Notre Dame's Four-Time JEOPARDY CHAMP!

Molly (Griffin) Lalonde '06 is a four-time JEOPARDY Champion!  Lalonde appeared on the long-standing TV-SHOW this June -- and won four straight days!

Here's Molly's story:

LINK:   JEOPARDY CHAMP

OT: Big Ten Football -- Is Panic Setting In?

The opening couple of weeks have not been kind to Big Ten Football -- and the media is taking notice:

• Wisconsin loses to LSU
• Ohio State loses to Virginia Tech -- they've now lost three of their last four games
• Michigan State loses to Oregon
• Michigan is shut out by Notre Dame -- they've now lost six of their last eight games
• Purdue loses to Central Michigan
• Northwestern loses to Northern Illinois
• Nebraska struggled to beat McNeese State

LINK:  DETROIT FREE PRESS

LINK:  ESPN

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS

Brady Hoke Didn't Think Golson Was That Good

Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke held his weekly radio show last night and he was still talking about their 31 - 0 loss to Notre Dame.

Here's what he confides (they were thinking) going into the game --- he didn't think Golson was that good.

LINK:  UNDER ESTIMATED GOLSON

Purdue Coach & Players Talk Notre Dame Game

Purdue's head football coach Darrell Hazell and a couple of his players met with the media this week to talk about Saturday night's game at Lucas Oil Stadium with the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.  Just click on the links below:

I think you'll find it interesting how the opposition talks about our SPEED -- when was the last time you read "speed and Notre Dame" in the same sentence?

LINK:  COACH HAZELL

LINK:  PLAYERS

San Diego Chargers "Next Man In" -- Chris Watt

Former Notre Dame student-athlete Chris Watt '13, a third round draft pick of the San Diego Chargers, is learning three positions...

The news today that starting center Nick Hardwick is being placed on the Injured Reserve List -- ending his season -- may force Chris into a role he's never played before...  Check the story linked below:

San Diego hosts the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks this week...

LINK:  WATT

ESPN Debate: Is Notre Dame Playoff Legit?

Found this on the ESPN site this evening -- thought I'd share it with the Notre Dame family...

LINK:  CONTENDER OR PRETENDER?

Domer Golden Tate -- "As Good As Advertised"

Former Notre Dame All-American Golden Tate is getting some praise from the local Detroit media...

LINK:  AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED

Replay: Brian Kelly on Jim Rome's Radio Show

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly was a guest on Jim Rome's show...

Here's a link to the interview:

LINK:  JIM ROME SHOW

Replay: Brian Kelly on Colin Cowherd Show

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly was a guest on Colin Cowherd's Radio Show yesterday.  Here is the interview:

LINK:  BRIAN KELLY

Rolling Stone Story on Domer's NFL Lawsuit

Ethan Johnson '12, was a defensive end for the Fighting Irish.  His NFL career was cut short by a concussion...

Here is his story:

LINK:  ROLLING STONE STORY

LINK:  ETHAN & HIS DAD

Navy Seals "LEAP INTO" Notre Dame Stadium!

Must see video!!!

The Navy Seals' LEAP FROGS delivered the game ball this past Saturday night for Notre Dame's gave vs. Michigan.  Here's the video of their SKYDIVING entry (from 3,500 feet) into Notre Dame Stadium!

Awesome!

LINK:  LEAP FROGS

Brady Hoke Claims "Cheap Shot" on his QB

Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke made this claim during his press conference today...

LINK:  CHEAP SHOT

Under Armour's Battle of Baltimore Inspiration

The folks at Under Armour have created a helmet, uniform, shoe, accessories concept for the Maryland Terrapins that celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore...

Here's the story:

LINK:  MARYLAND TERRAPINS

Purdue's Head Coach Talks Boilermaker QB's

Purdue head football coach Darrell Hazell met with the folks from the Indianapolis Star to talk about their QB situation...

Click on the link below to watch:

LINK:  COACH HAZELL

Replay: Brian Kelly's Press Conference Today

 

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly met with the media today to talk about the Michigan game and this week's Shamrock Series game in Indianapolis!

LINK:  COACH KELLY

Replay: Inside Michigan Football TV Show

Here's a look at the TV show -- Inside Michigan Football -- that was recorded after Michigan's 31 - 0 loss to our Fighting Irish...

A MUST SEE FOR NOTRE DAME FANS!

LINK:  INSIDE MICHIGAN FOOTBALL

Michigan Coaches Talk Notre Dame Game

Here's a look at the two press conferences that took place today in Ann Arbor as head coach Brady Hoke and defensive coordinator Greg Mattison were asked about Saturday's 31 - 0 loss to Notre Dame.

Just click on the links below to watch their respective media sessions:

LINK:  GREG MATTISON

LINK:  BRADY HOKE

Upset Michigan Fan's Rant Over Loss to ND

This is a recording of a Michigan fan from Toledo, OH who called to Ann Arbor radio station WTKA 1050 AM, Monday morning -- after the Wolverines 31 - 0 loss to our Fighting Irish Saturday night...

LINK:  LISTEN

ND Expert: "Understanding Ebola" -- Tomorrow!

If you're anything like me -- you've been watching this news about the EBOLA OUTBREAK from afar -- wondering if this deadly virus could ever hit here at home...

Well -- if you'd like to know more -- here's a UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY that will be presenting itself WEDNESDAY (tomorrow) at NOON ET:

Robert Stahelin, an adjunct professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame and an associate professor at Indiana University's School of Medicine will be talking about the research he is doing on the treatment of this deadly virus.   

