Clausen's First Endorsement Deal

Former Notre Dame QB and maybe Sunday's starter for the Carolina Panthers, Jimmy Clausen, has signed on as a paid endorser of FLO TV. FLO TV allows you to watch live television on your cell phone, computer, in your car, etc. Here's an article in which the ESPN reporter weaved in "Notre Dame" into Clausen's use of the FLO TV product he's representing. Here's the link:


LINK: CLAUSEN ON NOTRE DAME

MSU vs. ND -- Rain Storm 2006!

On the Monday after Notre Dame's thrilling, come from way behind, win over the Spartans -- in a rain storm -- a Detroit sports talk radio host "WENT OFF ON HIS SPARTANS." His name is Mike Valenti and his rant over the Spartans collapse against the Irish -- has become radio legend. His diatribe runs for fifteen minutes or so -- thus, you'll see links to Part 1 and Part 2 below. As you'll hear, Valenti, a Michigan State grad, is passionate about his Spartans and wasn't too happy with the outcome of this game. YOU MUST LISTEN TO THIS!

LINK: MSU FAN'S RANT - PART 1

LINK: MSU FAN'S RANT - PART 2

Johnny Lattner on Reggie Bush...

Former Heisman Trophy Winner and Notre Dame "All-Everything" Johnny Lattner, was asked by the Chicago Tribune -- the day before Reggie Bush's announcement -- "should Reggie Bush keep his Heisman?" You might be surprised with his answer:

LINK: LATTNER ON BUSH

Official Ground Breaking: "Hockey Cathedral"

This past Saturday, the University of Notre Dame's President; Rev. John Jenkins, presided over a ceremony to bless and dedicate the Compton Family Center -- the future home of the Irish Hockey program. "The Compton" is named after Kevin and Gayla Compton, who also happen to be the owners of the NHL's San Jose Sharks. Kevin and Gayla made a generous lead gift to Notre Dame to fund what is being called by some as college hockey's "Cathedral." The $53 million structure, which opens in October 2011 -- will immediately become the finest college hockey facility in the world. Here's a few links to a number of architectural renderings of this world-class facility:

LINK: PHOTOS OF STADIUM'S EXTERIOR

LINK: TEAM LOCKER ROOM

LINK: STADIUM'S MAIN CONCOURSE

LINK: STADIUM'S CLUB LEVEL

LINK: STADIUM SITE LINES