Sunday, September 14, 2014
Just Passed 900,000 UNIQUE FOLLOWERS!!!
At 4:56 PM ET a Notre Dame fan from Kingston, MA became unique follower number 900,000 at the ND GO IRISH BLOG!
When I launched this blog in January of 2010 -- I never dreamed this big... Thanks for making the ND GO IRISH BLOG one of your daily sources for positive Notre Dame news.
As has become the custom at the ND GO IRISH BLOG when we hit major milestones -- we compare the unique follower base to the populations of the largest cities in the USA.
If the ND GO IRISH BLOG was a city -- it would be the 11th largest city in America!
- #8: San Diego, CA -- 1,355,896
- #9: Dallas, TX -- 1,257,676
- #10: San Jose, CA -- 998,537
- #11: ND GO IRISH BLOG -- 900,000
- #12: Austin, TX -- 885,400
Coach Kelly's Purdue Postgame Media Session
Here's the replay of Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly's postgame press conference after the Fighting Irish's 30 - 14 win over Purdue.
Please note - the audio does not work until the ONE MINUTE MARK...
LINK: COACH KELLY
Notre Dame Up to #9 in AP & Coaches Polls
Notre Dame has moved up to #9 in the latest Associated Press and Coaches Poll rankings -- click on the link below:
LINK: RANKINGS
The Mornin' After Notre Dame Beat Purdue
Took a lap around the worldwide web this morning from my hotel room in downtown Indianapolis. What a great location / city to host an event like the Shamrock Series!
Here's what the media has to say about Notre Dame's 30 - 14 win over Purdue:
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
LINK: FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
Full Game Replay: Notre Dame 30 - Purdue 14
Here's the full game replay of Notre Dame's 30 - 14 win over Purdue last night in Indianapolis at the sixth annual Shamrock Series game.
You can watch the entire game again at the link below:
LINK: FULL GAME REPLAY
Purdue Coach & Players Talk Notre Dame Loss
Here's a look at Purdue's post game press conference -- courtesy of the Indianapolis Star:
LINK: PURDUE
Notre Dame Game Ball Goes to Corey Robinson
Here's a look inside the locker room after Notre Dame's 30 - 14 win over Purdue. Sophomore wide receiver Corey Robinson caught his first TD pass (photo above) and he also caught the GAME BALL for his efforts from Coach Kelly:
LINK: GAME BALL
Game Highlights: Notre Dame 30 - Purdue 14
The Fighting Irish are 3 - 0 on the season going into their first bye week -- which couldn't have come at a better time! Here's a look at the NBC Highlights from tonight's game:
LINK: HIGHLIGHTS
Post Game Coverage: Notre Dame Over Purdue
The Fighting Irish fell behind 14 - 10 in the 2nd Quarter -- then went on to score the final 20 points in a 30 - 14 win over the Purdue Boilermakers in downtown Indianapolis this evening. Here's what I could find on the web about the game...
LINK: SHELDON DAY INTERVIEW
LINK: COACH KELLY
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
Saturday, September 13, 2014
ESPN: Everett Golson's "Road to Redemption"
This feature story on Notre Dame's QB Everett Golson ran earlier this morning on ESPN's College GameDay...
LINK: ROAD TO REDEMPTION
Notre Dame Ranked #10 in Football Power Index
Found this today -- we're never short on rankings of college football teams...
LINK: FOOTBALL POWER INDEX
WatchND is LIVE from INDY Beginning at NOON
The folks at WatchND will be broadcasting LIVE beginning at NOON ET today -- from their downtown Indianapolis stage -- just blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium. It's going to be non-stop interviews, entertainment and fun for the entire Notre Dame family!
Just click on the link below to watch the Shamrock Series coverage LIVE!
LINK: IT'S LIVE FROM INDY -- RIGHT HERE!
Friday, September 12, 2014
TEASE: Golson's College GameDay Interview
This interview is scheduled to air around 9:30 AM ET tomorrow from the College GameDay set in Fargo, ND...
Here is the "tease" ESPN released this evening:
LINK: GOLSON
Domer Hendrix '14 Gets QB Start At Michigan
So, the Wolverines get to play against a Notre Dame QB on "back to back" weeks...
Andrew Hendrix '14, leads the Miami Redskins into Ann Arbor to take on the Michigan Wolverines. The Detroit Free Press' Mark Snyder recently interviewed Andrew -- thought you'd enjoy this!
Andrew currently sits 11th in the NCAA with 677 yards passing after two games!
LINK: ANDREW HENDRIX
Chuck Martin & Miami Gets Michigan This Week
Former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin is now the head football coach of the Miami of Ohio Redskins -- a team that is on an 18 game WINLESS streak...
Miami travels to Ann Arbor with ND alum Andrew Hendrix '14 as their QB to play the Wolverines this week. GO REDSKINS!
LINK: MARTIN Q & A
Miami travels to Ann Arbor with ND alum Andrew Hendrix '14 as their QB to play the Wolverines this week. GO REDSKINS!
LINK: MARTIN Q & A
Watch Notre Dame Pep Rally LIVE @ 4:30 PM
The Notre Dame nation is descending on Indianapolis this afternoon for the Fighting Irish's Shamrock Series game tomorrow night against Purdue.
