The Fighting Irish have been delayed from flying South Bend for New York City and the New Era Pinstripe Bowl -- because of weather in the NYC area. Here's a photo of the 747 that will be taking the team and official travel party -- along with the "first class accommodations" the players are experiencing on the plane -- that's ND football captain Bennett Jackson!
Monday, December 23, 2013
Notre Dame's Delta 747 for Pinstripe Bowl Trip
The Fighting Irish have been delayed from flying South Bend for New York City and the New Era Pinstripe Bowl -- because of weather in the NYC area. Here's a photo of the 747 that will be taking the team and official travel party -- along with the "first class accommodations" the players are experiencing on the plane -- that's ND football captain Bennett Jackson!
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Yankee Stadium is Ready for Notre Dame !!!
Here's a photo from Notre Dame's endzone at Yankee Stadium in NYC. The weather forecast for the New Era Pinstripe Bowl -- six days out -- looks like this:
LINK: NEW YORK CITY WEATHER
Teddy Bear Toss @ University of Notre Dame
At halftime of today's Notre Dame women's basketball game at Purcell Pavilion -- fans tossed HUNDREDS OF STUFFED TEDDY BEARS onto the floor -- TOYS FOR TOTS.
It was quite the scene -- watch the video!
LINK: TEDDY BEAR TOSS
Anaya Jolie Sings Silent Night at Notre Dame
11 year-old singer songwriter Anaya Jolie (from South Bend) sang Silent Night at halftime of Notre Dame Women's basketball game against Central Michigan University. You'll enjoy listening to this talented young lady.
Notre Dame won the game 106 - 72.
LINK: ANAYA JOLIE
A Christmas Message from Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame's president Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., released a Christmas message on Friday that is truly wonderful.
Enjoy!
LINK: MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM NOTRE DAME
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Digger Reads "Grinch Who Stole Christmas"
Former Notre Dame basketball coach and ESPN's Digger Phelps "starred" today in a reading of the GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore.
Phelps read the book to a large group of young FIGHTING IRISH fans with their parents (see link below). Digger never misses an opportunity to serve Notre Dame...
Digger will be inducted next month into Notre Dame's RING OF HONOR. A honor well deserved!
When he was done reading he received a gift of a framed photo from Notre Dame's big win -- 40 years ago next month -- over UCLA (photo above). Digger told the crowd a story about the winning shot -- see the link below:
LINK: DIGGER TALKS WIN OVER UCLA
LINK: DIGGER AS THE GRINCH
Notre Dame to Play at "HOME" at Fenway Park
Only Notre Dame could play a "home" football game and would even think to play a home football game in Boston against Boston College...
Think about that.
Is there any other team in America that could pull that off?
This will be the first football game at Fenway Park in 47 years.
LINK: FENWAY TO HOST HOME GAME FOR THE IRISH
LINK: FIRST TIME IN 47 YEARS!
LINK: YAHOO! SPORTS
Fighting Irish on ESPN2 Tonight vs. Ohio State
The Notre Dame men's basketball team is in NYC today to play the #3 ranked Buckeyes of Ohio State in the "world's most famous arena" -- Madison Square Garden. The game tips-off at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2. GO IRISH!
LINK: MIKE BREY TALKS OHIO STATE
LINK: COLUMBUS DISPATCH
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
Friday, December 20, 2013
Notre Dame Released Football Schedule Today!
When you have an economic impact of $1 billion annually on the South Bend region -- and one of the big drivers of that are football weekend's -- the NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL schedule is BIG news.
Well, today at 11 AM ET -- Notre Dame's Director of Athletics Jack Swarbrick held a press conference where he released the 2014, 2015 and 2016 football schedules.
Watch the replay here...
LINK: WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE RIGHT HERE!
LINK: SWARBRICK INTERVIEW
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Pinstripe Bowl: Kerry Cooks Talks Defense
The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame held a practice today in preparation for the Pinstripe Bowl. After practice, interim defensive coordinator Kerry Cooks met with Jack Nolan. Enjoy!
LINK: PRACTICE REPORT
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Bob Diaco's Interview with Jim Rome Today...
Former Notre Dame defensive coordinator -- and now UCONN head football coach -- Bob Diaco, was a guest today on the Jim Rome Show. Enjoy!
