Sunday, December 3, 2017

TJ Jones' Custom NFL Cleats Today...


He paid homage to his alma mater...

Mike Brey Tossed -- Talks Win Over St. Francis



With Alabama IN -- Looks Like the Citrus Bowl


That's what the folks at NBC think...

We should find out OFFICIALLY -- sometime between 2:30 PM ET and 3:00 PM ET.

LINK:  ND BOWL OPTIONS

Notre Dame Hockey -- Dominating the Big Ten



Notre Dame has yet to lose a BIG TEN game...

They have swept:
  • Penn State
  • Ohio State
  • Minnesota
  • Michigan State

The Curse of Bobby Lane Strikes Detroit Again!



This is a classic -- they can't even blow the building up...

The former home of the Detroit Lions for 27 seasons -- still stands -- as an attempt to blow up the Pontiac Silverdome, failed this morning.

We should have expected this -- as the Lions have failed more often than not since 1957.  The 27 Lions team that called the Pontiac Silverdome home were a combined 175 - 238 - 1 those seasons.

Pretty pathetic.

The curse of Bobby Lane -- strikes again!

FYI:  I am a life-long Detroit Lions fan...

LINK:  STORY


Why ND Fans Should Hope Alabama Gets In...


This is a no-brainer.

If Alabama gets the fourth College Football Playoff slot it proves the following:
  • You don't need to win a conference title to make the CFB Playoff
  • You don't need to play 13 games to make the CFB Playoff
  • And, you only need wins over 10 FBS opponents* to make the CFB Playoff

*Note: The Big Ten / Ohio State crowd will argue that (11-1) Alabama only has 10 wins this season against FBS opponents -- with an "exhibition win against Mercer" on November 18th.

So, I'm rooting for the following to happen today during the NOON ET hour:
  • Alabama gets the 4th ranking
  • Notre Dame gets the Citrus Bowl on New Year's Day vs. LSU
  • And, further proof that a Conference Championship is not required to play for a National Championship

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Big Game Tonight! #5 ND vs. #3 Michigan State



The game is part of the ACC - Big Ten Challenge -- tune in at 7 PM ET on ESPN...

It's going to be great!

Muffet's Irish Beat Their 4th Ranked Opponent



All away from home...

Up next -- that team in Storrs, CT.

LINK:  ND 83 - MICHIGAN 63

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

A Last Look at Lahaina -- Before East Lansing!


The #5 ranked Fighting Irish head "north" to East Lansing this Thursday to take on the #3 ranked Spartans of Michigan State -- it's going to be a great test!

Notre Dame's 3rd Win Over a Top 20 Opponent



And, all three wins have been away from home -- for the 3rd ranked Fighting Irish!

A Notre Dame Legend's Goodbye: "Dear Lads"


Monday, November 27, 2017

Muffet's Irish Celebrating Tournament Win!



OT: Navy's "Blue Angel" Look for Army Game


Got to love this look for the Midshipmen -- they will wear this for their game with Army on December 9th.  GO NAVY!

South Carolina's Coach Talks Notre Dame Loss


America's #1 Basketball School -- Notre Dame


It's official -- the only school in America with both basketball programs ranked in the top 5 -- the University of Notre Dame du Lac.

LINK:  MEN'S TOP 25

LINK:  WOMEN'S TOP 25

Thursday, November 23, 2017

A Thanksgiving Story From Notre Dame...


Maui Jim Maui Invitational -- Notre Dame Wins!



Down by as many as 16 points in the 2nd half -- Notre Dame's Martines Geben's two free throws with 2.3 seconds left gives the Fighting Irish and improbable win!

Notre Dame's Post "Championship" Presser


The Maui Jim Maui Invitational Champions from Notre Dame -- with the media.

Matt Farrell Named Maui Invitational MVP!



Martines Geben's Game Winning Free Throws!


Mike Brey's ESPN Interview After Maui WIN!!!


WOW!!! Fighting Irish Win Maui Invitational!!!

Down 16 points in the second half to the #6 ranked Shockers of Wichita State -- Mike Brey's Fighting Irish take the lead with 2.3 seconds left on two CLUTCH free throws by Martines Geben and win 67-66!



Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Domer Tate Honors Bet with "The Rock"


He even had to buy the jersey...

LINK:  TATE

LSU Coach Talks About Loss to Notre Dame

Notre Dame Plays Wichita State for Maui Title!



The Fighting Irish rolled over LSU last night -- winning 92 - 53 in one of the more impressive basketball performances (on both ends) against a quality opponent in some time!

#13 Notre Dame plays #6 Wichita State tonight for the Maui Jim Maui Invitational Championship.  Game tips off on ESPN2 at 10:30 PM ET

GO IRISH!

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

"So, You Say There's Still A Chance..."


Here's what will have to happen these next two weeks to earn #8 Notre Dame one of the four College Football Playoff spots:


#1:  Alabama
  • Needs to beat #6 Auburn
  • Then, they need to beat #7 Georgia soundly in the SEC Championship game

#2:  Miami
  • Needs to beat Pittsburgh
  • Needs to beat #3 Clemson soundly in the ACC Championship game

#3:  Clemson
  • Needs to lose to #24 South Carolina
  • Needs to lose to #2 Miami in the ACC Championship game

#4:  Oklahoma
  • Needs to lose to West Virginia
  • Or, needs to lose #12 TCU in Big 12 Championship game 

#5:  Wisconsin
  • Needs to lose to Minnesota
  • Or, needs to lose to #9 Ohio State in Big Ten Championship game 

#6:  Auburn
  • Needs to lose to #1 Alabama  

#7:  Georgia
  • Needs to lose to Georgia Tech
  • Or, needs to lose to #1 Alabama -- soundly in SEC Championship game

#8:  NOTRE DAME
  • Needs to beat #21 Stanford soundly    

#9:  Ohio State
  • Needs to lose to Michigan
  • Needs to beat #5 Wisconsin in Big Ten Championship game    


If all of these things happen -- we're in the College Football Playoff!  

Now you know who to be rooting for this weekend...

Stanford's Head Coach Talks Notre Dame Game

ND Plays LSU Tonight on ESPN: 10:30 PM ET


Stanford Week: Coach Kelly Press Conference

Brandon Wimbush Meets With the Media Today


Monday, November 20, 2017

Mike Brey Taking Questions About His Team...



OT: The Perils of Live Television...



Notre Dame vs. Chaminade on ESPNU at 9 PM

That's Eastern Time Zone...

The Fighting Irish tip-off playing the host school in their annual Maui Invitational.

Go Irish!

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Mike Brey's Maui Invitational Press Conference


Practice Day in Maui for Brey's Fighting Irish


Notre Dame plays host Chaminade Monday night at 9 PM ET on ESPNU -- GO IRISH!