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Trailer for Martin Scorsese's Netflix film THE IRISHMAN with Pacino, De Niro and Pesci looks outstanding
Scorsese. De Niro. Pacino. Pesci. THE IRISHMAN. Get ready. pic.twitter.com/xYyaOapXXZ
— Netflix Film (@NetflixFilm) July 31, 2019
While I'm always skeptical of Netflix produced movies I can't pass up a movie called "The IrishMan" with Martin Scorsese directing. It's not in my DNA. Throw in Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci with the cast and you got me hard as a rock. I would go pay $15 to see this in the theaters which makes it even sweeter that it's on Netflix for basically FREE. This is my Netflix and chill movie to the max.
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Major Remaining MLB Contender Roster Needs at the MLB Trade Deadline
We are less than 4 hours till the MLB Trade Deadline hits. Last night we saw a huge 3-way team trade that involved Trevor Bauer going to the Reds and Yasiel Puig going to the Indians among many other moving parts.
Today we will see who gets moved and which ball clubs improve their rosters while making a run for the playoffs this season.
MLBTRADERUMORS.com tells us what certain clubs are looking for this MLB Trade deadline.
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Here are a few of the possible target areas for the game’s contenders. Not all will be fulfilled, while other creative swaps will be struck. But these are the general areas that stand out:
Clear Contenders
- Astros: rotation upgrade; bullpen upgrade/left-handed depth; catching upgrade
- Athletics: rotation upgrade; bullpen depth; second base upgrade
- Braves: rotation upgrade; bullpen upgrade; corner outfielder
- Brewers: rotation upgrade/depth; first base upgrade; shortstop upgrade
- Cardinals: rotation upgrade/depth; bullpen upgrade/depth; center field upgrade
- Cubs: lineup upgrade (outfield/second base); left-handed reliever
- Dodgers: bullpen upgrade
- Indians: rotation depth; second base upgrade
- Nationals: multiple bullpen upgrades/depth; rotation depth
- Phillies: rotation upgrade; third base and/or outfield upgrade; bullpen upgrade/depth
- Rays: rotation and/or bullpen upgrade; right-handed DH/corner OF bat
- Red Sox: bullpen upgrade/depth
- Twins: rotation and/or bullpen upgrade
- Yankees: rotation upgrade; bullpen upgrade; first base insurance?
Uncertain Contenders
- Angels: rotation upgrade/depth
- Diamondbacks: rotation upgrade/depth
- Giants: second base upgrade; outfield upgrade
- Mets: bullpen depth; shortstop/center field upgrade
- Reds: bullpen upgrade; second base upgrade
Notre Dame Releases 2019 Football Fall Camp Schedule
We got some good news yesterday for Notre Dame fans hankering for some football. Notre Dame released their 2019 Fall Camp schedule and according to head coach Brian Kelly practice will start this Sunday at Culver Academy. Unfortunately practices are not open to the public. Good news is some of the practices will be open to the media so we should get some highlights or ideas who is stepping up.
Our friends over at UHND.com have the full fall camp schedule. Notre Dame will be looking to build off their first ever playoff appearance with a camp that will determine who will be starting on Labor Day vs Louisville.
Brian Kelly’s Kick-Off Press Conference
- Friday, Aug. 2 (12:00 pm) – No Practice
Training Camp at Culver Academy
- Sunday, Aug. 4 (10:20 am- 1:00 pm) – Media Access – Brian Kelly/Student-Athletes
- Monday, Aug. 5 (10:20 am- 1:00 pm)
- Tuesday, Aug. 6 (10:20 am- 1:00 pm)
- Wednesday, Aug. 7 (10:20 am- 1:00 pm)
- Thursday, Aug. 8 (10:20 am- 1:00 pm) – Media Access
Training Camp on Notre Dame’s Campus
- Saturday, Aug. 10 (10:45 am – 1:15 pm) – Media Access – Brian Kelly/Student-Athletes
- Sunday, Aug. 11 (10:45 am – 1:15 pm)
- Monday, Aug. 12 (10:45 am – 1:15 pm) – Media Access (1st Hour)
- Tuesday, Aug. 13 (10:45 am – 1:15 pm)
- Thursday, Aug. 15 (10:45 am – 1:15 pm)
- Friday, Aug. 16 (10:55 am – 1:25 pm)
- Saturday, Aug. 17 (10:45 am – 1:15 pm) – Media Access – Brian Kelly/Student-Athletes
- Monday, Aug. 19 (10:45 am – 1:15 pm) – Media Access (1st Hour)
- Tuesday, Aug. 20 (10:45 am – 1:15 pm)
- Wednesday, Aug. 21 (10:45 am – 1:15 pm) – Media Access – Media Day
- Thursday, Aug. 22 (10:45 am – 1:15 pm)
- Friday, Aug. 23 (10:55 am – 1:25 pm) – Media Access (1st Hour)
- Saturday, Aug. 25 (3:10 pm – 5:10 pm)
Reds Amir Garrett decided to fight the whole Pittsburgh Pirates team himself
Amir Garrett just charged the ENTIRE pirates organization pic.twitter.com/6GphQp8GWi
— Starting 9 (@Starting9) July 31, 2019
No lie I don't necessarily hate the move here by Cincinnati Reds pitcher Amir Garrett. Too often in baseball we hear a lot of chirping and no actual fighting. Garrett said fuck that. Not only did he land a devastating left on one of the Pirates but he basically tried to fight the whole Pirates squad by himself. Sure Yasiel Puig (who was literally just traded to Cleveland during the game) charged in and tried his usual tough guy approach. There was a lot of throwing at batters which led to Reds manager David Bell getting ejected for arguing balls and strikes on Puig which led to the Pirates freaking out about Garrett tagging the runner at 1st. The Pirates kept chirping and Garrett said fuck it. Love it.
