Irish Sports Saturdays
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA Notre Dame football pregame show with a twist of faith.
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090421: Interview with Dillan Gibbons
September 04, 2021 20:18 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBOn the September 4th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo interviews Notre Dame graduate Dillan Gibbons who will start for Florida State against the Irish in the season opener. Dillan recently transferred to Florida State and it will be very unique for him to face off with some of his closest friends. He also has an incredible story off the field, including his friendship with diehard Notre Dame fan, Timothy Donovan. Timothy is teena...
090421: Previewing Notre Dame vs Florida State
September 04, 2021 19:52 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBOn the September 4th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, it's our debut episode for season 4 of our show! Hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey breakdown the upcoming Notre Dame season and preview the opener at Florida State. Can Notre Dame overcome the hostile road atmosphere Sunday night? Will it look like the Louisville game from 2019? Or worse? What should we expect from Jack Coan at quarterback and will the offensive weapons around him outweigh th...
010221: Recaping Notre Dame vs Alabama & the 2020 Irish football season
January 03, 2021 03:23 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBOn the January 2, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey breakdown Notre Dame's loss to Alabama in the College Football Playoff including the push back postgame from Irish coach Brian Kelly about what Notre Dame needs to do next to win a playoff game versus just making it to the playoffs. We of course, dive into that question as well. We'll look at the big discrepancy in talent on the field for the national semifinal ...
122620: Previewing Notre Dame vs Alabama
December 26, 2020 20:36 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBOn the December 26th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey look back at the loss to Clemson and preview the College Football Playoff matchup with Alabama set for New Year's Day. What's the deal with Notre Dame's offensive line play and can the Irish be more efficient in the red zone. Plus, Alabama's offense is really really good. We'll discuss how good and if Notre Dame can slow them down. Irish Illustrated's Tim Pri...
121920: Focus on Faith with Tony Dungy
December 19, 2020 20:53 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBOn the December 19th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Notre Dame on NBC analyst Tony Dungy in our Focus on Faith segment. The Super Bowl champion player and coach explains how his Steelers head coach Chuck Noll reignited his love of God and how that influenced the way Dungy would lead his life as a player, coach, dad and man. Coach also speaks about adopting 7 kids and how important that was to his family. We also disc...
121920: Previewing Notre Dame vs Clemson 2.0
December 19, 2020 20:38 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBOn the December 19th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, we preview Notre Dame's showdown with Clemson in the ACC Championship Game. It was a loaded show. Hear Brian Kelly going off on the playoff committee. Hosts Angelo Di Carlo and John Brach give their reaction and what the fall out might be. Who has the advantage in the rematch, especially with Trevor Lawrence back for Clemson and a number of defensive standouts returning for the Tigers' defense? He...
120520: Previewing Notre Dame vs Syracuse
December 05, 2020 21:02 - 53 minutes - 74 MBOn the December 5th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, we preview Notre Dame's game against Syracuse and look ahead to the ACC Championship game in two weeks. Angelo Di Carlo is joined by John Brach, who filled in for Kevin Downey this week. We look at Notre Dame's home win streak, John shares his experiences as student in the stands this season, and we breakdown the excellent play of Kyren Wiliams and Ian Book. Our spotlight interview is with former ...
112820: Interview with Haley Scott DeMaria
November 29, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBOn the November 28th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo interviews Haley Scott DeMaria in our Focus on Faith segment. Haley is a former Irish swimmer and one of Notre Dame's most inspiring stories. She was involved in the 1992 snow storm bus crash that resulted in the death of of two her teammates. Haley was told at the time that she'd likely never walk again, let alone swim. But she shares the incredible ways those in the Notre Da...
112820: Recapping Notre Dame's win over UNC
November 28, 2020 20:27 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBOn the November 28th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey look back at Notre Dame's 31-17 win over Clemson. They breakdown the excellent play by Notre Dame's defense against UNC's highly touted offense. Plus, should Ian Book be in the Heisman conversation? The guys also look at the state of the College Football Playoff and if Notre Dame should make it in regardless of what might happen in the ACC Championship game. ...
112120: Focus on Faith with Fr. Nate Wills
November 22, 2020 19:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MBOn the November 21st, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo interviews the team chaplain of the Notre Dame football team, Fr. Nate Wills. Now in his 3rd year as team chaplain, Fr. Nate gives us a behind the scenes look at the 2020 Irish and the impact the pandemic has had on his role. It's a great conversation with excellent prospective. Fr. Nate is also the director of the Blended Learning Initiatives at the Alliance of Catholic Educat...
