Saturday, March 24, 2018

OT: My Alma Mater Playing for a National Title!



The Ferris State Bulldogs, 37 - 1 on the season -- play the "home team" Northern State University (Aberdeen, SD) today in Sioux Falls, SD for their first National Championship!

The game begins at 3 PM ET and will be televised on the CBS.

GO BULLDOGS!
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Friday, March 23, 2018

NFL Network's Mike Mayock Talks ND's Pro Day




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Thursday, March 22, 2018

The Honors Keep Piling Up for Brey's Recruits!


Mike Brey has his most highly regarded recruiting class of all-time enrolling this summer at the University of Notre Dame.  The 11th ranked class in the country is piling up the accolades:

From l to r:  Nate Laszewski, Pretiss Hubb, Mike Brey, Dane Goodwin ad Robby Carmody -- missing from the photo is Chris Doherty.

LINK:  OHIO'S MR. BASKETBALL

LINK:  GATORADE PLAYER OF THE YEAR FOR PENNSYLVANIA

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Grotto Network: A Wonderful Notre Dame Story



I've known this young man since he arrived at campus in the Fall of 2016 -- he's one of my all-time favorite Notre Dame students...
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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

OT: A Michigan State Alum Shares His Misery


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Brian Kelly Gives Spring Practice Update Today


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Monday, March 19, 2018

Another Look at Big Ten Conference Title #2


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Muffet & Players Post Game NCAA Presser...


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Sunday, March 18, 2018

A Tale of Two Halfs -- the SECOND was Better



Tied 45 - 45 at the half -- Muffet's Fighting Irish pull away to win 98 - 72.  

Notre Dame travels to Spokane, WA to play a very tough Texas A&M club next Saturday.
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Notre Dame Hockey Receives a #1 NCAA Seed


Notre Dame will play in the East Regional in Bridgeport, CT and will play the Michigan Tech Huskies on Saturday, March 24th.  Win and they'll advance to play the winner of Providence vs. Clarkson.

Notre Dame's game vs. Michigan Tech will be televised on ESPN2 at 3 PM ET this Friday.


The other #1 seeds;  Cornell, Ohio State and St. Cloud State.

Sixteen Teams make the NCAA Tournament -- see link below for the bracket...

LINK:  NCAA HOCKEY TOURNAMENT BRACKET

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OT: Scenes Like This -- Get Me Every Time...



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Muffet's "Not-Injured" vs. "Injured" Irish


Let's first make the assumption that Kat Westbeld can't play tonight, in Notre Dame's 2nd Round NCAA Tournament game against Villanova, because of her injured ankle -- leaving Muffet with six healthy scholarship players and five injured scholarship players...

Both of these TEAMS would probably be a top 10 ranked team -- think about that!!!

"NOT-INJURED" IRISH -- a #1 NCAA SEED:
  • Jackie Young
  • Arike Ogunbowale
  • Marina Mabrey
  • Jessica Shepard
  • Kristina Nelson
  • Danielle Patterson

 INJURED IRISH -- probably a #2 NCAA SEED:
  • Brianna Turner
  • Lili Thompson
  • Mychal Johnson
  • Makayla Vaughn
  • Katherine Westbeld
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Villanova vs. Notre Dame on ESPN at 7 PM ET



Here's what the media has to say about tonight's NCAA 2nd Round game...

LINK:  WASHINGTON POST STORY

LINK:  PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
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Up Next for Muffet's Fighting Irish -- Villanova



Villanova beat South Dakota State in OT at Purcell Pavilion Friday night -- here's what they had to say about their big win!
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Notre Dame's OT Win -- Post Game Reaction


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Big Ten Champs -- Post Game Media Session


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Saturday, March 17, 2018

Replay of Big Ten Tournament Title WINNER!!!






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ND Has Never Lost a Big Ten Championship!



Highlights of Notre Dame's OT win over Ohio State! 

 

FACT: The University of Notre Dame has won every Big Ten Championship it's ever played for. 
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BIG TEN HOCKEY TOURNAMENT CHAMPS!!!

Way to go IRISH!!!

WIN 3-2 IN OVERTIME over Ohio State!!!

Notre Dame has now done something that Michigan, Ohio State, Michigan State, Wisconsin and Penn State has never done in Big Ten history --- winning both the "Regular Season and Tournament" championships in the same season!


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Brey Talks About the End to a Tough Season...


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Ohio State Talks Game Against Notre Dame

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A "Wearin' of the Green" Today for Notre Dame!

 
Notre Dame's Men's Basketball plays Penn State in the NIT today at NOON ET on ESPN.
#4 Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse plays #9 Virginia in a huge ACC Game tonight at 6 PM ET on ESPNU.

#3 Notre Dame Hockey plays #4 Ohio State for the Big Ten Hockey Tournament Championship tonight at 8 PM ET on the Big Ten Network.
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Notre Dame Baseball Beats #7 Florida State



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Muffet's Irish Start Off NCAA Run On Offense


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Happy Saint Patrick's Day from Notre Dame!




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Friday, March 16, 2018

The Road to the Final Four Begins: 5 PM ET


Notre Dame's game with California State University Northridge -- tips off at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN2.
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Thursday, March 15, 2018

OT: I Now Have a Favorite NUN of All-Time!



I wonder if she roots for the Fighting Irish as well?

You must read this New York Times story on Sister Jean...

LINK:  NEW YORK TIMES STORY
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Next Up: Penn State Visits Notre Dame in NIT



I believe this will be the first time Penn State has ever played a basketball game at Notre Dame.  Tickets are $10 for the Saturday NOON ET tip-off.
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Muffet & Players -- NCAA Press Conference


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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

One Step Closer to Madison Square Garden...




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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

OT: A Hot Young Basketball Coaching Prospect



His name is Andy Bronkema, he's 34 years-old -- and he's led the Ferris State Bulldogs to four straight GLIAC Tournament Championships and a #2 ranking in the country this year in NCAA Division II -- in his five years as their head coach.

His Bulldogs are now 35 - 1 after winning the school's second NCAA Regional Championship in history and a trip this Tuesday to Sioux Falls, SD for the NCAA Division II Elite Eight.

In Bronkema's five seasons as head coach -- Ferris State has accomplished this:
  • 17/18 Season:  35 - 1
  • 16/17 Season:  28 - 5
  • 15/16 Season:  24 - 10
  • 14/15 Season:  23 - 9
  • 13/14 Season:  10 - 16
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OT: Ferris State Bulldogs are Regional Champs!


My alma mater -- Ferris State University -- won their second NCAA Regional Championship in school history tonight with an 80 - 65 win over Ashland University!

The win sends the Bulldogs off to Sioux Falls, SD for a NCAA Division II Elite Eight game on Tuesday.

The #2 ranked Ferris State Bulldogs are now 35 - 1 on the season.

GO DAWGS!



 
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Notre Dame's NIT Game on ESPN2 @ 9 PM ET


The road to Madison Square Garden begins tonight!

LINK:  NEWS STORY
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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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