Cardinals' Michael Floyd Getting Comfortable

Found this story at AZCentral Sports about former Notre Dame All-American Michael Floyd and how he's progressing in his second NFL training camp wit the Cardinals.  Sounds like he's becoming dominating again.

Floyd caught one pass for 18 yards last night in limited playing time in the Cardinals 17 - 0 win over the Packers.  Robby Toma caught his first NFL pass -- for 28 yards!

LINK:  MICHAEL FLOYD

Jonas Gray Scores His 1st & 2nd NFL TD's

Former Notre Dame running back Jonas Gray scored his first NFL touchdown last night -- and his second -- as he gained 32 yards in the Dolphins exhibition win over the Jaguars.  Jonas leads Miami in total yards rushing after their first two games!

LINK:  VIDEO OF TD RUN

LINK:  PALM BEACH POST STORY

Video From Friday's Practice @ Notre Dame

The gang at Fighting Irish Digital Media were back at it this afternoon -- capturing video from Notre Dame's first fall practice on campus.  Take a look:

LINK:  ND FOOTBALL PRACTICE

Video of Brady Quinn's TD Pass Last Night

Former Notre Dame All-American QB Brady Quinn threw his first TD pass for the Seattle Seahawks last night in their game against the San Diego Chargers.  Here's a link to the video:

Brady was 6 for 11 totaling 54 yards passing and the TD pass.

LINK:  BRADY QUINN TD PASS

Amir Carlisle Interview After Today's Practice

Notre Dame running back / slot receiver Amir Carlisle -- was interviewed by Fighting Irish Digital Media's Jack Nolan after today's practice.  Here's a link:

LINK:  AMIR CARLISLE

Coach Brian Kelly Meets Media After Practice

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly met with the assembled media after today's morning practice.  It was the first "on-campus" practice for the Fightin' Irish:

LINK:  BRIAN KELLY MEDIA SESSION

Mike Golic Jr. Interviewed by Plain Dealer

Former Notre Dame right guard Mike Golic, Jr. '12, is in training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers these days -- yet, it was the folks at the Cleveland Plain Dealer who tracked down Mike for this interview:

LINK:  MIKE GOLIC, JR.

Manti Te'o Plays in First NFL Game Last Night

Well, it started out with the San Diego Charger's PA Announcer mispronouncing his last name when they introduced the starting lineups.  And, based on his output -- no tackles -- his name wasn't heard over the public address system again...

Yet, a San Diego writer found some good out of Manti's performance last night!  Click on the link below:

LINK:  TE'O MADE A NAME FOR HIMSELF

Jack Cooley Waits For Call From NBA Teams

Former Notre Dame basketball player Jack Cooley '13, is awaiting his professional basketball fate.

After averaging a "double-double" during summer league play for the Memphis Grizzlies -- Cooley's agent is fielding calls from NBA teams and professional teams in Europe.

One way or the other, he'll be playing professional hoops this fall.  Here's a South Bend Tribune story on what's going on in Cooley's life these days:

LINK:  JACK COOLEY

Theo Riddick Earning Praise at Lions Camp!

Former Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick is turning some heads this week at the Detroit Lions Training Camp.  Here's a story that ran at the LIONS INSIDER:

LINK:  THEO RIDDICK

Notre Dame Football Fall Camp Coverage

Here's the coverage today from the last practice for the Fightin' Irish at Shiloh Park in Marion, IN.  Notre Dame's football team returned to campus this afternoon.

LINK:  COACH KELLY INTERVIEW

LINK:  TOMMY REES INTERVIEW

LINK:  PRACTICE REPORT

Florida State Hires Domer to Run Athletics!

Stan Wilcox, '81 was named Athletic Director at Florida State University.  Wilcox, a former Notre Dame basketball player for Digger Phelps -- worked for the NCAA before returning home to Notre Dame as its Deputy Athletic Director from 2005 - 2008.  He then left to go to Duke University to work with Kevin White, his former boss at Notre Dame -- where he's been since taking the helm at Florida State.

At the end of the video you'll see his response to who he would be rooting for when his alma mater played the Seminoles...

Here's the media coverage:

LINK:  VIDEO OF ANNOUNCEMENT

LINK:  WILCOX TO LEAD SEMINOLES

LINK:  WILCOX NAMED AD

Jimmy Clausen Looking to Improve His Game...

He's been off the radar ever since his rookie season in Carolina -- but, Jimmy Clausen is still a QB in the NFL and word is he's having a pretty good camp with the Panthers.  Here's an interview:

LINK:  JIMMY CLAUSEN

WatchND's Coverage of Notre Dame Football

Here's a look at what happened on and off the football field yesterday for the Fightin' Irish of Notre Dame.  You'll also catch a link to an interview with Notre Dame linebacker Dan Fox.  Enjoy!

LINK:  PRACTICE REPORT

LINK:  DAN FOX INTERVIEW

LINK:  STRONG & TRUE

Jonas Gray '12 Interviewed by Dolphin's Insider

Notre Dame fans will enjoy watching this interview of former Notre Dame running back Jonas Gray -- who talks about his first professional game action:

LINK:  JONAS GRAY

Photo of the Day: Domer Robby Toma '13

You've got to love the number the Arizona Cardinals assigned Robby Toma '13 -- former Notre Dame wide receiver.  It would make my day to see him make their roster!

Irish WIN BIG Short-handed in London!

I've got to believe Muffet wasn't too happy with her senior leadership -- as you'll see in the article linked below...

However, the new kids on the block held their own and Notre Dame won handily over a team called BARKING ABBEY (I kid you not!)  101 - 54.  Barking Abbey finished second in the English Basketball League this past season.

LINK:  WINNING WITHOUT THE SENIORS

Anthony Fasano Shares Why He Chose Chiefs

Former Notre Dame tight end Anthony Fasano signed a four-year deal worth $16 million with the Kansas City Chiefs this past off-season.  Here's a session Fasano had with the KC media this week:

LINK:  ANTHONY FASANO ON THE CHIEFS

Day #2 of Fall Camp for Notre Dame Football

Here's a look at what Notre Dame Football was up to today at Shiloh Park in Marion, IN.  Just click on the links below courtesy of the gang at WatchND.  Enjoy!

LINK:  COACH KELLY INTERVIEW

LINK:  ZACH MARTIN INTERVIEW

LINK:  PRACTICE UPDATE

Notre Dame Football Takes on All Challenges!

Here's our Fightin' Irish getting ready to face all challenges in 2013!  Click on these links!

LINK:  SWINGIN'

LINK:  CLIMBIN' 

LINK:  JARRON JONES' LEAP OF FAITH