Adidas Puts New Shoes on Notre Dame!

Here's a photo of the Notre Dame football shoes that Adidas is providing Notre Dame this season.  Awesome!

Will This Domer be Romney's VP Choice?

The story broke this evening that former Secretary of State Condoleezaa Rice '75,  just might be the front runner to join Mitt Romney, as his running mate, in the upcoming Presidential election.

Condi denied any interest in running for office as recently as June 26th.  Stay tuned.

Condi Rice holds a master's degree in political science from the University of Notre Dame.

LINK:  IS CONDI RICE THE CHOICE?

LINK:  PEGGY NOONAN (WSJ) WEIGHS IN ON CONDI

Coach Jackson Talks Hockey @ Soldier Field

University of Notre Dame hockey coach Jeff Jackson sat down with the media yesterday to discuss what it's going to be like to take his IRISH to play a hockey game outdoors at Soldier Field on Sunday, February 17, 2013!

It's going to be fun!

LINK:  COACH JACKSON

LINK:  NOTRE DAME HOCKEY TO SOLDIER FIELD

OT: US Olympic Team Uniforms Made in China

The United States of America's Olympic Committee has been under fire for the uniform's appearance (mainly the beret) and now their approval of supplier / sponsor Ralph Lauren's decision to make Team USA's opening ceremony uniforms in China.

It's going to be interesting to watch how this story develops.

LINK:  ESPN STORY

Vote for the University of Notre Dame's Website!

The eduStyle Awards is recognizing the top "responsive" designed website in higher education this year for the first time -- and they've nominated five university sites for this honor.  The University of Notre Dame's newly designed website (nd.edu) is up for the award!

To ensure Notre Dame wins the competition -- I'm asking the Notre Dame family to go online today and vote!  The deadline is July 27th.   Here's the link below:

LINK:  VOTE HERE FOR NOTRE DAME

LINK:  NOTRE DAME'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Harangody Signs Extension with Cavaliers!

Former Notre Dame All-American Luke Harangody, signed a contract extension today with the Cleveland Cavaliers -- details were not disclosed.

Here's a link to the story:

LINK:  GODY STAYS WITH CAVS

The Band of the Fighting Irish -- Recognized!

The folks at the Huffington Post just released their list of the top 11 college marching bands in America and the 400 member Band of the Fighting Irish is on that list!

Click on the link below.

LINK:  ONE OF THE BEST

Nice Story About Flag Football Game @ ND!

This story skipped by me...

On Father's Day, three weeks ago -- a number of Dad's and their Son's played a game of touch football at Arlotta Stadium on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.

You'll enjoy ALL THE GOOD this game provided many.

LINK:  FLAG FOOTBALL AT NOTRE DAME

Notre Dame Grad School Alum Writes Book

Gwendolyn Oxenham, who holds a master's degree in creative writing from the University of Notre Dame also holds the distinction of being the youngest Division I athlete in NCAA history when she suited up for the Duke Blue Devils women's soccer team at the age of 16.

Oxenham just authored the book "Finding the Game" -- which details her love for the game of soccer.  If you'd like to buy a copy -- click on the link below

LINK:  BOOK REVIEW

LINK:  AMAZON -- BUY THE BOOK!

Notre Dame's Eifert On Mackey Watch List!

Notre Dame fans should not be surprised with this news -- Irish senior Tyler Eifert is on the Mackey Award Watch List for the top Tight End in the country.

Ironically, there are are also (2) former Notre Dame football players on the Watch List:  Mike Ragone (transferred to Kansas) and Joseph Fauria (transferred to UCLA).

LINK:  MACKEY AWARD WATCH LIST

Coach Kelly Mic'd Up During Spring Practice

Folks, you'll enjoy this video just posted by the gang at Fighting Irish Digital Media.  You'll see Coach Kelly in action -- at practice -- good stuff here.

LINK:  COACH KELLY LIVE

Eight ND Athletes Off to London Olympics!

The University of Notre Dame will be well represented, just 19 days from now, at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England -- with eight (8) current and former IRISH student-athletes competing!

