Notre Dame's Pep Rally Last Night

Thousands of Notre Dame fans descended on the South Quad last night in front of the Rockne Memorial to hold the first pep rally of the 2013 football season.  Here's the link:

LINK:  NOTRE DAME PEP RALLY

Notre Dame vs. Temple -- Media Predictions

Took a lap around the worldwide web this morning to see what the media "experts" are saying about today's game between our Fightin' Irish and the Owls from Temple.  Click on the links below:

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE

LINK:  CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE -- HANSEN

LINK:  FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE

LINK:  NBC:  NOTRE DAME CENTRAL

LINK:  ESPN:  NOTRE DAME BLOG

LINK:  PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

LINK:  PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER #2

LINK:  PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER #3

LINK:  PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS JOURNAL

IT IS GAME DAY AT NOTRE DAME!

We've been waiting for this day ever since the IRISH walked off that field in Florida last January...

I've got the Notre Dame / Irish music pumping on all of the outdoor speakers, the Notre Dame flag is flying and I am ready!

To get you ready -- I've brought back a few classic videos that should get you fired up for today's game with Temple.  ENJOY and GO IRISH!

LINK:  BOB COSTAS INTRO -- NOTRE DAME vs. FLORIDA STATE

LINK:  ROCKET "BRAWL MIAMI"

LINK:  COACH KELLY "WE ARE ND"

ESPN Previews Notre Dame vs. Temple

Here it is -- ESPN blogger Matt Fortuna talks about Notre Dame's game with Temple tomorrow.  Just click on the link below:

LINK:  PREVIEW -- NOTRE DAME vs. TEMPLE

Notre Dame Football Weather Forecast -- HOT!

Folks, it is hot here!  If you're going to the Pep Rally this evening -- be prepared for the high humidity and heat.  Sounds like we could be in for more of the same tomorrow with a possible thundershower in the morning.  Here's a link to live weather radar for South Bend:

LINK:  NOTRE DAME WEATHER RADAR

Fighting For South Bend -- Notre Dame...

The University of Notre Dame's award winning "Fighting For" TV spots that air on NBC every Saturday -- will run this TV spot tomorrow during halftime.  Enjoy!

LINK:  FIGHTING FOR -- MY HOMETOWN

ND FANS -- THIS IS A MUST HAVE APP!

If you haven't downloaded the 2013 Notre Dame Football App yet -- you are missing out!

I am not easily impressed -- but I must admit, I was blown away with the quality of this APP.  It is incredible!  And, it is FREE.

So, get out your iPad and download this now -- it's a MUST HAVE for every Notre Dame fan!

LINK:  VIDEO PROMO

NBC: The Secret to Brian Kelly's Success

Here it is -- for all the world to see!

LINK:  THE SECRET

Photo of ND Football's Travel Shoe for Players

Members of the Notre Dame football team designed this shoe with Adidas.  Photo was "tweeted" by @NDFBEquipment.

Domer's Dad -- Walk-Off Homer for Tigers!

Torri Hunter Sr. -- father of Notre Dame student-athlete Torii Hunter Jr., hit a dramatic two-out, two strike, three-run homer to propel the Tigers past the Oakland A's yesterday afternoon!  Here's a replay of the homer and his post-game interview:

LINK:  REPLAY OF WALK-OFF HOMER!

LINK:  POST-GAME INTERVIEW

Notre Dame Football -- FUN FACTS FRIDAY

Notre Dame Football's Media Relations team -- released their game notes this week and there a few fun facts to keep in mind as you watch Saturday's first meeting between our Fightin' Irish and the Temple Owls.  Here goes:

• If Notre Dame wins this game -- Coach Kelly will have his 200th career victory!
• Temple will be the 71st different opponent to visit Notre Dame Stadium -- ND is (57-12-1) in those games
• Temple is the 142 opponent to play Notre Dame in the 126 years of ND Football.  Notre Dame is (118-20-3) when facing an opponent for the first time!

LINK:  ADDITIONAL FUN FACTS

Cierre Wood Rushed For 106 Yards Tonight!

Former Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood rushed for 106 yards tonight against the Dallas Cowboys on just 16 carries!   And, for good measure -- he caught three passes for 29 yards more!

WOW!

LINK:  WOOD CONFIDENT

LINK:  STATS

Coach Kelly Meets With Media Tonight...

The Fightin' Irish held practice inside Notre Dame Stadium tonight -- as they prepare for Saturday's home opener.  After practice, Coach Kelly met with the media -- here's the link to the coverage:

LINK:  COACH KELLY PRESSER

Theo Riddick Scores Two TD's Tonight vs. Bills!

Former Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick scored two TD's tonight in the Detroit Lions exhibition win over the Buffalo Bills.  Riddick caught two passes for TD's and he also ran for 26 yards on six carries. 

Theo is in a big-time battle for a roster spot -- this had to help his chances...

LINK:  STATS

Wear Your College Colors Day -- FRIDAY!

Tomorrow is WEAR YOUR COLLEGE COLORS DAY around the country!  So, ND FANS -- wear your BLUE & GOLD tomorrow!

LINK:  WEAR YOUR COLLEGE COLORS

Photo of the Day! ND Law School T-Shirt Design

"Holding Opponents in CONTEMPT Since 1869."  This is perfect!

Hey Temple -- Are You Ready For This !!!

NBC's New Voice for Notre Dame Football

His name is Dan Hicks and his wife is none other than Hannah Storm '83 of ESPN fame.  Dan takes over for Tom Hammond -- officially this Saturday.  The folks at the Chicago Tribune recently caught up with Dan to talk about his new gig:

LINK:  NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL

It's a Big Stage for Temple and its New Coach

Matt Ruhle will run out of Notre Dame's famed tunnel as a head football coach for the first time in his career less than 72 hours from now.  Not a bad place to make your debut!  A Philadelphia Inquirer reporter penned this story on Ruhle's "opening act."

LINK:  THE FIRST TIME

Sports Illustrated Writers -- Not High on Irish

They picked their top FLOP team for 2013 and five out of seven picked our Fightin' Irish.  I trust Coach Kelly will bring this to his team's attention...

LINK:  PICKED TO FLOP