Former Notre Dame hockey star Bryan Rust -- just did it again -- his 7th goal of the NHL Playoffs, putting the Penguins up 2 - 0 in tonight's 5th game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs!Bryan Rust top shelf where Grandma hides the Schnapps.— Brian Chojnacki (@BroadcastingBri) June 9, 2017
2-0 Pens.#StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/Nvt8AByZyd
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Domer Bryan Rust Scores Another Huge Goal!
A Family Affair at the NCAA Track Meet!
Notre Dame's Dani Aragon '17 and her sister Christina (Stanford) are seen here in this photo just taken at the NCAA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, OR.
The sisters finished in a virtual tie, with Christina beating her older sister by 5 hundredths of a second in the 1,500 meters -- qualifying them both for Saturday's final!
Four-time All-American Danielle Aragon caught up with us following her qualifying mark in the 1,500m! ☘️— Notre Dame XC/TF (@NDXCTF) June 9, 2017
Catch her #instantreaction: pic.twitter.com/T4lCf9y7i3
Pretty cool moment for the Aragon family!
Notre Dame's Jessica Harris also qualified for Saturday's final with the 7th fastest time in the Prelims!
LINK: 1,500 METER RESULTS
Domer Mancini's Big Night for the Orioles!
Former Notre Dame baseball star Trey Mancini -- did something no one has ever done in an Oriole uniform last night...
He's the first in franchise history to hit a game tying home run as a pinch hitter -- and then follow it up with a game winning home run in the next at bat.
What a night for the rookie!
LINK: VIDEO AND STORY
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Video of Jaylon Smith Running Around at OTA
Take a look at @theJaylonSmith finally working full speed & hear what players had to say about his progress. pic.twitter.com/XcPuBCalkl— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) June 7, 2017
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Domer Becca Huffer Back "Home" in Michiana
The ND grad is back in town this week to play in the Four Winds Invitational....@beccahuffergolf trying to "Play like a Champion" at @fourwindsinvite back in @FightingIrish territory!— Symetra Tour (@ROAD2LPGA) June 6, 2017
Had 5 yr reunion last week! pic.twitter.com/FO3fnVjs81
Hottest Pitcher in Baseball -- Jeff Samardzija
The former two-sport star at Notre Dame -- Jeff Samardzija has racked up an incredible pitching streak...
59 strikeouts vs. 1 walk in the games started since May 1st.
INCREDIBLE!
LINK: STORY
Monday, June 5, 2017
Kizer: "Rookie Making an Instant Impact"
Some high praise for the former Notre Dame QB DeShone Kizer...
LINK: ROOKIES MAKING AN INSTANT IMPACT
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Notre Dame and the United States Military...
When America has called -- Notre Dame has answered...
An anonymous donor has offered to match gifts up to $1,000 to assist Veterans in their cost to attend the University of Notre Dame. Please consider making a gift -- you can do it at the link below. THANK YOU!
LINK: GIVE HERE
Domer Counsell Has Brewers in First Place!
Former Notre Dame baseball star Craig Counsell has his Milwaukee Brewers in 1st place -- 1/3rd of the way through the 2017 MLB season.
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Friday, June 2, 2017
Domer Malik Zaire '17 -- Off to the Swamp!
The SEC just just loosened its restrictions on transfers --- which should open the door for former ND QB Malizk Zaire 17' to attend the University of Florida for grad school and the opportunity to extend his college playing career with the Gators...
Florida's opening game is against the Michigan Wolverines on September 2nd.
LINK: SPORTING NEWS
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Mike Brey's Irish Getting Bracketology Respect
Here is ESPN's Joe Lunardi's first look at his 2018 NCAA Tournament Bracket -- the Irish are getting some respect!
LINK: BRACKETOLOGY -- 2018
Three Domers: College FB Hall of Fame Ballot
Three former Notre Dame All-Americans; Mark Bavaro, Rocket Ismail and Aaron Taylor are on the ballot for election into the College Football Hall of Fame...
The official announcement will come January 8, 2018 in Atlanta. Notre Dame leads all colleges with 46 former student-athletes and 6 coaches inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Here's the 2018 nominees:
LINK: COLLEGE FB HALL OF FAME BALLOT
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Chargers' Blog Has Onwualu Making Roster
This would make my day...
However, there are still 99 days until the start of the NFL football season -- and anything can happen. Just have to keep working...
Here's the story:
LINK: FIRST LOOK AT CHARGERS 53 MAN ROSTER
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Domer / Holy Cross Priest Named Bishop!
Rev. William Wack, C.S.C. -- a South Bend native and Holy Cross Priest who graduated from the University of Notre Dame -- was appointed yesterday as the Bishop of the Pensacola - Tallahassee (FL) Diocese by Pope Francis...
