Friday, April 15, 2016

My Favorite "THE SHIRT" Design of All-Time!


This is the one -- it was worn during the 2007 Notre Dame football season.  I will admit I have selfish reasons for picking this my all-time favorite...

Our son Jimmy Small '08 -- an Irish Guard at the time -- was worked into the design of the ND Monogram on the back of THE SHIRT.  You'll see his face in the lower left hand corner of the Monogram -- click on the images above to zoom in.
  • That year's THE SHIRT sales:  135,000
  • The football team record -- not so good:  3 - 9

This year's version of THE SHIRT -- will be unveiled today between 5:30 PM ET and 6:00 PM ET -- in front of the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore.  Former ND great Brady Quinn will unveil the shirt...

My guess on the color this year -- ND BLUE.
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Domer's Jaylon & Keivarae Back for NFL Exams


Jaylon Smith and Keivarae Russell join a number of NFL Draft hopefuls in Indianapolis this morning for another round of medical exams by team doctors from all of the NFL Teams...

 The player with the most to gain from a good report today -- Notre Dame's Jaylon Smith. 

LINK:  NFL STORY ON JAYLON
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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Domer A.J. Pollock's Road Back to Lineup...


National League All-Star, A.J. Pollock underwent surgery on his elbow last week.  Here's a look at what lies ahead in the recovery for the former Fighting Irish star...

Please note:  A.J. will be a guest on Notre Dame Day -- on Monday, April 25th during the 4 PM ET HOUR.

LINK:  ESPN STORY
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Nyles Morgan the Next Great Middle LB at ND?


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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

A NFL Draft Analysis of Notre Dame's Will Fuller


Thought you'd find this evaluation quite interesting...

LINK:  WILL FULLER
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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

A "Sneak Peek" at Notre Dame Day's Guest List


Notre Dame Day 2016 is now 11 days away!

Here's a sneak peek at some of the "sports related" guests that will appear LIVE on the 29 HOUR broadcast -- Sunday, April 24th and Monday, April 25th.

The LIVE ONLINE BROADCAST begins at 6:42 PM ET on Sunday -- you can watch it at the link at the bottom of this story:

 PARTIAL GUEST LIST -- NOTRE DAME DAY:
  • LOU HOLTZ
  • A.J. POLLOCK
  • ZACK MARTIN
  • THOM GATEWOOD
  • JUSTIN TUCK
  • TYLER EIFERT
  • AUSTIN CARR
  • MELISSA HENDERSON
  • ANDERS LEE
  • TERRY HANRATTY
  • KELLY TRIPUCKA
  • ROD WEST
  • MATT BESLER 
  • STAN WILCOX
  • PAT CONNAUGHTON
  • JOHN SHUMATE
  • DAVID BRUTON, JR.
  • THEO RIDDICK
  • STAN BOWMAN 
  • MOLLY HUDDLE
  • MANY MORE!

PLUS -- a number of current Notre Dame student-athletes and coaches!

LINK:  WATCH IT LIVE RIGHT HERE -- STARTING APRIL 24TH
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Domer Makes Custom Suits for Stanley & Smith


Notre Dame alum, Ge Wang '08 -- crafted two custom made suits (photos above) for Ronnie Stanley and Jaylon Smith to wear at the upcoming NFL Draft.

Ge Wang will be a guest during the 11 PM ET HOUR of our upcoming Notre Dame Day broadcast -- on Monday, April 25th.  You can see the broadcast online at:  notredameday.nd.edu

LINK:  ESPN STORY

LINK:  ESQ CLOTHING 
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Monday, April 11, 2016

ND's Victory March: First Played 107 Years Ago


History was made -- 107 years ago this very day...

LINK:  THE BIRTH OF THE VICTORY MARCH
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Sunday, April 10, 2016

ND Alum "Representing" in the Big House


Notre Dame alum Erock Rock is seen here in this photo taken this morning inside Michigan Stadium -- as he finished a 5k race in Ann Arbor that ended at the 50-yard line.

Knowing Erock -- he probably reminded a few Wolverine fans that it's been 945 days since Michigan last scored against Notre Dame in football.
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PHOTO: A Notre Dame Fan's Unique Tattoo


Now, I will admit I'm not a fan of tattoo's -- but, I am a fan of the creativity in this design!

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Coach Brian Kelly's Saturday Press Conference


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#1 Notre Dame vs. #12 Duke on ESPNU at Noon


Kevin Corrigan's top ranked Fighting Irish take on the #12 ranked Blue Devils today at NOON ET in a game televised on ESPNU.

