Kelly's FIRST FIVE STAR RECRUIT this Fall!

Word here on campus -- according to the Observer -- is Stephon Tuitt will return for his senior year of school and football at Notre Dame.  Tuitt is currently the #2 defensive end on one of the ESPN "talking heads" draft boards.

Let's hope he doesn't change his mind!

Here's the story:

LINK:  TUITT TO RETURN!

Notre Dame Picked Fifth in ACC Media Poll

The first season for Notre Dame basketball in the Atlantic Coast Conference -- began today with the ACC's official media day.  And, as they do - the media released their poll of who would win the conference title.  Here's their ranking:

1. Duke
2. Syracuse
3. North Carolina
4. Virginia
5. NOTRE DAME
6. Pittsburgh
7. Maryland
8. Boston College
9. Florida State
10. North Carolina State
11. Georgia Tech
12. Miami
13. Wake Forest
14. Clemson
15. Virginia Tech

Now that my friends is a basketball conference!

Replay: Brian Kelly on Dan Patrick Show Today

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly was a guest on the Dan Patrick Show today -- you'll hear some things you've never heard before...

LINK:  BRIAN KELLY ON DAN PATRICK

USC's Marqise Lee -- "I'll be 100% by Saturday"

USC's All-American wide receiver, who missed the past couple of weeks with a knee injury suffered against Arizona State, says he'll be 100% by Saturday night.  Bring it on!

LINK:  LEE TO PLAY SATURDAY