Friday, September 12, 2014

Domer Hendrix '14 Gets QB Start At Michigan


So, the Wolverines get to play against a Notre Dame QB on "back to back" weeks...

Andrew Hendrix '14, leads the Miami Redskins into Ann Arbor to take on the Michigan Wolverines.  The Detroit Free Press' Mark Snyder recently interviewed Andrew -- thought you'd enjoy this!

Andrew currently sits 11th in the NCAA with 677 yards passing after two games!

LINK:  ANDREW HENDRIX

Chuck Martin & Miami Gets Michigan This Week

Former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin is now the head football coach of the Miami of Ohio Redskins -- a team that is on an 18 game WINLESS streak...

Miami travels to Ann Arbor with ND alum Andrew Hendrix '14 as their QB to play the Wolverines this week.  GO REDSKINS!


LINK:  MARTIN Q & A

Watch Notre Dame Pep Rally LIVE @ 4:30 PM


The Notre Dame nation is descending on Indianapolis this afternoon for the Fighting Irish's Shamrock Series game tomorrow night against Purdue. 

Today -- the fun begins at 4:30 PM ET with the PEP RALLY from Pan Am Plaza in downtown Indy.

You can watch it LIVE -- at the link below!

LINK:  PEP RALLY LIVE @ 4:30 PM ET

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Olympian Shaun White at Notre Dame Today


American professional snowboarder and skateboarder, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and the all-time record holder for most gold medals at the X GAMES -- Shaun White --  took this "selfie" today in front of the Main Building on the campus of the University of Notre Dame...

Not sure what he's doing at Notre Dame...

 I want to thank my son Brady for finding this for me!

LINK:  SHAUN WHITE IN ACTION

Notre Dame's Shamrock Series Helmet & Shoe


Here's a quick look at what the Fighting Irish are packing for Indianapolis...

LINK:  SHAMROCK GEAR

The Plan: Open the Roof at Lucas Oil Stadium


The Fighting Irish and Boilermakers will play under the stars in downtown Indianapolis this Saturday night -- as the plan is to keep the roof open at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The First "Golson For Heisman" T-Shirt


Found this flying around TWITTER this evening...

Photos: Brian Kelly Radio Show Tonight


Here's a couple of photos from Brian Kelly's Radio Show tonight at O'Rourke's Public House at Eddy Street Commons. 

The bottom photo shows Mathias Farley on left and Cody Riggs on right...

Brian Kelly Met With Media to Talk Purdue...


The Fighting Irish head football coach Brian Kelly met with the media after practice today to talk about Saturday night's Shamrock Series game with Purdue.  Just click on the link below:

LINK:  PRESS CONFERENCE

Notre Dame's Four-Time JEOPARDY CHAMP!


Molly (Griffin) Lalonde '06 is a four-time JEOPARDY Champion!  Lalonde appeared on the long-standing TV-SHOW this June -- and won four straight days!

Here's Molly's story:

LINK:   JEOPARDY CHAMP

OT: Big Ten Football -- Is Panic Setting In?


The opening couple of weeks have not been kind to Big Ten Football -- and the media is taking notice:
  • Wisconsin loses to LSU
  • Ohio State loses to Virginia Tech -- they've now lost three of their last four games
  • Michigan State loses to Oregon
  • Michigan is shut out by Notre Dame -- they've now lost six of their last eight games
  • Purdue loses to Central Michigan
  • Northwestern loses to Northern Illinois
  • Nebraska struggled to beat McNeese State

LINK:  DETROIT FREE PRESS

LINK:  ESPN

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS

Brady Hoke Didn't Think Golson Was That Good


Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke held his weekly radio show last night and he was still talking about their 31 - 0 loss to Notre Dame.

Here's what he confides (they were thinking) going into the game --- he didn't think Golson was that good.

LINK:  UNDER ESTIMATED GOLSON

Purdue Coach & Players Talk Notre Dame Game


Purdue's head football coach Darrell Hazell and a couple of his players met with the media this week to talk about Saturday night's game at Lucas Oil Stadium with the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.  Just click on the links below:

I think you'll find it interesting how the opposition talks about our SPEED -- when was the last time you read "speed and Notre Dame" in the same sentence?

LINK:  COACH HAZELL

LINK:  PLAYERS


Wednesday, September 10, 2014

San Diego Chargers "Next Man In" -- Chris Watt


Former Notre Dame student-athlete Chris Watt '13, a third round draft pick of the San Diego Chargers, is learning three positions...

The news today that starting center Nick Hardwick is being placed on the Injured Reserve List -- ending his season -- may force Chris into a role he's never played before...  Check the story linked below:

San Diego hosts the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks this week...

LINK:  WATT

ESPN Debate: Is Notre Dame Playoff Legit?


Found this on the ESPN site this evening -- thought I'd share it with the Notre Dame family...

LINK:  CONTENDER OR PRETENDER?

Domer Golden Tate -- "As Good As Advertised"


Former Notre Dame All-American Golden Tate is getting some praise from the local Detroit media...

LINK:  AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED

Replay: Brian Kelly on Jim Rome's Radio Show


Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly was a guest on Jim Rome's show...

Here's a link to the interview:

LINK:  JIM ROME SHOW

Replay: Brian Kelly on Colin Cowherd Show


Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly was a guest on Colin Cowherd's Radio Show yesterday.  Here is the interview:

LINK:  BRIAN KELLY

Rolling Stone Story on Domer's NFL Lawsuit


Ethan Johnson '12, was a defensive end for the Fighting Irish.  His NFL career was cut short by a concussion...

Here is his story:

LINK:  ROLLING STONE STORY

LINK:  ETHAN & HIS DAD

Navy Seals "LEAP INTO" Notre Dame Stadium!


Must see video!!!

The Navy Seals' LEAP FROGS delivered the game ball this past Saturday night for Notre Dame's gave vs. Michigan.  Here's the video of their SKYDIVING entry (from 3,500 feet) into Notre Dame Stadium!

Awesome!

LINK:  LEAP FROGS