The Notre Dame Trail --- Day #5 Update

The pilgrims have covered 124 miles over the first five days of the Notre Dame Trail -- they finish on Saturday, August 26th.  A day we're encouraging everyone to walk the final few steps from downtown South Bend to the Notre Dame campus!

Here's the latest from WNDU:

LINK:  REPORT #1

LINK:  REPORT #2

LINK:  REPORT #3

Nolan Interviews Assistant Football Coaches

Nolan Interviews ND Football Coaches Today

Aerial Look at the New Notre Dame Stadium

Curious about the Campus Crossroads Project? Take a self-guided tour of the new buildings on Sunday: https://t.co/qBoTzm0zVz pic.twitter.com/IGaALrSfZt

— Notre Dame (@NotreDame) August 16, 2017

Wisconsin Grad -- Calls Out the Badger Nation!

I love this story -- Madison Police Chief Mike Koval -- a Notre Dame Dad, Superfan -- and, a Wisconsin alum -- calls out the Badger Nation!  See the video below!

Mike's son Riley (ND Law Grad) works with me here at Notre Dame. 

GO IRISH!

LINK:  MUST SEE

The Visitors' Entrance to Notre Dame Stadium

🏈 New to Notre Dame Stadium!

A visitors tunnel has been added near the north end zone.

Here's an exclusive look with @NDJackNolan. pic.twitter.com/C8h0IQSnS3

— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) August 15, 2017

Fox Sports Ohio: DeShone Kizer Interview...

DeShone talks about playing QB at Notre Dame and how it prepares you for the NFL...

Browns' QB Coach Discusses DeShone Kizer

Jaylon Smith to Play First NFL Game Saturday

Great news from Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones this evening...

LINK:  JAYLON'S READY!

The Most Valued Tickets in College Football

The folks at TickPick sent me this information on the latest pricing of football tickets in the secondary markets.

Once again -- Notre Dame football is part of the MOST VALUED TICKET in college football this year -- and it's not even close...

To put this in perspective:

• You could buy a ticket to Florida State vs. Alabama and Michigan vs. Ohio State and still not spend what it would cost to buy a ticket to Georgia vs. Notre Dame.
• You could buy a ticket to Alabama vs. Auburn, Michigan State vs. Michigan and Clemson vs. Auburn -- and still not spend what it would cost to buy a ticket to Georgia vs. Notre Dame
• You could buy TWO tickets to Ohio State vs. Michigan, and ONE ticket to Michigan State vs. Michigan -- and still not spend what it would cost to buy a ticket to Georgia vs. Notre Dame

THE TEN MOST VALUED TICKETS IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

1. Georgia at Notre Dame:  $1,654.72
2. Florida State at Alabama:  $1,026.54
3. Ohio State at Michigan:  $599.63
4. Navy vs. Army:  $567.76
5. Florida at Georgia:  $532.68
6. USC at Notre Dame:  $521.57
7. Oklahoma at Texas:  $469.38
8. Alabama at Auburn:  $464.63
9. Michigan State at Michigan:  $424.73
10. Clemson at Auburn:  $418.79

Day #2 Notre Dame Trail -- WNDU's Report

On day #2 -- the pilgrims on the Notre Dame Trail walked 19.1 miles...

LINK:  WNDU

NBC Names Tirico the Voice of ND Football

The talented broadcaster takes the place of Dan Hicks...

LINK:  TIRICO

Governor of Indiana Kicks off Notre Dame Trail

Fr. Jenkins gives a blessing before officially kicking off the @NotreDameTrail in Vincennes. The group will walk two miles tonight. pic.twitter.com/pmKBTjSd3q

— Alex Wilcox (@AlexWilcoxWNDU) August 13, 2017

The 319 mile journey from Vincennes, IN to the campus of the University of Notre Dame -- began last evening with a 1.7 mile walk with Indiana's Governor Holcomb.

LINK:  WNDU-TV

LINK:  ABC-57

New Tunnel Signage for Notre Dame Football

I'm hoping this new "HERE COME THE IRISH" signage is "back lit" and lights up during night games.

That would be a nice addition.

Coach Brian Kelly's Media Session Today

Notre Dame Stadium Opened up to Media Today

Here's a few more reports from today's tour of Notre Dame Stadium for the local media:

LINK:  ABC57 #1

LINK:  ABC57 #2

LINK:  WSBT

The Fighting Irish React to New Game Day Digs

Kizer's Media Session After Exhibition Game #1

Kizer being "groomed to be the Brown's franchise QB -- STORY

DeShone Kizer's First NFL Exhibition TD Pass

His first NFL game winner -- 4th and 2 with 1:57 left in the game.   Browns beat the Saints 20 to 14!

Does Cleveland finally have a QB!

DeShone dominated the passing stats for the Browns tonight:

• Kizer:  11 for 18 = 184 yards and a TD pass!
• Kessler:  5 for 10 = 47 yards
• Osweiller:  6 for 14 = 42 yards 

In addition -- Kizer led the Browns' QB's with 12 yards rushing.

This Really Happened on Jeopardy...

I've officially lost all faith in today's youth... pic.twitter.com/jvqEGHgIlg

— Jim Weber (@JimMWeber) August 10, 2017