LINK: BOB DIACO WITH ROME
ND's Stayer Center -- Made out of Gingerbread!
A few Notre Dame School of Architecture alums and their colleagues at Robert A.M. Stern Architects created this small scale replica of the STAYER CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE EDUCATION -- made out of gingerbread! Just click on the photo to enlarge.
Robert A.M. Stern Architects is the architectural firm that designed the Stayer Center for Executive Education at the University of Notre Dame.
Every year the gang at Robert A.M. Stern Architects donates gingerbread houses to St. Luke’s hospital to help out with an organization called Children and Families First -- an organization that helps out families in financial crisis due to medical issues and other hardships. They also get put on display in the Pediatric Unit, Oncology Ward, Radiation Unit and Physical Therapy Unit. The people who worked on the Stayer Center gingerbread house are:
- Tony McConnell '06
- Mason Roberts '13
- Victor Marcelino
- Connie Osborn
- Stephanie Medel
- Georgina Harvey
Here's a few of the other DOMERS working at Stern:
- Melissa DelVecchio '94
- Jennifer Stone '98
- Christopher Heim '04
- Jonathan Kelly '08
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Follow Skylar Diggins' Week in New York City!
Former Notre Dame All-American Skylar Diggins was in New York City last week -- and, girl was she busy! It started with her being named by the March of Dimes as Sportswoman of the Year -- and it went from there...
LINK: SKYLAR'S NYC WEEK
LINK: SKYLAR ON MSNBC'S "MORNING JOE"
Pinstripe Bowl: ND Football Practice Update
The Fighting Irish had another practice today in preparation for their December 28th date at Yankee Stadium to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Here's a link to the coverage:
LINK: FOOTBALL PRACTICE REPORT
Teammates React to Everett Golson's Return
The folks at WNDU-TV caught up with a few Notre Dame football players to see what they thought about Everett Golson's return to school. Here's the link below:
LINK: PLAYER REACTION
Monday, December 16, 2013
A Hat Every New York IRISH Fan Must Have!
Look at this "Notre Dame" edition of a Yankee hat that New Era has created for the New Era Pinstripe Bowl! You can buy the hat at the link below:
LINK: BUY THE ND HAT HERE!
National Championship Celebration Last Night!
The Fighting Irish Men's Soccer Team -- "aka" NATIONAL CHAMPIONS -- returned home to NOTRE DAME last night for a little welcome home party.
The gang at Fighting Irish Digital Media was in the room -- here's the video!
LINK: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Notre Dame Wins NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!
Notre Dame beat Maryland 2 - 1 after coming back from a 1 goal deficit and the loss of one of its key players Vince Cicciarelli to a shoulder injury just minutes into the game. Ironically, his replacement Leon Brown scored Notre Dame's first goal with just five minutes left in the first half.
Then with 30 minutes to go Andrew O'Malley (from nearby West Chester, PA) "headed in" the winning goal!
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
LINK: GAME HIGHLIGHTS
Harrison Smith Back in Vikings Line-up Today!
Former Notre Dame football captain Harrison Smith is back from injury today for the Minnesota Vikings. Here's a video clip of head coach Leslie Frazier talking about Harrison's return:
LINK: BACK IN THE LINE-UP
LINK: BACK IN THE LINE-UP
Great Notre Dame "Stocking Stuffer" Gift Idea!
Every Notre Dame fan should have one of these on their cell phone! Click on the link below to buy it online:
LINK: ND GOLD STANDARD PHONE CASE
What Do the Cubs Do With Samardzija?
There was some buzz yesterday on Twitter that former Notre Dame football All-American Jeff Samardzija had signed a $55 million contract extension with the Chicago Cubs...
It wasn't true.
The hard throwing Domer struck out 214 in 213.1 innings pitched this past season -- good for 4th most in the National League...
Does he sign a contract extension or, do they trade him away?
LINK: SAMARDZIJA AND THE CUBS
Notre Dame Plays for National Championship!!!
We're less than seven hours away from the biggest men's soccer game in the 171 year history of the University of Notre Dame!
