Thursday, June 25, 2015

A Father's Day Story -- You Must Read!


Digger O'Brien is a 1989 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and an Emmy Award winning producer for NFL Films.

This past weekend he shared his very personal story of being the Father of a special kid...

You must read this!

LINK:  A FATHER'S STORY

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Domer Jimmy Small: NASCAR's "43 Questions"


Notre Dame alum Jimmy Small '08, president of Iowa Speedway was a guest this past Friday on NASCAR.COM's "43 questions..."

Here's how he did.

LINK:  SMALL

Fox Sports: "Built for a National Championship"


Get ready Notre Dame fans -- I believe we're going to be seeing this often these next 73 days leading into the 2015 football season opener with Texas...

"This isn't your older brother's Notre Dame..."

LINK:  NATIONAL CHAMPS

NBA Mock Drafts Have Grant & Connaughton...


Here is a look at three different NBA Mock Drafts of the First and Second Rounds of Thursday's 2015 NBA Draft -- when 60 players hope to get their name called...

You'll see where they think Grant and Connaughton will be drafted -- it is going to be fun!

LINK:  MOCK DRAFTS -- ROUND 1

LINK:  MOCK DRAFTS -- ROUND 2

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Last Night Wrigley Field -- Tonight Fenway Park


If you're the Corbett Family Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame -- you can have a 24 hour period like this...

Coach Brian Kelly threw out the first pitch tonight at Fenway Park for the Red Sox's game against the Orioles.

Video: Brian Kelly Singing at Wrigley Field



I feel it is safe to say, the Corbett Family Head Football Coach at Notre Dame will not be "turning any chairs" on NBC's THE VOICE.

Some guys wearing GOLD HELMETS may have some fun with this...

NBA Story on Jerian Grant '15 & NBA Tradition


The 2015 NBA Draft is this Thursday -- how high will Jerian go?

LINK:  GRANT FAMILY

Brian Kelly Throws Out First Pitch at Wrigley


The Corbett Family Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame -- Brian Kelly -- was at Wrigley Field last night throwing out the first pitch for the Dodgers vs. Cubs game...

Not bad form!

Monday, June 22, 2015

Under Armour Creative Director On Notre Dame



You'll enjoy this -- specifically the "555 Design" process...

Notre Dame Alum to Receive Award at ESPYS


Former Notre Dame basketball star Danielle Green will receive the PAT TILLMAN AWARD at next month's ESPYS in Las Vegas.  Here's Danielle's story...

LINK:  ESPY AWARD

Lou Holtz's Family Home -- Struck by Lightning



This happened yesterday morning at their Orlando home...


Boston Globe Story on Pat Connaughton


You'll enjoy this -- the 2015 NBA Draft is this Thursday!

LINK:  CONNAUGHTON

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Happy Father's Day!!!


That's my Dad, Jim Small on the left and my brother Jay Small on the right -- Happy Father's Day to both of you!

I wake up this Father's Day morning in a camping trailer located along the back stretch of Iowa Speedway -- this is a first in my life-time.  What's great about this is I'm the very proud DAD of three great kids and they are here with me.  Can't beat this!!!

I want to wish all of "us" DAD's a wonderful day and a wonderful year!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Saturday, June 20, 2015

He Got His Coaching Start at Notre Dame


Pat Murphy, the newly minted interim manager of the San Diego Padres -- received his first coaching gig from the University of Notre Dame back in 1988.  Murphy coached the Fighting Irish for seven seasons winning more than 300 games...

LINK:  NEW SKIPPER IN SAN DIEGO

Notre Dame's "National Champ" Looks Back...



You'll enjoy this interview...

Friday, June 19, 2015

An Inside Look at Kelly Cares -- Football 101



ND Sports Blogger Laura Thomas gives Football 101 a shot...

First Look at the Notre Dame Freshmen...

 Cole Luke on left and Ashton White on right.

 Durham Smythe on left and Alize Jones on right.

Malik Zaire on left and Brandon Wimbush on right.

Only Seven Days Away From the NBA...


The 2015 NBA Draft is less than seven days away for Notre Dame alums Jerian Grant '15, and Pat Connaughton '15.

Here's the latest rumors on where they might end up...

LINK:  JERIAN GRANT

LINK:  PAT CONNAUGHTON

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Another "Summer With Stanley" for Bowman


Notre Dame alum and General Manager of the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks Stan Bowman '95 -- just won his third championship in seven seasons leading the hockey operation in the Windy City!

LINK:  HE DOES IT AGAIN

Monday, June 15, 2015

The Media Is Taking Notice of Notre Dame FB!


Look at this AP Bowl Game projection...

Now, I think they got this HALF RIGHT.

One Start -- National Magazine Cover -- Only ND


Just goes to show you the power of the Gold Helmet -- and the highest profile position in college sport, the Notre Dame Quarterback -- up front and center!

Cover #1 for Malik Zaire!

Sunday, June 14, 2015

OT: Luxurious Doomsday Resort for Billionaires


You won't believe what is hidden inside here...

LINK:  GOING OUT IN STYLE

Domers in Major League Baseball -- Update


Here's a quick update on the former Notre Dame student-athletes and current parent currently playing / managing in Major League Baseball...

LINK:  JEFF SAMARDZIJA

LINK:  A.J. POLLOCK

LINK:  DAVID PHELPS

LINK:  JOHN AXFORD

LINK:  CRAIG COUNSELL

LINK:  TORII HUNTER, SR.

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Friday, June 12, 2015

By Golly Miss Molly! A National Championship!


Junior Molly Seidel (Hartland, WI) won Notre Dame's FIRST EVER INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in Women's Track & Field yesterday!

