The folks in Las Vegas who set the betting lines on athletic events have pulled the Notre Dame vs. Florida State gave "off the board."
Here's why:
LINK: WINSTON'S STATUS
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Vegas Halts Betting Due to Winston's Status
The folks in Las Vegas who set the betting lines on athletic events have pulled the Notre Dame vs. Florida State gave "off the board."
Here's why:
LINK: WINSTON'S STATUS
Brian Kelly Talks Florida State Seminoles Today
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly met with the media today to talk about Saturday's PRIME TIME matchup between his FIGHTING IRISH and the SEMINOLES of Florida State.
LINK: COACH KELLY
ABC / ESPN On Campus Filming Players
Here's what you would have found going on at Notre Dame's Guglielmino Athletics Complex Monday..
LINK: NOTRE DAME READYING FOR PRIME TIME
Look Back: Syracuse Coach Talks Florida State
The Syracuse Orangemen played Florida State this past weekend -- here's a look at what head coach Scott Shafer had to say about the Seminoles.
- Florida State 38 - Syracuse 20
- Notre Dame 31 - Syracuse 15
LINK: COACH SHAFER
HEY ESPN: Who is the ND Player in the Photo?
I'm guessing the folks at ESPN think the player on the left -- in the top photo and the player on the right in the middle photo is Notre Dame QB Everett Golson.
These are the photos they're using on their website promoting Saturday night's PRIMETIME game between Florida State and Notre Dame...
News Flash: It's not Everett Golson. If you want proof, take a look at the bottom photo of Golson at the Shamrock Series game against Purdue (the only time he's worn this helmet / jersey combo) -- you'll see him wearing two wrist bands and a dark blue chin strap...
If you look even closer at the top two photos of the ND player -- you'll see what looks like two numbers on the front of the Shamrock Series jersey -- which makes me think it's freshman QB DeShone Kizer who wears #14. DeShone hasn't seen the field this year -- and barring injury, probably won't. This would be a photo of him warming up before the game.
And, if it's not KIZER -- is this just a photo shop effort gone bad?
So what we have here ESPN is this --in the top photo for Florida State we have Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston and the bottom photo it's star wide receiver Rashad Greene -- opposite a third string QB at Notre Dame -- or, a made up photo shopped player for Notre Dame.
Which is it?
LINK: NOTRE DAME ESPN BLOG
Monday, October 13, 2014
ESPN's Hype of Notre Dame vs. Florida State
Well, the game is still almost FIVE DAYS away -- but the folks at ESPN / ABC are already stoking the flames for what should be a HUGE RATINGS grab for them this Saturday night.
Here's the latest on Saturday's matchup:
LINK: GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
LINK: ABC PRIMETIME PRE-GAME
LINK: MID-SEASON PLAYOFF PICTURE
LINK: THREE REASONS WHY -- EACH TEAM WINS
The Media Circus Surrounding Jameis Winston
The young man is at the center of what looks to be multiple investigations -- yet, I fully expect you'll see him at QB this Saturday night against our IRISH...
Here's the latest on "Famous Jameis."
LINK: AUTOGRAPH INVESTIGATION
LINK: FSU CONDUCT CODE INVESTIGATION
LINK: WINSTON'S ATTORNEY SPEAKS
LINK: NFL GM'S WARY
LINK: BEST LEGAL MOVE -- DROP OUT OF SCHOOL
FSU's Jimbo Fisher's Press Conference Today
The Florida State Seminoles' head coach Jimbo Fisher met with the media today to talk about Saturday's game with Notre Dame and his embattled Heisman Trophy QB...
LINK: FULL PRESS CONFERENCE
LINK: CLIP #1
LINK: CLIP & STORY #2
USA Today: Zack Martin NFL's Top Rookie!
I'd like to think the folks in Dallas have now stopped talking about the Cowboys pick of Notre Dame student-athlete Zack Martin '13 -- over Johnny Football...
Dallas is off to a great start -- and some of their success is being attributed to Zack Martin:
LINK: NFL'S TOP ROOKIE
Sunday, October 12, 2014
A First in the 127 Year History of Notre Dame FB
If you attended yesterday's game between Notre Dame and North Carolina -- you witnessed history...
Notre Dame had never won a football game in its 127-year history when giving up more than 40 points.
That changed yesterday -- in Notre Dame's 50 - 43 win over the Tar Heels.
Theo Riddick's Game Winning TD for Detroit
Former Notre Dame student-athlete Theo Riddick scored the game winning touchdown on an 9 yard catch and run in the Detroit Lions 17 - 3 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Here's the NFL Networks' replay of his TD!