112120: Irish are 8-0 on the bye
November 21, 2020 20:09 - 59 minutes - 82 MBOn the November 21st, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey look at where the Irish standing at 8-0 on this bye week. Ian Book is playing great football and the guys break down things position-by-position giving out their grades. Our special guest is Notre Dame football team chaplain Fr. Nate Wills who gives his unique perspective on the 2020 season with a behind the scenes look. The guys wrap up the show previewing n...
111420: Interview with Mark Herzlich
November 14, 2020 20:51 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBOn the November 14th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with former Boston College All-American and ACC Network Analyst Mark Herzlich. In 2009, Herzlich was a start for Boston College when suddenly he was diagnosed with cancer. He found an unexpected friend in his fight. A Notre Dame loving nun from Indiana starting writing to Mark. The two struck a friendship and Mark grew in his faith and says the power of prayer was a big ...
111420: Previewing Notre Dame vs Boston College
November 14, 2020 20:36 - 54 minutes - 75 MBOn the November 14th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey look back at the win over #1 Clemson and preview Saturday's game at Boston College. Can Notre Dame avoid the letdown after taking down a top 5 opponent for the first time in the Brian Kelly Era? What will it be like to face former Irish quarterback Phil Jurkovec, who is now the QB at BC. Our special guest is former Boston College All American Mark Herzlich as...
110720: Previewing Notre Dame vs Clemson
November 07, 2020 20:30 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBOn the November 7th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey preview the top 5 showdown between #4 Notre Dame and #1 Clemson. A game everyone has been anticipating is finally here but why is Brian Kelly suddenly downplaying its significance? Ang has a hot take on that. How much of a difference does Trevor Lawrence make? Kevin says a big one. He explain how big of a loss he thinks this is today for Clemson even though bo...
103120: Interview with Sam Grewe
November 01, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBOn the October 31st, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Sam Grewe in our spotlight interview. Sam is a Middlebury native and Notre Dame senior. At the age of 12, he lost his leg to cancer. That same year, the Notre Dame football team adopted him and Sam was there every step of the way during Notre Dame's undefeated 2012 regular season. He credits that team with lifting his spirits and allowing him to become the man he is ...
103120: Previewing Notre Dame vs Clemson.. (oh... Georgia Tech)
October 31, 2020 19:34 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBOn the October 31st, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey preview Notre Dame's matchup with Clemson (oh that's next week).... uh preview the matchup with Georgia Tech (sort of). What it means if Trevor Lawrence can't play next week, Notre Dame openly looking ahead to next week and does all of that make today a trap game? Our spotlight interview is with Middlebury native, Notre Dame senior and 3-time paralympian world...
102420 Focus on Faith with ND Leprechaun Pat Johnson
October 25, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBOn the October 24th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with one of the Notre Dame leprechauns, Pat Johnson, in our Focus on Faith interview. Johnson has always wanted to be a Notre Dame leprechaun. As a kid, who came to Irish games and thought the leprechaun was the coolest thing and even dressed up as the leprechaun for Halloween. But it took a lot of faith and a lot of 'refusing to quit' to not only become a leprechaun but ...
102420 Previewing Notre Dame vs Pitt
October 24, 2020 20:25 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBOn the October 24th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey preview Notre Dame's matchup at Pitt. After the sluggish performance vs Louisville, where does this Notre Dame team stand and should we be concerned about the Irish as they go on the road for the first time this season to face the top rush defense in the country. We also give out our grades position-by-position (look out wide receivers). Our Focus on Faith int...
101720: Spotlight Interview with Deb Boulac
October 17, 2020 19:54 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBOn the October 17th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with CBS football producer and South Bend native Deb Boulac. The Holy Cross Grade School and St. Joseph High School alum made history last week becoming the first female to ever produce a national primetime broadcast of an NFL football game. Boulac is the daughter of the late Brian Boulac, who worked in Notre Dame Athletics for 40 years as an assistant football coach, the...
101720: Previewing Notre Dame vs Louisville
October 17, 2020 19:40 - 53 minutes - 74 MBOn the October 17th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey preview Notre Dame's matchup with Louisville. The Irish enter a game for the first time all season with everyone available with zero Covid 19 issues (as of Thursday). So how does that change practice and what to expect from the team on the field after finally get back to what felt like a 'normal week' of practice. Is the defense OK? Plus, who is the most impac...
