Sunday, October 12, 2014
Full Replay: Notre Dame vs. North Carolina
Here's the full game replay of Notre Dame's 50 to 43 win over North Carolina yesterday. Just click on the link below:
LINK: FULL GAME REPLAY
Notre Dame Remains #5 in Amway Coaches Poll
Giving up 43 points to North Carolina -- has kept the Fighting Irish at #5 in the Amway Coaches Poll this week.
Yet, Michigan State gives up 31 points to Purdue (Notre Dame gave up 14) and they move up two spots in the same Poll...
Our reality -- the conference coaches ban together with their votes -- Notre Dame stands alone.
LINK: AMWAY COACHES POLL
Florida Writer Compares Winston to Montana
Notre Dame fans -- you better get ready...
All week long we're going to be hearing stories about "famous Jameis" and his Seminoles -- and how we have no chance.
Here's a story from the Tallahassee Democrat where the writer compares Winston to Notre Dame great Joe Montana...
LINK: WINSTON
The Media's Take the MORNIN' After ND's Win
As I do every Sunday morning after a Notre Dame football game -- I took a lap around the worldwide web to see what the media has to say about the Fighting Irish.
Just click on the links below:
LINK: NBC SPORTS
LINK: ESPN
LINK: ASSOCIATED PRESS
LINK: CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
LINK: FOX SPORTS
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
LINK: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: THE HERALD-SUN
LINK: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
LINK: ELKHART TRUTH
LINK: FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
Notre Dame on Sideline and in Locker Room
The Fighting Irish beat the Tar Heels of North Carolina today by the score of 50 - 43.
Here's a look at some "inside access" provided by the gang at Fighting Irish Digital Media:
LINK: IRISH CONNECTION
NBC's Tappen Interviews Coach Kelly After Win
NBC's Kathryn Tappen interviewed Coach Kelly after Notre Dame's difficult win over North Carolina today...
LINK: COACH KELLY
Saturday, October 11, 2014
North Carolina's Larry Fedora Talks ND Loss
The North Carolina Tar Heels came into Notre Dame Stadium and stood "toe to toe" with our #5 ranked Fighting Irish.
Here's a link to North Carolina's head coach Larry Fedora talking to the media after their 50 - 43 loss to Notre Dame:
LINK: LARRY FEDORA
Today's Game Highlights: ND 50 - NC 43
Here's a quick look at most of the scoring plays from Notre Dame's 50 - 43 win over North Carolina this evening.
LINK: GAME HIGHLIGHTS
North Carolina Writer Recaps Loss to IRISH
They spotted the Tarheels a quick 14 - 0 lead, gave up more than 500 total yards of offense and 43 points -- yet the Fighting Irish found a way to win.
Here's what a North Carolina writer had to say at game's end:
LINK: ND BEATS NC
Brian Kelly After Win Over North Carolina
Here's a link to Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly's post game press conference after Notre Dame's 50 - 43 win over North Carolina this evening...
LINK: POST GAME PRESSER
Notre Dame Football -- It's the Gold Standard
Folks, this is what every Friday looks like for Notre Dame Football -- production meetings with NBC -- or, whatever TV network has the NATIONAL broadcast rights that week to televise a game with the Fighting Irish.
Only Notre Dame.
That's Coach Kelly in the top photo, Cole Luke in the middle photo and Everett Golson in the bottom photo.
We Welcome the Tarheels to GAMEDAY at ND
North Carolina fans are about to experience this first hand...
There is college football and then there is NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL.
In approximately 8 hours from now the #5 ranked Fighting Irish of Notre Dame will be seeking their sixth straight win -- as they set their sights on the College Football Playoffs.
Today's opponent North Carolina is quite possibly the most talented team the Fighting Irish have played this season -- don't let their 2 - 3 record fool you! In fact, back in August -- the folks at ESPN had Notre Dame losing this game -- a home game -- to North Carolina...
Here's what the media is saying about today's game -- just click on the links below:
LINK: COMCAST SPORTSNET
LINK: CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
LINK: ELKHART TRUTH
LINK: NBC SPORTS
LINK: RALEIGH NEWS OBSERVER
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: CBS SPORTS
LINK: FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
LINK: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
Friday, October 10, 2014
New York Times Story: ACC Foe Florida State
A couple of New York Times reporters penned this story today about the "goings-on" surrounding the Florida State football program.
You are going to want to read this...
The Fighting Irish travel to Tallahassee next week to take on the #1 ranked and defending National Champions.
LINK: FLORIDA STATE
Kyle Brindza -- Got to Love His Story!
Living many years in Michigan before moving to South Bend a few years ago -- we were well aware of Kyle Brindza's story...
I'm surprised it's taken this long for the media to pick up on all of the surgeries Kyle endured just to be able to walk -- let alone kick a football for the Fighting Irish.
A must read!
LINK: KYLE BRINDZA
Fox's Brady Quinn Interviews Everett Golson
Former Notre Dame All-American QB Brady Quinn interviewed current ND QB Everett Golson for the folks at Fox Sports... A nice job by Brady!
The segment was called "3 QUESTIONS" -- looked more like 30!
LINK: DOMER TO DOMER
North Carolina Previews Their Game w/ IRISH
The GOHEELS TV Network previewed North Carolina's game tomorrow against our #5 ranked Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. You'll hear from former Irish running back commit Elijah Hood...
North Carolina's last win on the road against a TOP TEN TEAM -- 1966 -- against that school in Ann Arbor.
LINK: CAROLINA PREVIEW
The Next "Big Thing" for Muffet's Fighting Irish?
She stands 6' - 3" and is the reigning Gatorade Female HS Athlete of the Year -- and she just might be dunking a basketball in a game at Purcell Pavilion this season...
