Skylar, Devereaux and Natalie Together Again

The three former Fighting Irish hoops stars were together again tonight in Indianapolis -- as Skylar Diggin's Dallas Wings won their first game in franchise history over Devereaux Peters and Natalie Achonwa's Indiana Fever 90 - 79.

Skylar didn't play -- as she works to get back on the floor after her major knee surgery...

The bottom photo took place after the game -- as the three former Notre Dame stars met with the crowd.  

LINK:  BOX SCORE

Incoming Domer Wins FOUR State Titles Today

Tony Pride Jr., who has committed to play for the Fighting Irish this fall -- finished his high school sports career today in GREAT fashion!

In a little more than 3 hours this morning -- Tony won all four of his races at the South Carolina High School Track & Field State Championship:

• 100 Meters:  10.55
• 200 Meters:  21.28
• 400 Meters:  48.28
• 4 x 100 Meter Relay:  42.20 (team time -- ran anchor leg)

ESPNW Story: Skylar Diggins -- The Brand...

You will want to read the accompanying story...

LINK:  SKYLAR DIGGINS

ND Day Replay: 27 Music / Dance Performances

Here's a look back at all of the music and dance performances that took place during our Notre Dame Day broadcast.  If you'd like to watch them in their entirety - click on the link below:

LINK:  NOTRE DAME DAY 2016

The Notre Dame "Student-Athlete" -- Must See!

Great storytelling by my friends at Fighting Irish Media...

Jaylon Smith a Guest on Mike & MIKE Today

Here is a replay of Jaylon Smith's interview this morning on ESPN's Mike & MIKE Radio Show...

LINK:  JAYLON SMITH

Domer Jerian Grant Tells His Basketball Story

From DeMatha.
To Notre Dame.
To the @NYKnicks.

WATCH @JerianGrant talk about his hoopin' journey.https://t.co/K7doRTUzoC

— Notre Dame MBB (@NDmbb) May 9, 2016

4th Highest Vertical in NBA Combine History

⚡️DJ GOT HOPS!@D_Jay24 hops 43.5" at @NBADraft Combine (4th-highest ever).@PlanetPat5 had 44" vert in 2015!https://t.co/qfxsGFendd

— Notre Dame MBB (@NDmbb) May 12, 2016

Another Notre Dame hoops star makes his mark at the NBA Combine...

Two "Prime Time" Home Games This Fall for ND

The University of Notre Dame announced the start times for its SIX home games for the 2016 football season.  Here's the detail:

• September 10th -- NEVADA -- 3:30 PM ET
• September 17th -- MICHIGAN STATE -- 7:30 PM ET
• September 24th -- DUKE -- 3:30 PM ET
• October 15th -- STANFORD -- 7:30 PM ET
• October 29th -- MIAMI -- 3:30 PM ET
• November 19th -- VIRGINIA TECH -- 3:30 PM ET

In addition, Notre Dame announced its 2017 football schedule.  See the link below:

LINK:  FOOTBALL SCHEDULE INFO

A Notre Dame Student Who "Learns Differently"

This is an amazing story -- a Notre Dame student who can't read or write...

ND Day Replay: Notre Dame Symphony

I love their arrangement of the Notre Dame Victory March towards the end!

14 Year-Old Entreprenuer's Dream School: ND

You'll want to read the story linked below -- he wants to go to Notre Dame...

LINK:  MUST READ

Ronnie Stanley "Ravens Hit the Jackpot!"

Nice story about Notre Dame All-American Ronnie Stanley...

LINK:  RONNIE STANLEY

KeiVarae Russell Talks Why He Returned to ND

LINK:  KC STAR STORY

"Hard Working & Smart" Texans' GM on Fuller

A very nice compliment was thrown at former Notre Dame All-American Will Fuller...

LINK:  TEXANS' GM TALKS WILL FULLER

Domer C.J. Prosise Turning Heads in Seattle

LINK:  ESPN STORY

ND Day Replay: The Notre Dame Quarterbacks

The two best QB's -- on any one team -- in college football.

Greg Bryant's Family Met With Media Monday

The folks at the Palm Beach Post have assigned a reporter to follow this story.  Here is the report -- linked below:

LINK:  PALM BEACH POST STORY

The Latest on Greg Bryant's Shooting Death

LINK:  PALM BEACH POST STORY

Elijah Shumate Already Making Plays in the NFL

Rookie Mini-Camp Check In 👀

Elijah Shumate is already making plays in Tampa Bay.#NDinTheNFL
pic.twitter.com/Pl5XVY3KTv

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) May 8, 2016

Happy Mother's Day to Everyone We Call Mom!

My brother Jay and I had the great honor of calling this Lady pictured above -- Joan Barbara Small -- MOM!

