Wednesday, January 18, 2017

"The Most Underrated Coach in America"


Tough Loss for the Fighting Irish Tonight at FSU


The #10 Florida State Seminoles made shot after shot down the stretch and held on to beat our #15 Fighting Irish 83 - 80.

A season high 18 turnovers didn't help matters... 

The Irish get another shot at the talented Seminoles on February 11th at Purcell Pavilion.

Got to get ready for Syracuse on Saturday!!!

LINK:  VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

#10 Florida State vs. #15 Notre Dame Tonight!



The Fighting Irish travel to Tallahassee tonight to take on the talented Florida State Seminoles -- game tips off at 7 PM ET on the ACC Network.

LINK:  WHERE TO FIND ACC NETWORK

Monday, January 16, 2017

OT: 3 Oregon Football Players Hospitalized


The new football staff in Oregon is apparently working their players a little too hard...

LINK:  OREGON

Today Is My Fifth Anniversary at Notre Dame...


1,825 days ago I walked into a building off Eddy Street to start my first day of employment here at the University of Notre Dame.

I remember sitting in the first meeting with my new Notre Dame teammates;  Bob Quakenbush, Chas Grundy, Jen Hengehold, Jody Sadler and Fr. Ralph Haag, C.S.C.  I gave each a booklet entitled "The Small Things In Life" -- which shared my thoughts on food, language and life.  I'm sure they were thinking to themselves; "who is this crazy guy...?"

I'm sure they still do.

Over the next 1,824 days we lost a few of these teammates and continued to add more talent to our Storytelling & Engagement Team;  Brandon Tabor, David Chaudoir, Michael Rodio, Travis Mather, Lin Wang, Terry Howard, Catey Traylor, Kennedy St. Charles, Grace Prosniewski -- and most recently, Jim Gosz and Patrick Borders.  We'll soon be adding Matt Gelchion and a "writer to be named later..."

This team has proven time and time again that they "can leap tall buildings in a single bound."  It's been special.

I've also had the honor of reporting to three very talented, passionate and dedicated professionals; Lou Nanni, Shannon Cullinan and Micki Kidder -- during my time here.  I want to thank each of them for trusting us to do what is right for Notre Dame.

It's been great FUN.

As I wrap up day #1,825 -- please know I'm not one to spend much time looking back -- I'm driven by what's next.  Thus, I pray I'm given many more days to serve Notre Dame.

It's not a job -- it's a passion.

I am one lucky guy.

Go Irish!

Muffet's Irish vs. Rocky Top Tonight on ESPN2

Notre Dame traveled to Knoxville yesterday to prepare for tonight's 7 PM ET tip-off against Tennessee.

The game will be televised LIVE on ESPN2.

Notre Dame Moves up in AP Top 25 Poll


Mike Brey's Fighting Irish moved up a few spots -- still trail ACC foes; North Carolina, Florida State and Louisville in the latest AP Poll...

LINK:  AP POLL

The Story: Fr. Ted's Famous Photo With MLK Jr.


Saturday, January 14, 2017

Does Winning ACC Games Really Matter?


I'm being facetious...

But, if you compare the AP Top 25 Rankings for Men's College Basketball -- and compare it with the ACC Conference Standings -- here's what you'd find:

TEAM                    AP RANK         ACC RECORD

Duke                        #7                     2 - 3
Florida State             #9                     4 - 1
North Carolina          #11                   4 - 1
Louisville                  #14                   3 - 2
Virginia                     #19                   3 - 2
NOTRE DAME          #20                    5 - 0


Do the voters just vote on reputation?

If yes, wouldn't you think the only team in this group (and the country) who has been to "back to back" ELITE EIGHT games -- gets the reputation vote?

Maybe that happens next week for Notre Dame...

Game Highlights: Notre Dame 76 - Va Tech 71


Coach Mike Brey Talks Win Over Virginia Tech!


ND Grotto Tribute to NYPD's Steven McDonald


This made my day...


VT's Home Winning Streak Broken by IRISH!!!



The Fighting Irish are now 16 - 2 on the season -- and now stand alone in first place in the ACC -- after their 76 - 71 win over Virginia Tech.

The only undefeated team in the conference!

WOW!