Aaron Taylor Admits to Sexual Abuse as a Kid

Former Notre Dame All-America Aaron Taylor admitted today that he was a victim of sexual abuse as a five year-old kid by an older family member -- as the Jerry Sandusky / Penn State situation has the nation's attention.  Today, Aaron Taylor spoke out about his experience.  Here's a link to the radio broadcast.

LINK:  THIS SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN TO KIDS!

Shamrock Series Week: Kelly With Media Today

University of Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly met with the media today -- the last practice on campus before the Irish travel to Washington D.C. for a "home" game against Maryland Saturday night.  Here's a link to the media session:

LINK:  COACH KELLY AFTER PRACTICE

Photo of the Day -- The Notre Dame Pack!

 

I was sent these photos today by our oldest son Jimmy -- who just happened to turn 26 today!  Happy Birthday Jimmy!

Adidas has created a limited edition of what they're calling The Notre Dame Pack -- I think they could have come up with something better than that for a name, but it's really cool!!!  There are only eleven of these in the world.  Here's a link to all of the details of what is inside the box!

LINK:  THE NOTRE DAME PACK

Domer Mike Lee -- Back in the Ring -- Dec. 3!

University of Notre Dame alum Mike Lee '09 takes his undefeated professional record to Madison Square Garden on Saturday, December 3, 2011.  Irish fans can see Mike fight in person or on HBO's Pay Per View broadcast of the Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio Margarito Junior Middleweight Championship.

Lee, the three time ND Bengal Bouts Champ is now 7 - 0 as a pro, having won his last bout which was held in front of a huge crowd at Notre Dame's Purcell Pavillion -- the night before the Irish game against Michigan State.  Mike's currently training in Houston with Ronnie Shields. 

Here's a link to a video of Mike's last fight -- with some guy named "Regis" introducing a fellow Domer!

LINK:  MIKE'S FIGHT AT NOTRE DAME