Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Is Will Fuller Going to be the First WR Drafted?


Here's what NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tweeted about Notre Dame All-American Will Fuller...

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Knute Rockne's Legacy Lives On -- 85 Years...


One of my colleagues at Notre Dame -- Jeff Arnold -- alerted me this morning to the story linked below.  Coach Rockne died in a plane crash 85 years ago -- March 31, 1931.


LINK:  ROCKNE'S LEGACY LIVES ON

One Shining Moment "Notre Dame Infomercial"

This was the tweet of a national sportswriter -- see below -- in reference to CBS Sports' annual video review of the NCAA Tournament...



An Inside Look at the NCAA Game Winner!


I will admit I turned off the TV at halftime and called it a night...

LINK:  THE STORY "INSIDE" THE SHOT

Monday, April 4, 2016

Plenty of NFL Teams Looking at Ronnie Stanley


Took a lap around the worldwide web to see what NFL teams' local media are talking about Notre Dame's Ronnie Stanley...

LINK:  DETROIT LIONS

LINK:  WASHINGTON REDSKINS

LINK:  NEW YORK GIANTS

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Robinson Sings National Anthem at NBA Game

The Admiral David Robinson's son Corey performs the National Anthem!! 🇺🇸https://t.co/tB1hVvYLZE
Notre Dame student-athlete Corey Robinson performed our National Anthem at the Milwaukee Bucks basketball game tonight against the Chicago Bulls.

OT: A Special Rendition of Stairway to Heaven



Thought you'd enjoy this version of this rock and roll classic -- it's never been performed like this before!

As you watch it -- you'll see a drummer overcome with grief who just happens to be the son of the late John Bonham (Led Zeppelin's original drummer) who died 36 years ago.

And, you'll see the legend who wrote this song back in 1970 -- Robert Plant -- and his reaction to this performance...

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Domer A.J. Pollock's Elbow to Require Surgery



This is not how the Arizona Diamondback's All Star outfielder wanted to start the 2016 season.  The former Notre Dame slugger's injury will require surgery and keep him out of the lineup for some time.

HEAL FAST A.J. !!!

LINK:  STORY

#1 Notre Dame Beat #7 Syracuse 17 - 7 Today



Kevin Corrigan's top ranked Fighting Irish -- dominated Syracuse today 17 - 7 -- beating the Orange on their home turf.  It was Syracuse's first loss at home in 13 games and Notre Dame's first win ever in the Carrier Dome.

Syracuse was celebrating their 100th year of Lacrosse today -- drawing a crowd of more than 15,000 to the game...

LINK:  BIG WIN FOR ND

Latest on Jaylon Smith's Recovery From Injury


31 of the 32 NFL franchises were on the campus of the University of Notre Dame this week for Pro Day. 

Even though All-American Jaylon Smith wasn't on the field running around -- you know most teams were watching his every move...

LINK:  JAYLON'S RECOVERY

Friday, April 1, 2016

Knicks Remain Undefeated With Jerian Starting


Former Notre Dame All-American Jerian Grant made his first NBA career start tonight -- and he made it count!

Jerian knocked in 14 points and dished out 4 assists in the New York Knicks 105 - 91 win over the cross-bridge Brooklyn Nets.

Hey, just sayin' -- the Knicks have never lost with Jerian Grant in the starting line-up...

LINK:  STORY

LINK:  JERIAN'S BUZZER BEATER TIP-IN

LINK:  KNICKS INTERVIEW

Coach Kelly With Media After Practice Today


Thursday, March 31, 2016

Jaylon Smith Talks to Mike Mayock Today


Notre Dame All-American Jaylon Smith with the NFL Network's Mike Mayock today...

LINK:  MIKE MAYOCK WITH JAYLON

WSBT-TV: Golson Returns to Notre Dame

ND NFL Pro Day: Jaylon Getting Measured


Mike Mayock on ND: "Five Picks in First 75"


Here's what the NFL Network's Mike Mayock had to say about Notre Dame's NFL Pro Day today...

LINK:  MIKE MAYOCK

Jaylon Smith Back Home at Notre Dame Today


The Notre Dame All-American was on campus today for NFL PRO DAY -- he tweeted this in the last half hour...

NFL Pro Day: Sheldon Day's Bench Press


Notre Dame's NFL Pro Day -- March 30, 2016


Mathias Farley -- NFL Pro Day Results!


Very impressive showing for Mathias Farley in front of the NFL Scouts!

LINK:  COMPARE TO NFL COMBINE RESULTS FOR SAFETIES 

LINK:  MATHIAS' GREAT DAY!

The NFL Turns Out BIG TIME for ND's Pro Day



Just took a lap around the worldwide web to see what's being said about Notre Dame's just completed NFL Pro Day -- where 17 former Fighting Irish football players performed in front of representatives from 31 of the 32 NFL franchises...

LINK:  DETROIT LIONS -- FREE PRESS STORY

LINK:  CROWDED HOUSE -- SCOUT

LINK:  JAYLON SMITH -- CBS SPORTS

LINK:  SLAP THE SIGN

LINK:  DETROIT NEWS

LINK:  TENNESSEE TITANS 

LINK:  GOLSON RETURNS TO ND

ND's NFL PRO DAY -- 40 YARD DASH TIMES

 Amir Carlisle
 Chris Brown
Jarrett Grace
Mathias Farley
Here's the official times from Notre Dame.  Here's where that would have ranked them at their position at last months NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis:

OFFICIAL TIMES (hand timed)

NFL Pro Day: Keivarae Russell's Vertial Jump



This 38.5" vertical jump by Notre Dame defensive back Keivarae Russell -- would place him in the TOP FIVE of all of the corner backs tested at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indy!

