On the December 4th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, we had A LOT to talk about! host Angelo Di Carlo is joined by the South Bend Tribune's Tom Noie (filling in for Kevin Downey) Ilia Glazman discuss the start of the Marcus Freeman era at Notre Dame. We give our thoughts on Notre Dame's new head coach, his chances for success and why we feel this was the right move at the right time for the Irish football program. We also breakdown Brian Kelly's legacy at Notre Dame and the way he handled himself on his departure. Plus, Notre Dame can still make the playoff. We look at the scenarios. It's a pretty opened, free flowing ideas conversation about the state of the Notre Dame football program. 

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On the November 27th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo, Kevin Downey and Ilia Glazman discuss Notre Dame's matchup with 3-8 Stanford as well as look at Notre Dame's chances to make the College Football Playoff. The guys break down the scenarios, plus give their takes on the Notre Dame player they'd be most thankful to for coming back next season as well as ND's top assistant coach. Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley is our special guest, weighing in on the playoff debate, explaining how Stanford got some bad so quick and what assistant coaches could be moving on to head coaching jobs next season. The guys wrap up the show with the game predictions.

Reminder, this is our final show until the bowl game!

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On the November 20th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chat with the former voice of Notre Dame Athletics, Jack Nolan about his retirement after 39 years behind the mic. Jack discusses whether he "misses it" now that basketball season has started, why he decided to retire, the growth of 'got it' into his signature catchphrase, his favorite game he ever broadcasted and some of the really cool memories he got to be a part over his nearly 40 years broadcasting in South Bend.

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On the November 20th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo, Kevin Downey & Ilia Glazman breakdown Notre Dame's matchup with Georgia Tech. Besides Brian Kelly, no one thinks Georgia Tech can contend with the Irish so does that make this one a potential trap game? Or is Georgia Tech so bad, it can even be a game? Plus, we look at the College Football Rankings and where Notre Dame stands as they try to inch closer to the being on the inside of the playoff picture. Our special guest interview is with the legendary former voice of the Irish, Jack Nolan.  The guys wrap up the show by giving their predictions.

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On the November 13th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host chats with former Notre Dame offensive lineman Dan Santucci in our Focus on Faith interview. Dan reflects back on his favorite Notre Dame games when he was a 3-year starter from 2004-2006 and shares a great story about how his parents embarrassed his then girlfriend (now wife) at a football game. Santucci also reflects on how football helps mold you in a leader and points out that getting yelled out by Charlie Weis prepares you greatly for life's challenges. Santucci is a man of faith. He grew up in a strong Catholic family and attended Catholic school from grade school through college. He and his wife Meredith have five kids and are passing on that faith to their kids. Santucci had been working at Notre Dame in development for the last several years but in the last year, he returned to his high school alma mater, St. Patrick's Catholic High School in Chicago, where he is now serving as President. A great conversation about faith, family and football!

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On the November 13th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo & Kevin Downey & breakdown Notre Dame's matchup with Virginia and the top rated offense in the country. Will Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong be 100% or will his injured ribs prevent him from running the football? We hear from Tyler Buchner on how his rookie campaign is going as well. We give our 3rd quarter of the season grade reports, position by position. Our Focus on Faith interview this week is with former Irish offensive lineman Dan Santucci. The guys wrap up the show explaining how bad Virginia's defense and give their predictions.

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On the November 6th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with the legendary former Notre Dame men's basketball coach Digger Phelps. Now 80-years-old, Digger has now been around Notre Dame for 50 years! We picked his brain on some different topics beyond the basketball, including some great stories about former Notre Dame President, Father Ted Hesburgh, Digger's favorite spots on campus, and his thoughts on Muffet McGraw's legacy now that Muffet heads to the Ring of Honor.

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On the November 6th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo, Kevin Downey & Ilia Glazman breakdown Notre Dame's matchup with Navy. It's a free flow show where the guys discuss if 2-6 Navy can challenge Notre Dame in any way. The Irish discuss where Notre Dame stands big picture with Kyle Hamilton injured, the College Football Playoff rankings and just how good is the Notre Dame offense and defense? Angelo also chats with New Prairie alum Chase Ketterer who is simulates the Navy quarterback for Notre Dame at practice on the scout team. Our featured interview is with former Notre Dame men's basketball coach Digger Phelps.   The guys wrap up the show with the gameday sprint looking deeper into the battle with Navy and give their predictions.

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On the October 30th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo chat with former Notre Dame All American Chris Zorich! Chris reflects on the 1988 national championship and what a special team it was for him to be a starter on that team as a sophomore after not playing as a freshman. He also explains what Lou Holtz told him about Lou's biggest regret from his coaching days. Zorich shares a great story about his recruitment to Notre Dame and how he thought Notre Dame was A LOT farther than just 90 miles away from his hometown of Chicago and how even though it proved to be closer to home than he realized, it was way different than what he grew up with his area of Chicago. He also weighs in on the 2021 Irish.

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On the October 30th, 2021 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Sports Saturdays, hosts Angelo Di Carlo, Kevin Downey & Ilia Glazman breakdown Notre Dame's matchup with North Carolina! With Kyle Hamilton out this week, how will Notre Dame's secondary hold up against North Carolina's dual threat quarterback Sam Howell? The Irish offense behind Jack Coan, Kyren Williams and an improving offensive line should continue to see success against an inconsistent North Carolina defense. We'll also discuss the great play of Isaiah Foskey at defensive line and what's allowed to take his game to a new level this season. Our featured guest in former Irish All American and 1988 national champion Chris Zorich.  The guys wrap up the show with the gameday sprint looking deeper into the battle with UNC and give their predictions, including a surprising one from Angelo.

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