Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Domer Storm Interviews Under Armour CEO
You're going to want to watch this interview Notre Dame alum Hannah Storm '83, conducted with Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank.
This is must see!
LINK: KEVIN PLANK
Monday, July 21, 2014
Ricky Watters Jr. -- Performing in South Bend
Just learned of this tonight -- Ricky Watters Jr., son of former Notre Dame running back and Super Bowl Champion Ricky Watters will be performing in downtown South Bend at Fiddler's Hearth this Wednesday night at 9:30 PM ET.
Ricky is only 13 years-old...
See him being interviewed below -- along with a couple of his recent performances and a music video where Ricky's Dad wears his Notre Dame jersey:
LINK: RICKY WATTERS, JR. INTERVIEW
LINK: SINGING BRUNO MARS "IT WILL RAIN"
LINK: SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
LINK: MUSIC VIDEO
ND's Campus Architect -- Video Chat Thursday
Folks, if you'd like to hear from one of the key people behind the "most beautiful campus" in America -- this Thursday's your chance!
Over the next five years -- the University will be adding at least ten more buildings to this campus -- this is your chance to get an "insider's perspective" as to what is planned!
Doug Marsh, Notre Dame's University Architect will be participating in an online chat this Thursday from NOON ET to 1 PM ET. Only 100 spots are available -- so you need to register ASAP!
It's free and open to anyone!
LINK: REGISTER HERE!
Sunday, July 20, 2014
The Highest Valued Ticket in College Football
Notre Dame...
And, it's not even close. The folks at Forbes did some research on the price of tickets being sold in "secondary markets" for the 2014 football season and the most valued college football ticket is to see the University of Notre Dame play.
You'll be surprised who's ranked and who's not...
LINK: FORBES RANKING
And, it's not even close. The folks at Forbes did some research on the price of tickets being sold in "secondary markets" for the 2014 football season and the most valued college football ticket is to see the University of Notre Dame play.
You'll be surprised who's ranked and who's not...
LINK: FORBES RANKING
Domer Mike Lee '09 Fights in Chicago Friday!
Notre Dame alum Mike Lee '09, is back in the ring this Friday night in an ESPN Friday Night Fights at Chicago's UIC Pavilion. This will be the "undefeated" Lee's (11 - 0) first fight since his six-round TKO of previously undefeated Peter Lawson in April.
If you're looking for something to do Friday night in Chicago -- head over and watch Mike's fight -- my understanding is 20% of the proceeds from this bout will be donated to Notre Dame.
LINK: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES STORY
LINK: BUY TICKETS HERE
A Great Story About Two Domers' Tribute...
Former Notre Dame football player Asaph Schwapp died from non-Hodgkin lymphoma (May 2013) at the age of 26...
Two of his former teammates and a few other Notre Dame alums decided to take on a TRIATHALON in his honor in San Francisco. It's called the "Escape From Alacatraz" Triathalon and Mike Aello and Evan Sharpley competed for the memory of their friend.
You're going to want to read this story:
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
Domer Dad Bon Jovi Still Looking to Buy Bills
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi -- father of Notre Dame student-athlete Jesse Bongiovi -- is still seeking to purchase the NFL's Buffalo Bills. Here's the latest:
In the photo above note the Notre Dame Leprechaun on Bon Jovi's guitar...
LINK: BON JOVI
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Domers Playing in Celebrity Golf Classic Today
If you're looking for an event to watch on TV this weekend you might want to check out the American Century Championship -- a celebrity golf tournament that airs on NBC today and tomorrow.
- Saturday TV schedule: 3 PM ET to 6 PM ET
- Sunday TV schedule: 3 PM ET to 6 PM ET
A few former Notre Dame stars are in the playing field; Joe Theismann, Tyler Eifert, Jerome Bettis, Digger Phelps and Tim Brown.
After day one -- Tim Brown leads the Notre Dame contingent -- in this "Stableford Format" tournament -- here's the leaderboard:
LINK: FIRST ROUND LEADERBOARD
LINK: CELEBRITIES FLOCK TO LAKE TAHOE
Only 43 Days to Notre Dame Football...
I can't wait!
Nine Notre Dame football players were named to "Watch Lists" for the various season ending awards. Fighting Irish sophomore linebacker Jaylon Smith is on FIVE...
