Thursday, August 10, 2017

DeShone Kizer's First NFL Exhibition TD Pass


His first NFL game winner -- 4th and 2 with 1:57 left in the game.   Browns beat the Saints 20 to 14!

Does Cleveland finally have a QB!

DeShone dominated the passing stats for the Browns tonight:
  • Kizer:  11 for 18 = 184 yards and a TD pass!
  • Kessler:  5 for 10 = 47 yards
  • Osweiller:  6 for 14 = 42 yards 
In addition -- Kizer led the Browns' QB's with 12 yards rushing.

This Really Happened on Jeopardy...


The Fighting Irish's First Visit to Locker Room



And, a "walk-on" team captain gets a scholarship for his senior year at the University of Notre Dame...

Notre Dame's New Football Locker Room!



WOW, WOW, WOW!!!

Notre Dame Hockey's Incoming Freshmen


Photos of Notre Dame's New Recruiting Lounge


These are photos of the newly renovated Schivarelli Lounge inside Notre Dame Stadium.  A space for Notre Dame Football to entertain recruits and former players...  BEAUTIFUL!

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Mike Lee '09 Training to go 20 - 0 as a Pro!


Notre Dame alum Mike Lee '09, is currently training in Los Angeles for his upcoming fight against Aaron Quattrocchi on Friday, September 15th at "The Dome At The Ballpark" in Rosemont, IL.

“Fighting at home for my 20th fight means a great deal to me, I made my pro debut in Chicago and it’s terrific to return for this milestone. It seems like yesterday I was fighting to be 1 and 0, now I’m fighting to be 20 and 0.”

LINK:  MIKE LEE BOXING

Coach Brian Kelly Talks With Media Today


The Big Reveal: ND Football Locker Room!

 THURSDAY, August 10th at 6 PM ET!

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

New WIFI Panels & DAS Servers in Stadium!



I think every Notre Dame fan will be pleased to have better WIFI in Notre Dame Stadium!

Wimbush & Adams Talk Camp Culver...


Free Tickets to Sorin: A Notre Dame Story...


Free tickets to a one-man-play about the founder of the University of Notre Dame -- Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. -- became available today!

Don't wait -- get tickets now!

LINK:  GET TICKETS HERE

"Father Ted" Postage Stamp Released Sept. 1st


You are going to want to buy a roll or, two or, three of these...

LINK:  STORY

Monday, August 7, 2017

Matthias Farley "Weird Off Field -- WOW On It!"

This is the headline of an Indianapolis Star story today on Matthias Farley -- the former Notre Dame defensive back who now plays safety for the Colts...

A ND GO IRISH BLOG regular -- Tim Willis '84, alerted me to this story.  

LINK:  MATTHIAS FARLEY

Brady Quinn Defends His Alma Mater...


This is Brady Quinn's response to a recent interview that took place on Colin Cowherd's show...

LINK:  BRADY QUINN

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Replay: Coach Ara Parseghian's Memorial


A Celebration of Ara Parseghian's Life -- MASS


Here is a replay of today's Mass for the Feast of the Transfiguration and celebration of the life of Ara Parseghian...

Watch Ara Parseghian's Tribute Today at ND



Today's Mass and Memorial Service for Ara Parseghian will both be streamed LIVE today at UND.COM.  Here's the schedule:

ND Football Walk-On Story in the Boston Globe


You're going to want to read this story...

I am now a Chris Bury fan! 

Stonehill College was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross -- just like the University of Notre Dame.

LINK:  FROM STONEHILL TO NOTRE DAME

Video: Domer Sheldon Day's Hit on Fournette


Jack Nolan Interviews Chip Long After Practice


Jack Nolan Interviews Coach Brian Kelly Today


Coach Kelly With Media After Practice Today


A Look at Notre Dame Football Practice Today


Thursday, August 3, 2017

Coach Kelly Recaps Thursday's Practice


Brian Kelly Talks About Ara Parseghian


Brandon Wimbush Talks With Jack Nolan


Video of Coach Parseghian's Last National Title


This is courtesy of former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin -- now the head coach of the Miami Redhawks -- who play our Fighting Irish on September 30th.

Love hearing Howard Cosell's voice...

Notre Dame Not Ranked in ESPN Top 25


I like that we are not ranked in ESPN's preseason poll... 

MOTIVATION.

Now, we do have a number of opponents ranked in the top 25:
  • #4 University of Southern California
  • #15 Stanford University
  • #16 University of Miami (FL)
  • #17 University of Georgia

LINK:  ESPN TOP 25

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