Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Romeo Okwara Featured in GQ Magazine


The former Notre Dame football player -- who now plays with the NFL's Detroit Lions -- was featured in GQ Magazine.  Thought you'd find this story interesting...

Special thanks to my Notre Dame colleague Tim Willis '84 for alerting me to this story.

LINK:  OKWARA IN GQ

Jarron Jones First Domer Taken in XFL Draft


The inaugural XFL 2020 Draft is taking place today -- and they're following a unique format called "phases."

Phase 1:  Offensive Skill Positions

Phase 2:  Offensive Lineman

Phase 3:  Defensive Lineman and Linebackers

Phase 4:  Cornerbacks and Safeties

Phase 5:  Open Draft -- any position


Well, the first former Notre Dame Football star taken today was Jarron Jones -- who played defensive line for the Fighting Irish, but is now an offensive tackle for the New York Guardians.

LINK:  JARRON JONES

Sunday, October 13, 2019

Helton & Players Talk Loss to Notre Dame


Notre Dame Moves Up to #8 in Both Polls


Well, this afternoon there is now seven teams between Notre Dame and a return trip to the College Football Playoff -- but, I believe it's really down now to; LSU, Oklahoma and the Fighting Irish for the fourth spot.

Here's the seven ranked ahead of Notre Dame today.
  • Alabama
  • LSU
  • Clemson
  • Ohio State
  • Oklahoma
  • Wisconsin
  • Penn State

Now, we just have to finish ahead of four of these teams -- here's how this happens.
  • Notre Dame wins out -- goes 11 - 1.
  • There will not be three (3) Big Ten teams ahead of Notre Dame come the first week of December.  That eliminates at least two of these teams -- Wisconsin and Penn State.
  • So, it comes down to two teams -- LSU and Oklahoma -- competing with Notre Dame for that final spot.  

LSU'S REMAINING SCHEDULE -- must lose two of these games...
  •  @ Mississippi State  (3 - 3)
  •  #11 Auburn  (5 - 1)
  •  @ #1 Alabama  (6 - 0)
  •  @ Mississippi  (3 - 4)
  •  Arkansas  (2 - 4)
  •  Texas A&M  (3 - 3)

OKLAHOMA'S REMAINING SCHEDULE -- loses big to Baylor or, is upset by Kansas State or Oklahoma State
  •  West Virginia  (3 - 3)
  •  @ Kansas State  (3 - 2)
  •  Iowa State  (4 - 2)
  •  @ #18 Baylor  (6 - 0)
  •  TCU  (3 - 2)
  •  @ Oklahoma State  (4 - 2)

And, we may need to see Auburn lose to Alabama -- because if Auburn beats LSU -- they will jump ahead of Notre Dame...


LINK:  POLL

Braden Lenzy's Interview After USC Game


The Mornin' After Notre Dame Beats USC


Took a lap around the worldwide web this morning to see what the media is saying about Notre Dame's 30 - 27 win over USC...

LINK:  LA TIMES

LINK:  ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

LINK:  CBS SPORTS

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

Highlights: Notre Dame 30 - USC 27

300+ Yards Rushing -- Notre Dame Beats USC


Friday, October 11, 2019

NBC Hype Video: USC vs. #9 Notre Dame

NBC's Simms Talks Ian Book's Development

Friday Night Bash -- Tonight! @ Notre Dame!

Click on image above to enlarge.

If you're close to South Bend this evening -- come on over to Notre Dame Stadium and join us for the first ever FRIDAY NIGHT BASH inside the heated Concourse -- adjacent to the Frank Leahy Gate.

We are bringing in heaters to deal with the temperature change -- so, don't worry about Mother Nature!

The gates will open immediately at the end of the PEP RALLY -- which should be around 6:30 PM or so.

Kids 12 and under -- GO FREE!

Get your tickets right here:  FRIDAY NIGHT BASH TICKETS

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