Here's the eight Notre Dame stars with their sports and the countries they will be representing:

United States of America:

• Shannon Box -- Women's Soccer
• Molly Huddle -- Track & Field
• Courtney Hurley -- Fencing
• Lee Kiefer -- Fencing
• Mariel Zagunis -- Fencing

Canada: 

• Natalie Achonwa -- Women's Basketball
• Candace Chapman -- Women's Soccer
• Melissa Tancredi -- Women's Soccer

LINK:  FIGHTING IRISH HEADED TO LONDON

Irish Chocolate Is At It Again -- I'm Glad!

Notre Dame defensive lineman Louis Nix (AKA "IRISH CHOCOLATE") was at it again with his burgeoning media career -- knocking out another video...

You'll laugh out loud watching a few ND football stars with a golf club in their hands -- good stuff here.

LINK:  IRISH CHOCOLATE -- VIDEO

Phil Steele Gives His Bowl Predictions...

Say it ain't so Phil...

Alright, here's a test for all Notre Dame football fans -- where is the BELK BOWL played?

You're going to have to click on the link below for the answer.

LINK:  STEELE'S NOTRE DAME BOWL PICK

Photo of Jimmy Clausen & His USC Girlfriend

Notre Dame fans, Jimmy Clausen is dating a former USC All-American volleyball player (Jess Gysin).  Can't say I blame him!

LINK:  JESS GYSIN VIDEO FOR IPURE

Mike Golic Jr., Talks With Coach Parseghian

Notre Dame football player Mike Golic, Jr spent some time with legendary Irish coach Ara Parseghian recently -- you'll enjoy this!

LINK:  COACH PARSEGHIAN WITH GOLIC JR.

Update: Domers Playing in US Women's Open

There are three golfers with ties to the University of Notre Dame's women's golf team playing this week at the 2012 U.S. Women's Open at Black Wolf Run outside of Kohler, WI.  The three are Becca Huffer '12,  Ashley Armstrong (rising sophomore) and incoming freshman Lindsey Weaver.  Photo above (LtoR) Becca Huffer, Lindsey Weaver and Ashley Armstrong

Yesterday's first round in HOT, HUMID conditions wasn't too kind to the three DOMERS.  Here's their scores:

• Becca Huffer:  79
• Lindsey Weaver:  79
• Ashley Armstrong:  80

Here's some of the key First Round stats for each of the IRISH stars -- you can follow today's rounds, of each of the Domers, by clicking on their name below:

Becca Huffer:

• Driving Distance:  245.5
• Fairways Hit:  13 of 14
• Greens in Regulation:  12 of 18
• Total Putts:  34
• Birdies:  3
• Pars:  7
• Bogeys:  6
• Double Bogeys:  2

Lindsey Weaver:

• Driving Distance:  236.5 yards 
• Fairways Hit:  12 of 14
• Greens in Regulation:  11 of 18
• Total Putts:  33
• Birdies:  3
• Pars:  7
• Bogeys:  6
• Double Bogeys:  2

Ashley Armstrong:

• Driving Distance:  235.5 yards
• Fairways Hit:  10 of 14
• Greens in Regulation:  11 of 18
• Total Putts:  35
• Birdies:  1
• Pars:  10
• Bogeys:  6
• Triple Bogey:  1

LINK:  NOTRE DAME'S US OPEN ENTRIES

Incoming ND Frosh in Sports Illustrated!

Her name is Dani Aragon (Billings, MT) and she'll be enrolling at the University of Notre Dame this August as a member of the Fighting Irish Track & Field team.  Aragon will be joining her "big sister" Alexa who will be a "rising junior" on the track team at Notre Dame.

Dani was featured in the July 2nd edition of Sports Illustrated in their FACES IN THE CROWD section after qualifying for the World Junior Championships in Barcelona later this month with her time of 2:05.06 in the 800 meters.

Here's a few links to the story:

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

LINK:  BILLINGS GAZETTE

LINK:  NOTRE DAME INCOMING FRESHMAN

Image of the Day for the Notre Dame Nation!

Thought the Notre Dame Family would enjoy seeing this!  It was posted on Twitter by @TurningP2011

All-Time Record Temperatures @ Notre Dame!

Folks, it was 100 degrees today -- setting an all-time record for heat on July 4th at the University of Notre Dame.  That's ALL-TIME!

And, the tough news to take is this -- it's going to be warmer Thursday (tomorrow) 101 degrees and even warmer on Friday 103 degrees.

WOW!

LINK:  UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME WEATHER FORECAST