Brady Quinn Signs Contract with Dolphins!

Well, the FOX Sports TV gig lasted about one week...

The story broke in the last couple of hours that former Notre Dame All-American QB Brady Quinn signed a contract today with the Miami Dolphins!  Here's the Miami Herald story:

LINK:  BRADY QUINN A DOLPHIN!

ESPN: Coach Brian Kelly "WIRED" at Practice

ESPN's Rece Davis, Mac Brown and Danny Kanell were on campus today visiting the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.  Here's a link to their segment on Coach Kelly during practice -- along with his Mac Brown interview:

LINK:  COACH KELLY WIRED

LINK:  COACH KELLY ON GOLSON AND VAN GORDER

Notre Dame Women's Golf Team in Ireland!!!

Not bad duty for the Notre Dame Women's Golf Team -- they're in Ireland playing golf for eight days with a number of friends of the University.

Today was DAY ONE and they had a couple of special moments at Waterville Golf Links -- one of the top 20 links golf courses in the world.

• Notre Dame's women's head coach Susan Holt came "one inch" from a HOLE-in-ONE (see photo above) at Waterville -- and wouldn't you know it -- in the the group behind Coach Holt was the Irish Prime Minister, Enda Kenny (that's Coach Holt with the Prime Minister in the 4th photo from the top)

The Prime Minister then joined the Notre Dame family after the round for some conversation and pictures.  That's him in the "royal blue" shirt in the pictures above.

Got to love the Notre Dame Monogram Flag flying in Ireland!

Just click on the photos above to enlarge!

Emma Reaney's National Championship Ring!

Notre Dame student-athlete Emma Reaney won the 200 Breaststroke this past season -- in an American Record Time -- at the NCAA Championship.  With it came this beautiful ring!

Corey Robinson's Mario Balotelli "Hair Tribute"

Notre Dame student-athlete Corey Robinson -- the son of NBA All-Time great David Robinson -- has a favorite soccer player by the name of Mario Balotelli.  Robinson decided to mimic Balotelli's hair style. 

I wonder what the ADMIRAL thinks...

Saturday's ND Football Practice Report

Catch the video replay of yesterday's first "on-campus" football practice for the Fighting Irish.  You'll also see a link from Coach Kelly's post practice comments:

LINK:  PRACTICE REPORT

LINK:  COACH KELLY AFTER PRACTICE

Replay: Jimmy Clausen's 73 Yard TD Pass!

Former Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen had a great first "audition" last night for the Chicago Bears.  Clausen played the third quarter -- throwing for 150 yards (7 for 13) and 2 TD's and 2 point conversion.  He also scrambled for 16 yards to keep a drive alive -- leading the Bears to a come from behind 34 - 28 exhibition win over the Eagles.

Here's a video replay of his 73-yard TD pass!

The photo above is of Jimmy's second TD pass -- a 22 yard effort to Michael Spurlock

LINK:  CLAUSEN

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE ANALYSIS

LINK:  CHICAGO SUN-TIMES STORY

Check Out the "ULTIMATE TAILGATE TABLES"

If you're planning on TAILGATING in the parking lots around Notre Dame Stadium -- or, from home -- you have got to check this out!

It's called the KNOCKDOWN TABLE -- and it's manufactured by a company based in South Bend, IN.  I've been to their facility and checked these tables out first hand -- THEY ARE AWESOME!

Here's what's great -- they are PORTABLE and they are SOLID.  If you're tired of the typical folding table approach to your tailgating at Notre Dame -- upgrade to the "bar height" of the Knockdown Table.  I'm going to!

I'm sure if you order one -- they'll deliver it to you when you come into town for your Notre Dame game -- just click on the link below to learn more:

LINK:  THE KNOCKDOWN TABLE

First Day in Full Pads -- Notre Dame Football

The 2014 edition of the Fighting Irish practiced in full pads for the first time today -- on their last day -- at Culver Academies.  Take a look!

LINK:  FIGHTING IRISH

LINK:  COACH KELLY AFTER PRACTICE

Coach Kelly's "Black Horse" Practice Entrance

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly rode "Patton" one of Culver Academies famous "Black Horses" onto the practice field today...

The photo above is of Culver's "BLACK HORSE TROOP" that has performed at 16 Presidential Inaugural Parades.

LINK:  COACH KELLY

Vatican's Swiss Guard Practice with Irish Today

The Notre Dame men's basketball team is on a tour of Italy -- and today they had the unique experience of practicing with the SWISS GUARD (the guys in red) -- the Pope's security force...

You're going to want to watch this video -- note the new practice gear provided by Under Armour -- the shorts look great!

LINK:  THE IRISH IN ITALY

The Tight End Tradition at Notre Dame !!!

Here's a look at the Notre Dame tight end position for the 2014 edition of the Fighting Irish...

LINK:  TIGHT ENDS

LINK:  KOYACK INTERVIEW

Everett Golson "Under Center" with Herbstreit

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit made the trek to San Diego a few weeks ago to spend some time with Notre Dame QB Everett Golson -- here's the interview:

LINK:  GOLSON

Photo of Everett Golson's ND Shoulder Pads

Notice the number, the last name and the blue & gold detail...

ND Men's Soccer an "ALMOST" Unanimous #1

The National Soccer Coaches Association released their pre-season men's college soccer rankings and Bobby Clark's Fighting Irish received 19 of the 20 first place votes -- and the #1 ranking!

Notre Dame, the defending NCAA National Champions hit the pitch for the first time on August 16th.

LINK:  IRISH RANKED #1

Follow Notre Dame Basketball's Italy Trip!

Mike Brey's Fighting Irish arrived yesterday morning in Rome -- to what should be a special couple of weeks for the Notre Dame men's basketball team in Italy.  If you'd like to follow what they're up to -- click on the link below.

In the photo above, Eric Katenda and Demetrius Jackson take in the COLOSSEUM.

OT: Must See -- Boy's Tribute at Omaha Beach

Folks, if you haven't seen this -- you must.  I promise you it will bring a tear or two to your eyes...

He's an 11 year-old young man from France.

LINK:  PROJECT VIGIL

Notre Dame Cornerbacks -- WatchND Feature!

It's a new personality -- PRESSURE -- that Coach Van Gorder brings to the Fighting Irish DEFENSE this season.  It's going to be fun to watch!

Here's a look today at the cornerbacks:

LINK:  PRESSURE

LINK:  CODY RIGGS INTERVIEW

Brianna Turner Leads Team USA Over Mexico!

Notre Dame student-athlete and the GATORADE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR -- Brianna Turner '18 -- led TEAM USA over Mexico in a FIBA AMERICAS CHAMPIONSHIP game this evening in Colorado Springs.

Brianna, TEAM CAPTAIN for the US National Team, led the Americans with 16 points in their 104 - 55 win over Mexico!

LINK:  STATS

Photo Gallery: Field Turf at Notre Dame Stadium

The folks at the South Bend Tribune have posted this photo gallery of the new Field Turf at Notre Dame Stadium.

LINK:  PHOTO GALLERY