Monday, March 12, 2018

Muffet's Irish a #1 Seed in NCAA Tournament!



The Fighting Irish just learned they're playing in the Spokane Region against CSU Northridge here at 5 PM ET Purcell Pavilion on Friday night!

This is the 8th time in program history that we've been a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament -- and, that's SEVEN STRAIGHT!!!

Keep winning and Notre Dame plays UCONN in the Semi-Finals in Columbus, OH.

Go Irish!
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Sunday, March 11, 2018

Brey, Colson and Farrell Talk NCAA / NIT





Here's hoping the Fighting Irish can get motivated to play in the NIT!

Videos courtesy of my good friends at Irish Sports Daily -- you can subscribe HERE.
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ND vs. Hampton / Common Opponent: Virginia



The Hampton Pirates played Virginia back on December 22nd losing 82 - 48.  Here's what we know about the Pirates:

LEADING SCORERS:

STARTING LINE-UP:
  • Jermaine Marrow -- 6'-0"
  • Malique Trent-Smith -- 6'-2"
  • Kalin Fisher:  6'-2"
  • Akim Mitchell:  6'-5"
  • Trevon Barnes:  6'-9"

RECORD:  19 - 15

FOUNDED:  1868

MASCOT:  PIRATES


ENROLLMENT:  4,619 students -- 3,793 undergrad / 826 grad students

MALE / FEMALE:  33% / 67%
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Muffet Named by ESPNW -- National COY!


It's the second National Coach of the Year Award for Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw in the past week!

LINK:  NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR
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2018 NIT -- Notre Dame's Road to NIT Final


To enlarge the 2018 NIT Bracket -- just click on the image above.
 
The Fighting Irish will host Hampton, Tuesday night at 9 PM ET in their NIT First Round game.  The winner of this game will play the winner of Temple vs. Penn State.

The other four teams in this bracket;  Harvard, Oregon, Rider and Marquette.

If the #1 seeds hold up -- Notre Dame would play Baylor on March 27th in Madison Square Garden.

LINK:  TICKET INFORMATION 

LINK:  DOWNLOADABLE -- 2018 NIT BRACKET
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2018 NIT Final Four at Madison Square Garden


If you're feeling "bullish" about Notre Dame's chances in the National Invitational Tournament -- you might want to look at airfare and hotels to New York City -- here are the dates:
  • Semi-Finals -- Tuesday, March 27th
  • Finals -- Thursday, March 29th

The first THREE ROUNDS are played on the higher seed's court -- which should mean the Fighting Irish would have to win three "home games" to earn a trip to Madison Square Garden.

We'll know more at 8:30 PM ET on ESPNU

LINK:  NIT TICKET INFO
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NIT Selection Show on ESPNU at 8:30 PM ET


Here's hoping the Fighting Irish can get excited about playing in the NIT -- they'll be the team with the target on their back -- a logical #1 overall seed...

We'll learn the path to Madison Square Garden and the NIT Championship Game -- tonight at 8:30 PM ET on ESPNU.

GO IRISH!
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NIT Makeover for Purcell Pavilion Floor & Clock


The NIT Tournament will be experimenting with changes to the playing court and changes to how the time will be kept during the game...
  1. The three-point line will be moved back 20" -- same as the FIBA three-point distance
  2. The "paint" area inside the free throw lane will be widened four-feet -- same as the NBA
  3. There will be four quarters instead of two halves -- same as NBA
  4. And, on a missed shot -- the shot clock will re-set at 20 seconds instead of 30 seconds

LINK:  NIT MAKEOVER
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It's Okay -- Let's Go Win the NIT in the Garden!


Notre Dame was passed over for the NCAA Tournament -- now it's time to see who and where they will play in the NIT.
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Saturday, March 10, 2018

Cleveland Browns Just Did Kizer a Huge Favor!


It's being reported that the Cleveland Browns have traded former Notre Dame QB DeShone Kizer to the Green Bay Packers...

How good is this for DeShone!!!

LINK:  TRADE
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Friday, March 9, 2018

Big Question: "Is Notre Dame NCAA Bound?"



There are plenty of opinions -- we'll know for sure around 6:21 PM ET on Sunday...

Video above courtesy of my friends at Irish Illustrated.

LINK:   CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

LINK:   CBS SPORTS

LINK:   WASHINGTON POST
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Thursday, March 8, 2018

Notre Dame Had No Answers for Duke Tonight


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Notre Dame vs. Duke at 7 PM ET on ESPN


Do the Fighting Irish have anything left in the tank?

We'll find out in the next 9 hours -- as Notre Dame will play its third game in three nights and Duke plays its first -- on ESPN beginning at 7 PM ET.

When the teams played each other in January -- both Bonzie and Farrell were in street clothes on the bench.  Not tonight!

LINK:  DUKE MEDIA ON TONIGHT'S GAME
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A Shout Out to My Dad -- Happy Birthday!


Congrats on another lap around the Sun and here's to many more trips around the bases! 

Happy Birthday Dad!
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Brey with Van Pelt on Sideline Look for NCAA



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The Media's Attempt to Capture Last Night...


Took a lap around the worldwide web this morning to see how the media, assembled in Brooklyn last night, told the story of Notre Dame's improbable comeback from 21 points down -- with 15:07 remaining -- in their ACC Tournament win over Virginia Tech.

Enjoy!

LINK:  NEW YORK POST

LINK:  NEWSDAY

LINK:  WASHINGTON POST

LINK:  ROANOKE TIMES

LINK:  INDY STAR 

LINK:  FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE 

LINK:  ESPN

LINK:  DURHAM HERALD SUN
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Proof the "Luck of the Irish" is Alive and Well!

The SHOT!
The CATCH!


