It was a long day -- but, WORTH IT!!!
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Impressive Road Win for Our Fighting Irish!
It was a long day -- but, WORTH IT!!!
"Exit Sandman" Notre Dame 45 -- Va Tech 23
The Fighting Irish just scored the most points ever by an opponent in regulation -- in a game at Lane Stadium. It's also the largest margin of victory for a road win by Notre Dame over a ranked opponent since 1966.
Think about this!
Saturday, October 6, 2018
On Our Way to Blacksburg! GO IRISH!!!
I'm here just north of Charlotte in Mooresville, NC (Race City USA) at the home of 2x NASCAR Truck Champion and BIG-TIME NOTRE DAME FANS, Todd and Janet Bodine.
They are world class hosts with a beautiful home -- you have to see their backyard!!!
I'm going to post some photos this afternoon of the Virginia Tech tailgating scene -- to both Twitter (@NDJimSmall) and to this blog. We should be rolling onto the Hokies' campus around 1:30 PM ET.
GO IRISH!
Thursday, October 4, 2018
What Happens Now With College Basketball?
The NCAA has their hands full -- after the testimony today of one Brian Dawkins, Sr. -- a police officer and the father of a FIVE-STAR basketball recruit.
The story of the money being offered / paid to his son by his high school, AAU teams, shoe companies and universities --- WOW...
LINK: BOWEN SR.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Cowherd & Klatt Drinking Notre Dame Kool-Aid
.@ColinCowherd and @joelklatt agree: Notre Dame is a serious CFB Playoff contender pic.twitter.com/AZWIt8QiUW— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) October 3, 2018
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Virginia Tech Coach Talks Notre Dame Game
Press conference starts at the 3:46 mark of video above...
I Can't Wait to Experience This at Virginia Tech
My three boys, my Dad and I -- will be making the trek to Virginia Tech for Saturday night's game. Can't wait to witness "Enter Sandman" in their stadium.
Monday, October 1, 2018
Domer Counsell Leads Brewers to Pennant Win
Milwaukee Brewers' manager Craig Counsell is a Notre Dame alum and former Fighting Irish baseball star...🚩 This pennant winner is ☘️!@NDBaseball alum Craig Counsell led the @Brewers to the NL Central title -- his first as skipper!#GoIrish— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) October 1, 2018
pic.twitter.com/eHk8KcF6Cj
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Only 14 Undefeated College Football Teams
... 14 undefeated teams left after week 5. pic.twitter.com/hXGnxMIDyR— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 30, 2018
A Look at the AP Top Ten's "Signature Wins"
- Alabama -- beat Texas A&M and Louisville
- Georgia -- beat South Carolina and Missouri
- Ohio State -- beat TCU and #11 Penn State
- Clemson -- beat Texas A&M and Syracuse
- LSU -- beat #8 Auburn and #17 Miami
- NOTRE DAME -- beat #14 Stanford and #15 Michigan
- Oklahoma -- beat Iowa State and Baylor
- Auburn -- beat #10 Washington and Arkansas
- West Virginia -- beat Texas Tech and Kansas State
- Washington -- beat Utah and Arizona State
Ian Book vs. the "Heisman Favorite QB's"
Thought I'd take a look at the last two weeks to see how Ian Book's performance -- stacks up against the QB's being talked about as the Heisman favorites...
Ian Book:
- Passing: 49 for 67 = 73%
- Passing Yards: 603 yds.
- Interceptions: 0
- Rushing Yards: 90 yds.
- TD's Passing: 6 TD's
- TD's Rushing: 3 TD's
- Opponents: Wake Forest and #7 Stanford
Tua Tagovoiloa:
- Passing: 30 for 38 = 79%
- Passing Yards: 515 yds.
- Interceptions: 0
- Rushing Yards: 22 yds.
- TD's Passing: 6 TD's
- TD's Rushing: 1 TD
- Opponents: #22 Texas A&M and Louisiana
Dwayne Haskins:
- Passing: 43 for 63 = 68%
- Passing Yards: 574 yds.
- Interceptions: 1
- Rushing Yards: 13 yds.
- TD's Passing: 8 TD's
- TD's Rushing: 0 TD's
- Opponents: Tulane and #9 Penn State
Kyler Murray:
- Passing: 28 for 36 = 78%
- Passing Yards: 597 yds
- Interceptions: 1
- Rushing Yards: 116 yds.
- TD's Passing: 9 TD's
- TD's Rushing: 2 TD's
- Opponents: Army and Baylor
Will Grier:
- Passing: 52 for 76 = 68%
- Passing Yards: 726 yds.
- Interceptions: 2
- Rushing Yards: -15 yds.
- TD's Passing: 8 TD's
- TD's Rushing: 0 TD's
- Opponents: Kansas State and #25 Texas Tech
When does Book get some Heisman love?
Notre Dame Only Moves Up One Spot in Poll
Looks like the coaches are aligning along conference lines...
Just need to keep winning and the rankings will take care of themselves.
LINK: COACHES POLL
Must Read "A Mom and Her Notre Dame Son"
This is a must read...
