John McGlinchey Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

He will arrive at Notre Dame as the tallest football player to ever wear the GOLD HELMET!  John McGlinchey, William Penn Charter School (Philadelphia, PA) signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football at the University of Notre Dame.

• #10 ranked offensive tackle in the country -- 247Sports
• #131 ranked player in the country -- 247Sports

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON MIKE McGLINCHEY

John Montelus Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

Recruiting experts rank him as one of the top offensive lineman in the country.  John Montelus, Everett High School (Everett, MA) signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football at the University of Notre Dame.

• #2 ranked offensive guard in the country -- Scout
• #74 ranked player in the country -- Rivals

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON JOHN MONTELUS

Corey Robinson Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

 

His dad is one of the NBA's all-time great players and people -- yet football is this student-athlete's game.  Corey Robinson, San Antonio Christian HS (San Antonio, TX) enrolled last month at the University of Notre Dame.

• #43 ranked wide receiver in the country -- Scout

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON COREY ROBINSON

James Onwualu Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

He's out of the same high school as Michael Floyd -- and, just like #3, he is the top ranked player coming out of Minnesota!  James Onuwalu, Cretin-Derham Hall HS (Saint Paul, MN) enrolled early last month at the University of Notre Dame.

• #21 ranked wide receiver in the country -- Rivals

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON JAMES ONWUALU

Isaac Rochell Signs NLI with Notre Dame Today

He's one of the top defensive lineman in SEC country and he's coming to Notre Dame!  Isaac Rochell signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #10 ranked defensive end in the country -- Rivals
• #124 ranked player in the country -- Rivals

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  ISAAC ROCHELL INTERVIEW

LINK:  STORY ON ISAAC ROCHELL

Steve Elmer Signs NLI with Notre Dame Today!

He was selected the top high school football player in the state of Michigan and recruiting experts hail him as one of the top offensive linemen in the country.  Steve Elmer, who's already enrolled as a student at the University of Notre Dame, signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #5 ranked offensive tackle in the country
• #60 ranked player in the country

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON STEVE ELMER

Malik Zaire Signs NLI with Notre Dame Today!

He's one of the top QB's in the country with an accurate arm and the athletic ability to extend a play.  Malik Zaire, Archbishop Alter HS (Kettering, OH) enrolled early this past month at the University of Notre Dame.

• #3 ranked QB in the country -- Rivals
• #122 ranked player in the country -- Rivals

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  ELITE 11 CAMP VIDEO

LINK:  MALIK ZAIRE STORY

Doug Randolph Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

He is one of the top linebackers in the country -- sounds like a broken record, doesn't it!  Doug Randolph, Woodberry Forest School (Richmond, VA) signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #11 ranked outside linebacker in the country -- Rivals
• #134 ranked player in the country -- Rivals

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON DOUG RANDOLPH

Muffet McGraw Goes "Home" for Win #700!!!

It wasn't easy...  But, minutes ago -- Notre Dame's Hall of Fame coach Muffet McGraw, won her 700th game as a head coach, leading the #2 IRISH to a 59 - 52 win over Villanova! 

It was fitting that the win took place with Muffet's mom in attendance in the town (Philadelphia) she grew up in.   Muffet's the 13th NCAA Division I coach to win 700 games.  Her career record is now 700 - 257 with 612 of those wins coaching the IRISH these past 26 seasons.

Congratulations Muffet!

LINK:  MUFFET'S INTERVIEW -- POST GAME

LINK:  GAME HIGHLIGHTS

National Signing Day Tomorrow: Tune in Here!

The folks at UND.COM and Fighting Irish Digital Media will be producing FIVE HOURS of LIVE COVERAGE of National Signing Day for the Notre Dame football program. 

The fun begins at 7:00 AM ET -- Wednesday morning!


LINK:  WATCH IT LIVE -- RIGHT HERE!

Notre Dame's Career Fair -- Parents Love This!

The University of Notre Dame's Winter Career Fair recently took place on campus in the north dome of the Joyce Center.  Notre Dame students were given the opportunity to interview for full-time employment an internships at more than 100 companies and organizations.

The cameras followed around a sophomore student by the name of Leah Kalas '15, in her quest to find a summer internship.  Enjoy!

LINK:  NOTRE DAME'S CAREER FAIR

Saturday Was #100 for ND's Moose Krause

This past Saturday, February 2nd -- would have been the 100th birthday of Notre Dame legend Moose Krause.  The former basketball, football, baseball, track star and long-time Athletic Director for the IRISH, is featured in this video linked below -- enjoy!

LINK:  MOOSE KRAUSE

SB XLVII: Hudson & Sandy Hook Elementary

Jennifer Hudson and the Sandy Hook Elementary Choir - performed "America the Beautiful" before kick-off of last night's Super Bowl XLVII.  Here's the video:

LINK:  JENNIFER HUDSON / SANDY HOOK CHOIR

Video of Beyonce's Super Bowl Halftime Show

The folks at NFL.COM posted this video of Beyonce's SUPER BOWL XLVII halftime show last night.  Thought you'd enjoy watching this again!

LINK:  BEYONCE SUPER BOWL

My Favorite Super Bowl XLVII TV Spots !!!

Here's my three favorite TV spots from last night's SUPER BOWL XLVII telecast on CBS.  I've ranked them #1 to #3 -- enjoy!

LINK:  #1 TV SPOT

LINK:  #2 TV SPOT

LINK:  #3 TV SPOT

LINK:  WATCH EVERY SUPER BOWL TV SPOT HERE

Super Bowl TV Spot -- Miracle Montana Stain

Former Notre Dame QB Joe Montana was the subject of a TV spot for TIDE yesterday during Super Bowl XLVII.  Thought you'd enjoy seeing it again.

LINK:  MIRACLE MONTANA STAIN

OT -- You've Got to Love This Scene in Golf!

Can you imagine hitting a great golf shot on this par three hole!  This is the scene today at the Waste Management Phoenix Open -- more than 13,000 golf fans siting around the 16th hole (162 yard par three) at TPC Scottsdale.

Bishop D'Arcy -- The Lord Has Called Him Home

On the 56th anniversary of his first Mass as a priest, Bishop John D'Arcy -- the former leader of the Fort-Wayne South Bend Diocese -- succumbed to his battle with cancer.

Here's the story -- along with a statement from his successor Bishop Kevin Rhoades and a link to a statement from Fr. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame.

LINK:  BISHOP D'ARCY DIES  

LINK:  NOTRE DAME'S STATEMENT

Steeler, Three Domers and a Saint Mary's alum

This photo was taken two weeks ago -- minutes after the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons to earn the right to play in today's Super Bowl XLVII.

In the photo you have left to right; Terry Bradshaw, Dr. John York '71, Marie DeBartolo York (Saint Mary's '72), Jed York '03 and Eddie DeBartolo Jr. '68 at the trophy presentation.

SUPER BOWL XLVII -- Jed York '03

The guy running the show for the San Francisco 49ers is a 2003 graduate of the University of Notre Dame -- Jed York.

York, the youngest CEO in the NFL, hopes to join his Uncle Eddie DeBartolo '68 as a Super Bowl Champion -- you'll enjoy these stories:

LINK:  JED YORK

LINK:  MORE YORK

LINK:  YAHOO STORY

LINK:  FAMILY TIES