Sunday, December 16, 2018

Took a Walk Around the Notre Dame Campus


Thought you'd enjoy these photos -- just got back from a walk around the most beautiful college campus in the world...

Mornin' After a Crossroads Win Over Purdue



The Fighting Irish were not expected to win this game...

Here's the media's reaction:

LINK:  INDY STAR

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

LINK:  JOURNAL & COURIER

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS

It Wasn't Meant to Be: Valdosta 49 - Ferris 47



What a crazy game...

Proud of the fight in our Ferris State Bulldogs.  A failed two-point conversion with 1:37 left in the game -- left Ferris on the short end of a 49 - 47 score.  Next year!!!

Saturday, December 15, 2018

Brey & Mooney Talk Win Over Purdue Today




More Notre Dame Player Interviews Today




Clark Lea and Chip Long With Media Today...



Brian Kelly Talks With Media After Scrimmage


Today: Notre Dame Football Player Interviews



ESPN Picks the "Top 50 Players" of 2018...


Today -- Do Me a Favor -- Root for Ferris State!


My two favorite college football teams will be playing in the Dallas area these next two weeks..

Today, Ferris State University -- will be playing for a NCAA Division II National Championship in McKinney, TX.  The game will be held at a $70 million "high school" football facility (video below) -- a mere 45 minute drive from AT&T Stadium -- where our Fighting Irish begin their run at a NCAA Division I National Championship in two weeks.

So, here's my TV plans for today:
  • 1:30 PM ET -- Purdue vs. Notre Dame on CBS
  • 4:00 PM ET -- Valdosta State vs. Ferris State on ESPNU

This is the day that Notre Dame fans root for the Bulldogs of Ferris State!  Go Dawgs!


All You Need to Know About Valdosta vs. Ferris


The Fighting Irish on TV Today at 1:30 PM ET



Mike Brey's Irish take on the Purdue Boilermakers today at 1:30 PM ET on CBS...

Ferris State Plays for National Championship!

My alma mater, Ferris State University plays for a NCAA Division II National Championship this afternoon at 4 PM ET on ESPNU -- Ferris goes for a rare "back to back" as the Bulldog's men's basketball team won the NCAA Division II National Championship back in April.

Today -- we're all BULLDOG FANS!

A Story You Must Read Today...


You'll become a Charles Barkley fan today -- if you read this story...

LINK:  THE ODD COUPLE

The Ferris State Bulldogs Take Over McKinney!



My people, the Ferris State alumni -- have turned out in McKinney, TX to see our Bulldogs play for a National Championship today at 4 PM ET!

Ferris State's Jayru Campbell Wins Harlan Hill!



The Harlan Hill Trophy is the NCAA Division II's "Heisman Trophy" -- Ferris State has now won 3 of the last 5!!!

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Domer Dad "Dickie V" Hall of Fame Induction


Proud Notre Dame Dad, Dick Vitale -- a legendary broadcaster with ESPN -- is being inducted this evening into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.  Dick goes in with ten others, a group that includes Jim Nantz (CBS), Bob Costas (NBC) and Gary Bettman (NHL).

Congrats Dick!!!

LINK:   HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

Geno Auriemma Talks Win Over Notre Dame



I didn't want to post this -- and I waited until now.

They cleaned our clock, I hope we get another shot at them in Tampa at the Final Four...

OT: My Bulldogs Play for National Title Saturday



Since it's a quiet week for our Fighting Irish (FINAL EXAMS) -- I thought we might check in on the 15 - 0 Ferris State Bulldogs who play Valdosta, GA for a NCAA Division II National Championship...

A Notre Dame Man & Saint Mary's Woman...



Are doing great things in their new hometown...

I posted a similar story a couple of days ago about the work Kyle & Jordan Rudolph are doing in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.


Sunday, December 9, 2018

Notre Dame Football Coaches' All-Time Wins!


Here's a look at the TOP TEN Notre Dame head football coaches as it relates to all-time career wins. 

*Please note: I'm not going to take the 21 wins away from Coach Kelly -- that the NCAA did earlier this year...

So here's the TOP TEN:

Saturday, December 8, 2018

OT: Ferris State Plays for Division II Title!!!


My alma mater, Ferris State University (AKA "the Harvard of Mecosta County) -- will play Valdosta State next Saturday for the NCAA Division II National Championship!

Ferris' men's basketball team won the NCAA Division II National Championship a few months ago!

Quite the year for Ferris State Athletics!

The Bulldogs are now 15 - 0 -- after winning their third playoff game today!!!

LINK:  GAME STORY

Coach Kelly Talks With Media After Practice...



Notre Dame Football began Goodyear Cotton Bowl prep today...

The Official Notre Dame Cotton Bowl Party!


Tickets will go on sale Monday for The Official Notre Dame Goodyear Cotton Bowl Party -- a three hour celebration filled with; food, drinks, fun -- and entertainment from Chloe Agnew (of Celtic Woman fame) and Rock n' Roll Hall of Famers, the band Chicago!

Chicago is going to put on a 75 minute concert to end the party!!!

If you live in the Dallas area this evening -- you're going to want a ticket to this event!!!


Thursday, December 6, 2018

Coach Kelly Shares Press Conference Stage



The four head coaches of the participants in the 2019 College Football Playoff were in Atlanta tonight for the Home Depot Awards Show -- prior to the event, they held a joint press conference.


A Notre Dame Man -- Doing the Right Thing!

Former Notre Dame All-American Kyle Rudolph and his wife Jordan (Saint Mary's grad) -- are changing lives in Minnesota...

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Introducing Kinley Joan Walsh -- to the World!


This afternoon at 3:04 PM ET -- I witnessed a miracle, the birth of our first grandchild.

What a moment.

The photo above is of my son-in-law Conor Walsh holding his little girl, Kinley Joan for the very first time.

I want to thank my colleagues at Notre Dame for allowing me the opportunity to get down to Vero Beach, FL to experience this -- how special.

Kinley measured 22" long and weighed 9lbs-3oz. -- a healthy baby girl.  Her Mom, my daughter Kara is doing just fine -- thank the Lord!

I hope tomorrow to post a photo of Kinley wearing her "custom" Grandpa Tells Me onesie.

Brian Kelly Named "Home Depot Coach OTY!



He's the only coach to win this award more than once -- and he's won it THREE TIMES!

Congrats Coach Kelly!

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE STORY

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

My Gift of "Notre Dame" to Our First Grandchild


My daughter Kara and son-in-law Conor leave for the hospital tonight, in Vero Beach, for the birth of their first child...

The sex of this child -- is unknown -- what isn't unknown is what this boy or girl's favorite college will be.

Please keep the "three" of them in your prayers.

I had these custom "onesies" made -- four different sizes, so my grandchild will be wearing these for many months.  It's a process!