The photo above (South Bend Tribune) was taken of Dexter Williams and his Mom, getting ready to hug, prior to walking into Notre Dame Stadium yesterday.
LINK: DEXTER AND HIS MOM
He Just Started His Next "Notre Dame Streak"
I learned this morning that my friend Stanley Weber (Tiffin, OH), left for Heaven yesterday at the age of 94.
His devoted nephew, Joe Fretz -- you'll see Joe in the video above -- sent a text to let me know.
This Notre Dame "surperfan" attended his first game inside Notre Dame Stadium on November 22, 1941 -- and for the next 76 years -- Stanley was a fixture at his seat in the front row, on the "east side" of the famed Tunnel entrance.
Well, Stanley Weber just started a new streak yesterday, watching his first game from Heaven's Notre Dame Section.
Stanley -- thanks for loving Notre Dame and Her football team.
Here's some of my posts the last few years about Stanley Weber:
LINK: STANLEY WEBER
Missed This -- David Shaw With Colin Cowherd
This interview took place on Thursday this week... Here's a "tweet" during the game tonight by Colin Cowherd:
ABC Announces ND vs. Va Tech at 8 PM ET
Not surprised -- an undefeated Notre Dame football team visiting Blacksburg, VA will be a big TV draw...
Going to be quite a game next week! I'm going down to the game with my three boys and my Dad -- should be quite the trip!
Quick Look at the National Media Reaction...
Just took a lap around the worldwide web to see what's being said about Notre Dame's dominant performance tonight vs. Stanford...
LINK: SPORTING NEWS
LINK: USA TODAY
LINK: CBS SPORTS
This Was Stanford's "Motivational Video"
This is the motivational video they created for the game tonight vs. our #8 ranked Fighting Irish.
It will be interesting to see what they use next week!
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Photo of the Game -- The "Non-Interception"
Rob Franklin -- the talented photographer at the South Bend Tribune -- took this photo of Alohi Gilman's interception that was nullified by penalty.
DOMINATION! -- Notre Dame 38 - Stanford 17
Here are the facts -- a dominant DEFENSE:
- 17 points
- 55 yards rushing
- 174 yards passing
- 229 total yards of offense -- only 31 yards in the 2nd half!
- 10 first downs
- 3 for 13 on third down
- 25:37 time of possession
Here are the facts -- a dominant OFFENSE:
- 38 points
- 272 yards rushing
- 278 yards passing
- 550 total yards of offense
- 29 first downs
- 9 for 17 on third down
- 34:23 time of possession
Friday, September 28, 2018
The Knute Rockne Era Began 100 Years Ago!
Today, September 28th -- marks the 100th anniversary of Knute Rockne's first game as head football coach at the University of Notre Dame! Rockne's team won that game over Case Western 26 - 6.
It was win #1 of 105 at Notre Dame for the legendary coach!
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Stanford & Notre Dame Team Up for Team USA
Ironically, Tiger Woods (Stanford student for two years) and Patrick Reed (Notre Dame fan) will team up tomorrow morning for TEAM USA in match #4 of the 2018 RYDER CUP!
Jim Rome Show: Brian Kelly on Stanford
Brian Kelly with some 🔥 on what makes Notre Dame different than Stanford. pic.twitter.com/yJ0gkNLRRx— Jim Rome (@jimrome) September 27, 2018
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
This Domer Believes in Notre Dame Football
“Notre Dame is a legit contender for the National Championship because of that change at the quarterback position.”@AaronTaylorCFB believes that @NDFootball is on the path to the College Football Playoff after making the switch at QB. pic.twitter.com/uNRY6wZfBu— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) September 26, 2018
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
An 11 Year-Old's Letters to Coach Frank Leahy
My Uncle RJ Doyle -- who left for Heaven on Christmas Eve -- wrote these two letters (back in 1947 -- when he was 11 years-old) to Notre Dame's Head Football Coach, Frank Leahy.
The Fighting Irish were 9 - 0 that year and won the National Championship.
My cousin Mike -- "Uncle RJ's third of four boys" sent me these two letters. When I read them -- I knew they must be shared with the Notre Dame family. I know Aunt Barb, Kevin, Pat, Mike and Denny -- miss him, big time. So do I.
Oh, how Uncle RJ loved Notre Dame.
As you can see in his "practice" letter to Coach Leahy (top letter below) -- Uncle RJ wanted the Irish to play Michigan. Well, he got his wish (again) this season!
I'm quite confident that Uncle RJ is enjoying the 4-0 start from Heaven's Notre Dame Section -- with Grandpa Ray, Grandma Barb, Joan (his sister, my Mom), his daughter-in-law Susan and the rest of our family. I smile this evening (with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat) knowing they will all be sitting together again Saturday night -- rooting as hard as ever for the Fighting Irish.
It's what we do.
The gift of Notre Dame -- has been a gift passed from generation to generation to generation in the Doyle Clan. These two letters (from 71 years-ago) are another gift to our family...
Go Irish! -- Go Family! -- Beat Stanford!
Just "double click" on the letters above to enlarge.
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