101020: Focus on Faith with Fr. Joe Carey
October 10, 2020 19:45 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBOn the October 10th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Father Joe Carey, CSC, in our Focus on Faith interview. Fr. Joe has loved Notre Dame his entire life. It's the only college he applied to. He is now 80-years-old and is a 1962 graduate of Notre Dame. He was ordained a Holy Cross Priest in 1969 and has spent nearly his entire life on campus. His family history dates back even further with his dad being a 1932 Notre Da...
101020: Previewing Notre Dame vs Florida State
October 10, 2020 19:23 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBIt's finally Gameday again for Notre Dame football! On the October 10th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey preview Notre Dame's matchup with Florida State. It's ND's first game since September 19th after sitting out two weeks because of a Covid-19 outbreak. We'll give you the latest on where the Irish. You'll hear from Brian Kelly on how things went this week getting his players back up to form and from the Irish ...
100320: Focus on Faith with Frank Pomarico
October 03, 2020 19:57 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBOn the October 3rd, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Frank Pomarico in our Focus on Faith interview. Frank was captain of the 1973 Notre Dame national championship team but his journey to get there is a special one. As a senior in high school, there wasn't a spot for Frank on the team. But he hope and he prayed and ended up receiving the final scholarship in the 1970 Notre Dame football freshman class. 4 years later, he...
100320: Irish on the bye.. and on the mend
October 03, 2020 19:42 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBOn the October 3rd, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey breakdown the latest surrounding the Irish football program after a Covid breakout within the team following the South Florida game. We discuss what the Irish are doing to get back on track and ready to play Florida state on October 10th. Plus, MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE! The guys pay their respects to the late Sgt. Tim McCarthy. Our Focus on Faith interv...
092620: Spotlight Interview with Muffet McGraw
September 26, 2020 20:15 - 14 minutes - 20 MBOn the September 26th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with former Irish women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw about retirement. Muffet hasn't just been sitting at home. She's been active in the community running food drives, including collecting 20,000 pounds of food locally. Nationally, she's running a "Meals with Muffet" drive that has collected 100,000 pounds of food! She did have one story of how one drive didn't go t...
092620: Notre Dame vs Covid....
September 26, 2020 19:31 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBOn the September 26th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey put in perspective what a difference a week makes, the fallout of all the Covid positive tests for Notre Dame and the Irish having to postpone Saturday's regularly scheduled game with Wake Forest to December 12th. They also look back at some of the top moments from the South Florida game including the incredible emergence of Indiana small town native Jack Ki...
092020: Spotlight Interview with Charlie Weis Jr
September 19, 2020 19:52 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBSouth Florida offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. joined hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey for our Focus on Faith interview in the September 19th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays. Charlie Jr. is back at Notre Dame Stadium Saturday for the first time since his dad was fired as the Irish head coach in 2009. But Charlie Jr. has great memories of Notre Dame and shares them in this wide ranging interview. He also discusses God's plan and how his da...
091920: Previewing Notre Dame vs South Florida
September 19, 2020 19:37 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBOn the September 19th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey get you set for Notre Dame and South Florida. They guys breakdown the slow start for the Irish in week one and what the positives and negatives are surrounding the program head into the 2nd game. We'll also feature inspirational story on the journey of wide receiver Joe Wilkins Jr and Ang's reflection on the 2011 USF game that say multiple weather delays an...
091220: Focus on Faith with Mike Golic Jr
September 12, 2020 20:24 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBFormer Notre Dame offensive lineman and now ESPN radio host Mike Golic Jr joins host Angelo Di Carlo for our Focus on Faith interview in the September 12th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays. Golic Jr. discusses the return of college football, how special it is to visit the Grotto whenever he's back on campus and how his Catholic faith guides him as a national voice on ESPN radio. Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor...
091220: Notre Dame vs Duke Preview
September 12, 2020 20:03 - 53 minutes - 73 MBOn the September 12th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey get you set for the return of Notre Dame and college football. What a wild 2020 it's been. The guys breakdown that latest surrounding the team and get you set for the season opener against Duke. What will the gameday atmosphere be like and what will the Notre Dame identity be in 2020? Plus, must listen audio from new captain Daelin Hayes on where he's come ...
