19 Years Ago Today -- I Made My Weekly Trip...

On Tuesday, September 11th (2001) I made my weekly commute to New York City. My plane arrived at LaGuardia just a little after 8 AM that morning. Little did I know, I'd soon have a front row seat to one of the worst days in American history... A day I'll never forget.

Domers Ryan Harris & Mike Golic -- Enjoy!

We launched an "every football Thursday" show today called HERE COME THE IRISH Football Show -- exclusively for members of our Giving Societies. Here's one of our co-hosts Ryan Harris interviewing ESPN's Mike Golic. Enjoy!

Instagram: Tom Brady a Notre Dame Fan?

Here is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers legendary' QB letting the Michigan Football program know he just might have to root for Notre Dame this year -- in an Instagram post today.  The yellow arrow above will take you to his post...

Domer Anthony Weaver -- Houston Texans' DC!

This is former Notre Dame All-American Anthony Weaver talking about their game tonight vs. the reigning Super Bowl Champions...

Notre Dame Players Meet With Media...

NBC's "Hype Video" -- Notre Dame Football

Here come the Irish!

Saturday, @NDFootball returns to NBC. #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/ujPpRJLizg

— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) September 9, 2020

Notre Dame's "ACC Branded" Football Jersey...

 

 

Ian Book's jersey looking a little like a NASCAR driver's uniform...

 

Notre Dame Gear -- With a Real Purpose...

LINK: BUY THE GEAR HERE!

OT: This Must Happen This Season & Forever!

A Colts' Fan's Documentary on Quenton Nelson

Duke's Cutcliffe's Press Conference Yesterday

Unfortunately, I'm unable to embed the presser on the blog.  So, you'll have to click the link below to see what Duke's head coach has to say about the Fighting Irish...

LINK:  CUTCLIFFE TALKS NOTRE DAME

Domer Isaac Rochell -- Chargers' DE Interview...

Isaac's interview starts at 18:54 mark of this video above...

Duke Week: Brian Kelly's Press Conference

Arike, Skylar, Jackie & Jewel -- WOW!

ESPN College Gameday Talks Notre Dame

Know Thy Opponent: Duke Blue Devils

This was Duke's head coach David Cutcliffe -- talking about his team at the start of training camp.

ND Statement: Holtz's Presidential Medal...

Statement from Paul J. Browne, vice president for public affairs and communications at the University of Notre Dame, on the announcement of Lou Holtz as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom:

“Lou Holtz is among America’s greatest college football coaches, leading Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988. But his contributions off the field have been equally inspiring, bringing attention and support to his hometown, alma mater, Catholic Charities, the Women’s Care Foundation, the Center for the Homeless in South Bend, and other worthy organizations through his charitable foundation. At Notre Dame, he and his late wife, Beth, served as research ambassadors, and the players he molded have added to his legacy through their own contributions through the Lou’s Lads Foundation. We presented Lou with an honorary degree in 2011 for his service on and off the field to Notre Dame and beyond, and we join now with his family and many friends in offering our sincere congratulations on this honor.”

 

Notre Dame Players on NFL Rosters Today

Here's the most complete list of former Notre Dame players on NFL Rosters and those place on Practice Squads -- bottom line:  42 will be receiving an NFL pay check this week!

Made a 53-man NFL Roster (31):
OL Alex Bars - Bears 
WR Miles Boykin - Ravens
WR Chase Claypool - Steelers
DL Sheldon Day - Colts (Likely headed to the IR)
TE Tyler Eifert - Jaguars 

S Mathias Farley - Jets
WR Will Fuller V - Texans
S Alohi Gilman - Chargers
LS JJ Jansen - Panthers 
DE Khalid Kareem - Bengals 
TE Cole Kmet - Bears 
DB Julian Love - Giants
OL Zack Martin - Cowboys
OL Nick Martin - Texans
OL Mike McGlinchey - 49ers 
OL Quenton Nelson - Colts
DE Julian Okwara - Lions
DE Romeo Okwara - Lions 
CB Troy Pride Jr. - Panthers 
DE Isaac Rochell - Chargers 
TE Kyle Rudolph - Vikings
S Harrison Smith - Vikings 
LB Jaylon Smith - Cowboys 
TE Durham Smythe - Dolphins 
WR Equanimeous St. Brown - Packers
OL Ronnie Stanley - Ravens 
WR Golden Tate - Giants 
DT Jerry Tillery - Chargers 
LB Drue Tranquill - Chargers 
DL Stephon Tuitt - Steelers 
OL Sam Young - Raiders 

Practice Squad (11)
RB Josh Adams - Jets 
LB Asmar Bilal - Chargers
S Jalen Elliott - Lions 
DB Bennett Jackson - Jets 
OL Jarron Jones - Steelers 
RB Tony Jones Jr. - Saints
OL Sam Mustipher - Bears 
RB CJ Prosise - Texans 
RB Theo Riddick - Raiders 
CB Donte Vaughn - Chargers 
RB Dexter Williams - Packers

 

Unfortunately -- there are a few former Fighting Irish stars still looking for a NFL job tonight:

Waived this week:
WR Chris Finke - 49ers
DE Jamir Jones - Texans
CB Cole Luke - Panthers 
P Tyler Newsome - Chiefs 
LB James Onwualu - Panthers
CB KeiVarae Russell - Giants

Free Agents:
QB DeShone Kizer
TE Ben Koyack

 

A Timely Message for Notre Dame Students

.@Philosophy_ND's Meghan Sullivan has a message for students this weekend:

"I know that together we can do what it takes to keep going strong and to keep learning and living together. Do the right thing this weekend, Irish. I'll be happy to see you in the classroom next week." pic.twitter.com/qH8DLKiwCT

— Notre Dame (@NotreDame) September 3, 2020

Replay: Brian Kelly's Media Session...