Sunday, February 9, 2020

Connaughton's Dunks -- What Will He Do?



In six days -- Notre Dame alum, Pat Connaughton will have the eyes of the world on him as he competes in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest...

Saturday, February 8, 2020

Domer Jimmy Dunne in 10th at Pebble Beach!



Notre Dame alum and Trustee, Jimmy Dunne and his playing partner Troy Merritt (PGA Tour Player) -- have made the cut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am!

They are at -20 after the third round in 10th place...

Merritt is -3 on his own ball -- meaning Jimmy has contributed -17 to their team score -- including a hole out LIVE on #10 (from the bunker) for a birdie on CBS!

LINK:  LEADERBOARD

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


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

Friday, February 7, 2020

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!


Thursday, February 6, 2020

Pat Connaughton Talks NBA Slam Dunk...

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

Monday, February 3, 2020

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!


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Sunday, February 2, 2020

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