080620: Notre Dame's new 2020 Schedule
August 07, 2020 01:47 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBDoes the ACC want Notre Dame in the ACC Championship Game? Sure feels like it with the new Irish schedule shapes out. We have a bonus podcast for you to break it all down. Drew Mentock from Blue & Gold Illustrated joins Redeemer Radio Sports Director Angelo Di Carlo to look at the new 11 game Irish schedule which now begins September 12th at home against Duke. Our first radio episode of Irish Sports Saturdays will be that Saturday morning at 9am! Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union...
01.04.20 Notre Dame Season in Review
January 04, 2020 20:25 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBOn the January 4th, 2020 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey look back at Notre Dame's 2019 football season and look ahead to 2020. The guys breakdown all the players the are leaving, staying and arriving for Notre Dame heading into next season. They also discuss the change at offensive coordinator and what direction Brian Kelly might head. Angelo and Kevin also give out their year end awards along with their final grad...
12.28.19 Interview with Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley
December 28, 2019 20:36 - 15 minutes - 21 MBOn the December 28th, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley to preview the Camping World Bowl matchup with Iowa State in Orlando. Angelo and Tim chat about Chip Long's departure, if Tommy Rees will be the next offensive coordinator, whether Ian Book and Cole Kmet will return next season and what are the challenges the Irish will face against the Cyclones. Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Cre...
12.28.19 Previewing Notre Dame vs Iowa St
December 28, 2019 20:25 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBOn the December 28th, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey preview Notre Dame's bowl matchup with Iowa State today. Are the Irish mentally prepared for this game? We breakdown Brian Kelly's decision to let offensive coordinator Chip Long go. How will Tommy Rees do in his first game as a playcaller? Is he the long term answer as the OC? Will Ian Book and Cole Kmet return next season. We discuss all those questions an...
11.30.19 Focus on Faith with Anna Rohrer
November 30, 2019 20:59 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBOn the November 30th, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with 4-time Notre Dame cross country All-American, Mishawaka graduate and St. Monica's parishioner Anna Rohrer in our Focus on Faith interview. Anna was the Gatorade National Cross Country Runner of the Year her senior year at Mishawaka after winning multiple state titles in cross country. She also was the state champ in the 2-mile and 1-mile during track season. At No...
11.30.19 Previewing Notre Dame vs Stanford
November 30, 2019 20:38 - 55 minutes - 76 MBOn the November 30th, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey preview Notre Dame's matchup with Stanford in the regular season finale. If Notre Dame wins today and reaches 10 wins, is that a successful season? The guys also discuss Ian Book's future and whether he will return to the Irish in 2020. They look at some of the younger players that have been stepping up in various ways including Breden Lenzy, Josh Lugg and...
11.23.19 Focus on Faith with Baraka Bouts
November 23, 2019 21:38 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBOn the November 23rd edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, our Focus on Faith interview is with the ladies from Baraka Bouts. Baraka Bouts is the women’s Boxing Club at Notre Dame and was founded in 1997. Last year Baraka Bouts raised $220,000 for the Holy Cross Missions in East Africa. Killian Mountford is a junior at Notre Dame and a St. Joseph high alum. She was a starter on St. Joe’s girls basketball state championship team from a few years ago. Killian rea...
11.23.19 Previewing Notre Dame vs Boston College
November 23, 2019 21:02 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBOn the November 23rd, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey preview Notre Dame's matchup with major college football's other Catholic institution, Boston College. The guys also look at Notre Dame's play since the Michigan game, discuss Senior Day, the chemistry between Chase Claypool and Ian Book and whether Penn HS alum Paul Moala can see more action in the future. They also look at BC's run game led by AJ Dillon, g...
11.16.19 Focus on Faith with Bobby Kloska
November 16, 2019 21:15 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBOn the November 16th, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo interviews Bobby Kloska for our Focus on Faith segment. Bobby Kloska may not be a name you recognize because he’s not a former Notre Dame football or basketball All-American. He’s a former Irish golfer who graduated from Notre Dame in 1990. He’s 52, married and the father of 5 kids. In 2003... at the age of 36, Bobby was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Cancer. His story is...
11.16.19 Previewing Notre Dame vs Navy
November 16, 2019 20:32 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBOn the November 16th, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey preview Notre Dame's top 25 matchup with Navy and how the Irish will be able to contain Midshipmen quarterback Malcolm Perry and the triple option. The guys also look at Notre Dame's home sellout streak coming to an end, Cole Kmet announcing he will returning next season and where Ian Book now stands after a much improved performance last week vs Duke. Our Fo...
