Thursday, August 18, 2016
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Historic Rainfall -- Notre Dame & South Bend
When it rains, it pours -- and did it ever these past 18 hours or so here at Notre Dame. A historic rainfall -- as 7" to 9" of rain fell over night -- flooding the road between Saint Mary's Lake and the Grotto, causing power outages across campus.
Terrible flooding and sink hole on Fox Street in @CityofSouthBend pic.twitter.com/uViWOsoa36— Kristin Bien (@KristinBienWSBT) August 16, 2016
The South Bend region was hit very hard...
Monday, August 15, 2016
ND Football Featured in XFINITY TV Spot
Notre Dame's relationship with COMCAST (owners of NBC Sports) is paying off right now in their use of a video clip of Will Fuller scoring a TD, in this TV spot running during NBC's Olympic coverage.
Only Notre Dame.
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Saturday, August 13, 2016
James Onwualu Catches Punt to End Practice
James Onwualu (@J_Walls) challenged by @CoachBrianKelly to field a punt & end practice early.— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) August 13, 2016
Challenge accepted ✔️ pic.twitter.com/af5o0vjNmq
The former wide receiver, safety and now multi-year starting linebacker for the Fighting Irish -- James Onwualu '17 -- caught a punt today to end practice early...
WOW, WOW, WOW: Notre Dame's New Organ!
The Murdy Family Organ is being installed in the University of Notre Dame's Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
All I can think is WOW!
LINK: THE STORY
ND Football's Robotic Pass Rushing Dummies
Only Notre Dame...New addition to @NDFootball entering the practice field this morning. pic.twitter.com/JACbswvEBo— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) August 13, 2016
Texas' Charlie Strong Talks About His QB's
I believe Buechele (freshman) will be his starting QB vs. Notre Dame. Here are his highlights from Texas' Spring Game:
ND Alum Wins Rowing Gold Medal Today!
Amanda Polk, '08 -- won an Olympic Gold Medal this morning in the Rowing Women's 8 !!!
That's a photo of "Team Polk" turning out at RIO today to cheer on Amanda!
The dynasty continues for #USA women's Rowing!— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 13, 2016
They've won every Olympic #gold since 2008.https://t.co/5bu7hRLMfk
https://t.co/T0esB9rPan
ND in the NFL: 43 Former Players on Rosters
Took a lap around the internet this morning to see how our former Notre Dame football stars are doing in the NFL. As of this morning -- 43 are still receiving an NFL paycheck -- here's the list:
The star of opening weekend of the NFL Exhibition Season -- George Atkinson III (see stats above).
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN (7):
LINK: ZACK MARTIN -- COWBOYS
LINK: JOHN SULLIVAN -- VIKINGS
LINK: CHRIS WATT -- CHARGERS
LINK: RYAN HARRIS -- STEELERS
LINK: NICK MARTIN -- TEXANS
LINK: RONNIE STANLEY -- RAVENS
LINK: SAM YOUNG -- DOLPHINS
WIDE RECEIVERS (6):
LINK: GOLDEN TATE -- LIONS
LINK: WILL FULLER -- TEXANS
LINK: MICHAEL FLOYD -- CARDINALS
LINK: CHRIS BROWN -- COWBOYS
LINK: T.J. JONES -- LIONS
LINK: AMIR CARLISLE -- CARDINALS
TIGHT ENDS (5):
LINK: KYLE RUDOLPH -- VIKINGS
LINK: TYLER EIFERT -- BENGALS
LINK: TROY NIKLAS -- CARDINALS
LINK: BEN KOYACK -- JAGUARS
LINK: ANTHONY FASANO --- TITANS
RUNNING BACKS (5):
LINK: THEO RIDDICK -- LIONS
LINK: GEORGE ATKINSON III -- RAIDERS
LINK: C.J. PROSISE -- SEAHAWKS
LINK: JONAS GRAY -- JAGUARS
LINK: ROBERT HUGHES -- BROWNS
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN (7):
LINK: STEPHON TUITT -- STEELERS
LINK: ROMEO OKWARA -- GIANTS
LINK: LOUIS NIX -- GIANTS
LINK: ISHAQ WILLIAMS -- GIANTS
LINK: KAPRON LEWIS-MOORE -- RAVENS
LINK: SHELDON DAY -- JAGUARS
LINK: IAN WILLIAMS -- 49ERS
LINEBACKERS (3):
LINK: MANTI TE'O -- CHARGERS
LINK: JAYLON SMITH -- COWBOYS
LINK: JARRETT GRACE -- BEARS
DEFENSIVE BACKS (9):
LINK: BENNETT JACKSON -- GIANTS
LINK: DAVID BRUTON, JR. -- REDSKINS
LINK: HARRISON SMITH -- VIKINGS
LINK: KEIVARAE RUSSELL -- CHIEFS
LINK: ROBERT BLANTON -- BILLS
LINK: MATHIAS FARLEY -- CARDINALS
LINK: DARRIN WALLS -- LIONS
LINK: ELIJAH SHUMATE -- BUCCANEERS
LINK: CODY RIGGS -- TITANS
SPECIALISTS (1):
LINK: J.J. JANSEN -- PANTHERS
PLAYERS WHO ARE FREE AGENTS:
Jimmy Clausen, Sergio Brown, Trevor Robinson, Braxston Cave
ND's "Class of 2029" in Stockton, CA
When the Notre Dame family gets engaged -- watch out! Ms. Silva's 4th Grade Class at Taylor Leadership Academy is going to visit the University of Notre Dame!Dreams come true! @NDFootball we will ALL be there to watch you beat Duke! Thank you #ndfamily we love you so much! pic.twitter.com/GTGwCXF1cP— Ms Silva's 4th Grade (@alsil23) August 12, 2016
LINK: STORY
Friday, August 12, 2016
The Top 8 Global Sports Brands in America...