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Andy Katz Interviews Bonzie After Win Over VT



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Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Virginia Tech Presser After Loss to Notre Dame

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Must Hear -- Jack Nolan's Call -- ND Over VT!



An instant classic!
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Mike Brey Talks "Brooklyn Miracle" with Media



Courtesy of my friends at Irish Illustrated...
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Brey & Players Talk Comeback Win Over VT


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Two Historic Comeback Wins for ND Hoops!

Two months ago -- Muffet's Fighting Irish came back from 23 points down to beat Tennessee -- the largest comeback in women's basketball history at Notre Dame....
A few minutes ago -- Brey's Fighting Irish came back from 21 points down to beat Virginia Tech -- the largest comeback in men's basketball history at Notre Dame...
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Twitter After ND's Win Over Virginia Tech!



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Bonzie Colson Talks to ESPN After Win!


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Do You Believe in Miracles!!!! WOW!!!



Down 21 points with 15:07 left in the game...

You had to know it was over when Bonzie hit this LUCK OF THE IRISH three!!!


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Muffet Named USA Today's National COY!


Congratulations to Notre Dame women's head basketball coach Muffet McGraw who was named USA Today's National Coach of the Year!

LINK:  USA TODAY
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ND vs. Virginia Tech on ESPN2 Tonight!!!


The Fighting Irish will take on #7 seed Virginia Tech tonight at the ACC Tournament -- the game will be televised on ESPN2.

Here's what Buzz Williams had to say about playing a Notre Dame team this time with both Bonzie Colson and Matt Farrell in the line-up:

LINK:  BUZZ ON ND
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Coach Kelly, Captains and Spring Practice #1





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Win and Advance -- The ONLY Theme Now!



Notre Dame let a 16 point lead get away -- only to beat Pitt 67 - 64 in the First Round ACC Tournament game today in Brooklyn.

LINK:  COACH BREY AFTER GAME 

LINK:  POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCES
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Monday, March 5, 2018

Notre Dame -- Tuesday at 2 PM ET on ESPN2


The Fighting Irish kick off the ACC Tournament against Pittsburgh Tuesday afternoon at 2 PM ET on ESPN2. 

GO IRISH!
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Brian Kelly Talks Start of Spring Practice 2018


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Sunday, March 4, 2018

The Fighting Irish Head to Brooklyn Tonight!



The #10 seed Fighting Irish of Notre Dame begin ACC Tournament play this Tuesday at 2 PM ET against the Pitt Panthers...

Need to win at least two (probably three) to get back into the NCAA Tournament!

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Junior Roommates Leading the Fighting Irish


Nice story on Notre Dame's Arike Ogubonwale and Marina Mabrey...

LINK:  ROOMMATES
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Equanimeous Puts on a Show for NFL Teams

 

Not a bad three days in Indy this week for former Notre Dame wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown.

LINK:  FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE STORY

LINK:  FORTY YARD DASH

LINK:  SB NATION 
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ND vs. #4 Louisville Today for ACC Title!


The winner is also a lock for a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament -- and probably a three-seed overall.

The Fighting Irish were rocked by Louisville back on January 11th -- 100 - 67 in front of a national TV audience.  Since then, Notre Dame has won 14 straight... 

The game tips off at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN2. 

GO IRISH!

LINK:  LOUISVILLE NEWSPAPER STORY

LINK:  ACC PREVIEW
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Saturday, March 3, 2018

Mike Brey Talks Loss to #1 Virginia Today



ACC Tournament starts Wednesday for Notre Dame!
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Press Conferences -- After Notre Dame's Win


The Press Conferences begin at the 16:40 mark -- Notre Dame and then the Florida State press conference starts at 24:10 mark.

LINK:  PRESSERS
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Notre Dame Off to FIFTH Straight Title Game!



The Fighting Irish's win today over Florida State advances them to their fifth straight ACC Tournament Championship Final!
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Muffet's Irish Face Florida State at 2:30 PM ET




Last time they played, Notre Dame played their best game of the year -- routing the #11 ranked Seminoles 100 - 69 on their home court.

Expect a different game today -- you can see it on ESPNU beginning at 2:30 PM ET.

GO IRISH!

LINK:  PRESS CONFERENCE -- NOTRE DAME
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Friday, March 2, 2018

New York Giants to Take "Big Q" #2 Overall?

LINK:  GIANTS PICK
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Notre Dame Faces #1 Virginia at 4 PM ET



The game will be televised on the ACC Network tomorrow beginning at 4 PM ET.  GO IRISH!

LINK:  WHERE TO WATCH
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Muffet's Irish Win ACC Tourney Game #1

The Irish now play the winner of Florida State vs. Miami -- tomorrow at 2:30 PM ET on ESPNU.

 LINK:  ACC TOURNEY BRACKET


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Thursday, March 1, 2018

Adrian Dantley's NBC News Interview


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Quenton Nelson Puts up 35 Reps of 225 lbs.


The Notre Dame All-American put on a show in the weight room today at the NFL Combine...

LINK:  VIDEO
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

A Special Night Here at Purcell Pavilion!




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Bonzie's Return Tonight on ESPNU at 7 PM ET


He's back!  The top player in college basketball will return to the Purcell Pavilion court tonight after a two month absence...

Can't wait!

 Notre Dame's game against Pittsburgh will be televised on ESPNU -- tip-off set for 7 PM ET.

GO IRISH!



 
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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Does Bonzie Colson Play Much Wednesday?




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Notre Dame Alum Playing on Web.Com Tour



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Quenton Nelson Getting "Some Love" from NFL


Here's the latest commentary surrounding the NFL Draft status of Notre Dame All-American Quenton Nelson...

LINK:  NFL'S SUREST BET

LINK:  NFL.COM 

LINK:  NBC SPORTS
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