Thursday, February 4, 2016
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Notre Dame Assistants Talk Recruiting Class
Coach Mike Elston
Coach Todd Lyght
Coach Keith Gilmore
Coach Mike Denbrock
Coach Brian Van Gorder
Notre Dame's QB & Specialist Recruiting Haul
Ian Book -- El Dorado Hills, CA
John Shannon -- Lake Forest, IL
Notre Dame's Defensive Backs Recruiting Haul
Spencer Perry -- Newman, GA
Julian Love -- Westchester, IL
Tony Pride, Jr. -- Greer, SC
Jalen Elliott -- Richmond, VA
Devin Studstill -- Rivera Beach, FL
D.J. Morgan -- Norwalk, CA
Donte Vaughn -- Memphis, TN
ND FB Recruits Declaration: "Joining the Fight"
Adetokunto Ogundeji -- West Bloomfield, MIAdetokunbo AKA Ade has joined the fight! Bring the competitive juices! #S16NINGIRISH pic.twitter.com/qazl1h6DjT— Keith Gilmore (@CoachGilmoreND) February 3, 2016
Jamir Jones -- Rochester, NYJamir has joined the Fight! You might be the little bro, but today is your big day @Jones__24 #S16NINGIRISH pic.twitter.com/1dxao7VVBx— Mike Elston (@CoachMikeElston) February 3, 2016
Liam Eichenberg -- Cleveland, OHI'd like to officially welcome Liam Eichenberg @Iggyike17 to the Fighting Irish family! #S16NINGIRISH pic.twitter.com/qs4HX1gy6m— Mike Elston (@CoachMikeElston) February 3, 2016
Tommy Kraemer -- Cincinnnati, OHIt's been a long time coming, but now it's official! Congrats, Tommy! @Big_TK75 #S16NINGIRISH pic.twitter.com/vFRgABI8GO— Mike Elston (@CoachMikeElston) February 3, 2016
John Shannon -- Lake Forest, ILJohn Shannon, welcome to the family! J.U.I.CE. just got even better! #S16NINGIRISH pic.twitter.com/y4b0t9JTRY— Scott Booker (@CoachSBooker) February 3, 2016
Tony Pride, Jr. -- Greer, SCTroy, @GHSIsland5 welcome to the fam, kinfolk! Can't wait to see you in your first 1-on-1s! #S16NINGIRISH pic.twitter.com/Tikiq3tvjx— autry denson (@autrydenson) February 3, 2016
Spencer Perry -- Newman, GAWelcome to the ND family, Spencer! A top guy from IMG & a play-maker extraordinaire! @BlackJesusOVO #S16NINGIRISH pic.twitter.com/JZu3hwqcbj— Todd Lyght (@CoachLyghtND) February 3, 2016
Julian Love -- Westchester, ILI want to officially welcome Julian Love to the Notre Dame family! @julianlove20 #S16NINGIRISH pic.twitter.com/5U9EBBO7eG— Mike Denbrock (@MikeDenbrock) February 3, 2016
D.J. Morgan -- Norwalk, CAD.J. Morgan @dj_morgan27 , welcome to the Fighting Irish Football family! #S16NINGIRISH pic.twitter.com/8whTtSFgfE— Mike Denbrock (@MikeDenbrock) February 3, 2016
Donte Vaughn -- Memphis, TNDonte Vaughn is a BIG time recruit with BIG potential. He's gonna be a BIG playmaker! @_cavtion_ #S16NINGIRISH pic.twitter.com/Gaeo0azgyP— Todd Lyght (@CoachLyghtND) February 3, 2016
Javon McKinley -- Corona, CAWe can all rest easy! No more jokes from J-Mac re: his decision. We got him! @mcjavon #GameChanger #S16NINGIRISH pic.twitter.com/1aOvNYWp9T— Coach Mike Sanford (@CoachSanfordND) February 3, 2016
Tony Jones, Jr. -- St. Petersburg, FLFrom the Burg to the Bend! Welcome to the family TJ Jones Jr. AKA "Thunder" @TonnJoness #S16NINGIRISH pic.twitter.com/BoKLNEPBz5— autry denson (@autrydenson) February 3, 2016
ND Coaching Staff Congratulating Recruits!
Julian Okwara -- Charlotte, NC
Deon McIntosh -- Pompano Beach, FL
Jalen Elliott -- Richmond, VA
Liam Eichenberg -- Cleveland, OH
Parker Boudreaux -- Winter Garden, FL
John Shannon -- Lake Forest, IL
Ian Book -- El Dorado Hills, CA
D.J. Morgan -- Norwalk, CA
Julian Love -- Westchester, IL
Chase Claypool -- Abbotsford, B.C.
