The "Irish Mob" - Notre Dame's Recruiting Class

The University of Notre Dame has received the commitments of twenty-four of the top high school football players in the country today -- a recruiting class generally regarded as one of the top three in the nation.  Here's a look at the future of Notre Dame football:

LINK:  NOTRE DAME'S RECRUITING CLASS

Notre Dame Coaches Talk Recruiting Class

Coach Brian Kelly met with the media today -- along with a number of his assistant coaches -- to talk about the student-athletes who signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at the University of Notre Dame.  Here's the coverage that I've come across:

LINK:  COACH KELLY PRESS CONFERENCE

LINK:  COACH KELLY UND.COM SHOW

LINK:  COACH MARTIN

LINK:  COACH DIACO 

LINK:  COACH ALFORD

LINK:  COACH COOKS

Cole Luke Signs NLI with Notre Dame Today!

He's regarded as one of the top cornerback prospects coming out of high school football by recruiting experts.  Cole Luke, Hamilton HS (Chandler, AZ) signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #9 ranked cornerback in the country -- 247Sports
• #77 ranked play in the country -- 247Sports

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON COLE LUKE

Max Redfield Signs NLI with Notre Dame Today!

He's considered one of the best safety prospects and top athletes in high school football by recruiting experts everywhere.  Max Redfield from Mission Viejo HS (Mission Viejo, CA) signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #2 ranked athlete in the country -- ESPN
• #30 ranked player in the country

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  ESPN PROFILE VIDEO

Torii Hunter, Jr. Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

The name will be familiar to baseball fans around the world -- and he's one of the top wide receivers in the country.  Torii Hunter, Jr. signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football at the University of Notre Dame.

• #12 ranked wide receiver in the country -- ESPN
• #95 ranked player in the country -- ESPN

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  TORII HUNTER JR. INTERVIEW

Jaylon Smith Signs NLI with Notre Dame Today!

Recruiting experts everywhere believe he's one of the top players (at any position) in the country -- PERIOD.  Jaylon Smith from Bishop Luers HS (Fort Wayne, IN) signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #1 ranked OLB in the country -- Rivals
• #2 ranked player in the country --247Sports

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  RIVALS ANALYSIS

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON JAYLON SMITH

Greg Bryant Signs NLI With Notre Dame Today!

He's what recruiting sites call a FIVE STAR prospect -- one of the very best players at his position in the country.  Greg Bryant, a running back out of American Heritage School (Delray Beach, FL) signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #2 ranked running back in the country -- ESPN
• #19 ranked player in the country -- Rivals

Here's some background on Greg Bryant:

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  RIVALS ANALYSIS

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON GREG BRYANT

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