The XFL Starts Today -- the Teams & Helmets

A number of former Notre Dame football players will be playing this weekend as XFL gets started on Fox.  Here's the four XFL teams and their helmets -- that you can find our former Fighting Irish:

TAMPA BAY VIPERS -- TAREAN FOLSTON, RB

 

NEW YORK GUARDIANS -- JARRON JONES, OT & SCOTT DALY, LS

 

SEATTLE DRAGONS -- NYLES MORGAN, LB

 

DALLAS RENEGADES -- GREER MARTINI, LB

 

Domer Dunne in 16th Place at Pebble Beach!

Notre Dame alum Jimmy Dunne (also a member of the Board of Trustees) is in 16th place going into today's Third Round of the AT&T National Pebble Beach Pro Am.  Jimmy is playing with PGA Tour member Troy Merritt.

Through the first two rounds Merritt and Dunne are at -14, five srokes off the lead.  Merritt is at -4 on his own ball -- meaning Jimmy (a five handicapper) has picked up another 10 strokes to par for their team.  That's great playing.

They tee off today at 12:17 PM ET on #1 at Pebble Beach -- you can watch the tournament LIVE beginning at 1 PM ET on the Golf Channel -- then at 3 PM ET you will have to switch over to CBS for the rest of the coverage.

The low 25 amateur team scores make the cut to play in Sunday's Final Round.  You can follow Jimmy's progress LIVE at the link below...

LINK:  LEADERBOARD

"I'm really honored and privileged to be able to call him a friend."

The friendship between @LarryFitzgerald and @Streels54 all started with golf. pic.twitter.com/iuyuJGvE0u

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 8, 2020

THAT'S JIMMY HOLDING THE MICROPHONE...

Mickelson Talks About Domer Jimmy Dunne

Phil was interviewed by a writer from the Monterey Herald at this week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am.  During the interview he spoke about University of Notre Dame alum and Trustee, Jimmy Dunne who is also playing this week in the tournament.

You'll want to read what he says about Jimmy...

LINK:  MICKELSON ON DUNNE

Notre Dame Trustee Playing at Pebble Beach

The annual AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is underway this week on some of the most beautiful real estate in the world...

Notre Dame alum and Trustee -- Jimmy Dunne (photo above) is playing in the tournament with PGA Professional Troy Merritt.  Jimmy and Troy are currently in a tie for 31st at -11 -- halfway through Round 2.

Troy is -3 on his own ball -- so Jimmy has contributed -8 to their total.  GREAT PLAYING!

Teams that are in the TOP 25 after Round  Three make the cut to play in Sunday's Final Round.

You can watch the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on the Golf Channel and CBS.

LINK:  LEADERBOARD

Muffet's Gang Gets an ACC Road Win!

Pat Connaughton Talks NBA Slam Dunk...

"I'm gonna play into the underdog roll...and have some fun with it!"@pconnaughton on what to expect in the #ATTSlamDunk at @NBAAllStar 2020!! pic.twitter.com/4h7gFFtA1a

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 6, 2020

Notre Dame Moves to #6 TIE in ACC With Win!

ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE STANDINGS:

1.  LOUISVILLE:  10 - 1
2.  DUKE:  9 - 2
2.  FLORIDA STATE:  9 - 2
4:  VIRGINIA:  7 - 4
5:  SYRACUSE:  6 - 5
6:  NOTRE DAME:  5 - 6*
6:  NC STATE:  5 - 6
8:  BOSTON COLLEGE:  5 - 7
8:  CLEMSON:  5 - 7
8:  VA TECH:  5 - 7
8:  PITTSBURGH:  5 - 7
8:  GEORGIA TECH:  5 - 7

*NOTE:  Five of Notre Dame's Six ACC losses came by a combined total of just 12 points:

• Boston College 73 - Notre Dame 72
• NC State 73 - Notre Dame 68
• Louisville 67 - Notre Dame 64
• Syracuse 84 - Notre Dame 82
• Florida State 85 - Notre Dame 84

Future ND Student Does the Improbable...

His name is Daniel Lucke -- and come this August he will call the University of Notre Dame home...

LINK:  STORY

Notre Dame National Signing Day Podcast

"Ready Notre Dame? Got to Represent..."

You'll enjoy hearing this Detroit Lions coach approach Notre Dame's Troy Pride, Jr.

OT: Michgan State's Football Coach Retires

Iowa's Governor -- "Pays Up" On Bowl Loss...

Domer Pat Connaughton in NBA Dunk Contest

This is going to be fun!

The 2020 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest is scheduled for Saturday, February 15th

• 9 PM ET
• Chicago's United Center
• Televised LIVE on TNT

Some of you will remember that Pat recorded the 2nd highest EVER, vertical jump at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago a few years ago, when he posted a 44" jump!

My Favorite Super Bowl TV Spots Yesterday!

Will The Domers Have the Last Laugh Tonight?

I will share with you -- I'm rooting for the Notre Dame 49ers this evening!

• Owners:  Denise DeBartolo York (Saint Mary's College Grad) and John York (ND grad)
• CEO:  Jed York (ND grad)
• Players:  Mike McGlinchey (ND grad) and Sheldon Day (ND grad)

Go 49ers!

LINK:  FORBES STORY ON SUPER BOWL OWNERS

Lou Holtz & Joe Theismann Talk Super Bowl

Their segment starts at the 20:00 minute mark.

OT: Today Hasn't Happened in Over 900 Years!

February 2, 2020 is a day of perfect symmetry.  The last palindrome date happened on November 11, 1111...

It won't happen again until December 12, 2121.

Frank Tripucka's Grandsons' First Visit to ND

 

Nicholas and Shane Tripucka -- grandsons of former Notre Dame and Denver Broncos QB Frank Tripucka (Frank is in the Broncos' Ring of Fame) -- made their first ever trip to the University of Notre Dame yesterday for their Uncle Kelly's Ring of Honor induction.

Nicholas and Shane, sons of Chris Tripucka (who played football at Boston College) grew up in Texas.  Shane was an All-American punter at Texas A&M -- unfortunately we didn't recruit him. 

The top picture (Shane on left and Nicholas on right) is of them holding their Grandpa's actual game jersey #8 outside Notre Dame Stadium.

A special moment during a special weekend for the Tripucka family.

Saturday Night Live Spoofs Rudy Last Night

The language is "bleeped out" -- just watch your volume levels around your kids.

Tripucka With Media Before Ring of Honor