Brianna Turner arrives at Notre Dame as the next SUPERSTAR in WAITING -- click on the South Bend Tribune story below to learn more about Muffet's latest phenom:
LINK: BRIANNA TURNER
Replay: Coach Kelly at Today's Football Lunch
More than 1,000 fans jammed into the North Pavilion of the Joyce Athletic Complex on the campus of the University of Notre Dame today to celebrate the Fighting Irish football team...
Here's a link to Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly's on-stage interview:
LINK: BRIAN KELLY
Domer: Only Traditional Bell Maker in America
I first saw this story in the Fall Issue of Notre Dame Magazine -- it's a must read if you haven't seen it -- story linked below.
Notre Dame grad student Benjamin Sunderland is the ONLY traditional bell maker in the United States of America -- think about that for a second...
You'll want to watch this video and read the story:
LINK: VIDEO
LINK: STORY
Domer Golden Tate Leads the NFL in "YAC"
He came in as the perfect compliment to Calvin Johnson -- and he's frankly become the best wide receiving option for Matthew Stafford in Detroit...
Golden Tate leads the NFL in "yards after the catch" -- with 237 yards on the season!
And, he has ZERO DROPS in the Lions' five games!
Tate is having an NFL All-Pro type season in the Honolulu Blue & Silver.
LINK: THE LIONS' GOLDEN ROAR
Theo Riddick to Spell Reggie Bush on Sunday
Former Notre Dame student-athlete Theo Riddick is slated to take over for former USC running back Reggie Bush in the Lions' game against Harrison Smith, R.J. Blanton and the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday...
LINK: RIDDICK
Thursday, October 9, 2014
North Carolina Coaches Talk Notre Dame Game
The GOHEELS TV Network was at practice this week -- talking with the North Carolina coaches about Saturday's game with Notre Dame -- here's the latest:
LINK: OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE COORDINATORS
LINK: HEAD COACH
Coach Kelly Meets Media Today After Practice
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly met with the media today -- after practice -- for the last time before Saturday's game with North Carolina.
LINK: COACH KELLY PRESSER
Brian Kelly Radio Show -- Watch LIVE at 7 PM
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly will be hosting his weekly radio show this evening at 7 PM ET -- LIVE from O'Rourke's Public House.
If you'd like to watch the LIVE broadcast -- click on the link below:
LINK: BRIAN KELLY RADIO SHOW
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Muffet & Jewell Talk at Today's Media Day
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team "officially" kicked off the 2014 - 2015 season today with their annual Media Day. Here's Hall of Fame coach Muffet McGraw and All-American Jewell Loyd talk about this year's team:
LINK: MEDIA DAY
Domer Condoleezza Rice Prepping for Playoffs
The former U.S. Secretary of State and Notre Dame grad -- Condi Rice -- sat down for an interview with ESPN's Heather Dinich to talk about her preparation plans for the Playoffs.
The only female member of the College Football Playoff Committee...
Click on the link below to see this story:
LINK: CONDI RICE
The only female member of the College Football Playoff Committee...
Click on the link below to see this story:
LINK: CONDI RICE
Inside Notre Dame Football: Stanford Edition
I missed posting this earlier in the week -- thought you'd enjoy seeing this...
LINK: INSIDE NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Couple of Domers to Man Chargers' Center Spot
Former Notre Dame student-athletes Chris Watt and Trevor Robinson will be #1 and #2 option at the center position this weekend for the San Diego Chargers' in their game game against the Oakland Raiders.
The Chargers signed Trevor off of the Bengals' practice squad today...
Watt is slated to get his first NFL start this Sunday -- at a position he never played during his time in a GOLD HELMET. Here's the story:
LINK: DOMERS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION
North Carolina Head Coach Talks Notre Dame
Here's a link to North Carolina head football coach Larry Fedora's press conference yesterday -- as his team prepares for Notre Dame...
LINK: NORTH CAROLINA
Replay: Brian Kelly's Press Conference Today
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly held his weekly news conference today -- talking about Saturday's game with the North Carolina Tarheels
You can watch the REPLAY LIVE at the link below:
LINK: BRIAN KELLY PRESS CONFERENCE
Notre Dame: #3 Scoring Defense in the Country
The unit that we all thought would struggle the most this season -- is now one of the best in the country at what they do...
The Notre Dame Defense has held their first five opponents to an average of 12.0 points per game -- good for THIRD BEST in the country -- think about that!
Here's how the Fighting Irish defense ranks in these defensive team categories:
- POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME: #3
- RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: #9
- TOTAL YARDS PER GAME: #21
LINK: NCAA DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
Monday, October 6, 2014
Domer Jed York Has a Chat With Jim Harbaugh
Jed York '03, has his hands full these days with his 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh. The media is reporting that Harbaugh is coaching his last season in San Francisco...
York addressed this issue on the NFL Network today.
LINK: YORK TALKS HARBAUGH
ESPN's Kanell Has Notre Dame in the Playoff
Take a listen to former Florida State QB pick his top four football teams in the country.
I always thought this guy was smart... :)
LINK: PLAYOFF BOUND
SF Chronicle Writer's Pilgrimage to Notre Dame
Bruce Jenkins, a staff writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, made the trip to South Bend this weekend with his wife to take in the game between Stanford and Notre Dame.
You'll enjoy his thoughts on their pilgrimage to Notre Dame.
LINK: A PILGRIMAGE
You'll enjoy his thoughts on their pilgrimage to Notre Dame.
LINK: A PILGRIMAGE
Notre Dame's Latest "FIGHTING FOR" TV Spot
This Notre Dame television commercial ran at halftime during NBC's coverage of the Fighting Irish's big win over Stanford Saturday. Thought you'd like to see it again.
LINK: FIGHTING FOR
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