Jonas Gray Leads the Dolphins in Rushing!

Former Notre Dame running back Jonas Gray played his first football game in almost two years tonight leading the Miami Dolphins with 41 yards rushing on 7 carries.  He also picked up another 35 yards on 4 catches -- totaling 76 yards in total offense in their exhibition game against the Cowboys.

Jonas' longest run went for 29 yards and his longest pass reception went for 18 yards.  It was great to see him having some success in his first NFL action.  Congratulations Jonas!

If you'd like to see Jonas' 29 yard run -- click on the second link below:

LINK:  GAME STATS

LINK:  JONAS'S 29 YARD RUN -- HIGHLIGHTS!

LINK:  DOLPHIN'S BEST RUNNING BACK?

OT: Manziel Being Investigated by NCAA

Ever since Johnny Manziel won the Heisman Trophy he's been all over the news for his antics away from the field -- that continued this evening... 

News just broke that the NCAA is investigating a report that Manziel was paid "five figures" to sign some autographs back in January.  The photo above was posted by Manziel on Instagram back in January -- I'm guessin' this got someone's attention at the NCAA.

LINK:  MANZIEL UNDER INVESTIGATION

Theo Riddick Hurt @ Lions Practice Today

Former Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick injured his toe today during practice today at the Detroit Lions' practice facility.  Here's the story:

LINK:  RIDDICK INJURED TODAY

A Story You'll Love: A Notre Dame Walk-On

Today, a young man from Texas begins a new journey.  His name is Omar Hunter and at 3:30 PM ET he'll report for fall football camp at the University of Notre Dame.

Omar hails from Harlingen High School (Harlingen, TX) where he was their class president ALL FOUR YEARS and graduated FOURTH IN HIS CLASS.

Here's a couple of news stories about Omar's path to South Bend, along with a video of him singing our National Anthem and a video of his first touchdown run.  Pretty special young man.

LINK:   OMAR HUNTER

LINK:  OMAR HUNTER'S GOING TO NOTRE DAME

LINK:  OMAR SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

LINK:  50 YARD TD RUN AS A SOPHOMORE

Catch Jonas Gray Tonight on NBC @ 8 PM ET

Former Notre Dame running back Jonas Gray will be playing in his first NFL game tonight since a knee injury back in 2011 with the Fightin' Irish.  Gray and his Dolphin teammates will take on America's "other team" the Dallas Cowboys TONIGHT at 8 PM ET on NBC.

Should be fun to see #32 carrying the ball again!  Here's some stories about Jonas:

LINK:  "I'VE GOT TO GIVE IT MY ALL"

LINK:  HE'S ON THE BUBBLE