LINK: WATCH LIST
Brady Quinn Attends NFL Films Boot Camp
Former Notre Dame All-American QB Brady Quinn attended an NFL Films boot camp for aspiring TV journalists a couple of weeks ago -- as you'll see in this Cleveland Plain Dealer story.
I also learned that Quinn underwent back surgery this past November -- something I didn't know.
LINK: CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER STORY
Manti Back Home for Event With Oregon QB
Former Notre Dame All-American Manti Te'o was back in Honolulu this week for an event at the Downtown Athletic Club with Oregon QB Marcus Mariota. Here's a link to the news coverage:
LINK: MANTI AND MARIOTA
Skylar Plays in Her First WNBA All-Star Game
Former Notre Dame All-American Skylar Diggins was voted a starter in today's WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix. Tip-off time is set for 3:30 PM ET on ESPN.
Here is a link to Skylar talking about today's game and what she did to improve her game:
LINK: SKYLAR DIGGINS TALKS ALL-STAR GAME
Friday, July 18, 2014
Notre Dame's New Track & Field Head Coach
Alan Turner was just named the new head Track & Field coach at the University of Notre Dame.
Congratulations Alan!
LINK: TURNER
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Notre Dame Photos From ESPYS Last Night
Notre Dame soccer player Max Lachowecki (gray suit and bow tie) posted some photos last night on TWITTER:
- Top photo: Max with Lisa Leslie (WNBA) and Jennie Finch (USA Softball) along with Notre Dame student-athletes Garrett McGrath (fencing) and Steve O'Hara (lacrosse) backstage at the ESPYS
- Middle photo: Max with dance stars Jabbawockeez
- Bottom photo: Max with Notre Dame women's basketball's Brianna Turner on the ESPYS red carpet
ESPYS: Brianna Turner On the Red Carpet
Click on the link below and see Brianna in the 360 photo booth at the ESPYS:
LINK: PHOTO BOOTH
ESPYS: Notre Dame Receives Capital One Cup
Here's the photo of the three Notre Dame student-athletes who were in attendance last night at the ESPYS to receive the Capital One Cup for the 2013-14 season. It's the first time ever that Notre Dame has won this award!
Top photo L TO R: Garrett McGrath (Fencing), Max Lachowecki (Soccer) and Steve O'Hara (Lacrosse)
ESPYS: Video Clip of Skylar Diggins & Drake
Skylar Diggins is everywhere...
Here she is making an appearance last night on the ESPYS -- see video linked below. Apparently, Drake has a little crush on Skylar -- as you'll see in the Washington Post article linked below:
LINK: SKYLAR
LINK: WASHINGTON POST
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Mike Brey Called Out for Fashion Faux Pas
I'm sure Notre Dame's men's basketball head coach Mike Brey will get a laugh out of this story...
LINK: CHANGING COLLEGE HOOPS FASHION
Must See TV Tonight: The ESPY'S at 9 PM ET
Four Notre Dame student-athletes will walk the red carpet and will be on camera tonight at ESPN's annual awards show -- The ESPY'S. The show starts at 9 PM ET on ESPN.
Here's what's in store:
- Brianna Turner -- the #1 ranked high school women's basketball player, who's already enrolled at Notre Dame, was named Gatorade's National High School Athlete of the Year last night. She'll be honored this evening during the ESPY'S
- And, these three Fighting Irish student-athletes (Max Lachowecki -- tennis, Garrett McGrath -- fencing and Steve O'Hara -- lacrosse) were selected to represent Notre Dame tonight as we receive the 2013-14 CAPITAL ONE CUP men's sports national title. The first time ND has ever won this award!
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Domer Named Gatorade's National HS AOY!
Brianna Turner was just named Gatorade's National High School Athlete of the Year tonight!!!
This makes "back to back" years for Notre Dame student-athletes receiving this award. Last year Morgan Andrews (Notre Dame women's soccer) received this honor. It's the third in five years for Notre Dame student-athletes -- as Skylar Diggins received this honor in 2009.
Turner, the nation's top women's high school basketball player was in Los Angeles tonight to receive the award. Brianna is already enrolled at Notre Dame and will be counted on BIG TIME this season for Muffet's squad.