Today -- the fun begins at 4:30 PM ET with the PEP RALLY from Pan Am Plaza in downtown Indy.
You can watch it LIVE -- at the link below!
LINK: PEP RALLY LIVE @ 4:30 PM ET
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Olympian Shaun White at Notre Dame Today
American professional snowboarder and skateboarder, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and the all-time record holder for most gold medals at the X GAMES -- Shaun White -- took this "selfie" today in front of the Main Building on the campus of the University of Notre Dame...
Not sure what he's doing at Notre Dame...
I want to thank my son Brady for finding this for me!
LINK: SHAUN WHITE IN ACTION
Brian Kelly Met With Media to Talk Purdue...
The Fighting Irish head football coach Brian Kelly met with the media after practice today to talk about Saturday night's Shamrock Series game with Purdue. Just click on the link below:
LINK: PRESS CONFERENCE
Notre Dame's Four-Time JEOPARDY CHAMP!
Molly (Griffin) Lalonde '06 is a four-time JEOPARDY Champion! Lalonde appeared on the long-standing TV-SHOW this June -- and won four straight days!
Here's Molly's story:
LINK: JEOPARDY CHAMP
OT: Big Ten Football -- Is Panic Setting In?
The opening couple of weeks have not been kind to Big Ten Football -- and the media is taking notice:
- Wisconsin loses to LSU
- Ohio State loses to Virginia Tech -- they've now lost three of their last four games
- Michigan State loses to Oregon
- Michigan is shut out by Notre Dame -- they've now lost six of their last eight games
- Purdue loses to Central Michigan
- Northwestern loses to Northern Illinois
- Nebraska struggled to beat McNeese State
LINK: DETROIT FREE PRESS
LINK: ESPN
LINK: SPORTING NEWS
Brady Hoke Didn't Think Golson Was That Good
Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke held his weekly radio show last night and he was still talking about their 31 - 0 loss to Notre Dame.
Here's what he confides (they were thinking) going into the game --- he didn't think Golson was that good.
LINK: UNDER ESTIMATED GOLSON
Purdue Coach & Players Talk Notre Dame Game
Purdue's head football coach Darrell Hazell and a couple of his players met with the media this week to talk about Saturday night's game at Lucas Oil Stadium with the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Just click on the links below:
I think you'll find it interesting how the opposition talks about our SPEED -- when was the last time you read "speed and Notre Dame" in the same sentence?
LINK: COACH HAZELL
LINK: PLAYERS
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
San Diego Chargers "Next Man In" -- Chris Watt
Former Notre Dame student-athlete Chris Watt '13, a third round draft pick of the San Diego Chargers, is learning three positions...
The news today that starting center Nick Hardwick is being placed on the Injured Reserve List -- ending his season -- may force Chris into a role he's never played before... Check the story linked below:
San Diego hosts the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks this week...
LINK: WATT
ESPN Debate: Is Notre Dame Playoff Legit?
Found this on the ESPN site this evening -- thought I'd share it with the Notre Dame family...
LINK: CONTENDER OR PRETENDER?
Domer Golden Tate -- "As Good As Advertised"
Former Notre Dame All-American Golden Tate is getting some praise from the local Detroit media...
LINK: AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED
Replay: Brian Kelly on Jim Rome's Radio Show
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly was a guest on Jim Rome's show...
Here's a link to the interview:
LINK: JIM ROME SHOW
Replay: Brian Kelly on Colin Cowherd Show
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly was a guest on Colin Cowherd's Radio Show yesterday. Here is the interview:
LINK: BRIAN KELLY
Rolling Stone Story on Domer's NFL Lawsuit
Ethan Johnson '12, was a defensive end for the Fighting Irish. His NFL career was cut short by a concussion...
Here is his story:
LINK: ROLLING STONE STORY
LINK: ETHAN & HIS DAD
Navy Seals "LEAP INTO" Notre Dame Stadium!
Must see video!!!
The Navy Seals' LEAP FROGS delivered the game ball this past Saturday night for Notre Dame's gave vs. Michigan. Here's the video of their SKYDIVING entry (from 3,500 feet) into Notre Dame Stadium!
Awesome!
LINK: LEAP FROGS
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Brady Hoke Claims "Cheap Shot" on his QB
Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke made this claim during his press conference today...
LINK: CHEAP SHOT
Under Armour's Battle of Baltimore Inspiration
The folks at Under Armour have created a helmet, uniform, shoe, accessories concept for the Maryland Terrapins that celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore...
Here's the story:
LINK: MARYLAND TERRAPINS
Purdue's Head Coach Talks Boilermaker QB's
Purdue head football coach Darrell Hazell met with the folks from the Indianapolis Star to talk about their QB situation...
Click on the link below to watch:
LINK: COACH HAZELL
Replay: Brian Kelly's Press Conference Today
LINK: COACH KELLY
Replay: Inside Michigan Football TV Show
Here's a look at the TV show -- Inside Michigan Football -- that was recorded after Michigan's 31 - 0 loss to our Fighting Irish...
A MUST SEE FOR NOTRE DAME FANS!
LINK: INSIDE MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
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