Molly won the 10,000 meter event at the NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track & Field National Championship in Eugene Oregon!  It's only the third time she's ever competed in this event!

I'm guessing the track world will now be calling Notre Dame "Distance U" -- since ND alum Molly Huddle '09, is the current American record holder in the 5,000 meters and now Molly Seidel '16, is the current National Champion in the 10,000 meters -- and the reigning two-time High School Cross Country National Champion Anna Rohrer '19 will be arriving on campus in August!!!

LINK:  VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

LINK:  RECAP WITH QUOTES FROM MOLLY

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Notre Dame Law School #4 -- On This List !!!


If you're looking to get a job after Law School...

LINK:  BEST LAW SCHOOLS

Someone Has Had a Busy Off-Season...


That is Notre Dame pre-season All-American linebacker Jaylon Smith on the left in this photo from the Football 101 event held last night at Notre Dame.  That's Sheldon Day on the right...

"Games The Irish Play" -- A Must Read!


Dave Brown, the long-time Assistant Director of Club Sports at the University of Notre Dame will be retiring July 10th -- yet, he's resurrected memories that will last forever for ND alums and their families alike...

Dave has just published a book (after eight years of research) called GAMES THE IRISH PLAY -- and it's a look back at the 173 year history of Non-Varsity and Recreational Sport at the University of Notre Dame.  This publication is the first-ever to capture the history of Notre Dame's legendary Rec Sports program.

If you're a Notre Dame alum who competed for your Residence Hall's Interhall team or a non Varstiy sport -- this is a "must-have."

LINK:  BUY IT HERE!

NYC AP Football Writer Has ND in the Playoffs!


You'll like Ralph Russo's prediction that Notre Dame will be in the Playoffs -- not the outcome... 

Let's look at the positive!!!

LINK:  ND TO PLAY AUBURN IN PLAYOFFS

Brian Kelly Pleased With What He's Seeing...

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The Corbett Family Head Football Coach at Notre Dame -- Brian Kelly, met with the media last night during the Kelly Cares Foundation's Football 101 event.

Domer A.J. Pollock Having an All-Star Season!


Former Notre Dame student-athlete A.J. Pollock '09, is having the best season of his young major league career. 

He's the THIRD MOST VALUABLE OUTFIELDER IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL according to their bWAR ratings -- right behind Bryce Harper and Mike Trout...

Let's get him into the All-Star Game!

LINK:  POLLOCK

Monday, June 8, 2015

Notre Dame a "Top Ten" Consensus Team


Phil Steele published his "consensus" list of the rankings of the top college football teams in the country -- here's where Notre Dame ended up...

LINK:  A TOP TEN TEAM

Kelly Cares Foundation Golf Outing Today



Notre Dame's Corbett Family Head Football Coach, Brian Kelly was at Lost Dunes Golf Club today hosting the Kelly Cares Foundation golf outing...

Notre Dame Football: Fun Fact of the Day!


In the eleven years prior when a horse won the Triple Crown -- Notre Dame football went undefeated or won the National Championship -- EIGHT TIMES!

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Incoming Domer Goes for Gold Medal Today!


If you're stuck inside this afternoon and close to an internet connection -- you can watch Arike Ogunbowale play for a World Championship today at 2:30 PM ET.

The incoming Notre Dame hoops recruit is leading TEAM USA against France for the World 3x3 Championship!

You can watch it right here:  WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Saturday, June 6, 2015

The ND Alum Behind the $35 Million Gift



Dick Corbett '60, was a guest this morning on WNDU-TV's Saturday Morning Show.

Golden Tate Wins Home Run Derby Today


The former Notre Dame All-American wide receiver and former outfielder for the Fighting Irish took to a softball field in Detroit today to lead his team TEAM TATE against his Detroit Lions teammate Stephen Tulloch's team.

Golden won the home run derby -- and his team won the game.

Here's a link to the story and photo gallery:

LINK:  DETROIT LIONS

Kodiak Sportsman's Lodge Reppin' ND Today


My dad Jim Small, brother Jay Small and uncle Denny Small are in Alaska this week fishing with the gang at Kodiak Sportsman's Lodge.

Here's a photo of a 135 lb. Halibut that my Dad caught (he's on the left) with their guide Conrad Peterson in the Notre Dame sweatshirt.

LINK:  KODIAK SPORTSMAN'S LODGE

Friday, June 5, 2015

Manti Te'o Returns "Home" for Sedlack Funeral


Manti Te'o made the trek from San Diego to Notre Dame this week to attend the funeral of his former design professor and close friend Robert Sedlack.  See the story below.

That's Robert Sedlack and his son Trey with Manti as he was getting ready to board the team bus for the flight to Miami to play in the National Championship game...

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE STORY

Domer Dick Corbett '60 Gives $35 Million to ND!



Dick and Cornie Corbett's gift to Notre Dame is historic...

LINK:  NOTRE DAME'S OFFICIAL RELEASE

GM's Pick Jewell Loyd to Win Rookie Award


The former Notre Dame student-athlete received 11 of the 12 votes as favorite to win WNBA Rookie of the Year Award in this pre-season poll of the WNBA General Managers...

LINK:  TOP ROOKIE

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Notre Dame Lacrosse -- Early Pick for #1 in 2016


These lists come out earlier and earlier...

LINK:  RANKED #1

Jay Jordan '69 -- Joins Buffet & Gates Pledge


John (Jay) W. Jordan '69, -- a member of Notre Dame's Board of Trustees and the University's most generous benefactor in its history -- announced in this CNBC news story that he has signed up for the Warren Buffet and Bill & Melinda Gates Giving Pledge to give away a majority of his wealth to philanthropic causes...

LINK:  STORY