At 3 PM ET on ESPNU -- the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame take on the "turtles" from Maryland for a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! They played two months ago in South Bend and it took 2 overtime periods for the game to end in a 1 - 1 tie.
It's a match-up of the two top players in the country; Patrick Mullins (Maryland) and Harrison Shipp (Notre Dame). Mullins scored both goals in their win over Virginia in the semi-finals -- while Shipp assisted on both goals in Notre Dame's win over New Mexico.
IT'S GOING TO BE FUN!
LINK: WASHINGTON POST
LINK: ESPN
LINK: MLS SOCCER SITE
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Replay of Notre Dame's Football Celebration
Echoes 2013 -- a celebration of Irish football, was held last night at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Here's a link to the full replay.
LINK: ECHOES 2013
LINK: ECHOES 2013
Big Win for Notre Dame Over Indiana Today!
The Fighting Irish were coming off a tough loss earlier in the week to North Dakota State -- and boy did they need a win!
Notre Dame beat Indiana in Indianapolis 79 - 72 in the Crossroads Classic. Here's a look at the game highlights:
LINK: GAME HIGHLIGHTS
Notre Dame beat Indiana in Indianapolis 79 - 72 in the Crossroads Classic. Here's a look at the game highlights:
LINK: GAME HIGHLIGHTS
Mike Brey's IRISH on ESPN Today at 3:15 PM ET
Notre Dame will take on the Indiana Hoosiers this afternoon in the CROSSROADS CLASSIC in Indianapolis. The game will be televised on ESPN with tip off scheduled for 3:15 PM ET. Here's a story on the game:
LINK: INDIANAPOLIS STAR STORY
Irish Play for National Championship Sunday!
The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame will play for their first ever NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in men's soccer tomorrow afternoon at 3 PM ET against Maryland. Notre Dame beat New Mexico 2 - 0 to earn the opportunity to play a game for the history books.
It's important to note that Notre Dame and Maryland last played on October 8th at Alumni Field -- and it ended in a 1 - 1 (2 OT) tie.
HUGE GAME TOMORROW!
LINK: HIGHLIGHTS FROM WIN OVER NEW MEXICO
America's Game: ARMY vs. NAVY -- MUST SEE
This is a game I never want to miss on TV -- a game I want to see in person before I die. Here's a link to the SHOWTIME documentary "A Game of Honor" -- you'll want to watch this.
For the 114th time today, ARMY vs. NAVY -- the game is on CBS at 3 PM ET.
LINK: GAME OF HONOR
Friday, December 13, 2013
Pinstripe Bowl --- ND Football Practice Update
The Fighting Irish football team got in another practice today as they look forward to fifteen days from now when they play their last game of the 2013 season. Here's a look at practice along with some comments from Coach Kelly:
LINK: PINSTRIPE PRACTICE -- UPDATE
Remember This Guy Notre Dame? He's Back!
It's only 291 days until #5 returns to the offensive backfield against the Temple Owls -- and I can't wait!
Here's a link to what our offense missed this season -- though it sounds like he might throw the ball with his hands on the laces next season!
LINK: GOLSON HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome Home to Notre Dame Everett Golson!
The University of Notre Dame released a statement today that Everett Golson has been readmitted as a student!
WELCOME HOME!
LINK: GOLSON -- A BETTER QB
Biggest Game in ND Men's Soccer History!!!
That's Notre Dame senior forward Harrison Shipp (photo above) -- a finalist for the "Heisman Trophy" of college soccer the HERMANN TROPHY!
To gain a little insight into how the IRISH score goals -- the Lobos have have yet to give up a goal in the NCAA Tournament -- click on the first link below:
LINK: ND'S DYNAMIC DUO
LINK: GAME PREVIEW
LINK: WNDU-TV
Watch the ND Football Award Show Live: 8 PM
The Notre Dame Football Awards Show will be broadcast LIVE tonight beginning at 8 PM ET by the gang at Fighting Irish Digital Media. Here's the link below!
LINK: ND FOOTBALL AWARDS SHOW
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Charlie Weis '78 Releases KU Recruiting Pitch
Former Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis '78, released a video about his recruiting pitch at Kansas. Take a look...
LINK: RECRUITING CHARLIE'S WAY!
