Friday, November 6, 2015

Notre Dame Practicing at Duquesne This AM


The Fighting Irish flew into Pittsburgh last night -- as they prepare for tomorrow's NOON ET tilt with the Pitt Panthers.  The game will be televised on ABC.

Here's a photo of ND practicing this morning at Duquesne University's football field.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Eifert Takes NFL Lead With 9 TD Receptions !!!


Former Notre Dame All-American Tyler Eifert had THREE TD catches in the Bengals 31 - 10 win over the Browns last night -- giving him an NFL best NINE TD RECEPTIONS on the season!

LINK:  EIFERT TD'S

Must See Story: "Notre Dame's Class of 2029"


A 3rd grade class in Stockton, CA adopted the University of Notre Dame as their school...

You're going to love this story!

LINK:  TAYLOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Pitt Week: Coach Kelly Press Conference


Domer Dad's Retirement Press Conference



Torii Hunter, Sr. -- father of Notre Dame wide receiver Torii Jr. -- met with the media today to talk about his retirement from major league baseball...

Time to root full-time for the Fighting Irish!

Notre Dame -- 9th Straight -- #1 GSR Rate !!!


The Notre Dame Athletics Department can now claim its 9th straight NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP as 19 of ND's 22 varsity athletic sports had perfect NCAA Graduation Success Rates (GSR)  !!!

LINK:  STORY

A Weekend Look at the NEW TOP TEN -- CFB


Here's what lies ahead this weekend for the teams ranked in the TOP TEN of the College Football Playoff Rankings:

#1:  Clemson (-12) -- plays #16 Florida State (7 - 1) at home
#2:  LSU (+6.5) -- plays #4 Alabama (7 - 1) on the road
#3:  Ohio State (-24) -- plays Minnesota (4 - 4) at home
#4:  Alabama (-6.5) -- plays #2 LSU (7 - 0) at home
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#5:  Notre Dame (-8.5) -- plays Pittsburgh (6 - 2) on the road
#6:  Baylor (-17) -- plays Kansas State (3 - 4) on the road
#7:  Michigan State (-6) -- plays Nebraska (3 - 6) on the road
#8:  TCU (-5) -- plays #14 Oklahoma State (8 - 0) on the road
#9:  Iowa (-7) -- plays Indiana (4 - 4) on the road
#10:  Florida (-21) -- plays Vanderbilt (3 - 5) at home


What's shocking to me:
  • Clemson is a 12 point favorite over Florida State
  • Michigan State is only a 6 point favorite over Nebraska 
  • Notre Dame is the 2nd biggest road favorite of the TOP Ten and they play a 6 - 2 PIttsburgh squad that is 12 points from being undefeated.


Well Written Story on ND QB DeShone Kizer


You'll want to find time to read this story in Sports Illustrated's "Campus Rush."

LINK:  DESHONE KIZER

Notre Dame Primer -- Get Ready for Pittsburgh!


ND QB DeShone Kizer on Dan Patrick Show



Impressive young man...

Pitt's Preview: Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh


Pitt Coach: "Notre Dame Should Have to Join..."


Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi just spoke to the media and he openly questioned Notre Dame's scheduling (really?) and their ability to play for the National Championship without joining a conference -- see link below...

STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE RANKINGS as of 11/05/15
  • #5 Notre Dame
  • #34 Pittsburgh

I for one -- think Notre Dame Football would LOVE to play the same teams Pitt is playing this year, next year -- every year...
  • Youngstown State
  • Akron
  • Villanova

LINK:  NARDUZZI ON IRISH

ESPN's Bomani Jones Talks ND & CFB Playoff


ESPN radio host Bomani Jones talks "Notre Dame bias" in the College Football Playoff ranking...

LINK:  BOMANI JONES

Russillo & Kanell Talk CFB Playoff Rankings


Here is ESPN Radio's Ryen Russillo and Danny Kanell talking about the first week of rankings for the College Football Playoff with Committee Chair Jeff Long...

LINK:  RUSSILLO & KANELL

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Notre Dame Football Featured in Gatorade Ad



This is an ad campaign from Gatorade where they claim to feature some of the "world's best athletes and teams..."   

And, they picked the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame!

Mike & MIKE Talk ND & CFB Playoff Rankings


ESPN's morning radio show -- talks the first rankings from the CFB Playoff and Notre Dame...

LINK:  MIKE & MIKE -- CFB PLAYOFF RANKINGS

Temple Win -- Inside Notre Dame Football Show