Brian Kelly -- "I Want to be at Notre Dame"

My friend Jeff Jeffers (WNDU-TV) sat down with Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly for WNDU's COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF show that will air at 2 PM ET on August 31st.  The folks at WNDU-TV gave us a "sneak preview" of the conversation tonight -- Irish fans will enjoy seeing this!

LINK:  JEFF JEFFERS WITH COACH KELLY

Looking for ND Memorabilia -- Here's the Place!

I stumbled upon Augie's Locker Room this afternoon during the lunch hour in South Bend -- and all I can say is WOW!

If you are a fan of Notre Dame -- you MUST stop in and see what Jim Augustine has in his store.  I could have spent an hour walking around taking in what "Augie" has collected.  It's vintage Notre Dame at its best!

So, if you're coming in for a football weekend this fall -- please be sure to carve out some time to visit Augie's Locker Room -- they're located on South Bend Avenue (SR 23) -- just across the street from Oak Hill Condominiums and around the corner from the Linebacker.  Here's a link to their website:

LINK:  AUGIE'S LOCKER ROOM

Domer Hits First Professional Walk-Off Homer!

Eric Jagielo, who was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 1st round this past June, hit a "walk-off" home run this weekend to lead the Staten Island Yankees over the Tri-City Valley Cats.  Jagielo, is having a terrific rookie season for the Yankees -- having been selected to play in the 2013 NY-Penn League All-Star game.

After Jagielo's "big fly" a local TV station caught up with him for this extensive interview -- the second link shows a video of his "walk-off" home run:

LINK:  JAGIELO INTERVIEW

LINK:  VIDEO OF JAGIELO'S HOME RUN!

Mike Golic, Jr. -- Episode #2 Gillette's NFL Film

It's called Built For Training -- and former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic, Jr. '12, is one of three NFL rookies featured in this weekly series.  Here's episode #2:

LINK:  MIKE GOLIC, JR.

Cierre Wood in Battle to Make Texans Roster

Former Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood has held his own rushing the ball -- gaining 79 yards on 15 carries for the Houston Texans -- second best on the team.  Yet, he's struggling with special teams -- something he never played for the Irish.  Here's a look at the guys battling Cierre for a back-up running back roster spot with the Texans:

LINK:  WILL HE MAKE THE ROSTER

LINK:  HOUSTON TEXANS STATS

Tim Brown's Thoughts on Johnny Manziel

Former Notre Dame All-American and Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Brown '88 was in South Bend yesterday hosting a golf outing and the folks at the South Bend Tribune caught up with him...

Here's what he had to say about Mr. Manziel:

LINK:  BROWN ON MANZIEL