Eva Padlock continues to post the hottest Instagram photos on the planet (NSFW)
I'll just let Eva Padlock's Instagram photos do the talking because my jaw is firmly on the ground in disbelief...
Notre Dame freshman DE Isaiah Foskey has some serious length
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/quD1eqk4b3
— Isaiah Fos🔑 (@IFoskey) July 29, 2019
I can hear Larry Munson mumbling in heaven right now "My God almighty...a freshman" when he sees this picture of Notre Dame freshman defensive end Isaiah Foskey. And yes there is no doubt in my mind if Munson was still alive he would be drooling over college freshmen like I apparently am doing right now.
Anyways look at the freakish length Foskey has. Jevon Kearse is jealous of Foskey's wingspan. Touchdown Jesus has nothing on Foskey. It's like his arms go for days and we are talking about a 6'5 drop end that could be the next big thing for the Fighting Irish. Last week I pointed out Foskey as one of my top 5 impact freshman and Foskey's Twitter profile picture only reaffirms my opinion we could be seeing a special player in the blue and gold this fall.
I know Notre Dame has the best duo of edge rushers in Julian Okwara and Khalid Kareem returning not to mention Daelin Hayes and Ade Ogundeji as their backups but you can not NOT let Foskey loose on the likes of Georgia and Michigan this season. At the very least he better be in field goal block coverage.
Jason Whitlock hits the proverbial Lebron James hot take nail in the head: Sit yo ass down!
Today’s Before We Go: LeBron should take the advice he gave his mother… sit yo ass down. @WhitlockJason pic.twitter.com/77DDCrD9ql
— Speak For Yourself (@SFY) July 29, 2019
Thank you a million times Jason Whitlock! I couldn't have said it any better myself.
I tried my best to even avoid talking about Lebron James and his ridiculous, over-the-top antics he pulled this weekend at his son's AAU game. Honestly I was more shocked and appalled that a grown ass man would act like that at any kids game.
Lebron has deserved every bit of criticism he gets for this because this goes beyond being a good father. You don't show up your kids like this. You aren't playing in the game Lebron. Sit yo ass down and clap and cheer. That's all you need to do.
To run out on the court in the middle of a play is beyond uncalled for and highly inappropriate. If the AAU refs had any balls he should have been ejected and escorted out of the building. I mean could you imagine if I ran out in the middle of my daughter's lacrosse or softball game, jumping around and hollering look at me? My daughter would not only be embarrassed but someone would probably call the cops on me for being a fucking lunatic. And that's not even mentioning Lebron doing dunks with his sons team while they warm up with layup drills.
You don't play on the team Lebron! Act like a grown man, sit down, and fake a racist attack at your multi million dollar mansion. Basically shut up and don't dribble.
UGA might get two 5-star commitments soon in Kelee Ringo and his hot mom Tralee Hale
Dawg Ma....Thank you to UGA for an amazing weekend! @KeleeRingo pic.twitter.com/MdKqzJRDd0
— Tralee Hale (@HaleTralee) July 29, 2019
Earlier today UGA picked up their 3rd five-star commitment in RB Kendall Milton but he might be overshadowed by the incoming news of another two five-stars coming in hot with Kelee Ringo and his mom Tralee Hale.