LINK: RIDDICK'S TD
FSU's Jameis Winston Talks Notre Dame Game
The Florida State QB talked about Saturday night's PRIME TIME game with Notre Dame -- in his post game press conference after last night's win over Syracuse...
LINK: JAMEIS WINSTON
Notre Dame Pumpkin Carving of the Day !!!
This was "tweeted" today by Joshua Lee (@Notre_Josh) a Notre Dame fan from Kansas City...
Three AP Voters Did Not Have ND in Top Ten
Well, the good news is there were five AP writers last week that did not have Notre Dame ranked in their Top Ten -- this week there were only three...
Here's the three -- and where they had the undefeated (6 - 0) Fighting Irish ranked:
- #11 DREW SHARP -- Michigan alum / Detroit Free Press
- #11 SCOTT WOLF -- USC beat writer
- #12 MICHAEL LEV -- USC beat writer
LINK: AP VOTER TRACKER
Full Replay: Notre Dame vs. North Carolina
Here's the full game replay of Notre Dame's 50 to 43 win over North Carolina yesterday. Just click on the link below:
LINK: FULL GAME REPLAY
Notre Dame Remains #5 in Amway Coaches Poll
Giving up 43 points to North Carolina -- has kept the Fighting Irish at #5 in the Amway Coaches Poll this week.
Yet, Michigan State gives up 31 points to Purdue (Notre Dame gave up 14) and they move up two spots in the same Poll...
Our reality -- the conference coaches ban together with their votes -- Notre Dame stands alone.
LINK: AMWAY COACHES POLL
Not Surprised: College Gameday in Tallahassee
This week's game between Notre Dame and Florida State will be promoted, promoted and promoted by the folks at ESPN and ABC -- all week long...
Florida Writer Compares Winston to Montana
Notre Dame fans -- you better get ready...
All week long we're going to be hearing stories about "famous Jameis" and his Seminoles -- and how we have no chance.
Here's a story from the Tallahassee Democrat where the writer compares Winston to Notre Dame great Joe Montana...
LINK: WINSTON
The Media's Take the MORNIN' After ND's Win
As I do every Sunday morning after a Notre Dame football game -- I took a lap around the worldwide web to see what the media has to say about the Fighting Irish.
Just click on the links below:
LINK: NBC SPORTS
LINK: ESPN
LINK: ASSOCIATED PRESS
LINK: CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
LINK: FOX SPORTS
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
LINK: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: THE HERALD-SUN
LINK: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
LINK: ELKHART TRUTH
LINK: FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
Notre Dame on Sideline and in Locker Room
The Fighting Irish beat the Tar Heels of North Carolina today by the score of 50 - 43.
Here's a look at some "inside access" provided by the gang at Fighting Irish Digital Media:
LINK: IRISH CONNECTION
NBC's Tappen Interviews Coach Kelly After Win
NBC's Kathryn Tappen interviewed Coach Kelly after Notre Dame's difficult win over North Carolina today...
LINK: COACH KELLY
Saturday, October 11, 2014
North Carolina's Larry Fedora Talks ND Loss
The North Carolina Tar Heels came into Notre Dame Stadium and stood "toe to toe" with our #5 ranked Fighting Irish.
Here's a link to North Carolina's head coach Larry Fedora talking to the media after their 50 - 43 loss to Notre Dame:
LINK: LARRY FEDORA
Today's Game Highlights: ND 50 - NC 43
Here's a quick look at most of the scoring plays from Notre Dame's 50 - 43 win over North Carolina this evening.
LINK: GAME HIGHLIGHTS
North Carolina Writer Recaps Loss to IRISH
They spotted the Tarheels a quick 14 - 0 lead, gave up more than 500 total yards of offense and 43 points -- yet the Fighting Irish found a way to win.
Here's what a North Carolina writer had to say at game's end:
LINK: ND BEATS NC
Brian Kelly After Win Over North Carolina
Here's a link to Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly's post game press conference after Notre Dame's 50 - 43 win over North Carolina this evening...
LINK: POST GAME PRESSER
Notre Dame Football -- It's the Gold Standard
Folks, this is what every Friday looks like for Notre Dame Football -- production meetings with NBC -- or, whatever TV network has the NATIONAL broadcast rights that week to televise a game with the Fighting Irish.
Only Notre Dame.
That's Coach Kelly in the top photo, Cole Luke in the middle photo and Everett Golson in the bottom photo.
Notre Dame's Tune-In Promo for Today's Game
The Fighting Irish Football program continues to impress with their ability to engage high school football stars and their parents...
Here's the tune-in effort for today's game.
Note the message at the bottom left: ND WILL ALWAYS BE ON TV.
