Happy Mother's Day From Notre Dame!

This is a photo of my "Notre Dame Mom" -- Joan Small.  Mom passed in June of 2012 and I'm sure she's become one of the more active members of the Notre Dame Club of Heaven.

My Mom left this life a little too soon -- at the age of 73 -- so be sure to tell your Moms that you LOVE THEM and be sure to THANK them for all they've done and continue to do for you.

Once they leave for Heaven -- they leave a great void in your life.

Here's what my colleagues here at Notre Dame created this year to THANK ALL OF THE NOTRE DAME MOMS -- linked below.  I think they did a terrific job!

The photo above of my MOM sits above my desk at the University of Notre Dame -- she keeps watch over me -- every day.

LINK:  NOTRE DAME MOMS

LINK:  MOTHER'S DAY SITE

ND Women's LAX Advance to Elite Eight!

Chris Halfpenny's Fighting Irish beat Ohio State last night to advance to tomorrow's game against perennial power Northwestern for a trip to the FINAL FOUR!

ND Men's LAX Advances to Elite Eight -- Again!

It wasn't easy...

Up next -- Albany and their high flying offense.

Grantland Weighs In On Notre Dame QB's

When it's the most visible and scrutinized position in college sport -- the national media takes note...

LINK:  GRANTLAND

Notre Dame Football: In Malik Zaire We Trust

Here's an endorsement from a Sporting News writer this morning on Notre Dame's QB!

LINK:  ZAIRE

Media Predictions on Where Golson Transfers

Took a lap around the worldwide web to see where the prognosticators are speculating where the "soon-to-be" Notre Dame alum will play his last year of college football...

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS #1

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS #2

LINK:  YAHOO SPORTS

LINK:  POST AND COURIER

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

Brian Kelly's Statement on Everett Golson

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“I’d like to thank Everett Golson for all he did as a member of our football program. He had many significant achievements, including helping us to an undefeated regular season and berth into the national title game. But his most important accomplishment is completing his course work toward a degree from the University of Notre Dame. I wish him all the best moving forward.

“We, of course, have approached our preparations for the upcoming season with this possibility in mind. The emergence of Malik Zaire, based on his performance in the Music City Bowl win over LSU, and throughout spring practice, has given our staff supreme confidence that he can lead our team to great success in 2015.”

Notre Dame's Emilee Koerner Named ACC POY!

The Fighting Irish senior outfielder was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year today!

Emilee's (.493) batting average led the ACC this season!

Here's the story:

LINK:  ACC PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Clausen Shares Why He Returned to the Bears

Former Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen signed a one-year deal to return to the Chicago Bears -- a day before the free agency period opened up.

Clausen spoke with the Chicago Sun-Times about why he chose to re-sign with the Bears:

LINK:  CLAUSEN

Interview: Domer Zack Martin Visits Dealership

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The former Notre Dame captain had a fantastic rookie season in Dallas.  Now he's capitalizing on the fame.  Here's the story...

LINK:  ZACK MARTIN -- COWBOYS

OT: Never Thought I'd See This at the Vatican!

Got to love Pope Francis -- here with the Harlem Globetrotters...

Another Sports Emmy for Cris Collinsworth!

Domer Dad (Austin '14 and Jac '17) Cris Collinsworth -- received another EMMY last night for his work for NBC.

THIS IS CRIS' SIXTEENTH EMMY!

Cris' Emmy last night came for Outstanding Sports Personality -- Sports Event Analyst.

Congrats Cris!

The photo above is of Cris anchoring Notre Dame Day (last week) with his son Jac.

LINK:  ANOTHER EMMY

The NBA's "MVP" Sends Personal Invite...

To Notre Dame's Demetrius Jackson to join him at the SC30 Select Camp this summer...

Evaluating Parents in the Recruiting Process

Coach Brey talks about parents...

Missed This: Jewell Loyd Seattle TV Interview

She's a natural...

Domer John Carlson Announces Retirement

The Arizona Cardinals now have only one former Notre Dame student-athlete at the tight end position (Troy Niklas) -- as it was announced today that John Carlson has retired after seven seasons in the NFL.

Carlson played for the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings -- and this past year with the Cardinals.

John earned $14,667,750 over his seven year NFL career:  NFL SALARY

LINK:  CARLSON RETIRES

Mike Sanford Jr. -- Like Father, Like Son...

USA Today penned a piece today about Mike Sanford Jr.'s path to Notre Dame -- through the eyes of his football coaching Dad -- Mike Sanford, Sr.

LINK:  SANFORD & SON

Domer Craig Counsell Named Brewers Manager

Craig Counsell, a 1992 graduate of the University of Notre Dame has been named the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers!

Counsell, a second baseman for the Fighting Irish went on to have a sixteen year career in the Big Leagues -- earning two World Series rings, one in Miami (1997) and one in Arizona (2001).

He's been working in the Brewer's front office for the past three years -- now he's back on the field!

Congrats Craig!

LINK:  BREWERS GIVE COUNSELL THREE YEAR DEAL

Notre Dame's Monogram Awards Ceremony

It's a pretty special moment for a Notre Dame student-athlete...

Domer Feeney Anchors TEAM USA Relay Win!

Notre Dame All-American Pat Feeney ran the anchor leg of the 4 x 400 for Team USA in the USA vs. The World Track Meet.  Feeney's split was faster than the OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST'S -- think about that!

Here's the report:

LINK:  FEENEY IS FAST!