Thursday, March 3, 2011

A Story You Must Know!!!


Bob Muzikowski, has a connection to the University of Notre Dame.  Yesterday, in a conference room in San Diego, CA – Bob met with a number of members of Notre Dame’s Development Team to tell his story.   And, oh what a story he has…


I know of this meeting because a good friend of mine, at Notre Dame, was kind enough to give me a copy of Bob’s book “Safe At Home” – and to let me know that Bob was going to meet with his team on Tuesday.

I had never heard of Bob Muzikowski… 

A few years back, Paramount Pictures released a movie called “Hardball” starring Keanu Reeves playing an alcoholic “Wall Street” type who turned around his life coaching a Little League baseball team in Chicago.  I saw that movie.  Well, after reading all 261 pages of Safe At Home last night and this morning – I now know that this movie was un-authorized and a rather “POOR ATTEMPT” by Hollywood – to tell Bob’s story.

Bob Muzikowski and his wife Tina – are heroes.  Heroes to thousands of kids in Chicago and New York City who were dealt the challenge of growing up in an environment most of us only know about from the 11 o’clock newscast each night. 

The Muzikowski’s and their friends began by using the game of baseball to change kids’ lives.  I’ve read many books in my day – and I must admit – Bob & Tina’s story is powerful.

I encourage all who enjoy a great story – to buy their book.  You won’t put the book down when you start reading it – and, it will have an impact on how you look at the world – I PROMISE!

I've also provided a link below to a high school that Bob & Tina started with their friends - yeah, they've moved up from Little League to now their own high school!  They launched Chicago Hope Academy six years ago and they now have more than 140 students enrolled.  Almost 90% of the students can't afford to pay the tuition -- but that hasn't stopped Bob & Tina... 

I am in awe of Bob and Tina Mizukowski's commitment to their community - you will be too!!!  Please click on all of these links -- and buy the book!!!



Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Troy Murphy to Join the Celtics?

Rumor has it that former Notre Dame basketball star -- Troy Murphy, is set to sign with the Boston Celtics for their NBA Playoff run.  Murphy became a free agent in the past few days and it was believed he was on his way to Miami to play with Lebron and D. Wade.  Apparently -- they Celtics have changed his mind.  Here's a link to the story:

LINK:  TROY MURPHY TO SIGN WITH CELTICS?

ND Basketball's Home Record: 84 - 6

Is Purcell Pavillion becoming the most difficult place to play in the country?  Believe it or not -- our Fighting Irish are now 84 - 6 over the last 90 games played in our home arena -- think about that!  Is there really that great of a home court advantage for the IRISH?  Here's a link to a story in the Observer -- Notre Dame's student newspaper:

LINK:  HOME COOKIN' @ NOTRE DAME!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

A Record Night for Notre Dame Basketball!


Seniors Ben Hansbrough and Ty Nash -- went out in style last night.  The duo, playing their last home game in an IRISH uniform -- led #7 Notre Dame to a 47-27 halftime lead over #19 Villanova -- playing what might be the best twenty minutes of basketball in the history of this program.  For the night, the Irish set a school record -- making twenty (20) three-pointers in their 93 - 72 win.

The win clinched an undefeated home record for Notre Dame -- the third time in the last five seasons!

Hansbrough scored 30 points to go along with his 10 rebounds and 5 steals.  Nash had a "double-double"scoring 11 and grabbing 11 boards.  And senior "walk-on" Tim Kopko -- got into the act making an acrobatic shot late in the game (to the great delight of the ND students) -- a fitting end for these three seniors!!!

Oh by the way, Tim Abromaitis also scored 30 points, going 9 for 13 from beyond the three-point arc.  A big night for Notre Dame Basketball!!!  Here's a link to UND.COM's game highlights along with a link to Coach Brey's post game conference.  And, a third link to the South Bend Tribune game story:

LINK:  GAME HIGHLIGHTS

LINK:  COACH BREY POST GAME PRESSER

LINK:  BIG WIN FOR THE IRISH!