LINK: HOUSTON CHRONICLE
LINK: HS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR!
LINK: PRESS RELEASE FROM NOTRE DAME
Notre Dame Freshman's 8th Grade Letter to Self
Jonathan Bonner is one of Notre Dame's incoming freshman football players -- he's a DE / OLB recruit. Today, Jonathan posted a letter on TWITTER that he wrote to himself in the 8th grade -- click on it above to enlarge!
As you'll see -- he was dreaming of going to Notre Dame four years ago... Pretty special young man.
Samardzija: A MLB All-Star Without a TEAM
Tonight's 2014 Major League All-Star Game from Minneapolis will feature a unique set of circumstances for former Notre Dame All-American wide receiver Jeff Samardzija.
Jeff will be introduced as a National League All-Star before the game -- then he'll head over to the American League dugout to watch the game...
Here's the story:
LINK: SAMARDZIJA'S ALL-STAR EXPERIENCE
Monday, July 14, 2014
The Next 55 Days Can't Get Here Fast Enough!
The #1 winningest college football team in the world (NOTRE DAME) plays the #2 winningest college football team in the world (Michigan) in only 55 days...
Found this video today on the web -- ARE YOU READY FOR THIS!
LINK: NOTRE DAME vs. MICHIGAN
A Domer Spends "Three Minutes in the Chair"
Domer Jimmy Small '08 spent some time prior to Saturday night's Indy Car Race at Iowa Speedway doing an interview with the local NBC affiliate:
LINK: THREE MINUTES IN THE CHAIR
LINK: THREE MINUTES IN THE CHAIR
ESPN Calls on Notre Dame's Rudy to Explain...
I guess it makes perfect sense for ESPN to turn to a movie character associated with the university which graduates the most student-athletes in the world...
Even though they have a TV contract with the SEC.
LINK: RUDY EXPLAINS
The $500,000 Notre Dame Alums Talk Victory
You'll enjoy watching this story about the Notre Dame alums who laced up their basketball shoes one more time...
LINK: FIGHTING ALUMNI
The Latest Photo From Notre Dame Stadium
Here's what I learned, over the weekend, about the installation of the new Field Turf playing field at Notre Dame Stadium:
- The field -- will be practically FLAT. There is only a "half of a percent" drop in elevation from midfield to sideline.
- They are currently placing a "rubber" layer over top of the stone -- photo above -- similar to what the Seattle Seahawks did when they installed Field Turf at Century Link Field.
- This is the last step before the new playing surface is installed.
College Football All-American to MLB All-Star
Just found this story this morning on former Notre Dame All-American wide receiver Jeff Samardzija -- enjoy!
LINK: ALL-AMERICAN TO ALL-STAR
Own a Unique Piece of Notre Dame History!
An auction selling windows from Notre Dame's Main Building (AKA "the Golden Dome") will take place this Wednesday. The proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanities Women Build project.
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE STORY
A Few Tickets Left for 2014 Notre Dame Football
If you'd like to attend a Notre Dame Football game this season -- there are a few tickets left for the games with Rice, Northwestern and Louisville.
SCHEDULE:
- August 30th -- RICE
- November 15th -- NORTHWESTERN
- November 30th -- LOUISVILLE
LINK: BUY TICKETS HERE!
Domer Bruton -- The Denver Bronco Biker...
I just found this story on former Notre Dame football player David Bruton -- who's a team captain with the NFL's Denver Broncos...
David has a passion for his motorcycle -- you'll want to see this story.
LINK: THE BRONCO BIKER
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Our "Little Girl" Is Getting Married Today at ND!
In just less than eight hour from now (who's counting) I will have the great honor of walking our daughter Kara down the aisle at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart here at the University of Notre Dame.
I'll have three challenges to overcome:
- Not crying
- Not tripping
- Letting her go...
I hope you'll join me in saying a prayer today for the future Conor & Kara Walsh. We are thrilled to "officially" welcome Conor into our family -- he's a special young man from a fantastic family. And today -- he's the luckiest man on the face of the earth.
That's a picture of the two of them yesterday inside Notre Dame Stadium...
MARRY LIKE A CHAMPION TODAY!
LINK: WEDDING STORY
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