Jonathan Jones -- Ocoee, FL
Notre Dame's Running Back Recruiting Haul
Tony Jones, Jr. -- St. Petersburg, FL
Deon McIntosh -- Pompano Beach, FL
Notre Dame's Wide Receiver Recruiting Haul
Kevin Stepherson -- Jacksonville, FL
Chase Claypool -- Abottsford, B.C.
Javon McKinley -- Corona, CA
Notre Dame's Defensive Line Recruiting Haul
Kahlid Kareem -- Pontiac, MI
Julian Okwara -- Charlotte, NC
Adetokunbo Ogundeji -- West Bloomfield, MI
Notre Dame's Linebacker Recruiting Haul
Daelin Hayes -- Belleville, MI
Jamir Jones -- Rochester, NY
Jonathan Jones -- Ocoee, FL
Notre Dame's Offensive Line Recruiting Haul
Tommy Kraemer -- Cincinnati, OH
Liam Eichenberg -- Cleveland, OH
Parker Boudreaux -- Winter Garden, FL
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
ND's National Signing Day Show -- 7 AM ET!!!
Watch Wednesday's LIVE COVERAGE of Notre Dame's National Signing Day Show -- right here! The fun begins at 7 AM ET -- click on the link below.
Coach Kelly's press conference begins at 1 PM ET.
LINK: LIVE BEGINNING AT 7 AM ET
Domer's "Inner Howard Dean" in Iowa Promo!
Notre Dame alum Jimmy Small '08 -- president of Iowa Speedway -- was featured in this video reviewed by the folks at NASCAR.COM's "Inside Groove."
To put this in context -- Iowa Speedway is running a "Re-Elect Iowa Speedway" campaign to sell season tickets for the 2016 race season. Playing off the recent Iowa Caucus.
Yes, this is my son...
LINK: INSIDE GROOVE STORY
Here's the "in-famous" Howard Dean video from 2004 after the Iowa Caucus. I sure hope Jimmy's speech has more of a positive impact on IOWA SPEEDWAY'S campaign than Dean's did...
Three Domers in 1st Round of NFL Mock Draft
Here's a new 2016 NFL Mock Draft from Pro Football Focus that has three former Notre Dame football stars going in the First Round:
LINK: MOCK DRAFT
Domer Riddick Stars in NFL's Bad Lip Reading
You'll see Notre Dame alum Theo Riddick at the 0:18 mark of the video.
Notre Dame Football's NSD Headquarters!
Here's where the Notre Dame football coaching will be hanging out tomorrow as they await the signed National Letter's of Intent for some of the top high school football players in the country!
The fun begins at 7 AM ET -- you can watch it LIVE right here:
LINK: NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
Domer Mike Rodio '12 Interviews Steph Curry
The reigning NBA MVP Steph Curry sat down with Notre Dame alum Michael Rodio '12, for an interview for Men's Fitness. See story linked below.
Michael was a member of our storytelling team here at Notre Dame for a couple of years -- before leaving to pursue his writing career in NYC a year ago...
PHOTO: That's Michael Rodio on the right!
LINK: MEN'S FITNESS STORY
Muffet's Irish Now 47 - 1 All-Time in ACC Play
It wasn't easy last night in Durham, NC -- as the Fighting Irish had to come from behind to beat the Duke Blue Devils on ESPN2's Big Monday.
National Signing Day: 7 AM ET Coverage Starts
Tomorrow (Wednesday, February 3rd) is a "national holiday" for many college football fans across the country -- as it's NATIONAL SIGNING DAY -- the day top high school seniors pick their colleges...Before Sunday— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) February 1, 2016
Before Saturday
It's Signing Day
Who will #JOINTHEF16HT?
Find out Wednesday: https://t.co/Kxua7I7ptEhttps://t.co/Y85529JfGl
Notre Dame's LIVE COVERAGE of National Signing Day begins at 7 AM ET -- just click on the link below:
LINK: LIVE NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
Monday, February 1, 2016
Robinson's "One Shirt One Body" Initiative
You'll enjoy this story written by Notre Dame wide receiver Corey Robinson -- in Sports Illustrated's Campus Rush...
LINK: ONE SHIRT ONE BODY
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Irish vs. Wake Forest on ACC Network: 1 PM ET
The #25 ranked Fighting Irish of Notre Dame play the Deamon Deacons of Wake Forest today at 1 PM ET -- in the friendly confines of Purcell Pavilion.