She was our biggest cheerleader and our most ardent defender.

Mom left for Heaven in 2012.  Mother's Day has never quite been the same since.

Former ND Student-Athlete Shot This Morning

Greg Bryant -- a former Notre Dame running back who transferred to University of Alabama at Birmingham, was found shot in a car he was driving (photo above) this morning -- in West Palm Beach, FL. on I-95.

Greg is going to need our prayers...

LINK:  PALM BEACH POST STORY

Photos of Domers at NFL Rookie Mini Camps

You will find more in-depth coverage of Ronnie Stanley, Will Fuller and Jaylon Smith's first day in a NFL Mini-Camp -- on the ND GO IRISH blog...

Nick Martin #66 Texans -- standing to the left of red jersey

C.J. Prosise -- Seahawks

KeiVarae Russell -- Chiefs Rookie Dinner

Sheldon Day -- Jaguars (still rockin' his ND shoes!)

Chris Brown #10 Dallas Cowboys -- next to Jaylon

Elijah Shumate #41 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jaylon Talks to Media at Cowboys Mini Camp

Nice to see him wearing a NFL jersey... 

Look over his left shoulder in the video linked below --- that is his brother's locker Ron Smith (right next to Jaylon's), who is also on the Cowboy's roster...

LINK:  JAYLON SMITH -- COWBOYS' MINI CAMP

Cowboys Hoping Jaylon's Ready for Playoffs

Video: Ronnie Stanley's First NFL Practice

The Ravens #1 pick is the subject of this video -- along with a link to a second article on his preference for steak over crab...

LINK:  FIRST NFL PRACTICE

LINK:  STEAK OVER CRAB

The Texans Promote Their NFL 1st Rounder

Notre Dame All-American Will Fuller is the "video star" of the Houston Texans these past nine days -- here is some of the coverage...

LINK:  FULLER ON FIRST DAY OF ROOKIE MINI-CAMP 

LINK:  FULLER'S FIRST VISIT TO STADIUM

ESPN's Football Power Index: 2016

Notre Dame makes TOP 20 -- barely...

LINK:  ESPN'S FOOTBALL POWER INDEX

Where You Can Find Notre Dame Fans in U.S.

Found this interesting -- looks like "America's Team" wears GOLD HELMETS!

Domer Skylar Diggins Leads Off WNBA Video

They're ready, are you? #WatchMeWorkhttps://t.co/h6tBvAxseq

— WNBA (@WNBA) May 6, 2016

Indy Colts to Give Everett Golson a NFL Tryout

The Notre Dame alum will be given a "Mini-Camp Tryout" this weekend in Indianapolis...

LINK:  STORY

Domer Justin Tuck Retires Today as a NY Giant

WATCH: @JustinTuck fields questions from the media at his retirement press conference https://t.co/3SgliF88e8

— New York Giants (@Giants) May 6, 2016

SI's "Way Too Early" Poll Has Notre Dame #9

Even though it means nothing -- it's better than not being ranked this time of year...

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED FOOTBALL POLL

ND Mens Hoops vs. National Champ Villanova

The Fighting Irish will take on defending National Champion Villanova in a game December 10th in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center.  It's being called "The Never Forget Tribute Classic"

Tip-off is scheduled for NOON -- and the game will be nationally televised on CBS.

Tickets can be purchased -- beginning tomorrow (May 5th) at the link below:

LINK:  NEVER FORGET TRIBUTE CLASSIC

Latest "Success Tweet" for Notre Dame Football

Thought you'd enjoy seeing this...

Samardzija Breaks Bat Over Knee Last Night

The former Notre Dame All-America wide receiver is now 4 - 1 on the season for the San Francisco Giants -- after beating the Cincinnati Reds last night.

It was Jeff's third straight win -- a first for his major league career!

LINK:  MLB STORY

LINK:  SAMARDZIJA'S PITCHING STATS

Dallas Cowboys' 5 + 4 = Jaylon's Old ND #9

Notre Dame All-American Jaylon Smith has a new number -- can't wait to see him flash #54 for the Dallas Cowboys!

V.J. Beachem Decides to Stay at Notre Dame

Notre Dame's top scorer in their NCAA run this past March -- has decided to return to school for his senior season.

The Cowboys Phone Call to Jaylon Smith!

Enjoy!

