Saturday, January 14, 2017

Does Winning ACC Games Really Matter?


I'm being facetious...

But, if you compare the AP Top 25 Rankings for Men's College Basketball -- and compare it with the ACC Conference Standings -- here's what you'd find:

TEAM                    AP RANK         ACC RECORD

Duke                        #7                     2 - 3
Florida State             #9                     4 - 1
North Carolina          #11                   4 - 1
Louisville                  #14                   3 - 2
Virginia                     #19                   3 - 2
NOTRE DAME          #20                    5 - 0


Do the voters just vote on reputation?

If yes, wouldn't you think the only team in this group (and the country) who has been to "back to back" ELITE EIGHT games -- gets the reputation vote?

Maybe that happens next week for Notre Dame...

Game Highlights: Notre Dame 76 - Va Tech 71


Coach Mike Brey Talks Win Over Virginia Tech!


ND Grotto Tribute to NYPD's Steven McDonald


This made my day...


VT's Home Winning Streak Broken by IRISH!!!



The Fighting Irish are now 16 - 2 on the season -- and now stand alone in first place in the ACC -- after their 76 - 71 win over Virginia Tech.

The only undefeated team in the conference!

WOW!


Patriots "X Factor" -- Domer Michael Floyd


The former Notre Dame All-American is making his presence felt in New England...

LINK:  FLOYD

Does Prosise Make NFL Playoff Debut Today?


Plenty of talk out of Seattle that former Notre Dame running back C.J. Prosise may be ready to play today for the Seahawks in their game against the Atlanta Falcons.

LINK:  PROSISE

Where to Watch ND vs. VT on TV at 2 PM ET


Notre Dame's game against Virginia Tech tips off at 2 PM ET today -- and it is televised on the ACC Network.

Here's where you can find an ACC Network Affiliate in your area:

LINK:  ACC NETWORK AFFILIATES

Irish vs. VT at 2 PM ET -- on ACC Network


Mike Brey's Fighting Irish take their unbeaten ACC record on the road today to Virginia Tech in a game the oddsmakers give the edge to the Hokies -- making them 2.5 point favorites.

Here's what the media has to say:

LINK:  DAILY PRESS

LINK:  WASHINGTON POST

LINK:  FIGHTING GOBBLER

Friday, January 13, 2017

Miami Head Coach Talks Loss to Notre Dame



Coach Larranaga talking with media -- after loss to Notre Dame.



Coach Larranaga talking with media -- before game with Notre Dame.

The Fighting Irish During a Flight Delay in Miami

#20 Notre Dame (15 - 2) plays Virginia Tech (13 - 3) tomorrow at 2 PM ET on the ACC Network.

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Defining Chip Long's RPO Offense For ND Fans


You're going to hear a term called "RPO" a lot these next few months -- which stands for "run, pass option."

Which simply means this -- the offensive line will show more of a run blocking scheme on passing plays, which causes major issues for a defense...

Read this story for more detail.

LINK:  RPO OFFENSE

Highlights: Notre Dame 67 - 62 Win Over Miami


OT: Now Who Designed A Machine Like This!


Irish Break Miami's 21 Game Home Win Streak!

Mike Brey's Fighting Irish forced 8 turnovers in the 2nd half to their ONE -- and they found a way to get to 4 - 0 in the ACC with a 67 - 62 win over Miami tonight!

They are in first place in the ACC -- one of only two undefeated teams!!!

WOW!

LINK:  ESPN VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Notre Dame's New Linebackers Coach?





The media is reporting that Clark Lea has been hired as Notre Dame's new linebackers coach.  Lea, who most recently coached with ND's defensive coordinator Mike Elko at Wake Forest -- has coached at Syracuse, Bowling Green and UCLA.

Notre Dame has yet to confirm his hiring.

Notre Dame's New Wide Receivers Coach?



Football Scoop is reporting that DelVaughn Alexander will be named Notre Dame's wide receivers coach.  Alexander (a USC grad) was most recently on the coaching staff at Arizona State.

Notre Dame has yet to confirm his hiring.

LINK:  ANOTHER ALEXANDER INTERVIEW


Boston Globe Feature Story on Michael Floyd


The former Notre Dame All-American is living in a Boston area hotel -- as he gears up for his first playoff game this weekend with the Patriots...

LINK:  FLOYD FEATURE