENERAL
LINK: GREAT HONOR
LINK: WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A BRIGADIER GENERAL
Notre Dame Football Cancer Bowling Benefit
A few members of the Notre Dame football team were at Mishawaka's "Strikes n' Spares" this Sunday morning to raise money for cancer research. The gang at WNDU-TV tagged along and filed this story -- there is a second link to a story in the South Bend Tribune:
LINK: FIGHTING CANCER
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE STORY
Sunday, July 14, 2013
OT: Dick and Rick Hoyt -- A Love Story...
If you ever think you CAN'T -- you better watch this! I know I'll be tuning in to Wednesday night's ESPY AWARDS on ESPN to see Dick and Rick receive the "Jimmy V Award." Won't be a dry eye in the place.
LINK: A STORY FOR THE AGES
LINK: ESPY'S TO HONOR THE HOYT'S
Cajun Creole Food Coming to Notre Dame?
Word on the street and the South Bend Tribune is that YATS -- a Cajun Creole restaurant -- is in negotiations to set up shop at Eddy Street Commons.
Their story is CAJUN. CREOLE. CRAZY. Sounds like fun!
LINK: CAJUN CREOLE AT NOTRE DAME
LINK: YATS OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Melani Ismail in Concert -- Rocket's Wife
Former Notre Dame All-American Rocket Ismail is married to Melani Ismail -- who just happens to be an accomplished singer/songwriter and author...
Some of you may remember Melani from the VH1 show "Football Wives" which she starred in.
Melani and Rocket are the proud parents of four kids.
LINK: MELANI IN CONCERT
Notre Dame to Face 13th Toughest Schedule
Phil Steele just came out with his analysis of the toughest schedules for the upcoming 2013 college football season and Notre Dame's opponents rank the #13 most difficult. Here's a link:
LINK: PHIL STEELE -- MOST DIFFICULT SCHEDULES
Friday, July 12, 2013
Alan Page's Kids Book Concerning His Pinky!
Former Notre Dame All-American, NFL Hall of Famer and Minnesota Supreme Court Justice -- Alan Page, recently wrote a children's book with his daughter...
The title "Alan and His Perfectly Pointy, Impossibly Perpendicular Pinky" -- speaks to a broken pinky finger from his days with the Minnesota Vikings. (see the broken pinky finger in above photo)
Here's a link to a TV interview of Alan and his daughter Kamie:
LINK: ALAN PAGE'S CHILDREN'S BOOK
Skylar Has a Professional Basketball First
Former Notre Dame All-American Skylar Diggins led her Tulsa Shock in scoring last night in their loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. It was the FIRST TIME in her WNBA career that she was her team's leading scorer. Skylar finished with 19 points -- here's the story:
LINK: SKYLAR LEADS SHOCK
ACE Celebrates 20 Years With National Tour
Keep an eye out this summer for this BUS -- which carries the name of every Catholic school in America. Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) will be celebrating their twentieth anniversary with a national bus tour that will take it to more than 40 cities.
Here's a little more information:
LINK: NATIONAL BUS TOUR
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Everett Golson Story in The Sporting News
The Sporting News' Matt Hayes penned a nice story about former Notre Dame student-athlete Everett Golson -- it's a story all Irish fans should read!
LINK: EVERETT GOLSON
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
America's Most Famous Investor's SECRET!
You'll find this sign in the office of one Warren Buffet -- the world's third richest man...
LINK: INVEST LIKE A CHAMPION
Three NFL Domers -- Travel to the UK
The Minnesota Vikings and the NFL sent three former Notre Dame football stars to the United Kingdom to promote their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers this September at Wembley Stadium.
Along the way -- John Sullivan, Kyle Rudolph and Harrison Smith learned a new game...
LINK: THREE FORMER IRISH FOOTBALL STARS
QB Everett Golson Gives First TV Interview
A TV station in Myrtle Beach, SC caught up with former Notre Dame student-athlete Everett Golson as he was preparing to play in a basketball game. Golson didn't want to answer any questions about what happened -- but, he did say he was coming back...
Click on the link below to watch the entire interview:
LINK: EVERETT GOLSON INTERVIEW
Zack Martin: The Leader of ND Football 2013
Yet today -- as Coach Martin will tell you; "He's the best player at his position in our football program." Pretty high praise. Notre Dame fans will enjoy this story:
LINK: COUNT ON ME
Friday, July 5, 2013
Thursday, July 4, 2013
God, Country, Notre Dame -- Happy Birthday!
Today marks the 237th birthday of the United States of America -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY U.S.A.!
To celebrate -- I'm bringing back one of my all-time favorite songs to the ND GO IRISH BLOG -- the Battle Hymn of the Republic:
LINK: BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Samardzija Third in National League in "K's"
Former Notre Dame All-American wide receiver Jeff Samardzija is 3rd in the National League and 7th in Major League Baseball with 120 strikeouts in 113 innings pitched! His 113 innings pitched is 7th most in the National League.
Jeff's 3.34 ERA is 23rd best in the National League and 35th best in Major League Baseball.
LINK: MAJOR LEAGUE STRIKEOUT LEADERS
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Domer John Sullivan -- Profiled in Grantland
The former sixth round draft pick out of Notre Dame is now considered "one of the best football players in the world..."
John Sullivan '07, has five years of NFL football under his belt with the Minnesota Vikings -- and he's now getting the recognition he's EARNED. In this series called All-22 All-Star Team -- the writer selects the top 22 most under appreciated football players in the NFL.
Here is his story on John Sullivan:
LINK: JOHN SULLIVAN -- MINNESOTA VIKINGS
A "Green Roof" on Notre Dame's Morris Inn
The University of Notre Dame's official photographer, Matt Cashore (@mattcashore) -- just "tweeted" this photo of the "green" roof at the Morris Inn. The Morris Inn has undergone a serious renovation since last October that is scheduled for completion by August 29th.
I had no idea this was growing on top of the Morris Inn roof!
Father Jenkins Visits Gettysburg Battlefield
150 years ago -- a Holy Cross priest by the name of Corby, stood on a rock overlooking the Gettysburg battlefield giving general absolution and blessing to Union and Confederate troops.
There were 51,112 casualties (dead, wounded and missing soldiers) -- from the three days of fighting.
Fr. William Corby, C.S.C. -- later went on to become the 3rd president of the University of Notre Dame.
LINK: FR. JENKINS MASS AT GETTYSBURG
LINK: FR. JENKINS' ADDRESS
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)