Ringo is a 5-star CB out of Arizona who recently visited Athens along with a billion other 5-star players looking to get paid and laid in college. But stealing his dick heat is none other than Ringo's mom with this red hot dress she posted on Twitter. Good lord she just got all the UGA fans barking and howling in heat. Lady in red dress come dancing with me. She gives new meaning to savage in that red dress.
Five-star running back Kendall Milton commits to Georgia
Georgia Football continued their scorching hot streak on the recruiting trail today landing their 3rd five-star player in the 2020 class with the verbal commitment of Kendall Milton out of Clovis, CA.
🚨 Sirens are going off in Athens 🚨#AllAmericanBowl 🏈 commit Kendall Milton (@therealkmilt) has committed to the University of Georgia.#GoDawgs 🐶 #AABSZN20 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/GqHimO0THo
— All-American Bowl (@AABonNBC) July 30, 2019
The Bulldogs beat out the likes of Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson and many others for Milton's services.
Milton is the 16th commitment in the 2020 class but the first running back for the Dawgs in this class. Assistant coach Dell McGee was the lead recruiter for Milton and will be looking to add another back in the class.
With Milton's commitment Georgia passes Notre Dame for 5th in the current team recruiting rankings according to 24/7 Sports.
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Notre Dame Football All-Decade Team (Brian Kelly Era)
The 150th anniversary of College football is coming up this season. Hard to believe but Brian Kelly will be entering his 10th season at Notre Dame. The only other head coaches who have lasted a decade under the bright lights of the Golden Dome are legends Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, and Lou Holtz. Those 4 all had a National Title/titles under their belts though by the time they reached double digits in the coaching seasons department. They also all have statues outside of Notre Dame Stadium.
Of course the landscape of college football has changed dramatically and if it weren't for powerhouses Alabama and Clemson standing in his way Brian Kelly could have a couple of Nattys himself.
Kelly has had many great players battle for him in the blue and gold. I couldn't wait until the end of the 2019 season to come up with my Notre Dame football team of the decade for this article though. Unfortunately some guys who will have tremendous seasons this year won't be included on this list because I can't predict the future. My bookie is grateful while my wallet is not.
Notre Dame All-Decade team offense
Left Tackle: Ronnie Stanley - Started 3 seasons including his sophomore season (2013) in which the line only gave up 8 sacks all season. Drafted 6th overall by the Ravens in 2016 after a consensus All-American season in 2015.
Left Guard: Quenton Nelson - The best college guard I've ever seen play. Big Q earned unanimous All-American honors in 2017. Drafted by the Colts 6th overall he was a 1st team All-Pro as a rookie in 2018. This block alone vs Georgia makes him a legend...
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Center: Nick Martin - A 3-year starter and team captain that was part of the 2013 line which only gave up 8 sacks all season. Drafted in the 2nd round by the Texans he was a big part of ND rushing for over 200 yards per game in 2015 which was the highest since 1998.
Right Guard: Zack Martin - A 4-year starter and team captain at right tackle and left tackle at Notre Dame. I put Nick's older brother at guard here because he has earned 1st team All-Pro honors with the Dallas Cowboys three times including all 5 seasons making the Pro Bowl since he was drafted in the 1st round.
Right Tackle: Mike McGlinchey - A 3-year starter and team captain who earned consensus All-American honors in 2017 while teaming up with Quenton Nelson on a devastating left side of the line. The 9th overall pick to the 49ers earned All-Rookie honors in 2018.
Others considered: Chris Watt, Braxston Cave, Alex Bars, Robert Hainsey
Quarterback: Ian Book - While he's only started 10 games for Notre Dame he's got a 9-1 record. Book was instrumental in a victory over LSU in the Music City Bowl coming in for an erratic Brandon Wimbush and leading the Fighting Irish to a come-from-behind victory in 2017. Last season he set a ND record by completing 68.2% of his passes while leading ND to an undefeated regular season. Expected to be named a team captain in 2019 Book will be looking to get Notre Dame back into the playoffs.
Other considered: Deshone Kizer, Tommy Rees
Running Back: Josh Adams - Set a Notre Dame freshman record with 835 yards rushing in 2015. A 3-year starter at Notre Dame he finished with 3201 rushing yards and probably would have broken Autry Denson's school record if he decided to return for his senior season.
Others considered: Theo Riddick, Dexter Williams
Tight end: Tyler Eifert - The Mackey Award winner and 1st Team All American broke the school's tight end single-season receptions and receiving yards record on his way to being a 1st round draft pick by the Bengals.