Watch Coach Diaco's UCONN Press Conference
Former Notre Dame defensive coordinator Bob Diaco, was introduced as the 30th head football coach in the history of UCONN Huskies at a press conference that took place this afternoon.
You can watch the replay right here at the link below:
LINK: COACH DIACO'S PRESS CONFERENCE
ND Men's Soccer Arrives at NCAA College Cup!
The #3 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish are in Philadelphia, PA this weekend for the "final four" of the NCAA Men's Division I National Championship! It's called the COLLEGE CUP. Here's a photo just "tweeted" by Adam Horvath @ndsportsblogger of the team in the locker room of the MLS' Philadelphia Union.
Domer -- President of Iowa Motor Speedway
Jimmy Small '08, was formally introduced today at a news conference as the President of Iowa Motor Speedway. Small, a former Irish Guard, is now the youngest executive running a major racing facility in the country.
This past year, Small was named by the Ivy Sports Symposium and SportsPro magazine as one of the "TEN NEXT" stars in the world, under the age of 30, in the sports industry...
Here's a few links to the various TV, newspaper and radio interviews Jimmy has given over the past 24 hours in the Des Moines market:
In the spirit of full-disclosure, Jimmy is our oldest son -- a proud day for our family.
LINK: KCWI-TV GREAT DAY SHOW
LINK: KCCI-TV MORNING SHOW
LINK: LAZER 103.3 -- MORNING MOOSE RADIO SHOW
LINK: WHO-TV DES MOINES -- LIVE INTERVIEW
LINK: NEWTON DAILY NEWS
LINK: NEWS RADIO 1040 -- VAN AND BONNIE SHOW
LINK: NASACAR.COM INTERVIEW
LINK: ABC-5 DES MOINES
LINK: TRANSCRIPT FROM NEWS CONFERENCE
LINK: DES MOINES REGISTER
LINK: KCCI-TV -- DES MOINES
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
BYU Fan Reflects on Her Trip to Notre Dame
This 'reflection' was posted today at Deseret News and it was written by a BYU fan who made the pilgrimage to the University of Notre Dame last month. Thought you'd enjoy this...
LINK: WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM NOTRE DAME
Bob Diaco Accepts UCONN Coaching Gig
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Bob Diaco will be introduced tomorrow as the next head football coach for the UCONN Huskies. Diaco will sign a five-year contract.
LINK: DIACO TO UCONN
OT: Christmas Flash Mob Video -- Must See!
You're going to want to watch this Christmas flash mob held at a mall in Redondo Beach, CA. This was sent to me by ND GO IRISH BLOG regular Rich Marino. Thanks Rich!
LINK: CHRISTMAS FLASH MOB
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Coach Kelly at Yankee Stadium Presser Today
The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame was well represented today at the kick-off press conference for the 4th Annual New Era Pinstripe Bowl. Frankly, I felt sorry for the representatives there from Rutgers -- it had to be tough to hear the Pinstripe Bowl reps gush over ND...
LINK: PRESS CONFERENCE
Monday, December 9, 2013
Graduation Success Rates 2013-14 Bowl Teams
As has become tradition here at the ND GO IRISH BLOG -- here's a look at the Graduation Success Rates (GSR) of each of the seventy schools in the FBS who have been selected to play in the 35 bowl games -- these next few weeks:
December 21: NEW MEXICO BOWL
- Colorado: 70 GSR
- Washington State: 57 GSR
December 21: LAS VEGAS BOWL
- Fresno State: 76 GSR
- USC: 53 GSR
December 21: FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL
- Buffalo: 59 GSR
- San Diego State: 68 GSR
December 21: NEW ORLEANS BOWL
- Louisiana-Lafayette: 65 GSR
- Tulane: 82 GSR
December 23: BEEF O'BRADY'S BOWL
- East Carolina: 66 GSR
- Ohio University: 72 GSR
December 24: HAWAII BOWL
