Domer John Carlson Announces Retirement

The Arizona Cardinals now have only one former Notre Dame student-athlete at the tight end position (Troy Niklas) -- as it was announced today that John Carlson has retired after seven seasons in the NFL.

Carlson played for the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings -- and this past year with the Cardinals.

John earned $14,667,750 over his seven year NFL career:  NFL SALARY

LINK:  CARLSON RETIRES

Mike Sanford Jr. -- Like Father, Like Son...

USA Today penned a piece today about Mike Sanford Jr.'s path to Notre Dame -- through the eyes of his football coaching Dad -- Mike Sanford, Sr.

LINK:  SANFORD & SON

Domer Craig Counsell Named Brewers Manager

Craig Counsell, a 1992 graduate of the University of Notre Dame has been named the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers!

Counsell, a second baseman for the Fighting Irish went on to have a sixteen year career in the Big Leagues -- earning two World Series rings, one in Miami (1997) and one in Arizona (2001).

He's been working in the Brewer's front office for the past three years -- now he's back on the field!

Congrats Craig!

LINK:  BREWERS GIVE COUNSELL THREE YEAR DEAL

Notre Dame's Monogram Awards Ceremony

It's a pretty special moment for a Notre Dame student-athlete...

Domer Feeney Anchors TEAM USA Relay Win!

Notre Dame All-American Pat Feeney ran the anchor leg of the 4 x 400 for Team USA in the USA vs. The World Track Meet.  Feeney's split was faster than the OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST'S -- think about that!

Here's the report:

LINK:  FEENEY IS FAST!

Koyack Drafted by Jaguars / Free Agent Domers

A Notre Dame tight end is drafted once again into the NFL...

Ben Koyack was the lone Fighting Irish player drafted in the 2015 NFL Draft -- because Stephon Tuitt, Troy Nicholas and Luis Nix opted to leave early for last year's Draft.

In addition -- these players announced they had agreed to free agent deals with the following NFL teams:

• Kyle Brindza:  Detroit Lions
• Cody Riggs:  Tennessee Titans
• Davaris Daniels:  Minnesota Vikings
• Andrew Hendrix:  Oakland Raiders

2015 NFL Draft -- Watch For These Domers...

It won't be a banner year for Notre Dame student-athletes being drafted into the National Football League -- here's what we can expect to see over the next two days...

LINK:  ND DRAFT HOPEFULS

Notre Dame Day: Demetrius Jackson Interview

The Fighting Irish point guard was joined for the interview by his foster parents.

NOTRE DAME DAY: Jerry Tillery Interview

Impressive 18 year-old young man.

Cardinals Exercise Contract Option With Floyd

Former Notre Dame All-American Michael Floyd received word yesterday that the Arizona Cardinals "exercised their option" keeping Michael under contract for 2015 and 2016.

Floyd will make $1.75 million in salary this season and $7.3 million in salary in 2016.

Here's the story:

LINK:  MICHAEL FLOYD

NOTRE DAME DAY: Coach Chris Halfpenny!

Notre Dame's Women's Lacrosse coach sat down with ABC57's Brian Dorman during Notre Dame Day.