YOU CAN WATCH IT LIVE -- AT NOON ET -- just click on the link below to register for your free access to this program!

This is a presentation of the Notre Dame Alumni Association -- it's a great series they've created!

LINK:  REGISTER HERE!

Notre Dame Ranked #16 in US News Rankings

The US News & World Report just released their annual rankings of the top universities in America and the University of Notre Dame was ranked in a tie for 16th. 

See the rankings below:

LINK:  US NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKINGS

Fashion Police Alert! -- Golden's Look for MNF

Former Notre Dame All-American Golden Tate was looking real sharp tonight for the start of the NFL season in Motown!  Tate caught 6 passes for 93 yards in his Lion's debut in their 35 - 14 win over the New York Football Giants.

See link below to a couple of Golden's grabs tonight!

LINK:  GOLDEN TATE

Arizona Cardinal's Retractable Football Field

Here's the time-lapse video of the Arizona Cardinal's natural grass football field that moves "inside and out" of their stadium...

LINK:  RETRACTABLE FIELD

LINK:  POPULAR MECHANICS STORY

Photo of Tonight's "Super Moon" at Notre Dame

What a photo!  This was taken this evening by Robert Franklin, South Bend Tribune photographer.

WOW!

You can follow Robert on TWITTER @TheRobFranklin

Domer Dad Needs His Son's Gold Helmet!

Torii Hunter, Sr. -- father of Notre Dame student-athlete Torii Jr., was involved in a scary outfield collision today that led to an inside-the-park home run for the Royal's Lorenzo Cain.

Thankfully, Torii was unhurt and came back to hit a double as he went 3 for 5 in the Tiger's 9 - 5 win over the first-place Royals.

Torii Jr., just might want to send a GOLD HELMET his Dad's way...

LINK:  TORII HUNTER COLLISION

It's Notre Dame "Monday" Night in the NFL !!!

The four teams playing in tonight's NFL Monday Night Football games have multiple former Notre Dame student-athletes on their active roster, practice squads and reserve PUP lists...

DETROIT LIONS:

• Theo Riddick
• Golden Tate
• T.J. Jones
• Joe Fauria

NEW YORK GIANTS:

• Dan Fox
• Bennett Jackson

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS:

• Manti Te'o
• Chris Watt

ARIZONA CARDINALS:

• Michael Floyd
• John Carlson
• Troy Niklas
• Robert Hughes

Must See: Inside Notre Dame Football Replay

Notre Dame fans will want to watch this week's show -- can't get enough of ND's shutout win over Michigan!

LINK:  INSIDE NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL

Full Game Replay: Notre Dame 31 - Michigan 0

If you want to watch Notre Dame's 31 - 0 win over Michigan again -- here's your chance!

LINK:  FULL GAME REPLAY

LINK:  NOON KICK VERSION

Detroit Free Press Writer Didn't Vote for ND

His name is Drew Sharp and he's a columnist with the Detroit Free Press -- and he didn't vote for Notre Dame in his Top-25...

The polls are a flawed system...

LINK:  SHARP'S VOTE

Everett Golson in the Heisman Conversation

Everett Golson's start to the 2014 season has some sports pundits now talking about a Heisman Trophy in his future.

Oh by the way -- so much for Everett using the laces...

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

Uh-oh! The National Media is Paying Attention

A team that ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit said (eight days ago) "wins seven games tops..." is now being talked about as a PLAYOFF contender...

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS

Now This is a CLEVER Play on Words...

Got to love the Notre Dame fan base!

Notre Dame's Post Game Locker Room Video

Here's a look at the last play of the game from the Notre Dame student section -- along with a look from the sidelines after Joe Schmidt's big hit on Gardiner and inside the locker room after the game...

LINK:  IRISH CONNECTION

GameDay Photos of the ND Gold Gang: SMILE!

The ND Gold Gang was everywhere on campus the past couple of days -- making people SMILE!   

That's former Notre Dame head football coach Gerry Faust in the top photo!

LINK:  ND GOLD GANG TV INTERVIEW

MUST READ: Joe Schmidt's ESPN Interview

This young man is a player...

LINK:  ESPN'S FORTUNA INTERVIEWS JOE SCHMIDT

Yankee's Alex Rodriguez in ND Gear Last Night

Suspended New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez -- in the photo above with Notre Dame's AVP for Public Affairs Tim Sexton and his wife Tonya -- was seen on the sidelines and in the stands for Notre Dame's 31 - 0 win over Michigan...

LINK:  A-ROD A NOTRE DAME FAN

Notre Dame Moves up to #11 in Both Polls

Here's the latest college football rankings from the Amway Coaches Poll and the AP Poll.

LINK:  NOTRE DAME #11

Video Proof: FINAL SCORE ND 38 - MI 0

I wonder if Coach Kelly will send the video clip of this "penalty" called on Notre Dame's Max Redfield (for his block on Michigan's Devin Gardner -- during the run back) to the Big Ten Conference's Head of Officials -- which negated Elijah Shumate's end of game interception TD return...

What a horrible call!  

Watch the video proof -- Notre Dame beat Michigan 38 - 0 -- linked below:

LINK:  THE CALL THAT ENDED THE GAME

Notre Dame Players Talk Win Over Michigan!

Here's a few of the post game interviews last night of the Notre Dame football players -- minutes after their 31 - 0 shutout win over the University of Michigan!

LINK:  GOLSON'S ESPN INTERVIEW

LINK:  MANY PLAYERS 

LINK:  EVERETT GOLSON

LINK:  MAX REDFIELD

LINK:  AMIR CARLISLE

LINK:  CARLISLE ON FIELD