Wednesday, July 4, 2018

A ND Law Colleague on Amy Coney Barrett


Amy Coney Barrett a Notre Dame alum, is under consideration for the open position on the Supreme Court.  One of her ND Law School colleagues and long-time friend Richard Garnett wrote a piece today on Judge Barrett -- see top linked story below.

To no one's surprise -- Amy Coney Barrett is drawing plenty of attention -- here are additional links to stories.

LINK:  A PERSONAL CASE

LINK:  A NEW YORK TIMES OPINION PIECE

LINK:  THE WEEK MAGAZINE

LINK:  POLITICO

LINK:  LOS ANGELES TIMES

Took a Photo of New Football Practice Facility


It is massive...

About 67% of what will be a football field inside Notre Dame Football's new indoor practice facility is now covered by a roof -- so they're moving quite quickly.  And, as you can see on the south end of the facility -- they've already begun putting up the concrete walls.

My understanding is the top of the ceiling stands 85' above the field...


"We Should Absolutely Be Ranked #1" -- Muffet

Got to love the confidence of Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw -- as her defending National Champions and frankly, her most talented team ever -- begins summer practice sessions.

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Two Domers Rumored Up for Supreme Court


Here's the latest from D.C. as to who the President will put forward for nomination to fill the open position on the Supreme Court.

Two Notre Dame alums are rumored to be among the final six or seven under consideration...

LINK:  THE SIX

LINK:  WHY AMY CONEY BARRETT 

LINK:  DREAM CASTING

ND QB Named "Male Athlete of the Year"


Phil Jurkovec was just named the Pittsburgh Post Gazette's "Male Athlete of the Year..."

LINK:  JURKOVEC

Domer Zac Auguste's Dunk in Summer Game



The former Notre Dame hoops star is playing for the Sacramento Kings' NBA Summer League Team...

Monday, July 2, 2018

ESPN Picks Notre Dame's Most Underrated...


ESPN believes Notre Dame captain -- and soon-to-be three year starting center Sam Mustipher -- is the most underrated player on the roster...

Here's a look at the most underrated player on every one of the Top 25 teams:

LINK:  MOST UNDERRATED

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Domer Becca Huffer Finishes in 2nd Place!

The former Fighting Irish golf star had her top finish ever in a Symetra Tour event.  Congrats Becca!

LINK:  FINAL LEADERBOARD

Domer Dad One Behind for Low Amateur


Mike Finster goes into today's final round of the US Senior Open -- one stroke off the lead for Low Amateur -- after shooting a 71 Saturday!

The lowest scoring Amateur golfer receives a Medal and an automatic exemption into the 2019 US Senior Open -- which will be held at the University of Notre Dame's Warren Golf Course.

The US Senior Open is televised on FS1.

Good luck Mike!

LINK:  LEADERBOARD

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Domer Becca Huffer in Final Pairing Sunday!

Former Notre Dame golf star Becca Huffer (Denver, CO) shot a 66 today to move into a tie for 2nd place and spot in tomorrow's final pairing of the Symetra Tour stop in Cincinnati.

GO IRISH!!!

LINK:  SYMETRA TOUR LEADERBOARD

Storm the Stadium -- Notre Dame Stadium!



What a cool opportunity!!!

Domer Golden Tate Getting Some Love...



Friday, June 29, 2018

Notre Dame Dad Makes US Senior Open Cut!


Mike Finster -- the father of a Notre Dame student -- is playing this week in the US Senior Open.

Finster is tied for low amateur -- heading into the weekend!  Only 3 amateurs made the cut.

That's Mike (photo above) getting ready to hug his wife Marybeth after the round.

Congrats Mike!

LINK:  MIKE FINSTER GOLF

LINK:  US SENIOR OPEN LEADERBOARD

3,600 Steps in "The House That Rock Built!"



Thursday, June 28, 2018

Pope Receives ND National Title T-Shirt!


Pope Francis received a Notre Dame Women's Basketball National Championship T-shirt from Fighting Irish Fan Patricia McAdams this past month...

Domer Dad Finster Shoots 72 in Round One...


Mike Finster -- whose Dad and brother are ND alums and his daughter is a student at the University of Notre Dame -- shot an opening round 72 today at the US Senior Open.  He currently stands in a tie for 26th place.

Finster's 72 is tied for the 2nd lowest round among the Amateurs playing in this year's US Senior Open.

Mike tees off at 2:25 PM MT tomorrow...


LINK:  FINSTER'S SCORE CARD

LINK:  MIKE'S BLOG

Domer Dad Playing in US Senior Open Today!



His name is Mike Finster -- his daughter Ashley is a student at the University of Notre Dame.

Mike's journey to the Senior PGA Tour is not your typical path -- see below...

Mike tees off today in his first round of the US SENIOR OPEN at 10:55 AM MT -- GOOD LUCK MIKE!

That's Mike teeing off today (pink shirt) in his final practice round -- he played in a group today with Golf Hall of Famer Bernhard Langer.

LINK:  MIKE'S STORY

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Four Domers on Supreme Court Short List


With today's announcement of the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Kennedy -- the White House announced this afternoon that there is a list of 25 who will be considered for the appointment.

Four (4) Notre Dame alums are on this list:

LINK:  SUPREME COURT SHORT LIST