Thursday, August 3, 2017

Coach Kelly Recaps Thursday's Practice


Brian Kelly Talks About Ara Parseghian


Brandon Wimbush Talks With Jack Nolan


Video of Coach Parseghian's Last National Title


This is courtesy of former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin -- now the head coach of the Miami Redhawks -- who play our Fighting Irish on September 30th.

Love hearing Howard Cosell's voice...

Notre Dame Not Ranked in ESPN Top 25


I like that we are not ranked in ESPN's preseason poll... 

MOTIVATION.

Now, we do have a number of opponents ranked in the top 25:
  • #4 University of Southern California
  • #15 Stanford University
  • #16 University of Miami (FL)
  • #17 University of Georgia

LINK:  ESPN TOP 25

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Fox Sports: "Should Kizer be Browns' QB?"


Onwualu Already Earning First Team Reps


The former Notre Dame team captain -- a rookie free agent -- was already running with the Los Angeles Chargers' first team defense...

That's James in the blue jersey in the photo above -- Day 1 of NFL Training Camp.

LINK:  ONWUALU

ESPN's Tribute to Coach Ara Parseghian


Why ND Football Trains at Culver Academy


Here's a little history lesson...

LINK:  CULVER ACADEMY

Domer Sheldon Day Misses Blocking Sled


NY Giants' Feature on Domer Romeo Okwara


A Tribute for Coach Parseghian at Notre Dame


This is what's posted right now on the new video board inside Notre Dame Stadium...

Notre Dame's football helmets -- on the front where you see the word IRISH -- it will be replaced with ARA for this season.  A nice tribute.

Coach Kelly Talks With Team About Ara...


Heaven's Team Adds a Hall of Fame Person...


Legendary Notre Dame Football Coach Ara Parseghian passed away at his home -- early this morning -- at the age of 94.

A class act.

LINK:  PARSEGHIAN

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

PHOTOS: Notre Dame Truck of the Year!


My friend Tommy Ruttura from Long Island, NY sent me these photos...

WOW -- that's a great paint job!

Wimbush & the QB's Take the Practice Field!


Domer Mike Lee '09 -- Next Professional Fight!


Notre Dame alum Mike Lee '09 is fighting Aaron Quattrocchi on Friday, September 15th -- in his bid to remain UNDEFEATED and 20 - 0 as a professional boxer!

The fight will be held at "THE DOME AT THE BALLPARK" in Rosemont, IL -- for tickets call 630-400-6380.

LINK:  MIKE LEE BOXING

Coach Brian Kelly Talks First Practice at Culver


Bartman '99 Receives Cubs' World Series Ring


Notre Dame alum Steve Bartman (Class of 1999) -- who was scorned for years by Chicago Cubs fans for his attempt to catch a foul ball during the 2003 National League Championship Game at Wrigley Field -- was given this official World Series Ring yesterday from the owner of the Cubs.

You'll want to read the stories below:

LINK:  WGN STORY

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE

LINK:  CHICAGO SUN-TIMES


Monday, July 31, 2017

Replay: Coach Kelly's Opening Press Session


Brian Kelly, the Dick Corbett Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame met with the media today for the first time to talk about the 2017 edition of the Fighting Irish!

LINK:  COACH KELLY

Saturday, July 29, 2017

Two Domers Ranked Among Top 8 Players...


For the Detroit Lions...

LINK:  NOTRE DAME TALENT -- #8

LINK:  NOTRE DAME TALENT -- #5

Notre Dame Football's New Helmet Design



It's from a company called VICIS...


As you can see -- the new practice helmets for the Fighting Irish have arrived just in time for Fall Training Camp!

Harrison Smith Talks About NFL Training Camp



The former Notre Dame football team captain -- is now one of the top safeties in the NFL...

Friday, July 28, 2017

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

NFL Training Camps Begin -- Onwualu News


A Chargers' fan site is feeling good about former Notre Dame football captain James Onwualu's chances of making the team as an undrafted free agent...

LINK:  A LOCK TO MAKE ROSTER

Notre Dame's Plaschka Representing Jamaica


Notre Dame "rising" senior Jordan Plaschka is representing his mother's home country of JAMAICA at this week's FINA World Championships.

The Fighting Irish's record breaking sprinter is holding his own in Budapest -- despite arriving just a few hours before his first swim because of travel delays...

LINK:  UPDATE

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Connaughton & Trail Blazers Delay Decision


The Trail Blazers announced that they have reached agreement with Pat Connaughton to delay the decision on his contract status until August 31st...

LINK:  STORY

Sunday, July 23, 2017

Connaughton on the Clock -- NBA or MLB?


Former Notre Dame two-sport star Pat Connaughton will learn in the next 48 hours if the:
  • Trail Blazers pick-up Pat's contract for one more season
  • Trail Blazers release Pat and he signs with another NBA team
  • Trail Blazers release Pat and he joins the Baltimore Orioles 

Getting any sleep Pat?

LINK:  STORY

Incoming ND Freshman -- World Champion!


Sam Grewe '21 a "soon to be" Notre Dame freshman just won "back to back" gold medals in the High Jump setting a new record at the World Para Athletics Championships last night in London, England!

Congrats Sam!!!

LINK:  STORY

Friday, July 21, 2017

Jerome Bettis on the Rich Eisen Show



The former Notre Dame star is a guest on Rich "Go Blue" Eisen's show...

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

I am "FIRED UP" for Notre Dame Football!


Monday, July 17, 2017

Big Ten Network Interviews Jack Swarbrick



Never thought I'd hear these words -- "Notre Dame joins the Big Ten..."

The Compton Family Ice Arena will be rockin' this winter!!!