Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Justin Tuck Leading By Example in Oakland


Former Notre Dame All-American and Super Bowl Champion Justin Tuck is getting used to his new surroundings in Oakland. 

See the story linked below:

LINK:  TUCK

Troy Niklas Finally Hits the Practice Field in AZ


Former Notre Dame student-athlete Troy Niklas has been dealing with a couple of injuries ever since being drafted in the 2nd round of this year's NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals.

Well, he finally hit the field this week -- albeit a little rusty...

As you can see in the photo above -- Troy is wearing a protective soft-cast over his healing broken right hand.

LINK:  NIKLAS PRACTICING

Detroit Lions Are Raving About Golden Tate


They're calling him the "best #2 wide receiver" ever to line-up opposite Calvin "Megatron" Johnson in Detroit...

I was surprised to hear that Golden was such a good "route runner."  It was one of his knocks when he first got to the NFL a few years ago.

LINK:  BIG DAYS FOR GOLDEN?

Nice Story About the Cardinals' Michael Floyd


Is this the year former Notre Dame All-American Michael Floyd becomes a dominant force in the National Football League?  The folks in Arizona think so...

LINK:  MICHAEL FLOYD

Notre Dame Alumna Swims English Channel!


Sara Marley '90, completed the 21 mile swim in 13 hours and 50 minutes!!!

Here's the story!

LINK:  ENGLISH CHANNEL SWIM

LINK:  BLOOMBERG NEWS STORY

Notre Dame Design Element for Under Armour?


If you look closely at the "numbers" and shoulder stripes -- inside the design -- it appears the designers at Under Armour are picking up the ceiling of Notre Dame's Basilica of the Sacred Heart (top photo) in the look they've created for the women's soccer jerseys...

This is just a guess.

We never saw anything like this from Adidas.

Local News Coverage: Field Turf Install Done!


Here's a few of the local news reports from South Bend TV outlets -- as they were let inside Notre Dame Stadium today to see the completed installation of Field Turf.   Only a few "minor" touch-ups before the opening game on August 30th!

It looks fantastic!

LINK:  WNDU-TV STORY

LINK:  WSBT-TV STORY

LINK:  ABC 57 -- STORY

Notre Dame Soccer's New Under Armour Jersey

They will be the "best dressed" team in college soccer!

Take close notice to all of the detail:
  • The collar:  God, Country, Notre Dame
  • The numbers and shoulder stripes  Looks like they may have picked up a design cue from the ceiling of the Basilica

Click on the photos to enlarge.

Notre Dame Soccer's New Under Armour Shoes


They're getting cooler all the time!

The New View From Notre Dame's Tunnel


Is this awesome or what!!!