Friday, December 27, 2013

New York Media's Coverage of Notre Dame


Here's what I could find this morning in the New York media about Notre Dame and their game tomorrow against Rutgers in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl.  Just click on the links below:

LINK:  NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

LINK:  NEW JERSEY STAR LEDGER

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

Pinstripe Bowl: Day Four in New York City


Here's a look at Notre Dame's Thursday in New York City -- as they prepare for Saturday's New Era Pinstripe Bowl game at Yankee Stadium against Rutgers.  Click on the link below:

LINK:  NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Jaylon Smith: On Top of 30 Rockefeller Center


Thought you'd enjoy this photo of Notre Dame linebacker Jaylon Smith. 

That's the Empire State Building in the near background and the new One World Trade Center in the far background.

Notre Dame Rings NYSE Opening Bell Today!


Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly and his three team captains; Zach Martin, T.J. Jones and Bennett Jackson rang the OPENING BELL at the New York Stock Exchange at 9:30 AM ET.  WATCH THE REPLAY RIGHT HERE!  Here's a photo of Coach Kelly with Rutgers Coach Flood at the NYSE, a photo of the three Irish captains and a photo of the ND contingent with Jack Swarbrick.

LINK:  OFFICIAL REPLAY FROM NYSE 

LINK:  BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO

LINK:  WATCH THE REPLAY RIGHT HERE!

Pinstripe Bowl: Day Three in New York City


The Fighting Irish spent Christmas Day in the Big Apple and New Jersey at the Jets Training Center -- as they prepare for Saturday's New Era Pinstripe Bowl.  (That's the Jet's GM John Idzik and Head Coach Rex Ryan with Coach Kelly) Check it out:

LINK:  NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

ND Club of NYC -- Pinstripe Bowl Events!!!


If you're in Manhattan on Friday and Saturday -- the folks at the Notre Dame Club of New York City have a few events planned.  Here's the drill:

FRIDAY:
  • 6 PM to 10 PM:  Pep Rally at the Public House -- Venue capacity limited.  Cheerleaders and member of the Band of the Fighting Irish.  Need a ticket for this!  See link below.

SATURDAY:
  • 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM:  Breakfast at the Public House.  $20 a person.  Call the Public House and reserve a table -- 212.682.3710
  • 11:00 AM:  Game Watch at Public House
  • 11:00 AM:  Senior Alumni Game Watch at Slattery's Midtown (36th between Madison and 5th Avenue)
  • 5:30 PM:  Post Game Mass at The Church of the Holy Innocents  (128 West 37th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues)

LINK:  NOTRE DAME CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY -- WEBSITE

If Anyone Ever Asks You; Why Notre Dame...?


Just send them a link to this story...

It's why Notre Dame has a seat at the BCS table with all of the conferences -- it's also why Notre Dame Football can remain independent.

WE SELL TICKETS -- WHERE EVER WE PLAY.  

LINK:  CAN'T SELL THEIR TICKETS

For Unto Us a Child is Born -- Merry Christmas!


You will want to watch this video of the University of Notre Dame's Chorale and Chamber Orchestra and their rehearsal performance of Handel Messiah's For Unto Us a Child is Born

Found this on the Daily Domer -- a site produced by our team at Notre Dame.

LINK:  FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN

LINK:  DAILY DOMER

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

FOX SPORTS: Regis Philbin vs. Justin Tuck


You'll want to watch this "game" on Fox Sports called "Notre Dame or Hunger Games."

LINK:  MUST SEE TV

Day 2 -- Notre Dame at the Pinstripe Bowl


If you'd like to see what Notre Dame was up to today in New York City -- click on the link below.  The photo above is of the TEAM DINNER this evening in Little Italy:

LINK:  NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL

Notre Dame @ NY Giants Training Center


The first New Era Pinstripe Bowl practice for the Fighting Irish -- on the "east coast" -- is going on right now at the New York Giants Training Center. 

Notre Dame's New Era Pinstripe Bowl Schedule


Here's what the Fighting Irish will be up to this week in New York City as they prepare for Saturday's New Era Pinstripe Bowl:

TUESDAY:
  • Practice at the New York Giants Training Center
  • Bus Tour of New York City
  • Possible sneak peak at the movie "WOLF OF WALL STREET"

WEDNESDAY:
  • Practice at the New York Jets Training Facility
  • Santa Claus visits the team 
  • The Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall

THURSDAY:
  •  Coach Kelly and Team Captains to ring the OPENING BELL at the NYSE
  •  Visit to the Observation Deck of the Empire State Building
  •  Practice at the New York Giants Training Center
  •  Team Welcome Reception at Yankee Stadium
  •  First Press Conference

FRIDAY:
  • Tour of the 9/11 Memorial
  • Walk-through at Yankee Stadium
  • Team Photo at Yankee Stadium
  • Coach Kelly Press Conference

SATURDAY:
  • Beat Rutgers!

Day One in New York City for Notre Dame


Here's the first report on Notre Dame's trip to NYC to play in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl -- enjoy!

LINK:  ND ARRIVES IN NYC

Photo: ND Football Players Visit Rock Center


Fighting Irish Football players (l to r) Bennett Jackson, Lo Wood, Chase Hounshell and John Turner pose for a photo in front of the 47' tall Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center.

Monday, December 23, 2013

Muffet's Fighting Irish Ranked #2 in AP Poll!


The just released AP Poll has Notre Dame ranked #2 in women's college basketball.  The 10 - 0 Fighting Irish are ranked behind the UCONN Huskies and just ahead of the Duke Blue Devils.  Here's the top-25:

LINK:  AP RANKINGS

Domer David Bruton With President Bush #41


Former Notre Dame student-athlete and now Denver Broncos safety David Bruton -- got the opportunity to meet President Bush Sr., while in Houston playing the Texans yesterday.  David's third from the left -- oh, yeah that's Peyton Manning on the right...

4 Notre Dame Players Accept Shrine Bowl Invite


Tommy Rees, T.J. Jones, Bennett Jackson and Prince Shembo have accepted invitations to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl, January 18th at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL.  Congratulations!

LINK:  SHRINE GAME WEBSITE

Pinstripe Bowl Preview -- Inside ND Football


Here's a first look at Notre Dame's game this Saturday against Rutgers in Yankee Stadium's New Era Pinstripe Bowl.  Click on the link below:

LINK:  INSIDE NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL

Photo of Bowl Gear for Notre Dame Football


Here's a great shot of the Football Equipment Room at Notre Dame -- getting the team ready for the Pinstripe Bowl.

Photo of Pinstripe Bowl Patch on ND Jerseys


Here's what the New Era Pinstripe Bowl patch looks like on Notre Dame's football jerseys.