How Notre Dame Football Will Wear Pink Today
Here's how Notre Dame will be styling the color PINK today to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month in America...
We Welcome the Tarheels to GAMEDAY at ND
North Carolina fans are about to experience this first hand...
There is college football and then there is NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL.
In approximately 8 hours from now the #5 ranked Fighting Irish of Notre Dame will be seeking their sixth straight win -- as they set their sights on the College Football Playoffs.
Today's opponent North Carolina is quite possibly the most talented team the Fighting Irish have played this season -- don't let their 2 - 3 record fool you! In fact, back in August -- the folks at ESPN had Notre Dame losing this game -- a home game -- to North Carolina...
Here's what the media is saying about today's game -- just click on the links below:
LINK: COMCAST SPORTSNET
LINK: CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
LINK: ELKHART TRUTH
LINK: NBC SPORTS
LINK: RALEIGH NEWS OBSERVER
LINK: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
LINK: CBS SPORTS
LINK: FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE
LINK: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
Friday, October 10, 2014
New York Times Story: ACC Foe Florida State
A couple of New York Times reporters penned this story today about the "goings-on" surrounding the Florida State football program.
You are going to want to read this...
The Fighting Irish travel to Tallahassee next week to take on the #1 ranked and defending National Champions.
LINK: FLORIDA STATE
Kyle Brindza -- Got to Love His Story!
Living many years in Michigan before moving to South Bend a few years ago -- we were well aware of Kyle Brindza's story...
I'm surprised it's taken this long for the media to pick up on all of the surgeries Kyle endured just to be able to walk -- let alone kick a football for the Fighting Irish.
A must read!
LINK: KYLE BRINDZA
Fox's Brady Quinn Interviews Everett Golson
Former Notre Dame All-American QB Brady Quinn interviewed current ND QB Everett Golson for the folks at Fox Sports... A nice job by Brady!
The segment was called "3 QUESTIONS" -- looked more like 30!
LINK: DOMER TO DOMER
North Carolina Previews Their Game w/ IRISH
The GOHEELS TV Network previewed North Carolina's game tomorrow against our #5 ranked Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. You'll hear from former Irish running back commit Elijah Hood...
North Carolina's last win on the road against a TOP TEN TEAM -- 1966 -- against that school in Ann Arbor.
LINK: CAROLINA PREVIEW
Photo of "Dickie V" in Front of My Favorite Sign
As you walk into the Guglielmino Athletics Complex -- the everyday home of the Fighting Irish Football program -- you'll find my favorite sign on the campus of the University of Notre Dame...
The Next "Big Thing" for Muffet's Fighting Irish?
She stands 6' - 3" and is the reigning Gatorade Female HS Athlete of the Year -- and she just might be dunking a basketball in a game at Purcell Pavilion this season...
Brianna Turner arrives at Notre Dame as the next SUPERSTAR in WAITING -- click on the South Bend Tribune story below to learn more about Muffet's latest phenom:
LINK: BRIANNA TURNER
NASCAR Champion Todd Bodine at Notre Dame
Former two-time NASCAR Truck Series Champions Todd Bodine is seen here in a photo with the ND GOLD GANG prior to this evening's Pep Rally.
Photo of Dick Vitale with Notre Dame Players
Notre Dame parent Dick Vitale -- is on campus this weekend with his grandkids to see the Fighting Irish play the Tarheels.
As you can see in the photo above that Dickie V. "tweeted" -- he stopped in to see some of the football team working out...
Replay: Coach Kelly at Today's Football Lunch
More than 1,000 fans jammed into the North Pavilion of the Joyce Athletic Complex on the campus of the University of Notre Dame today to celebrate the Fighting Irish football team...
Here's a link to Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly's on-stage interview:
LINK: BRIAN KELLY
Domer: Only Traditional Bell Maker in America
I first saw this story in the Fall Issue of Notre Dame Magazine -- it's a must read if you haven't seen it -- story linked below.
Notre Dame grad student Benjamin Sunderland is the ONLY traditional bell maker in the United States of America -- think about that for a second...
You'll want to watch this video and read the story:
LINK: VIDEO
LINK: STORY
Domer Golden Tate Leads the NFL in "YAC"
He came in as the perfect compliment to Calvin Johnson -- and he's frankly become the best wide receiving option for Matthew Stafford in Detroit...
Golden Tate leads the NFL in "yards after the catch" -- with 237 yards on the season!
And, he has ZERO DROPS in the Lions' five games!
Tate is having an NFL All-Pro type season in the Honolulu Blue & Silver.
LINK: THE LIONS' GOLDEN ROAR
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