- Boise State: 91 GSR
- Oregon State: 66 GSR
December 26: LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA BOWL
- Bowling Green: 70 GSR
- Pittsburgh: 68 GSR
December 26: POINSETTIA BOWL
- Northern Illinois: 85 GSR
- Utah State: 84 GSR
December 27: MILITARY BOWL
- Marshall: 66 GSR
- Maryland: 73 GSR
December 27: TEXAS BOWL
- Minnesota: 75 GSR
- Syracuse: 77 GSR
December 27: FIGHT HUNGER BOWL
- BYU: 57 GSR
- Washington: 74 GSR
December 28: NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL
- NOTRE DAME: 94 GSR
- Rutgers: 85 GSR
December 28: BELK BOWL
- Cincinnati: 65 GSR
- North Carolina: 65 GSR
December 28: RUSSELL ATHLETIC BOWL
- Miami: 86 GSR
- Louisville: 67 GSR
December 28: BUFFALO-WILD WINGS BOWL
- Michigan: 66 GSR
- Kansas State: 59 GSR
December 30: ARMED FORCES BOWL
- Middle Tennessee: 73 GSR
- Naval Academy: 84 GSR
December 30: MUSIC CITY BOWL
- Ole Miss: 55 GSR
- Georgia Tech: 63 GSR
December 30: ALAMO BOWL
- Oregon: 72 GSR
- Texas: 56 GSR
December 30: HOLIDAY BOWL
- Arizona State: 67 GSR
- Texas Tech: 72 GSR
December 31: ADVOCARE V100 BOWL
- Arizona: 60 GSR
- Boston College: 94 GSR
December 31: HYUNDAI SUN BOWL
- UCLA: 82 GSR
- Virginia Tech: 78 GSR
December 31: AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL
- Rice: 96 GSR
- Mississippi State: 59 GSR
December 31: CHIK-FIL-A BOWL
- Duke: 92 GSR
- Texas A&M: 74 GSR
January 1: GATOR BOWL:
- Georgia: 82 GSR
- Nebraska: 76 GSR
January 1: HEART OF DALLAS BOWL
- UNLV: 64 GSR
- North Texas: 65 GSR
January 1: CAPITAL ONE BOWL
- Wisconsin: 72 GSR
- South Carolina: 65 GSR
January 1: OUTBACK BOWL
- Iowa: 81 GSR
- LSU: 74 GSR
January 1: ROSE BOWL
- Michigan State: 70 GSR
- Stanford 93 GSR
January 1: FIESTA BOWL
- UCF: 83 GSR
- Baylor: 67 GSR
January 2: SUGAR BOWL
- Alabama: 73 GSR
- Oklahoma: 51 GSR
January 3: COTTON BOWL
- Missouri: 74 GSR
- Oklahoma State: 56 GSR
January 3: ORANGE BOWL
- Clemson: 77 GSR
- Ohio State: 75 GSR
January 4: BBVA COMPASS BOWL
- Vanderbilt: 82 GSR
- Houston: 57 GSR
January 5: GO DADDY.COM BOWL
- Ball State: 60 GSR
- Arkansas State: 68 GSR
January 6: BCS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
- Florida State: 58 GSR
- Auburn: 70 GSR
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Notre Dame Talks About Pinstripe Bowl Today
The University of Notre Dame held a press conference after today's practice to talk about the upcoming New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. You'll hear from Coach Kelly and a few of the seniors:
LINK: COACH KELLY
LINK: PLAYERS
Pinstripe: Rutgers Fires Three Coaches Today
Rutgers fired their defensive coordinator, offensive line coach and QB coach today -- with twenty days to go to the Pinstripe Bowl. Who will coach against the IRISH?
LINK: COACHING CHANGES AT RUTGERS
Justin Tuck Stars in Nike's Winter Wonderland
Nike released a new TV spot this week entitled "Winter Wonderland" -- and former Notre Dame All-American Justin Tuck has a singing role. Click on the link below:
LINK: NIKE'S WINTER WONDERLAND
AP Voters Rank Notre Dame #25 in Today's Poll
The 8 - 4 Fighting Irish are ranked #25 in the Associated Press Poll released this morning. Here's the rankings:
LINK: AP POLL
Rutgers Football Coach Talks Pinstripe Bowl
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat USF last night 31 - 6 to earn the spot to play against the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame in the Pinstripe Bowl.
In the post game press conference, head coach Kyle Flood let the media know they had accepted the invitation to play the Irish. Click on the link below to watch his press conference:
LINK: RUTGERS HEAD COACH
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