LINK:  JAYLON SMITH

Skylar Talks What it Takes to Return to WNBA

Go all-access with @DWingsHoops​ guard @SkyDigg4​ as she prepares for the season! #WatchMeWork  https://t.co/eeND7eNobL

— WNBA (@WNBA) May 1, 2016

NFL Contract Values of Notre Dame's 7 Drafted

Here's a look at the total contract value of the seven Notre Dame football players drafted into the NFL these past few days:

• Ronnie Stanley:  $20.5 million total contract / $13.1m guaranteed
• Will Fuller:  $10.2 million total contract / $5.6m guaranteed
• Jaylon Smith:  $6.5 million total contract / $2.9m guaranteed
• Nick Martin:  $4.8 million total contract / $1.7m guaranteed
• KeiVarae Russell:  $3.3 million total contract / $813k guaranteed
• C.J. Prosise:  $3.1 million total contract / $692k guaranteed
• Sheldon Day: $2.9 million total contract / $609k guaranteed

The SEVEN will sign NFL contracts that total:  $51.3 million.

LINK:  CONTRACT VALUES -- 2016 NFL DRAFTED PLAYERS

Notre Dame Players Drafted by Position Rank

Here are the SEVEN NOTRE DAME PLAYERS DRAFTED into the NFL this week -- and their draft rank by position:

• Ronnie Stanley -- 1st offensive lineman drafted
• Will Fuller -- 2nd wide receiver drafted
• Jaylon Smith -- 3rd linebacker drafted
• Nick Martin -- 2nd center drafted
• KeiVarae Russell -- 12th cornerback drafted
• C.J. Prosise -- 4th running back drafted
• Sheldon Day -- 28th defensive lineman drafted

ND's Undrafted Free Agents Sign NFL Deals

To date -- here are the NFL free agent signings of a number of former Notre Dame players...

• Romeo Okwara -- New York Giants
• Mathias Farley -- Arizona Cardinals
• Chris Brown -- Dallas Cowboys
• Elijah Shumate -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Amir Carlisle -- Arizona Cardinals
• Ishaq Williams -- New York Giants
• Jarrett Grace -- Chicago Bears

First: The Phone Call --- Last: The Hall of Fame

What does it sound like when Jerry Jones asks you to come play for his team?

Listen in.#NDinTheNFL
https://t.co/QvToPO37BP

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) April 30, 2016

Going to be fun watching the "in-between" -- congratulations Jaylon Smith!

Sheldon Day Selected #103 Overall to Jaguars

🎥 The moment when Sheldon Day became a Jaguar.

7 players from ND were drafted in the first 4 rounds.#NDinTheNFL
https://t.co/K7h4Ac7t4x

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) April 30, 2016

Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Sheldon Day was just selected #103 overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft.

With this selection -- Notre Dame is now tied with USC for the all-time lead in total players drafted into the NFL with 492.

Congrats Sheldon!

Cowboys' Team Doc Operated on Jaylon's Knee

You just have to wonder -- what did Dallas know about Jaylon's knee that the other 31 NFL teams did not...

LINK:  JAYLON AND THE COWBOYS

LINK:  ESPN STORY

Ronnie Stanley's Ravens' Press Conference

The now "former" Fighting Irish star was in Baltimore yesterday to meet his new team and town...

LINK:  RONNIE STANLEY PRESSER

Will Fuller's Houston Texans' Press Conference

The former Fighting Irish star was in Houston yesterday -- meeting his new team and town...

LINK:  WILL FULLER PRESSER

Six Notre Dame Players Taken in First 90 Picks

It's been a great first two nights of the 2016 NFL Draft for a number of Notre Dame Football stars -- with six being drafted in the first 3 rounds:

• #6:  Ronnie Stanley -- Baltimore Ravens
• #21:  Will Fuller -- Houston Texans
• #34:  Jaylon Smith -- Dallas Cowboys
• #50:  Nick Martin -- Houston Texans
• #74:  KeiVarae Russell -- Kansas City Chiefs
• #90:  C.J. Prosise -- Seattle Seahawks

Here's a look at the colleges with the most players taken in the first 3 rounds of the 2016 NFL Draft:

1. Ohio State:  10 players drafted
2. Alabama:  7 players drafted
3. NOTRE DAME:  6 players drafted
4. Clemson:  4 players drafted 
5. USC / Penn State / Florida / Ole Miss:  3 players drafted

Here's a look at some schools that haven't fared so well with NFL Draft picks -- in the first 3 rounds.  Many of these schools routinely have top rated recruiting classes:

• Michigan:  1
• LSU:  1
• Auburn:  1
• Oklahoma:  1
• Oregon:  1
• Virginia Tech:  1 
• Boston College:  1
• Miami (FL):  1
• Oklahoma State:  1
• TCU:  1
• Tennessee:  0
• Iowa:  0 
• North Carolina:  0
• Arizona:  0
• Arizona State:  0
• Texas:  0

LINK:  NFL DRAFT TRACKER -- COLLEGES

Prosise Goes #90 Overall to Seattle Seahawks!

Former Notre Dame student-athlete C.J. Prosise was drafted with the 90th pick of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks.

Congratulations C.J.!

LINK:  SEATTLE TIMES