Plenty of Scheduling "Noise" for Notre Dame

Word broke in the last 24 hours that Notre Dame and Michigan would renew their rivalry as early as 2018.  It's being reported that Michigan would "buy-out" their contract with Arkansas to make this happen.

Still awaiting confirmation from Notre Dame that this is a done deal.

Also, the folks at Texas Christian University think they may also have a football game scheduled with the Fighting Irish in the very near future...

LINK:  MICHIGAN BACK ON SCHEDULE

LINK:  TCU GAME?

A Unique Rendition of ND's Victory March!

Her name is Kat Quinn and she's a member of Notre Dame's Class of 2010.

If you'd like to see more of Kat's music -- just click on the link below.

Enjoy!

LINK:  KAT QUINN'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL

LINK:  KAT QUINN'S WEBSITE

Athlon: "Wild Card Players for Notre Dame"

Players who could surprise this Fall...

LINK:  ATHLON SPORTS

National Rankings and Watch Lists Hedging...

Thought you'd enjoy this story...

LINK:  CHICAGO SPORTS NETWORK

Forbes Ranks the University of Notre Dame #1

Forbes ranked the top universities in the Midwest -- see the rankings linked below...

LINK:  RANKINGS

Brian Kelly's "Two Minute Drill" with SBT

Notre Dame's head football coach Brian Kelly -- talks with the South Bend Tribune's Eric Hansen...

LINK:  BRIAN KELLY INTERVIEW

Domer Huddle Wins US Olympic Trials Saturday

Notre Dame alum -- Molly Huddle '06, won the 10,000 meters this Saturday at the US Olympic Trials -- earning the honor to represent the USA at next month's Olympics in Rio!

LINK:  RACE STORY

Here is a video of Molly's last lap!

Skylar Diggins "The Face of the WNBA"

Notre Dame all-time great Skylar Diggins -- just released her first book "The Middle School Rules of Skylar Diggins."  You can see an excerpt (link below) and buy it online (Amazon link below as well).

She's also the subject of a story about her becoming the "face of the WNBA."

LINK:  STORY

LINK:  SKYLAR'S BOOK

LINK:  BUY SKYLAR'S BOOK HERE

T.J. Jones Making Position Switch in Detroit

Former Notre Dame wide receiver T.J. Jones is making a position switch for the Detroit Lions...

LINK:  STORY

Demetrius' NBA Summer League Debut Monday

Former Notre Dame basketball star Demetrius Jackson made his NBA Summer League debut yesterday for the Boston Celtics -- scoring 8 points on 3 for 5 shooting from the field and making both free throw attempts in his 15 minutes of action...

Demetrius is wearing uniform #26.  You'll see him in the video highlights below...

LINK:  VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

LINK:  GAME STATS

Our National Anthem -- May It Always Be Sung!

Most don't know this didn't become our National Anthem until 1931...

God Bless America! -- Happy Birthday #240!

Elie Wiesel with Father Ted Hesburgh in 1984

Holocaust survivor and Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel, passed away yesterday at the age of 87.

Here's a photo of Wiesel with Notre Dame's Fr. Ted Hesburgh -- back in 1984 -- Wiesel was on the University of Notre Dame campus filming a television documentary.

OT: Orca Coolers -- Help Them Name This!

My cousin Pat Doyle (big time Notre Dame fan) -- sent me this photo of one of their new products.  Since it's July 4th Weekend here in America -- I thought I'd post their request:

Orca Coolers is looking for a name for this product.  If you have a suggestion -- go to their FACEBOOK page!

LINK:  FACEBOOK

Independence Day Weekend -- Fifes & Drums!

My good friend Jim Thomas took a job this week to head up Development at Colonial Williamsburg. 

To honor America's independence -- and my friend -- I thought I'd post the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums performing.

Domer Spruell Leaves Deloitte for Top NBA Job

Former Notre Dame football team captain Byron Spruell -- was just named the NBA's President of League Operations...

LINK:  SPRUELL TO NBA

Photo: Becca Huffer & Former Tiger Jim Small

That's my Dad -- Jim Small (former Detroit Tiger outfielder) on the left with former Notre Dame golf star Becca Huffer '12 at last night's Pro Am Party at the Symetra Tour's Tullymore Classic in Stanwood, MI.

Becca begins tournament play Friday at 1:19 PM ET -- teeing off on #10.

You can track how well Becca is playing at the link below:

LINK:  BECCA HUFFER'S SCORECARD
 

Why Teams Want Notre Dame On FB Schedule

Look what happened in Raleigh, NC -- North Carolina State gets Notre Dame on their football schedule for the first time in history...

LINK:  TICKET SALES RECORD

Demetrius Jackson's Custom Suit Jackets

The 2nd Round Draft pick of the Boston Celtics -- is wearing his life story -- thanks to his friends at ESQ Clothing...

LINK:  DEMETRIUS

Domer Jackson Meets With Boston Media

Former Notre Dame basketball star Demetrius Jackson met with the Boston media yesterday...

LINK:  DEMETRIUS ON BRAD STEVENS