Notre Dame Under Armour Soccer Cleats !!!

The Under Armour folks are at it again for Notre Dame -- here's a look at the women's soccer shoes...

Field Turf Being Installed Today at Notre Dame

Here it is -- the south endzone of Notre Dame Stadium has the first strip of Field Turf installed.

I you look closely you can see the slight 1/2% grade in elevation...

The bottom photo shows the "cutting in" of hash marks and numbers prior to placing in the turf.

ND's Campus Architect -- Video Chat Thursday

Folks, if you'd like to hear from one of the key people behind the "most beautiful campus" in America -- this Thursday's your chance!

Over the next five years -- the University will be adding at least ten more buildings to this campus -- this is your chance to get an "insider's perspective" as to what is planned!

Doug Marsh, Notre Dame's University Architect will be participating in an online chat this Thursday from NOON ET to 1 PM ET.  Only 100 spots are available -- so you need to register ASAP!

It's free and open to anyone!

LINK:  REGISTER HERE!

The Highest Valued Ticket in College Football

Notre Dame...

And, it's not even close.  The folks at Forbes did some research on the price of tickets being sold in "secondary markets" for the 2014 football season and the most valued college football ticket is to see the University of Notre Dame play.

You'll be surprised who's ranked and who's not...

LINK:  FORBES RANKING

Domer Mike Lee '09 Fights in Chicago Friday!

Notre Dame alum Mike Lee '09, is back in the ring this Friday night in an ESPN Friday Night Fights at Chicago's UIC Pavilion.  This will be the "undefeated" Lee's (11 - 0) first fight since his six-round TKO of previously undefeated Peter Lawson in April.

If you're looking for something to do Friday night in Chicago -- head over and watch Mike's fight -- my understanding is 20% of the proceeds from this bout will be donated to Notre Dame.

LINK:  CHICAGO SUN-TIMES STORY

LINK:  BUY TICKETS HERE

A Great Story About Two Domers' Tribute...

Former Notre Dame football player Asaph Schwapp died from non-Hodgkin lymphoma (May 2013) at the age of 26...

Two of his former teammates and a few other Notre Dame alums decided to take on a TRIATHALON in his honor in San Francisco.  It's called the "Escape From Alacatraz" Triathalon and Mike Aello and Evan Sharpley competed for the memory of their friend.

You're going to want to read this story:

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

Domer Dad Bon Jovi Still Looking to Buy Bills

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi -- father of Notre Dame student-athlete Jesse Bongiovi -- is still seeking to purchase the NFL's Buffalo Bills.  Here's the latest:

In the photo above note the Notre Dame Leprechaun on Bon Jovi's guitar...

LINK:  BON JOVI

Skylar Scores 27 in 2014 WNBA All-Star Game

The former Notre Dame All-American put on quite a show last night in Phoenix -- leading her West team in scoring with 27 in their 125 - 124 OT loss to the East team in the 2014 WNBA All-Star game.  Here's the story:

LINK:  SKYLAR

LINK:  ESPN

Domers Playing in Celebrity Golf Classic Today

If you're looking for an event to watch on TV this weekend you might want to check out the American Century Championship -- a celebrity golf tournament that airs on NBC today and tomorrow.

• Saturday TV schedule: 3 PM ET to 6 PM ET
• Sunday TV schedule: 3 PM ET to 6 PM ET

A few former Notre Dame stars are in the playing field;  Joe Theismann, Tyler Eifert, Jerome Bettis, Digger Phelps and Tim Brown.

After day one -- Tim Brown leads the Notre Dame contingent -- in this "Stableford Format" tournament -- here's the leaderboard:

LINK:  FIRST ROUND LEADERBOARD

LINK:  CELEBRITIES FLOCK TO LAKE TAHOE

Only 43 Days to Notre Dame Football...

I can't wait!

Nine Notre Dame football players were named to "Watch Lists" for the various season ending awards.  Fighting Irish sophomore linebacker Jaylon Smith is on FIVE...

LINK:  WATCH LIST

Brady Quinn Attends NFL Films Boot Camp

Former Notre Dame All-American QB Brady Quinn attended an NFL Films boot camp for aspiring TV journalists a couple of weeks ago -- as you'll see in this Cleveland Plain Dealer story. 

I also learned that Quinn underwent back surgery this past November -- something I didn't know.

LINK:  CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER STORY

Manti Back Home for Event With Oregon QB

Former Notre Dame All-American Manti Te'o was back in Honolulu this week for an event at the Downtown Athletic Club with Oregon QB Marcus Mariota.  Here's a link to the news coverage:

LINK:  MANTI AND MARIOTA

Skylar Plays in Her First WNBA All-Star Game

Former Notre Dame All-American Skylar Diggins was voted a starter in today's WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix.  Tip-off time is set for 3:30 PM ET on ESPN.

Here is a link to Skylar talking about today's game and what she did to improve her game:

LINK:  SKYLAR DIGGINS TALKS ALL-STAR GAME

Notre Dame's New Track & Field Head Coach

Alan Turner was just named the new head Track & Field coach at the University of Notre Dame.

Congratulations Alan!

LINK:  TURNER

Field Turf Additions -- Shipped to Notre Dame

The above photo was "tweeted" today by the gang at Field Turf.  Next stop -- Notre Dame Stadium!

The image below shows a "photo shopped" Notre Dame Stadium with the Field Turf installed -- courtesy of Dan Worthington.

Notre Dame Photos From ESPYS Last Night

Notre Dame soccer player Max Lachowecki (gray suit and bow tie) posted some photos last night on TWITTER:

1. Top photo:  Max with Lisa Leslie (WNBA) and Jennie Finch (USA Softball) along with Notre Dame student-athletes Garrett McGrath (fencing) and Steve O'Hara (lacrosse) backstage at the ESPYS
2. Middle photo:  Max with dance stars Jabbawockeez
3. Bottom photo:  Max with Notre Dame women's basketball's Brianna Turner on the ESPYS red carpet

ESPYS: Brianna Turner On the Red Carpet

Notre Dame student-athlete Brianna Turner was at the ESPYS last night for being named Gatorade's High School Athlete of the Year.  Turner, the nation's #1 ranked girl's high school basketball player this past season -- is already enrolled at Notre Dame this summer...

Click on the link below and see Brianna in the 360 photo booth at the ESPYS:

LINK:  PHOTO BOOTH

Golden Tate and Max Lachowecki at ESPYS

Former Notre Dame All-American Golden Tate was on the ESPYS stage last night when Max Lachowecki (Soccer) accepted the Capital One Cup for the Fighting Irish!

Here's a couple of links of Max Lachowecki in the 360 photo booth:

LINK:  MAX

LINK:  MAX II

ESPYS: Notre Dame Receives Capital One Cup

Here's the photo of the three Notre Dame student-athletes who were in attendance last night at the ESPYS to receive the Capital One Cup for the 2013-14 season.  It's the first time ever that Notre Dame has won this award!

Top photo L TO R:  Garrett McGrath (Fencing), Max Lachowecki (Soccer) and Steve O'Hara (Lacrosse)

ESPYS: Video Clip of Skylar Diggins & Drake

Skylar Diggins is everywhere...

Here she is making an appearance last night on the ESPYS -- see video linked below.  Apparently, Drake has a little crush on Skylar -- as you'll see in the Washington Post article linked below:

LINK:  SKYLAR

LINK:  WASHINGTON POST