11.09.19 Focus on Faith with Kyle McCarthy
November 09, 2019 22:20 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBOn the November 9th, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo interviews 2009 Notre Dame football captain and safety Kyle McCarthy. McCarthy grew up Irish Catholic and returned to Notre Dame in 2014 as a graduate assistant coach with hopes of one day becoming Notre Dame's head coach. But he quickly learned that he had stage 3 testicular cancer. He says his Catholic faith helped guide him through those difficult times. Now he's married wit...
11.09.19 Previewing Notre Dame vs Duke
November 09, 2019 22:07 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBOn the November 9th, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey preview Notre Dame's matchup with Duke with an in-depth look at quarterback Ian Book and breaking down the concerns they have that could prevent Notre Dame from winning it's final four games of the regular season. Our Focus on Faith interview this week is with former Notre Dame captain Kyle McCarthy. Angelo and Kevin wrap up the show with their predictions. ...
11.02.19 Focus on Faith with Mike McCoy
November 02, 2019 20:15 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBOn the November 2nd, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo interviews former Irish All American defensive lineman Mike McCoy in the Focus on Faith segment. Mike was a star defensive lineman on Ara Parseghian's 1969 squad. He says athletics was his gift from God, but his purpose in life is to share his story with Catholic school kids throughout the country. That's what Mike does more than 100 times a year as he travels the country speak...
11.02.19 Looking back at ND vs Michigan (and previewing ND vs Va Tech)
November 02, 2019 19:57 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBOn the November 2nd, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey look back at the Notre Dame and Michigan game and try to figure out what happened and where that leaves the Irish football program moving forward. Plus, they debate the quarterback situation and attempt to pinpoint why Ian Book has struggled this year. It was a spirited show! Our Focus on Faith interview this week is with former Notre Dame All American Mike M...
10.26.19 Interview with Dayne Crist
October 26, 2019 20:08 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBOn the October 26th, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo interviews former Irish quarterback Dayne Crist in the Focus on Faith segment. Dayne reflects on how faith helped guide him through injuries during his career, what it meant to get married on campus at Notre Dame, his memories of his battles with Michigan, the criticism quarterback Ian Book receives and his predictions on the battle between Notre Dame and Michigan. Thank you t...
10.26.19: Previewing Notre Dame vs Michigan
October 26, 2019 19:59 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBOn the October 26th, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo and Kevin Downey breakdown the matchup between Notre Dame and Michigan set for the Big House Saturday night. Weather will play a factor in this game. Does one side have the advantage? The guys talk about the rivalry and how difficult it often is to win on the road in this game. Are the Irish ready for the noise that comes at Michigan? We'll look at their issues overcoming the ...
10.19.19 1-on-1 with Muffet McGraw
October 19, 2019 19:45 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBWith the Irish football team on the bye, we spent a good chunk of time talking about the Irish basketball programs including a 1-on-1 conversation with women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw who is going through something this season she's never had to before in her career--replacing every single one of her starters. It's a talented group that will take the reigns this season and Coach McGraw explains who they are and how she will have to alter her own mindset throughout the season with such...
10.19.19 Where do the Irish Stand midway through the year
October 19, 2019 19:39 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBOn the October 19, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays we breakdown where the Irish football team stands midway through the season as Notre Dame is 5-1 on the bye before a showdown with Michigan next week. We'll look back at the win over USC and discuss the play of Ian Book so far this season. We'll also look at the breakout season for both Irish running back Tony Jones Jr and kicker Jonathan Doerer. Plus, who on the defense has impressed captain Khalid K...
10.19.19 1-on-1 with Rex Pflueger
October 19, 2019 19:35 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBWith the Irish football team on the bye, we spent a good chunk of time talking about the Irish basketball programs including a 1-on-1 conversation with men's hoops standout Rex Pflueger. Rex's mom Rebecca lost her battle with brain cancer just one month ago. Rex explains how basketball is helping him get through these difficult times, and how he got a tattoo of his mom's heartbeat on his wrist so that he could kiss it goodnight each night. Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for b...
10.12.19: Focus on Faith with Paqui Kelly
October 12, 2019 19:47 - 20 minutes - 28 MBOn the October 12th, 2019 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, Paqui Kelly is our guest on our Focus on Faith Segment. Paqui is the wife of Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly and has an incredible story. She's defeated breast cancer twice and did so while raising two young children all while her husband Brian was moving up the ranks of the college football world. She explains how faith has played such a role in her life including during those most difficult...