Others considered: Kyle Rudolph
Wide Receivers
Michael Floyd - Floyd holds the school records for career receptions (271), career 100-yd games (16), receiving yards (3,689), and receiving touchdowns (37) during his illustrious 4-year career. He was drafted 13th overall by the Arizona Cardinals.
Will Fuller - Big play Will caught 29 TDS during his two years starting at Notre Dame including tying a school record of 15 (Golden Tate) his sophomore season. Ranks top 5 in ND history with catches (144), yards receiving (2512) and TD catches (30). He was drafted 21st overall by the Houston Texans.
Others considered: Miles Boykin, Equanemeous St. Brown, TJ Jones
Defense
Defensive line
DE: Stephon Tuitt - Do it Tuitt finished 3rd in career Notre Dame sacks (21.5) on his way to a consensus All-American season in 2012 (12 sacks).
DT: Sheldon Day - Day's 4-year career included an outstanding 32 tackles for loss. As a captain in 2015 he was named 2nd team All-American and helped tutor a young "Terry Jillery."
DT: Jerry Tillery - Speaking of Tillery the 6'7 noseguard used his size, length and strength to rack up 23 tackles for loss in his career despite constant double teams. After recording 7 sacks his All-American senior season he was selected in the first round by the Chargers. It marked the first time in over two decades a ND defensive linemen was selected in the 1st round.
DE: Julian Okwara - My #1 player returning to Notre Dame last season led the Fighting Irish with 8 sacks, 21 QB pressures, and 12.5 tackles for loss last season. The future 1st round pick has set a personal goal of 20 sacks his senior season. I wouldn't bet against it.
Others considered: Louis Nix, Romeo Okwara, Khalid Kareem, Kapron Lewis-Moore
Outside Linebacker
Jaylon Smith - Jaylon was the best sideline-to-sideline linebacker Notre Dame has ever had and if not for a serious knee injury vs Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl would have been a top 5 NFL pick. The Butkus Award winner and consensus All-American (2015) finished his career with 24.5 tackles for loss.
Drue Tranquill - The two-time ND Captain persevered through numerous injuries including an ACL tear and a broken hand to help lead Notre Dame to an undefeated regular season in 2018.
Others considered: Te'von Coney, Prince Shembo
Inside linebacker
Manti Te'o - The most decorated player in Notre Dame football history just finished short of winning the Heisman Trophy his senior season in which he helped lead Notre Dame to their first undefeated regular season since 1988 in 2012. The Hawaiian Hitman was a leader on and off the field and set a ND LB record with 7 INTS in 2012.
Others considered: Nyles Morgan
Secondary
Cornerbacks
Julian Love - The consensus All-American set a Notre Dame career and season record for passes defended on his way to being a 3-year starter and leader of a secondary which helped propel ND to an undefeated regular season in 2018.
Robert Blanton - Blanton is the best tackler I've ever seen play cornerback for ND and it was evidenced by his 15.5 tackles for loss during his junior and senior season. Blanton was Mr. Consistency at ND with 2 INTS all 4 years.
Others considered: Troy Pride, KeiVarae Rusell
Safety
Free Safety: Harrison Smith - The converted linebacker had a monster junior season with 7 INTS and followed it up as a senior captain with 90 tackles including 10 passes defended. The 1st round selection by the Minnesota Vikings in 2012 has gone on to a career of multiple All-Pro seasons and is highly regarded as one of the best safeties in the game.
Strong Safety: Alohi Gilman - Admiral Crunch as I call him has only one year under his belt as a starter at Notre Dame after transferring from the Naval Academy but he's already become a legend after helping lead ND's defense last season. Gilman is a preseason All-American, Jim Thorpe watch list member, and is expected to team up with Jalen Elliott as one of the best safety duos in college football.
Others considered: Zeke Motta, Mattias Farley,
Special teams
Kicker: Justin Yoon - The Yoonabomber finished his ND career as the all-time leading points scored with more than 300 in his career. While Yoon didn't have the biggest of legs he was exceptionally consistent even in adverse weather conditions converting over 80% of his field goal attempts.
Others considered: Kyle Brindza, David Ruffer
Punter: Tyler Newsome - The eccentric Newsome with his mohawk mullet averaged over 44 yards a punt during his 4 years at Notre Dame. A senior captain he will be missed in the locker room.
Others considered: Ben Turk
Returners
Punt returner: CJ Sanders - "Little Ray" had 3 returns for TD his first two seasons only to play little his junior season before transferring his senior season.