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) August 11, 2016
Notre Dame is the "BRAND" in college football -- so says Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd -- and one of the top 8 global sports brands in America.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
OT: The Football "Arms Race" Clemson Style
Looks like the only thing missing in the 140,000 square foot house that Dabo built -- a place for players to study and do their homework...Come inside, take a tour & see where some awesome features will go in our new Football Operations Facility. #Clemsonhttps://t.co/Yn6I8Inpr5— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) August 8, 2016
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Eddie DeBartolo Jr., '68 -- Hall of Fame Speech
Last night, Eddie DeBartolo Jr., '68 -- became the 13th former Notre Dame student to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- the most from any one college in America.
Here's "Mr. D's" Hall of Fame induction speech...
LINK: HALL OF FAME
Local TV Coverage of 1st Day of FB Practice
The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame are "off campus" at Culver Academies for their first five days of Fall Training Camp. Practice #1 was open to the media -- here's what they reported:
LINK: WNDU-TV
LINK: WSBT-TV
LINK: ABC-57
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
LINK: FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Notre Dame Football -- You EARN Everything!
Earn Respect.— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) August 5, 2016
Earn Trust.
Earn Tradition.
Earn Honor.
Earn Glory.
Earn Everything.#IrishCamp ☘ pic.twitter.com/XU36EICymj
The Change to the House That Rock Built!
What'd you do this summer?#CampusCrossroads ☘ pic.twitter.com/WUMvdZpwDB— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) August 5, 2016
Friday, August 5, 2016
"Paisley's Daddy" Visits Notre Dame Today
ESPN's Tom Rinaldi told a story two years ago about a young girl with Down Syndrome named Paisley White -- and her Dad's struggle upon learning his daughter had this genetic disorder.
Heath White (AKA "Paisley's Daddy") a FBI Special Agent and a former Air Force pilot --- has been traveling the country these past couple of years sharing their story...
Heath is in South Bend for LOGAN'S RUN -- a 5k / 10k race this Saturday on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. I had the pleasure of giving Heath a tour of campus this afternoon (photo of Heath above).
Here's their ESPN E:60 story called PERFECT:
Bill Brennan's Y.A.L.I. Experience at Notre Dame
Notre Dame Senior Associate, Bill Brennan (Mendoza College of Business) has had the honor of working with young African leaders these past three summers here at the University.
The Young African Leadership Initiative is a six week program that takes place on a number of college campuses across the country -- you can watch the video below to learn more.
Bill penned this story that ran in the Modern African Times -- thought you'd enjoy reading it:
LINK: ARRIVED AT THE TABLE
LINK: Y.A.L.I. STORY
Eddie DeBartolo Jr. '68 -- Gets His Gold Jacket!
Eddie DeBartolo Jr. '68, became the 13th former Notre Dame student (the most from any college) last night, to receive the iconic Pro Football Hall of Fame gold jacket. Here's the ceremony:
LINK: THE GOLD JACKET
Domer DeBartolo's Journey to the Hall of Fame
The ever popular former owner of the San Francisco 49ers and Notre Dame alum -- Eddie DeBartolo, Jr. '68 -- will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend in Canton, OH.
Eddie becomes the 13th former Notre Dame student to become a member of Pro Football Hall of Fame -- the most from any college in America!
Here's a look back at his journey to the Hall of Fame...
LINK: EDDIE DEBARTOLO
CFB Top 25 Ranking for Most Arrested Players
Here is a TOP 25 ranking of the college football programs with the most arrested players these past five years...
LINK: TOP 25 -- MOST ARRESTED
REPLAY: Brian Kelly Talks "Team 128"
Here's a full replay of Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly's press conference -- prior to the start of Fall Training Camp.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Bleacher Report & ND Football Partnership
A social content partnership...The start of something new.@NDFootball x @BleacherReport— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) August 4, 2016
Coming this fall... #BRxND pic.twitter.com/8dbeU1jHvN
LINK: STORY
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Domer Nick Martin Turning Heads in Texas!
Looks like there will be two ND rookie starters on NFL offensive lines this fall...
LINK: NICK MARTIN
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