 GO IRISH!
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Saturday, April 9, 2016

Domer McKenna Leaving McDonald's Board


Andy McKenna '51 -- the long-time Chairman of McDonald's Corporation and Notre Dame alum -- has decided to step down from his position at next month's shareholder's meeting.

Thought you'd enjoy this interview of Andy back in 2012 -- on the role of a corporation's Board of Directors.  McKenna is also Chairman-Emeritus of Notre Dame's Board of Trustees.

LINK:  STORY
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Notre Dame's Demetrius Jackson -- Highlights


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Jerian Grant Leads Knicks to Another Victory!

Former Notre Dame All-American Jerian Grant hit this big shot in the Knick's win last night over the 76ers.  Jerian put up these numbers;  16 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 1 steal in his 30 minutes of action...
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Notre Dame Football Highlights: Practice #12


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Notre Dame Beats #1 North Carolina Last Night


Ryan Sachire's Fighting Irish rolled over the top ranked North Carolina Tar Heels 5 - 2  on SENIOR NIGHT.  What a way to end your college tennis career for Notre Dame's five seniors (pictured above).

It's the first time Notre Dame's Men's Tennis has beaten a #1 ranked team since USC back in 1992.

CONGRATS!

LINK:  STORY
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Friday, April 8, 2016

Notre Dame vs. Texas Moved to Sunday Night


Notre Dame's first visit to Austin, TX -- since 1996  -- is a big deal to the TV networks...

Today it was announced that the game would be moved from Saturday to Sunday night (September 4, 2016) of Labor Day Weekend.  The time and TV network will be announced in a few weeks.

Here are video highlights of Notre Dame's last trip to Austin, TX...


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Thursday, April 7, 2016

ESPN's Football Power Index -- 2016 Ranking


Here's where Notre Dame football is ranked...

LINK: FOOTBALL POWER INDEX
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Mike Brey's Irish Finish Season Ranked #17


A run to the Elite Eight -- lands the Notre Dame Fighting Irish a place in the TOP 20 FINAL RANKINGS...

LINK:  AP RANKING
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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Lions HC Talking About Domer T.J. Jones!


Thought you'd enjoy these comments made by Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell about former Notre Dame wide receiver T.J. Jones (#13 in photo)...

LINK:  CALDWELL ON JONES
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Coach Kelly's Press Conference -- Wednesday


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Is Will Fuller Going to be the First WR Drafted?


Here's what NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tweeted about Notre Dame All-American Will Fuller...
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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Knute Rockne's Legacy Lives On -- 85 Years...


One of my colleagues at Notre Dame -- Jeff Arnold -- alerted me this morning to the story linked below.  Coach Rockne died in a plane crash 85 years ago -- March 31, 1931.


LINK:  ROCKNE'S LEGACY LIVES ON
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One Shining Moment "Notre Dame Infomercial"

This was the tweet of a national sportswriter -- see below -- in reference to CBS Sports' annual video review of the NCAA Tournament...



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An Inside Look at the NCAA Game Winner!


I will admit I turned off the TV at halftime and called it a night...

LINK:  THE STORY "INSIDE" THE SHOT
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Monday, April 4, 2016

Plenty of NFL Teams Looking at Ronnie Stanley


Took a lap around the worldwide web to see what NFL teams' local media are talking about Notre Dame's Ronnie Stanley...

LINK:  DETROIT LIONS

LINK:  WASHINGTON REDSKINS

LINK:  NEW YORK GIANTS
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Sunday, April 3, 2016

Robinson Sings National Anthem at NBA Game

The Admiral David Robinson's son Corey performs the National Anthem!! 🇺🇸https://t.co/tB1hVvYLZE
Notre Dame student-athlete Corey Robinson performed our National Anthem at the Milwaukee Bucks basketball game tonight against the Chicago Bulls.
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OT: A Special Rendition of Stairway to Heaven



Thought you'd enjoy this version of this rock and roll classic -- it's never been performed like this before!

As you watch it -- you'll see a drummer overcome with grief who just happens to be the son of the late John Bonham (Led Zeppelin's original drummer) who died 36 years ago.

And, you'll see the legend who wrote this song back in 1970 -- Robert Plant -- and his reaction to this performance...
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Saturday, April 2, 2016

Domer A.J. Pollock's Elbow to Require Surgery



This is not how the Arizona Diamondback's All Star outfielder wanted to start the 2016 season.  The former Notre Dame slugger's injury will require surgery and keep him out of the lineup for some time.

HEAL FAST A.J. !!!

