This is the final online voting for the Jim Thorpe Award which will be awarded to the nation's top defensive back. As you can see, Notre Dame's Julian Love -- won the fan voting!
The winner will be announced on December 6th.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
The Notre Dame Nation -- Votes Julian Love #1
This is the final online voting for the Jim Thorpe Award which will be awarded to the nation's top defensive back. As you can see, Notre Dame's Julian Love -- won the fan voting!
The winner will be announced on December 6th.
George Herbert Walker Bush at Notre Dame
Here's the statement from the Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame -- on the passing of President Bush.
LINK: STATEMENT
I Am Rooting For This to Happen Today...
As we await Sunday afternoon's "final rankings" and the bowl selections -- I thought I'd share who I will be rooting for today...
- Alabama vs. Georgia -- I'm hoping they will handle Georgia today, in a big way.
- Clemson vs. Pittsburgh -- I'll be rooting for a close game.
- Texas vs. Oklahoma -- I'll be rooting for a close game
- Northwestern vs. Ohio State -- I'll be rooting for a close game
Did anyone watch the PAC 12 Conference Championship game last night? Had to be between 20,000 and 30,000 people at the game...
Friday, November 30, 2018
Jaylon Smith Talks to Dan Patrick Today...
The former Notre Dame All-American is having a breakout season for the Cowboys!
Largest "Mach 6" Wind Tunnel in the US -- at ND
The University of Notre Dame announced this morning the completion of the largest "quiet Mach 6 hypersonic wind tunnel" in the country. Now, this technology is way over my head -- so, to learn more about this -- click on the link below...
But, I did learn this, once we start traveling at "Mach 6" -- it will only take fifteen minutes to fly from Washington D.C. to Denver...
Think about that.
That's the Hypersonic Wind Tunnel in the background of the photo above -- the guy in the photo is Tom Juliano, an assistant professor in Notre Dame's Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department.
LINK: HYPERSONIC WIND TUNNEL
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Notre Dame Football "America's Travel Team"
Notre Dame Football -- truly is "America's Travel Team" -- traveling more than 11,000 miles to its six games played away from Notre Dame Stadium this year.
Now, I'm sure the folks in the football office at the University of Hawaii, will dispute this claim...
To compare -- that's almost "FOUR TIMES" the miles (and hours) traveled by Alabama to their four games away from Bryant-Denny Stadium. and more than "TWICE" the miles (and hours) traveled by Clemson to their five games away from Clemson Memorial Stadium.
See below -- the impact Travel has on sleep cycles...
Miles traveled through the air and ground to every away game this year:
- NOTRE DAME: 11,002 miles -- six away games
- Clemson: 5,250 miles -- five away games
- Alabama: 3,350 miles -- five away games*
LINK: TRAVEL IMPACT ON SLEEP
*Please note: I missed Alabama's neutral site game in Orlando against Louisville to start the season -- so my initial mileage total was not correct for the Crimson Tide.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
The "Gold Jacket Guy's" -- 12 - 0 Haircut!
My friend Brandon Hardy '20 -- AKA "the Gold jacket guy" -- sent me these photos this afternoon...
Notre Dame's FBS Opponents Have Most Wins!
Here's a unique ranking of teams -- if you beat an FBS opponent you get credit for all their wins over their FBS opponents:
- Notre Dame -- 66 wins
- Clemson -- 63 wins
- Alabama -- 59 wins
- Georgia -- 58 wins
- Ohio State -- 57 wins
- Michigan -- 55 wins
- Oklahoma -- 54 wins
- Boise State -- 52 wins
- UCF -- 48 wins
- Texas -- 46 wins
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Back in August -- One ESPN Guy Called It...
I hope Trevor Matich has the opportunity to take a few bows -- among his colleagues in Bristol, CT -- this Sunday afternoon...
LINK: ESPN EXPERTS PICK CFB PLAYOFF TEAMS -- last August
This is Quite Brilliant -- Experts on ND Football
As you watch ESPN this week and weekend -- keep this in mind. They need to do ALL THEY CAN to drive viewership to Sunday's announcement show. So, expect many of these "experts" to talk about what could happen to keep Notre Dame out of the Playoff...
It's business -- and don't forget, ESPN has a $2.2 billion investment in the SEC Network.
Thee "Rivalry in Women's Sport" -- PERIOD!
The #2 ranked UCONN Huskies travel to South Bend this Sunday to take on the #1 ranked Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Going to be a good one!
LINK: TOP TEN PLAYS IN THE RIVALRY
Monday, November 26, 2018
You Can't Make This Stuff Up...
How about this for karma...
Notre Dame Football 1973 -- our first game that season we won by the score of 44 - 0 over Northwestern -- the same score of our last game of that season, a 44 - 0 win over Miami.
That season we beat Alabama for the National Championship.
Notre Dame Football 2018 -- our first game this season we won by the score of 24 - 17 over Michigan -- the same score of our last game of the season, a 24 - 17 win over USC.
BELIEVE!
The photo above was taken on the field after Notre Dame's win over Alabama in the 1973 Sugar Bowl.
CBS Promo of Garth at Notre Dame Stadium
Love the aerial shots of Notre Dame -- should be quite a TV event, this Sunday!
Think the college football world might be a little tired of ol' Notre Dame late Sunday night!
Eisen Talks With Mike Tirico About Notre Dame
I missed this -- this took place last Wednesday...
