Notre Dame Volleyball's "European Vacation"

What a trip...

The photo above is of the "John Lennon Wall" in Prague -- one of the sites the IRISH have taken in when they're not beating their opponents on the court!  Notre Dame is 2-0 so far, on their European Tour.  Here's a link to their blog -- you'll enjoy keeping up with their travels:

LINK:  NOTRE DAME WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Must See Photo -- Notre Dame's New Holder

Found this photo on  Irish Sports Daily -- a site I've subscribed to for a few years now...

It's being attributed to Michael Deeb -- an incoming freshman linebacker for the Fightin' Irish!  Got to love it!

Fr. Ted Hesburgh -- 96 Years Young Today!

Fr. Ted Hesburgh, C.S.C., President Emeritus of the University of Notre Dame -- was born 96 years ago today.  Happy Birthday Fr. Ted!

The video below was shot last year of Fr. Ted giving a tour of his office atop the Hesburgh Library.  Enjoy!

LINK:  FR. TED HESBURGH

The Notre Dame Victory March in Spain!

The "world-famous" Notre Dame Glee Club is on tour this week in Spain (and wouldn't you know it) they found time to sing the greatest of all fight songs -- the NOTRE DAME VICTORY MARCH on the streets of Toledo, Spain -- as caught by a Notre Dame alum who just happened to be walking by... 

Only Notre Dame!

LINK:  NOTRE DAME VICTORY MARCH

A New "Awareness" for ND Teams and Fans

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted today an "above normal Atlantic hurricane season this June - November...

Notre Dame's move to the Atlantic Coast Conference will bring weather forecasts like this -- more into play for our teams and fans.

LINK:  ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON

Must Have: High Heels for Notre Dame Fans

If you're looking for a gift idea for your favorite IRISH FAN -- this might be an option...

Golden Tate's Going Into a "Contract Year"

Former Notre Dame All-American wide receiver Golden Tate will be entering his third NFL season with a big "life decision" hanging over his head...

It's called a CONTRACT YEAR -- the last year of a current contract and the last year you can SHOW OFF to other NFL Teams who might want to sign you as a free agent.  Tate, a second round pick of the Seattle Seahawks, may be faced with the decision to sign an extension with the home team early -- or, wait and play out the season and test the free agent waters...

What should he do?

LINK:  IS FREE AGENCY IN THE CARDS?

Skylar Talks Life "On an Off" the Court

It appears the Tulsa media might be just as excited as the Shock fans that Notre Dame All-American Skylar Diggins moved to their town...

You'll want to check out this TULSA WORLD story on Skylar.

LINK:  SKYLAR ON AND OFF

Two Time National Player of the Year ALL IRISH

Morgan Andrews (Milford, NH) -- an incoming member of the University of Notre Dame's Class of 2017, was just named the Gatorade National High School Girls Soccer Player of the Year -- for the second year in a row!

Andrews is the FIRST soccer player EVER to be named the PLAYER OF THE YEAR two times in the 28 year history of the award!  Morgan becomes the eighth Notre Dame student-athlete to be named a Gatorade National Player of the Year -- the first ever two-time winner:

• Ron Powlus -- football, 1993
• Denise Boylan -- volleyball, 1997
• Greg Dalby -- soccer, 2003
• Melissa Henderson -- soccer, 2007
• Skylar Diggins -- basketball, 2009
• Dillon Powers -- soccer, 2009
• Molly Seidel -- cross country, 2011
• Morgan Andrews -- soccer, 2012 & 2013

LINK:  ANDREWS NAMED PLAYER OF THE YEAR -- AGAIN!

The Media is Not Happy with the Chargers

The San Diego Chargers have kept former Notre Dame All-American Manti Te'o "off limits" to the media since his opening press conference -- and that has media reacting all over the place.  Here's what's being said:

LINK:  UT-SAN DIEGO

LINK:  DENVER POST

LINK:  NFL NEWS

LINK:  NFL NEWS #2

LINK:  ESPN

Preparing For a Moment We Never Want...

The University of Notre Dame is running its "annual" disaster training drills on campus this week.  It's very realistic -- as you'll see in the news report below from WSBT-TV...

LINK:  PREPARING FOR THE WORST

2013 Commencement Highlights -- Notre Dame

Folks, if you have a few minutes to spare today -- you'll want to watch this.  It's a recap of the 168th Commencement at the University of Notre Dame.  ENJOY!

LINK:  2013 COMMENCEMENT

Notre Dame's Davaris Daniels Interview

This young man will be counted on big time this upcoming season for the Fightin' Irish.  Notre Dame fans will be encouraged after watching this video...

LINK:  DAVARIS DANIELS

Cardinal Dolan's Commencement Speech

Cardinal Timothy Dolan delivered the Commencement Address yesterday at the University of Notre Dame.

The Notre Dame family will enjoy what he said and how he said it...

LINK:  THE SECRET OF NOTRE DAME

Highest Priced Tickets in College Football

Three of the four highest priced football tickets in the upcoming college football season involve the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.  Call me "not surprised."  You'll have to click on the link below to see the lsit:

The best brand in college sports.


LINK:  HIGHEST PRICED COLLEGE FOOTBALL TICKETS

Skylar Diggins' Graduation Present From Jay-Z

Look what Skylar Diggins found in the parking lot just south of Notre Dame Stadium after the 168th Commencement at the University of Notre Dame today...

The second link shows Skylar crossing the stage and receiving her diploma.


LINK:  THE STORY 

LINK:  GETTING HER DIPLOMA

Notre Dame Volleyball -- European Tour Blog

The University of Notre Dame's women's Volleyball team embarks this evening from Chicago's O'Hare Airport on an eleven day tour of Europe.  The trip begins in Prague where the IRISH will play the best club team in the Czech Republic Olymp Praha...

The ND GO IRISH BLOG will be following the team and will be posting photos, etc., from their trip.  GO IRISH!

LINK:  TEAM'S OFFICIAL BLOG

Notre Dame Seniors' Last Visit to the Grotto...

Folks, this is a MUST SEE VIDEO produced by my colleagues in University Communications...


LINK:  LAST VISIT TO GROTTO

The "TENTH FOR LAST" -- Big East Champs!

The #11 ranked University of Notre Dame Women's Rowing team won their TENTH CONSECUTIVE BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIP today -- and their last...

As the IRISH move on to take on the best the ACC has to offer next season.  The Big East Championship gives Notre Dame an automatic birth in the 16 team NCAA Championship -- the fifth in the sixteen year history of the program.

CONGRATULATIONS!

LINK:  BIG EAST CHAMPS

University of Notre Dame's Commencement

Today is the day 35,000 people will pile into historic Notre Dame Stadium to watch a family member of friend become an ALUMNUS of the UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME.  A pretty cool club to belong to for the rest of your life...

I'm leaving in three minutes to head over to the STADIUM to begin film work on a documentary for the University -- should be fun. 

If you'd like to watch the COMMENCEMENT LIVE -- you can -- here at the link below.  The schedule says 9 AM ET -- be sure to check it then.


LINK:  WATCH IT LIVE