Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Fox Sports: "Should Kizer be Browns' QB?"


Onwualu Already Earning First Team Reps


The former Notre Dame team captain -- a rookie free agent -- was already running with the Los Angeles Chargers' first team defense...

That's James in the blue jersey in the photo above -- Day 1 of NFL Training Camp.

LINK:  ONWUALU

ESPN's Tribute to Coach Ara Parseghian


Why ND Football Trains at Culver Academy


Here's a little history lesson...

LINK:  CULVER ACADEMY

Domer Sheldon Day Misses Blocking Sled


NY Giants' Feature on Domer Romeo Okwara


A Tribute for Coach Parseghian at Notre Dame


This is what's posted right now on the new video board inside Notre Dame Stadium...

Notre Dame's football helmets -- on the front where you see the word IRISH -- it will be replaced with ARA for this season.  A nice tribute.

Coach Kelly Talks With Team About Ara...


Heaven's Team Adds a Hall of Fame Person...


Legendary Notre Dame Football Coach Ara Parseghian passed away at his home -- early this morning -- at the age of 94.

A class act.

LINK:  PARSEGHIAN

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

PHOTOS: Notre Dame Truck of the Year!


My friend Tommy Ruttura from Long Island, NY sent me these photos...

WOW -- that's a great paint job!

Wimbush & the QB's Take the Practice Field!


Domer Mike Lee '09 -- Next Professional Fight!


Notre Dame alum Mike Lee '09 is fighting Aaron Quattrocchi on Friday, September 15th -- in his bid to remain UNDEFEATED and 20 - 0 as a professional boxer!

The fight will be held at "THE DOME AT THE BALLPARK" in Rosemont, IL -- for tickets call 630-400-6380.

LINK:  MIKE LEE BOXING

Coach Brian Kelly Talks First Practice at Culver


Bartman '99 Receives Cubs' World Series Ring


Notre Dame alum Steve Bartman (Class of 1999) -- who was scorned for years by Chicago Cubs fans for his attempt to catch a foul ball during the 2003 National League Championship Game at Wrigley Field -- was given this official World Series Ring yesterday from the owner of the Cubs.

You'll want to read the stories below:

LINK:  WGN STORY

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE

LINK:  CHICAGO SUN-TIMES


Monday, July 31, 2017

Replay: Coach Kelly's Opening Press Session


Brian Kelly, the Dick Corbett Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame met with the media today for the first time to talk about the 2017 edition of the Fighting Irish!

LINK:  COACH KELLY

Saturday, July 29, 2017

Two Domers Ranked Among Top 8 Players...


For the Detroit Lions...

LINK:  NOTRE DAME TALENT -- #8

LINK:  NOTRE DAME TALENT -- #5

Notre Dame Football's New Helmet Design



It's from a company called VICIS...


As you can see -- the new practice helmets for the Fighting Irish have arrived just in time for Fall Training Camp!

Harrison Smith Talks About NFL Training Camp



The former Notre Dame football team captain -- is now one of the top safeties in the NFL...

Friday, July 28, 2017

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

NFL Training Camps Begin -- Onwualu News


A Chargers' fan site is feeling good about former Notre Dame football captain James Onwualu's chances of making the team as an undrafted free agent...

LINK:  A LOCK TO MAKE ROSTER

Notre Dame's Plaschka Representing Jamaica


Notre Dame "rising" senior Jordan Plaschka is representing his mother's home country of JAMAICA at this week's FINA World Championships.

The Fighting Irish's record breaking sprinter is holding his own in Budapest -- despite arriving just a few hours before his first swim because of travel delays...

LINK:  UPDATE

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Connaughton & Trail Blazers Delay Decision


The Trail Blazers announced that they have reached agreement with Pat Connaughton to delay the decision on his contract status until August 31st...

LINK:  STORY

Sunday, July 23, 2017

Connaughton on the Clock -- NBA or MLB?


Former Notre Dame two-sport star Pat Connaughton will learn in the next 48 hours if the:
  • Trail Blazers pick-up Pat's contract for one more season
  • Trail Blazers release Pat and he signs with another NBA team
  • Trail Blazers release Pat and he joins the Baltimore Orioles 

Getting any sleep Pat?

LINK:  STORY

Incoming ND Freshman -- World Champion!


Sam Grewe '21 a "soon to be" Notre Dame freshman just won "back to back" gold medals in the High Jump setting a new record at the World Para Athletics Championships last night in London, England!

Congrats Sam!!!

LINK:  STORY

Friday, July 21, 2017

Jerome Bettis on the Rich Eisen Show



The former Notre Dame star is a guest on Rich "Go Blue" Eisen's show...

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

I am "FIRED UP" for Notre Dame Football!


Monday, July 17, 2017

Big Ten Network Interviews Jack Swarbrick



Never thought I'd hear these words -- "Notre Dame joins the Big Ten..."

The Compton Family Ice Arena will be rockin' this winter!!!





Sunday, July 16, 2017

Domer Skylar Diggins -- Kid's Choice Awards



Tim Brown Leads Domers at ACC in Lake Tahoe


Former Notre Dame All-American, Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown finished in a tie for 23rd place with 45 points in the modified Stabelford scoring format at the American Century Championship on the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe.

He was the highest finisher among the former Fighting Irish stars in the tournament:
  • Tim Brown:  45 points  -- 78, 78, 75
  • Joe Theismann:  32 points -- 82, 75, 82
  • Jerome Bettis:  13 points -- 84, 84, 84
  • Golden Tate:  5 points -- 85, 89, 82

LINK:  FINAL LEADERBOARD

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Domers Playing Golf on NBC This Weekend!


The American Century Championship is being held this week in Lake Tahoe at Edgewood Tahoe South and a number of former Notre Dame stars are playing!

You can catch Sunday's final round on NBC!

Here's the list of former Fighting Irish stars in the tournament:
  •  Jerome Bettis
  •  Tim Brown
  •  Golden Tate
  •  Joe Theismann

LINK:  LEADERBOARD


This Was My Favorite Score on the Old Board!


Growing up in the great state of Michigan -- this is the score I want to remember on the old north scoreboard at Notre Dame Stadium!

It was taken down this week -- it's being replaced by the large video wall on the south end of Notre Dame Stadium and two long "ribbon" boards...

This was -- in my estimation -- the finest moment in that scoreboard's history!

Domer Justin Tuck Gets "Slimed"


Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Demetrius Jackson Scores 14 in 4th Quarter


The former Fighting Irish hoops star had a big 4th quarter last night for the Boston Celtics in their NBA Summer League 88 - 83 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

LINK:  STORY

Monday, July 10, 2017

Check-In On the Video Board at ND Stadium


This photo is updated every 30 minutes -- from a webcam atop Hesburgh Library looking directly into Notre Dame Stadium and the new video board.  You can keep track of the work they're doing to "tune-in" the new video board and ribbon boards in the stadium.

LINK:  LIVE WEBCAM

Domer Counsell for MLB Manager of the Year!



Domer Craig Counsell has his Milwaukee Brewers in first place at the All-Star break -- nine games over .500 -- with a 5.5 game lead over the Cubs and Cardinals!

LINK:  STANDINGS