I hope the Seminoles and Gators are ready for Bishop Wack!
LINK: CATHOLIC NEWS STORY
I hope the Seminoles and Gators are ready for Bishop Wack!
LINK: CATHOLIC NEWS STORY
Anders Bjork Signs NHL Contract Today!
Notre Dame hockey star Anders Bjork, agreed to a three-year contract today with the Boston Bruins...
LINK: OFF TO THE NHL
Jeff Samardzija Forgot the GOLD HELMET!
That's former Notre Dame All-American wide receiver -- turned starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants -- Jeff Samardzija, knocking over a teammate as he tried to get to Bryce Harper in a little baseball brawl Memorial Day...
Monday, May 29, 2017
Memorial Day -- 666,441 Have Died for Freedom
A day we remember those who have died to keep us free...
Here's a running tally of all of those who have made the greatest sacrifice for our country.
LINK: THE CASUALTIES OF WAR
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Domer Tory Jackson Gets Head Coaching Gig!
Bay City (MI) John Glenn High School announced the hiring of former Notre Dame hoops star Tory Jackson as its new head basketball coach!
Special thanks to Michael Weathers for alerting me to this story!
Here's the story -- the interview process had a unique twist -- never heard of this before...
LINK: JACKSON
Orioles Trying to Convince Connaughton...
In the next 50 days or so -- the Trail Blazers need to make a decision on Domer Pat Connaughton...
The Baltimore Orioles are lurking. Irish fans may recall that the Orioles gave Pat $480,000 as a signing bonus while playing hoops for Mike Brey -- in hopes he would pitch for them.
Pat's been paid $1 million or, so -- for his two years with Portland. The Blazers have to decide by July 25th if they want to pay Connaughton $1.4 million for his third year or, release him...
LINK: ORIOLES
LINK: OREGON LIVE
LINK: BALTIMORE SUN
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Friday, May 26, 2017
More Positive News on Jaylon Smith!
I'm praying this young man gets back to his old self...
LINK: FORT WORTH TELEGRAM
LINK: DALLAS NEWS
LINK: FANSIDED
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Jaylon Smith Talks Return to Practice Field
The former Notre Dame All-American is practicing "every other day" for the Cowboys as he makes his comeback from knee surgery...
Fr. Ted -- Born 100 Years Ago Today!
On May 25, 1917 -- the Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. was born...
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Domer Jaylon Smith -- Back on the Field!
Jaylon Smith (@thejaylonsmith) was on the field today for the #Cowboys as they started OTAs. pic.twitter.com/Xd7R9l2dbM— Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) May 23, 2017
Monday, May 22, 2017
Fr. Jenkins' Baccalaureate Mass Homily
Saturday's Baccalaureate Mass is (in my humble opinion) the highlight of Commencement Weekend at the University of Notre Dame.
Must See: 2017 Laetare Medalist Speech
Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. is the recipient of this year's Laetare Medal -- the oldest and most prestigious award given to American Catholics.
LINK: HIS STORY
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Watch LIVE at 10 AM ET: ND Commencement
Today's the 172nd Commencement Exercises at the University of Notre Dame!
You can WATCH IT LIVE -- right here -- beginning at 10 AM ET!
LINK: LIVE BROADCAST
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Notre Dame vs. Denver -- ESPNU at 2:30 PM ET
Kevin Corrigan's Fighting Irish take on the Denver Pioneers this afternoon -- with a trip to the FINAL FOUR at stake!
Denver has had our number -- winning the last five, four of these games were be one goal, three went in to OT.
The key today -- can the IRISH win enough face-offs?
LINK: CBS DENVER
LINK: TOURNAMENT CENTRAL
Friday, May 19, 2017
My Favorite Notre Dame Class of 2017 Stories
More than 3,000 degrees will be conferred this weekend at the University of Notre Dame.
The Class of 2017 has a number of members who I have had the honor of getting to know over the last four years -- WHAT A TALENTED CLASS!
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
ND Lacrosse to Wear New Helmets Saturday!
Kevin Corrigan's Fighting Irish will face their old nemesis -- Denver University -- this Saturday for a trip to the FINAL FOUR! The Pioneers have won the last FIVE GAMES -- four by one goal, three went in to OT...
LINK: STORY
Monday, May 15, 2017
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Nice Feature on Cailey Grunhard '21
For Cailey Grunhard - its all about family with her - in swimming and in college choice:https://t.co/NJCLwhGO9J - @swimdad61 pic.twitter.com/HpFr7SKdqD— Spectrum Sports KC (@SpecSportsKC) May 13, 2017
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