The Notre Dame conversation begins at the 5:00 minute mark.
Rece Davis and Rich Eisen Talk CFB Playoff
Glad "not to hear" any talk about Notre Dame's position in the CFB Playoff!
Mike Golic Reppin' His Fighting Irish This AM!
I mean... did we really have to ask who @espngolic thought won the weekend?— Golic and Wingo (@GolicAndWingo) November 26, 2018
Hint: 🍀 pic.twitter.com/OSrqklDoql
Davaris Daniels on Grey Cup Winning Team!
Former Notre Dame wide receiver Davaris Daniels -- though sidelined with a collarbone injury -- earned himself a championship ring, as his Calgary Stampeders won the CFL's Grey Cup yesterday!
Davaris had injured his collarbone back on September 15th...
Some may remember that Davaris' Dad (Phillip Daniels) won a Super Bowl Ring with the Philadelphia Eagles this past year -- as their Assistant Defensive Line Coach.
LINK: STORY
Notre Dame Founded -- 176 Years Ago Today!
On this day in 1842 (November 26th) -- Fr. Edward Sorin, C.S.C. arrived to a 500+ acre parcel in northwest Indiana and founded The University of Notre Dame du Lac.
May She live forever!!!
Sunday, November 25, 2018
1919 Vintage Notre Dame Monogram Lapel Pin
Make a gift of $100 or more to the University of Notre Dame and receive this vintage lapel pin that features the ND Monogram from 1919, Knute Rockne's first undefeated season!
Must make your gift by December 2nd!
LINK: JOIN THE FIGHT
The Mornin' After an Undefeated Season!!!
Here's what the national media has to say about Notre Dame's 14th undefeated and untied regular season in program history!
LINK: YAHOO! SPORTS
LINK: USA TODAY
LINK: CBS SPORTS
LINK: FOX SPORTS
LINK: LOS ANGELES TIMES
LINK: ESPN
LINK: ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
USC's Clay Helton -- A Class Act at Game End!
Start the regular season 24-17. End the regular season 24-17.— ND Whiteboard (@ND_Whiteboard) November 25, 2018
Now the real season starts. Let's bring a championship back to ND pic.twitter.com/1I9TqQTj54
If you're listening he says "good luck the rest of the way, go and win the whole thing..."
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Hey CFB Playoff -- Here Come The Irish!
For the 14th time in Notre Dame Football history -- a Fighting Irish team goes undefeated and untied during the regular season!
Some "Fun Facts" As We Wait for ND vs. USC
If you're watching College Gameday and hearing Desmond Howard question whether it's fair that Notre Dame may make the CFB Playoff without having to play a 13th game -- consider this:Should Michigan leapfrog Notre Dame if they win out?— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) November 24, 2018
Things got a little heated on the GameDay set. pic.twitter.com/UAbyjGceqc
#1 ALABAMA -- 10 wins over FBS opponents
- Played Louisiana-Lafayette and Arkansas State (game #2 and game #4)
- Played "FCS school" Citadel in game #11
- Biggest wins: #7 LSU, #18 Mississippi State, #22 Texas A&M
#2 CLEMSON -- 10 wins over FBS opponents
- Played "FCS school" Furman in their opening game
- Has beaten TWO TEAM in the CFB Playoff Top 25 Rankings
- Biggest win: #20 Syracuse and #22 Texas A&M
#3 NOTRE DAME -- 11 wins over FBS opponents
- Played #4 Michigan in their opening game
- Has beaten FOUR TEAM in the CFB Playoff Top 25 Rankings
- Biggest wins: #4 Michigan, #19 Northwestern, #20 Syracuse and #24 Pittsburgh
#4 MICHIGAN -- 10 wins over FBS opponents
- Played #3 Notre Dame in their opening game
- Has beaten TWO TEAMS in the CFB Playoff Top 25 Rankings
- Biggest wins: #12 Penn State, #19 Northwestern
Makes you wonder why Notre Dame is only ranked "#3" -- doesn't it!
I'm not questioning whether Alabama or Clemson deserve to be ranked ahead of Notre Dame -- they probably do, based on how impressive they have looked so far.
What I am arguing is this statement -- "it's not fair that Notre Dame doesn't have to play a 13th game."
We have played "big boy football" opponents every week -- Alabama and Clemson has not.
- Alabama played 12 games in 2017 -- they played in the 2017 CFB Playoff
- Ohio State played 12 games in 2016 -- they played in the 2016 CFB Playoff
- WE MUST BEAT SC TONIGHT -- or, it doesn't matter...
Friday, November 23, 2018
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
NBA G League: Demetrius & Bonzie Highlights
So far on the season -- here are their stats:
DEMETRIUS JACKSON:
- 5th in scoring per game: 29.3
- 3rd in assists per game: 9
- 49% of his shots made
BONZIE COLSON:
- 15.3 points per game
- 7.5 rebounds per game
- 49% of his shots made
Happy Thanksgiving from Notre Dame!
Our team creates an annual Thanksgiving video each year for the Notre Dame family. The group performing is called the GOLD & BLUE COMPANY, a student group we created to entertain members of our Advisory Councils on Football Thursday's on campus this Fall.
Hope you enjoyed both!
If you like what you see, please drop me a line at jim.small@nd.edu -- and let me know. I'd like to share your comments with our team.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
The video above was created by the University of Notre Dame Development's Storytelling team...
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