George Bashura

391 Wins for Coach Brey before SLU Game

Pflueger Takes A Stand

December 22, 2017 by George Bashura

The last time we got together, Bonzie Colson went #BeastMode and scored a career high 37 points and Rex Pflueger struggled at moments. It's incredible what a difference 48 hours makes. Before the Irish can get to conference play next week, the Irish had a non-conference opponent in (SLU) Southeastern Louisiana University to play Thursday night. Let's reach for the jump ball and go through Thursday night's game and put a bow on the non-conference schedule. To kick off the scoring on ...

Dartmouth vs Notre Dame

Bonzie Colson: #BeastMode

December 20, 2017 by George Bashura

There has been much discussion on social media surrounding the men's basketball team since their loss to Indiana on Saturday. Fans questioning how do you blow a lead in a game like the Crossroads Classic that, on paper, you should win? Some will say that ND should beat Dartmouth handily because of their record. Would that be case on Tuesday night? Or will the Fighting Irish be caught up in another close match against the Big Green? Let's throw the ball up in the air and lets see what happened ...

DePaul vs Notre Dame

Notre Dame Women’s Basketball: Shepard On Fire

December 18, 2017 by George Bashura

How do they do it? That's the question I have about the ND Fighting Irish Women's Basketball team. This is the number two team in the country, behind the UConn Huskies and ahead of the Louisville Cardinals. The team has a short bench with Brianna Turner and Mikayla Vaughn are out with injuries. You could easily add Jackie Young to the list as she wore a face mask to protect her broken nose in Sunday's game against the DePaul Blue Demons. This team has the heart of a champion, but who is the ...

Notre Dame Stadium

Notre Dame Football: What Is The Missing Element

December 7, 2017 by George Bashura

For the last couple weeks, the fanatics have once again been calling for Coach Kelly to be let go. The decision to let a head coach go is just not that simple. The head coach position requires the ability to understand the workings of an offense and defense, it also requires the ability to lead and educate a team of young men to work as a team and to go out and "Play Like A Champion" on any Saturday afternoon. The head coach must have a passion for the game and a passion to win. The head coach ...

Notre Dame Hockey: A Rematch Against The Golden Gophers

November 28, 2017 by George Bashura

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have made it to Notre Dame! This is not their first trip ND, but it is their first time coming to Compton Family Ice Arena to play the Irish in a B1G Conference game. The last time these two teams met was on March 25, 2017. The Irish defeated the Gophers 3-2. The Irish come into the weekend with a 4-0-0 record, the first time in the conference that a team opened league play with a 4-0-0 record. What will this weekend have in store for the Irish? Will it be a sweet ...

Its That Time Again Photo Courtesy of Lisa Kelly

Notre Dame vs Navy: A Game Of Respect

November 21, 2017 by George Bashura

Notre Dame versus Navy, is a game that everyone circles on their calendar. Most fans love the pomp and circumstance that the game brings. Whether it's the Naval aviators in their fighter jets, the Naval Academy cadets in the stands, or both teams joining in the singing of each other's Alma Mater, nothing beats the tradition that these two teams have between each other. And I can't forget "God, Country, Notre Dame." The question coming into the game is: Will the Irish be able to stop the ...

Notre Dame Hockey: A B1G Home Opener

November 14, 2017 by George Bashura

Welcome to the B1G, Notre Dame Hockey Fans!!! Yes, the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame are no longer in Hockey East. Now in the B1G, the Fighting Irish will play Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Penn State, Ohio State, and Michigan State as conference foes, filtering through Compton Family Ice Arena by the end of February. Further, as announced on Monday, one of these conference matchups will be played at the United Center in Chicago January 21, 2018. Let's jump into this past weekend’s two game ...

And we have lift-off Photo Courtesy of George Bashura

ND Women’s Basketball: A Ring of Honor Induction and a Season Opener

November 13, 2017 by George Bashura

The time has come! The season opener for the ND Women's Basketball took place yesterday at The Purcell Pavilion. The arena had a little edge to it as everyone was anticipating the start of ND Football Saturday night vs Miami. Before that could happen, there was a women's basketball game to play. Prior to the start of Saturday's match-up against Mount St Mary's, ND Women's Basketball inducted one of their own into the Ring of Honor. Kayla McBride played for the ND Women's Basketball from ...

One last jump ball - Photo Courtesy George Bashura

ND Men’s Basketball: A Final Tune-Up Versus Cardinal Stritch

November 9, 2017 by George Bashura

Before we get started into Tuesday's game, I need to pause and have a moment of reflection. I must say I am humbled to be covering Notre Dame sports for Her Loyal Sons. A big thank you to ND athletics for the credential to cover these fine teams. I am also very appreciative for all of those who have taken me under their wing and giving me great solid advice. Sorry for digressing, lets get into the game from Tuesday night. The ND Fighting Irish will start the 2017-2018 season off as #14 ...

Notre Dame making their entrance against NC State - Photo Credit: Lisa Kelly

Notre Dame Football: It’s All About Faith

November 3, 2017 by George Bashura

I love my writing on ND Hockey, but with hockey away and my move last weekend, I get a chance to write about Notre Dame football. Faith! To me, that's what a true Notre Dame football fan needs to have. Without faith, one has no way to think forward to what the future may hold. As the 2016 football campaign winded down, I started using a new hashtag: #Team129ChangesEverything. I put my faith into this year's team even before last season had a chance to end. Notre Dame, as a Catholic ...