LINK:  STORY
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#1 Notre Dame Beat #7 Syracuse 17 - 7 Today



Kevin Corrigan's top ranked Fighting Irish -- dominated Syracuse today 17 - 7 -- beating the Orange on their home turf.  It was Syracuse's first loss at home in 13 games and Notre Dame's first win ever in the Carrier Dome.

Syracuse was celebrating their 100th year of Lacrosse today -- drawing a crowd of more than 15,000 to the game...

LINK:  BIG WIN FOR ND
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Latest on Jaylon Smith's Recovery From Injury


31 of the 32 NFL franchises were on the campus of the University of Notre Dame this week for Pro Day. 

Even though All-American Jaylon Smith wasn't on the field running around -- you know most teams were watching his every move...

LINK:  JAYLON'S RECOVERY
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Friday, April 1, 2016

Knicks Remain Undefeated With Jerian Starting


Former Notre Dame All-American Jerian Grant made his first NBA career start tonight -- and he made it count!

Jerian knocked in 14 points and dished out 4 assists in the New York Knicks 105 - 91 win over the cross-bridge Brooklyn Nets.

Hey, just sayin' -- the Knicks have never lost with Jerian Grant in the starting line-up...

LINK:  STORY

LINK:  JERIAN'S BUZZER BEATER TIP-IN

LINK:  KNICKS INTERVIEW
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Coach Kelly With Media After Practice Today


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Thursday, March 31, 2016

Jaylon Smith Talks to Mike Mayock Today


Notre Dame All-American Jaylon Smith with the NFL Network's Mike Mayock today...

LINK:  MIKE MAYOCK WITH JAYLON
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WSBT-TV: Golson Returns to Notre Dame

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ND NFL Pro Day: Jaylon Getting Measured


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Mike Mayock on ND: "Five Picks in First 75"


Here's what the NFL Network's Mike Mayock had to say about Notre Dame's NFL Pro Day today...

LINK:  MIKE MAYOCK
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Jaylon Smith Back Home at Notre Dame Today


The Notre Dame All-American was on campus today for NFL PRO DAY -- he tweeted this in the last half hour...
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NFL Pro Day: Sheldon Day's Bench Press


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Notre Dame's NFL Pro Day -- March 30, 2016


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Mathias Farley -- NFL Pro Day Results!


Very impressive showing for Mathias Farley in front of the NFL Scouts!

LINK:  COMPARE TO NFL COMBINE RESULTS FOR SAFETIES 

LINK:  MATHIAS' GREAT DAY!
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The NFL Turns Out BIG TIME for ND's Pro Day



Just took a lap around the worldwide web to see what's being said about Notre Dame's just completed NFL Pro Day -- where 17 former Fighting Irish football players performed in front of representatives from 31 of the 32 NFL franchises...

LINK:  DETROIT LIONS -- FREE PRESS STORY

LINK:  CROWDED HOUSE -- SCOUT

LINK:  JAYLON SMITH -- CBS SPORTS

LINK:  SLAP THE SIGN

LINK:  DETROIT NEWS

LINK:  TENNESSEE TITANS 

LINK:  GOLSON RETURNS TO ND
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ND's NFL PRO DAY -- 40 YARD DASH TIMES

 Amir Carlisle
 Chris Brown
 
Jarrett Grace
Mathias Farley
Here's the official times from Notre Dame.  Here's where that would have ranked them at their position at last months NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis:

OFFICIAL TIMES (hand timed)
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NFL Pro Day: Keivarae Russell's Vertial Jump



This 38.5" vertical jump by Notre Dame defensive back Keivarae Russell -- would place him in the TOP FIVE of all of the corner backs tested at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indy!

LINK:  NFL COMBINE RESULTS --- VERTICAL JUMP
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NFL Pro Day: Jaylon Smith's 24 Bench Press


This would rank Notre Dame All American Jaylon Smith at #3 among all Linebackers tested at the 2016 NFL Combine in Indianapolis -- in total number of bench press reps of 225 lbs.

LINK:  NFL COMBINE RESULTS -- INDY
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"Golson to Fuller" NFL Pro Day at Notre Dame




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Domers Excel in Big Mac All-American Game!


The McDonald's Girls All America Game last night featured incoming Notre Dame basketball recruits Erin Boley and Jackie Young...

They combined to score 28 points last night!!!

That's the two future Fighting Irish -- Jackie (white jersey) going up for a shot against Erin (red jersey) in a photo from last night's game.  

LINK:  STORY


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Adrian Dantley "Won't Change His Stripes"


Here's a Washington Post story about Notre Dame all-time hoops great Adrian Dantley.  You'll get a kick out of this story...

LINK:  FROM NBA TO REC LEAGUE
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Mike Brey's ESPN Interview with Domer Storm


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