Manti Te'o Signs His NFL Rookie Contract!

The amount was not released -- but, you can assume it's not that much more than what last year's 38th pick in the NFL Draft signed for:

• Guaranteed money:  $2.4 million
• Four-year contract value (including guaranteed money):  $5.1 million

CONGRATULATIONS MANTI!

LINK:  MANTI SIGNS FIRST NFL CONTRACT

Heaven's Team Picked Up a Fullback Yesterday

Asaph Schwaap '10 lost his battle to non-Hodgkins Lymphoma yesterday at the age of 26.  He was diagnosed just a year ago...

The former Notre Dame football player called "ACE" by his friends and teammates -- led a life of 'giving back' to his community -- as you'll see in this story today in his hometown's newspaper:

LINK:  ASAPH SCHWAAP

John Goodman Talks Bengals Free Agent Deal

Former Notre Dame wide receiver John Goodman will be joining his old college and high school teammate Tyler Eifert in Cincinnati this weekend for the BENGALS Rookie Camp on Friday!

You'll enjoy this interview by a Fort Wayne TV station.

LINK:  TEAMMATES AGAIN...

Detroit Lions Running Back Coach Talks Theo!

Former Notre Dame football star Theo Riddick was the subject of conversation with the Detroit Lions' running back coach -- IRISH fans will enjoy this video:

I will never forget Theo Riddick's interview in the locker room after the National Championship game with Alabama -- I will always root for this young man!

LINK:  THEO RIDDICK -- DETROIT LIONS

Steelers Blogger Has Golic Making Final Roster

Mike Golic, Jr. was in Pittsburgh this weekend for their Rookie Camp as an undrafted free agent.  I found a blogger who follows the Steelers who thinks Golic makes their 53 man roster!

LINK:  GOLIC TO MAKE STEELERS

LINK:  STORY ON GOLIC, JR.

Manti's NFL Career Starts Tomorrow Morning!

The most talked about 38th pick in the history of the NFL -- will get his chance tomorrow to put on the Chargers' helmet "for real" in their ROOKIE CAMP. 

It's going to be interesting to see how many media show up to see #50 in action!  HAWAII 5-0!

The photo of Manti Te'o above was taken during Notre Dame's Blue Gold Game...
 

LINK:  CHARGER'S ROOKIE CAMP -- SNEAK PEAK

Coach Kelly & Tim Brown on Sirius Town Hall

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown sat down with some IRISH fans in a "TOWN HALL" style event staged by Sirius.  Here's a link to some of the coverage:

LINK:  SIRIUS TOWN HALL

LINK:  RECRUITING TALK 

LINK:  NFL TALK 

LINK:  SPECIAL PLAYERS 

LINK:  FRESHMAN IMPACT

First BCS Bowl Predictions -- Notre Dame To...

The gang at CBS Sports put out their first "pre-season" projections for BOWL GAMES and Notre Dame is in the BCS conversation...

LINK:  NOTRE DAME SEEING ORANGE?

Taylor, Crable and Ismail Up for Hall of Fame

Three former Notre Dame football stars; Aaron Taylor, Bob Crable and Raghib Ismail will learn today if they've been selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

The announcement will be carried LIVE TODAY at 11:30 AM ET -- click on the link below to watch!

LINK:  WATCH THE ANNOUNCEMENT HERE!

OT: Track Team DQ'd for Religious Celebration

A young man at a Texas high school had just crossed the finish line at a track meet in 1st place -- when he put his hand up to his ear pointing to heaven...

That gesture -- led to the disqualification of his relay team from the race they just won and they're now banned from Texas High School State Championships.  Click on the link to the TV news story below:

LINK:  WHAT ARE WE THINKING?

Manti to Wear #50 for the San Diego Chargers

It was initially reported that the Notre Dame All-American linebacker would wear uniform #51 for the San Diego Chargers -- well, not so fast my friends!

Manti will wear #50 for the "bolts."  "HAWAII 5-0..."

Here's Manti's new jersey:

LINK:  SNEAK PEAK AT MANTI'S NEW JERSEY

LINK:  BUY MANTI'S JERSEY -- RIGHT HERE!

Fighting Irish Xtra -- Must See for ND Fans!

The folks at Fighting Irish Digital Media produced their weekly "Fighting Irish Xtra" today and it provides Notre Dame fans with a wonderful recap of all of the action from this weekend. 

A CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND FOR THE IRISH!

LINK:  FIGHTING IRISH XTRA

Women's Track & Field: BIG EAST CHAMPS!

The Fightin' Irish Women's Track & Field team won their second outdoor Big East Championship in school history today!  Congratulations!

LINK:  IRISH -- BIG EAST CHAMPS!

Notre Dame Wins Big East Championship!

The Notre Dame women's softball team beat #9 Louisville today 3 - 1 to win their 14th and LAST BIG EAST REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP!

Here's a link to the highlights from today's game:

LINK:  BIG EAST CHAMPS!

Kapron Lewis-Moore Signs 4 Year Contract

The former Notre Dame defensive end and TEAM CAPTAIN signed a four year contract on Friday with the Baltimore Ravens.  As you'll see in the story linked below -- the Ravens seem intent on giving Kap a year to rehab his injured knee...

LINK:  KAPRON LEWIS-MOORE

Zeke Motta @ Atlanta Falcons Rookie Camp

Former Notre Dame safety Zeke Motta -- was interviewed today after this weekend's Rookie Camp with the Atlanta Falcons.  Motta, the 244th player taken in the NFL draft felt quite good about his showing these past two days -- click on the link below.  In the video -- you'll see Zeke wearing #41.

LINK:  MOTTA AT ROOKIE CAMP

Skylar Diggins' New NIKE Shoes...

Didn't take NIKE long to sign Skylar Diggins to an endorsement deal...

Skylar Meets With the Media Today in Tulsa

The Tulsa Shock rolled out their #1 Draft Pick today for the local media and the Notre Dame All-American did not disappoint!  Here's the media coverage of Skylar Diggins day in Tulsa, Oklahoma:

LINK:  TULSA WORLD STORY

OT: GOLDEN SOUL Is My Derby Pick Today!

With a name like this -- Notre Dame fans have to be rooting for GOLDEN SOUL today in the 139th renewal of the Kentucky Derby!  Post time is 6:24 PM ET today on NBC.

Now please know this -- I don't know one thing about horse racing!

LINK:  GOLDEN SOUL'S TRAINER

IRISH Softball on ESPNU -- Twice Today!

The 39 - 11 Fightin' Irish women's softball team, will be taking on #9 ranked Louisville in a doubleheader today at Notre Dame's Melissa Cook Stadium.  Both teams come in with identical 17 - 2 records in the BIG EAST -- the winner takes home the conference regular season title!

ESPNU will be televising the entire DOUBLEHEADER -- beginning at 4:00 PM ET today!

LINK:  GO IRISH!