When you read about the charitable endeavors taken up by ND players and their families, purchasing bricks to help the poor in Africa may not jump out at you. But it’s a cause near and dear to Irish QB Riley Leonard and his family. The foundation, created by Leonard’s grandfather over 20 years ago, helps…
This 2024 kickoff was supposed to be replete with stories about my experience at College Station and what it was like to watch a game at The Most Intimidating Stadium on Earth™. Unfortunately, a family situation required me to cancel the trip, and while everything has resolved to my satisfaction, I remain depressed I missed…
On March 28, 2000, Notre Dame took down Penn State at Madison Square Garden in the semifinals of the National Invitation Tournament, and a nondescript web site called NDHoops.com spun up for the first time. Just under four months later, Irish head coach Matt Doherty unceremoniously bolted for North Carolina, NDHoops sagged under the weight…
FanAlytix Football 360 is back for Notre Dame’s battle with North Carolina. For those unfamiliar with how it works, you can review an introduction/how-to provided by the programmers at this link. Remember, FanAlytix Football 360 comes in two versions. The lite version depicts the ebbs and flows of the game via the graphical interface. Choosing…
I had my first in-Stadium experience for a Notre Dame football game in a while last Saturday at the Southern Cal game. There certainly was a lot to digest from my evening, particularly the use of the Stadium lights and sounds for visual effect. They certainly represented a change from the usual Notre Dame traditions…