LINK:  NFL COMBINE RESULTS --- VERTICAL JUMP

NFL Pro Day: Jaylon Smith's 24 Bench Press


This would rank Notre Dame All American Jaylon Smith at #3 among all Linebackers tested at the 2016 NFL Combine in Indianapolis -- in total number of bench press reps of 225 lbs.

LINK:  NFL COMBINE RESULTS -- INDY

"Golson to Fuller" NFL Pro Day at Notre Dame




Domers Excel in Big Mac All-American Game!


The McDonald's Girls All America Game last night featured incoming Notre Dame basketball recruits Erin Boley and Jackie Young...

They combined to score 28 points last night!!!

That's the two future Fighting Irish -- Jackie (white jersey) going up for a shot against Erin (red jersey) in a photo from last night's game.  

LINK:  STORY


Adrian Dantley "Won't Change His Stripes"


Here's a Washington Post story about Notre Dame all-time hoops great Adrian Dantley.  You'll get a kick out of this story...

LINK:  FROM NBA TO REC LEAGUE

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Mike Brey's ESPN Interview with Domer Storm


ND's Defensive Staff Met With the Media Today


NFL Job Interviews Tomorrow at Notre Dame!


It's Notre Dame's NFL PRO DAY tomorrow for 17 former Fighting Irish football stars -- including Everett Golson.  Every NFL team is expected to have representatives on campus --- here's why:

A recent NFL mock draft had SEVEN Notre Dame players going in the first 90 picks -- it's going to be a big day tomorrow!

The pictures above show what the Fighting Irish will be wearing from Under Armour -- as they "go through their interviews" inside Notre Dame's Loftus Sports Center. 

LINK:  NFL PRO DAY-- ATTENDEE LIST

LINK:  ND -- NFL PRO DAY STORY

Demetrius Jackson Decides to Play in the NBA


I can't blame him -- he's ready...

LINK:  STORY

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Domers on ESPNU Wednesday at 6:30 PM ET


The McDonald's All American Game for girls high school basketball will be played tomorrow at 6:30 PM ET on ESPNU...

Notre Dame fans will want to keep an eye out for Muffet's two incoming recruits:

Erin is playing for the East Team and Jackie is playing for the West Team.  Should be fun to watch!

LINK:  TEAM ROSTERS

Domer Zach Dubois' Latest Music Video

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Love the ND hat Zach's reppin' for his alma mater!  Zach will be performing LIVE on Notre Dame Day during the 1 PM ET Hour on Monday, April 25th.

Monday, March 28, 2016

The Elite Eight: Our Opponents Finished Perfect


Think about this...

Last year in our Elite Eight game with Kentucky -- we had the lead in the 2nd half and the following happened:
  • Kentucky did not miss a shot in the last six minutes of the game to beat us

Last night in our Elite Eight game with North Carolina -- we had the lead in the 2nd half and the following happened:
  • North Carolina scored on 19 of their last 20 offensive possessions to beat us

WNDU-TV Coverage of ND's NCAA Loss to NC


Notre Dame Talks NCAA Loss to North Carolina


Sunday, March 27, 2016

Mike Brey Talks About Those Who Helped Him


Sneak Peek: Mike Brey's Pre Game Pep Talk



"ONE GAME...  If we played them seven times -- they might beat us three.

BUT NOT TONIGHT!

TONIGHT -- WE ARE THE GREATEST COLLEGE BASKETBALL TEAM IN AMERICA."

The world has forgotten we've won 3 of the 6 games we've played against North Carolina since we've joined the ACC -- including 3 of the last 4.

WHY NOT AGAIN TONIGHT!  

GO IRISH!

NY Times Story on ND's Demetrius Jackson

Happy Easter from the University of Notre Dame


Saturday, March 26, 2016

North Carolina's Roy Williams Talks Notre Dame

Video

Notre Dame Players Talk Elite Eight Matchup


Mike Brey Talks North Carolina Elite Eight Game


Just Get Ready -- We Will Be Given NO Chance


Everyone in the media will wonder why Notre Dame should even show up...

And, the folks in Carolina Blue (THOUSANDS OF THEM) are already making their reservations for next weekend in Houston...

NOT SO FAST!

They might beat us nine times out of ten -- but not this Easter Sunday at 8:49 PM ET...

We will find a way!

PS:  I wonder if Roy Williams will wear his Notre Dame pin?

Post Game Interviews ND's Win Over Wisconsin



Click on the link below...

BRING ON CAROLINA!!!

LINK:  COACH BREY AND TEAM

Friday, March 25, 2016

Highlights: Notre Dame 61 - Wisconsin 56


An Inside Look at Notre Dame's Win in Philly!


"Back to Back" ELITE EIGHT for Notre Dame!


WOW!

Just got back from Wells Fargo Arena -- stayed for the first half of the Indiana vs. North Carolina game.  Still can't believe we pulled this game out!!!

What though the odds be great or small...

LINK:  STORY


Today is "Sweet Sixteen" Day for Notre Dame!

Three Notre Dame teams will hit the floor and ice in "Sweet Sixteen" NCAA play today around the country...



First up -- Notre Dame Hockey takes on Michigan at 5:30 PM ET in Cincinnati in a NCAA Regional Semi-final game.  You can watch it LIVE on ESPNU.

LINK: GAME NOTES

Next up -- Notre Dame Men's Basketball takes on Wisconsin at 7:27 PM ET in Philadelphia in a NCAA Regional Semi-final game.  You can watch it LIVE on TBS.

LINK:  GAME NOTES

Last up -- Notre Dame Women's Basketball takes on Stanford at 9 PM ET in Lexington in a NCAA Regional Semi-final game.  You can watch it LIVE on ESPN. 

LINK:  GAME NOTES