Two ND Soccer Stars Taken in MLS DRAFT

Major League Soccer conducted its 2012 MLS SUPERDRAFT today and two Notre Dame seniors -- NAMED AARON -- were taken among the 38 players drafted!

In the first round, with the 12th overall pick -- Toronto FC drafted Notre Dame central defender Aaron Maund (Dorchester, MA).  And, in the second round, with the 27th overall pick -- the Portland Timbers selected Notre Dame senior midfielder Aaron King (Naperville, IL).  Photos: Aaron Maund is on the left and Aaron King is on the right.

Here's a link to the MLS SUPERDRAFT website and the details on today's draft along with a news story at UND.COM:

LINK:  MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER WEBSITE

LINK:  IRISH SOCCER STARS TAKEN IN MLS DRAFT

Blue-Gold Game -- Just 100 Days Away!

On a day when snow is forecasted to return to winter, here in the Midwest, I decided to look ahead to the next big day for Notre Dame football (after National Signing Day next month)...

And that day is 100 DAYS AWAY!

The University of Notre Dame's annual Blue-Gold Game is scheduled for Saturday, April 21.  If you've never made the pilgrimage to Notre Dame for this weekend -- you've missed out!  Get it on your schedule today!

I'd like to think if the weather is good, we'll see a pretty good crowd in Notre Dame Stadium to witness the QB competition between Tommy Rees, Andrew Hendrix and Everett Golson.

Here's a link to the South Bend / Mishawaka Visitors & Convention Bureau to book your hotel rooms!

LINK:  HOTEL ROOMS FOR BLUE-GOLD GAME