OT: Phillip Rivers Accepts HS Coaching Gig!

Here is yesterday's announcement that Phillip Rivers will become the head football coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, AL -- after his NFL playing days are over.  Have to imagine enrollment's going to rise at this school...

Onward and Upward! from St. Michael Catholic High School on Vimeo.

THE FIGHT: Broadcast Schedule -- Tuesday!

Just scroll down on the PDF above to see the broadcast times for this 8 hour-broadcast.

The fun begins Tuesday, May 12th at 2 PM ET and runs to 10 PM ET

Domer Mike Storen '57 Leaves For Heaven!

Oh Rachel, thank you so much. Means a LOT to me and my family. 🙏🏻 @Rachel__Nichols #TheJump https://t.co/FvuURJXnwQ

— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN) May 8, 2020

Yes, he was the proud father of ESPN's Hannah Storm -- but this Notre Dame alum was a player in the sports industry for years...

LINK:  MIKE STOREN

Finebaum Opines on Swarbrick Comments...

Jack Swarbrick Press Conference

THE FIGHT -- Tuesday, May 12th at Notre Dame!

Notre Dame Folk Choir Performance...

Indiana's FIVE STEP PLAN to Get Back...

Indiana's Governor Holcomb just announced the state's BACK ON TRACK plan...

Here are the highlights:


STAGE TWO:  Begins Monday, May 4th  (all but Cass, Marion & Lake counties)

• Hoosiers 65 & over should remain at home
• Recommended that Hoosiers wear face masks in public
• Gatherings of up to 25 will be allowed -- with social distancing being practiced
• Essential travel ban lifted
• Encouraging remote work continues
• Restaurants & bars that serve food can open at 50% capacity
• Malls can open at 50% capacity -- as will some Retail categories
• Religious services -- can open on May 8th

STAGE THREE:  Begins May 24th

• Hoosiers 65 & over can begin limited exposure to others
• Face masks continue to used in public
• Gatherings of up to 100 will be allowed -- with social distancing being practiced
• No travel restrictions
• Retail capacity can go to 75%
• Gyms, fitness centers, pools -- may reopen with some CDC guidelines in place
• Bars and Nightclubs -- remain closed

STAGE FOUR:  Begins June 14th 

• Hoosiers 65 & over should remain cautious with public exposure
• Face mask are optional
• Gatherings of up to 250 will be allowed -- with social distancing being practiced
• Malls are open at FULL capacity
• Bars and Nightclubs can open at 50% capacity
• Restaurant dining rooms open at 75% capacity
• Recreational sports and tournaments can begin
• Amusement parks can open at 50% capacity
• Large sports and entertainment venues still closed -- as well as festivals, conventions, parades, etc.

STAGE FIVE:   Begins July 4th

• Hoosiers 65 & over should continue social distancing habits
• Face masks are optional
• Gatherings of OVER 250 people may begin -- provided they are following CDC guidelines
• Restaurants and Bars -- back to full capacity
• Amusement parks are open to full capacity

No word on when venues like Notre Dame Stadium will be approved to re-open...

Here's the full list of guidelines:


LINK:  STAGES TO GET BACK ON TRACK

ACC Network Interviews Coach Niele Ivey

Lions' GM Radio Interview: Talks Okwara Pick

Niele Ivey's Introduction to the Team's Alumnae

Forever an #NDFamily.

When @MuffetMcGraw gathered our alums to introduce our newest head coach, @IrishCoachIvey…

… well, you’ll want the sound up for this unforgettable moment.#WelcomeHomeNiele pic.twitter.com/7uH5lcAMjp

— Notre Dame WBB (@ndwbb) April 30, 2020

Brian Kelly Conducts Zoom Press Conference

It's Muffet McGraw Monday Today on ESPNU

From Noon ET to Midnight ET -- ESPNU will replay six (6) of Notre Dame Women's Basketball games during Muffet's career:

• NOON ET:  ND vs. UCONN -- 2012 Final Four
• 2 PM ET:  ND vs. UCONN -- 2013 Season
• 4 PM ET:  ND vs. South Carolina -- 2015 Final Four
• 6 PM ET:  ND vs. UCONN -- 2018 Final Four
• 8 PM ET:  ND vs. Mississippi State -- 2018 National Championship
• 10 PM ET:  Muffet's Last Home Game at Notre Dame 2020

Check it all out on ESPNU.

McGlinchey Voices Over Staley Tribute Video

Former Notre Dame football captain, Mike McGlinchey -- played just two seasons with 49ers left tackle Joe Staley -- however, their friendship will last forever...

Alohi Gilman's First NFL Press Conference

Troy Pride Jr. Receives Panthers' Draft Call

Julian Okwara Taks With the Lions' Tori Petry

Steelers Coach & GM Talk Chase Claypool

Cole Kmet's Home Town Celebrates NFL Draft

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Don’t rain on @colekmet’s parade! Arlington Heights showed out for the hometown kid.

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No College Has Sent More Players to the NFL!

NO school has more All-Time NFL Draft picks than Notre Dame. ✨#GoIrish x #IrishInTheNFL x #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/4np0ESaHK3

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) April 25, 2020