The game will be televised on the ACC Network -- here's a list of the ACC Network Affiliates around the country:
LINK: ACC NETWORK AFFILIATES
NFL.COM: Top 5 Draft Picks by Position
Here's a story today on the top draft picks by position...
You'll notice two ND student-athletes -- Fuller & Prosise, who decided to leave early -- are not listed.
LINK: TOP PICKS BY POSITION
Saturday, January 30, 2016
OT: Our Mom's Courtside Seat at Ferris State
Our mom (Joan Small) loved two schools in her lifetime -- the University of Notre Dame and Ferris State University (the Harvard of Mecosta County!).
She left for heaven in June of 2012 -- just months after I took my position at ND.
Mom worked for Ferris State University's on campus hotel for a number of years heading up their corporate sales efforts. Oh, how she was proud of the Bulldogs.
Today, when the Ferris State Bulldogs men's basketball team takes on Saginaw Valley State -- my Mom's chair will be courtside.
That's Andy Bronkema --- head basketball coach at Ferris State -- sitting on my Mom's chair. Andy's led the Bulldogs to a 16 - 3 record on the season and a #25 ranking in NCAA Division II. Thanks Andy for sending me the photos!
Go Bulldogs!
Tyler Eifert -- Doing the Right Thing This Week
Former Notre Dame All-American Tyler Eifert is playing in his first NFL Pro Bowl this weekend in Hawaii. The Domer decided he wouldn't be traveling alone for this honor.
He took a life-long Notre Dame fan (who helped him recover from an injury) with him.
LINK: MUST READ
Alex Flanagan Interviews Sheldon Day
Former ND sideline reporter -- now with the NFL Network -- Alex Flanagan interviews former Notre Dame captain Sheldon Day at the Reese's Senior Bowl.
LINK: SHELDON DAY
Friday, January 29, 2016
Brian Kelly Receives 6-Year Contract Extension
THE BRIAN KELLY ERA CONTINUES
BK's new contract:
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
6 more years of hardcore football.
https://t.co/cTO1ps9gjs
— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) January 29, 2016
The University of Notre Dame announced today a six-year contract extension for head football coach Brian Kelly!At the end of this new contract -- Coach Kelly will become the second longest tenured coach in Notre Dame football history:
- Knute Rockne: 13 seasons
- Brian Kelly: 12 seasons -- at end of new contract!
- Frank Leahy: 11 seasons
- Ara Parseghian: 11 seasons
- Lou Holtz: 11 seasons
- Elmer Layded: 7 seasons
- Dan Devine: 6 seasons
Coach Kelly currently leads all active FBS head football coaches in career wins with 226!
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE STORY
Panthers' Seek Out Domer for $$$ Advice...
The Super Bowl 50 bound Carolina Panthers apparently seek out their long-snapper -- Notre Dame alum J.J. Jansen when the subjects of taxes and investments come up.
I'm not surprised...
LINK: J.J. JANSEN
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Dallas' Head Coach Calls Him "Notre Dame"
This is a Fort Worth Telegram story about Notre Dame's Nick Martin -- who is in Mobile, AL at the Reese's Senior Bowl...
As you'll see this reporter is overlooking Sheldon Day -- I'm guessing that will change this Saturday when they see #91 knocking down a QB or two...
LINK: MARTIN
Fighting Irish Take on Syracuse on ESPN 2
Tip off is scheduled for 7 PM ET inside Syracuse's Carrier Dome -- a tough place to shoot the basketball! Game is televised on ESPN2.
#25 Notre Dame will be playing without Demetrius Jackson -- who is out with a torn hamstring.
GO IRISH!
LINK: GAME NOTES
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Sheldon Day Practice Drill at Senior Bowl
Sheldon Day's turn. "That's what it looks like, right there." pic.twitter.com/walhVbFNdk
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) January 27, 2016
Seven Notre Dame Student-Athletes Drafted!
🍀 DRAFT RECAP
These 7 Notre Dame student-athletes are heading for the pros.
https://t.co/OSgAPcJVR2
— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) January 27, 2016
Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League and Major League Lacrosse held their annual draft this past weekend -- and SEVEN NOTRE DAME student-athletes were drafted by teams:
Men's Lacrosse:
- 3rd overall pick: Matt Landis
- 5th overall pick: Matt Kavanagh
Women's Soccer:
- 5th overall pick: Cari Roccaro
- 19th overall pick: Katie Naughton
Men's Soccer:
- 25th overall pick: Max Lachowecki
- 28th overall pick: Patrick Hodan
- 60th overall pick: Vince Cicciarelli
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