Jimmy Carter, Condoleezza Rice to Speak...

The University of Notre Dame just released a list of dignitaries who will speak at the Memorial Tribute celebration of Fr. Ted's life -- this Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM ET at Purcell Pavilion. 

The group of dignitaries include a former U.S. President & First Lady, U.S. Secretary of State, a few U.S. Senators, a Cardinal, a Hall of Fame Football coach, etc.

Should be quite a night.  The event is open to the public -- tickets (they are FREE) will become available Tuesday at 3 PM ET at the Purcell Pavilion Ticket Office.

Here's a few names on the list:

• Jimmy & Rosallyn Carter 
• Condoleezza Rice 
• Cardinal McCarrick
• Lou Holtz
• Governor Mike Pence
• Senator Joe Donnelly
• Former Senator Alan Simpson

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE STORY

Welcome Home: Todd Lyght "D" Backs Coach

Former Notre Dame All-American, National Champion, First Round NFL Draft Pick (#5 overall) and Super Bowl Champion -- Todd Lyght -- was introduced today as the new defensive backs coach for the Fighting Irish!

LINK:  TODD LYGHT

Meet Keith Gilmore ND's New "D" Line Coach!

Notre Dame's new defensive line coach has a long-standing relationship with a number of the member's of Brian Kelly's staff.  It's pretty cool to see...

LINK:  KEITH GILMORE

Welcome Home: Autry Denson, RB Coach!

He's the all-time leading rusher at the University of Notre Dame -- and now he's back home coaching the Fighting Irish running backs!

LINK:  AUTRY DENSON

Meet Mike Sanford, Notre Dame's New OC!

Brian Kelly introduced the new additions to his coaching staff this morning -- here's a first look at Mike Sanford:

LINK:  MIKE SANFORD

Brian Kelly Press Conference Today at 11 AM

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly will be meeting today with the media to introduce the new additions to his coaching staff.

You can watch it LIVE at the link below -- beginning at 11 AM ET.

LINK:  BRIAN KELLY PRESSER

A "60 Minutes" Story in 1982 Featuring Fr. Ted

You are going to want to watch this...

LINK:  AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE

A Tribute Video for Rev. Theordore M. Hesburgh

The folks at WatchND put this together for Fr. Ted -- looking at his impact on Notre Dame Athletics.

LINK:  HESBURGH

"Back to Back" ACC Titles for Muffet's Gang!

Notre Dame beat North Carolina State this afternoon 67 - 60 to win the Atlantic Coast Conference Regular Season title!

The Irish turned it over 21 times, keeping the score closer than it should have been...

The #4 ranked Fighting Irish are now "TWO FOR TWO" when it comes to ACC regular season titles.  CONGRATS!

LINK:  BOX SCORE

Notre Dame's Athletic Teams Honor Fr. Ted

Helmet stickers, uniform patches, hair ribbons -- just a few of the ways Notre Dame's athletic teams are honoring Fr. Ted...

The Odd Couple: Father Ted & Ann Landers

This is a story I'm sure many of you were not aware of...

LINK:  THE ODD COUPLE

Details: Live Webcast of Fr. Hesburgh's Funeral

The University of Notre Dame will be LIVE STREAMING over the internet the following services this week for Fr. Ted from campus:

• Tuesday -- 7:30 PM ET:  WAKE
• Wednesday -- 2:00 PM ET:  FUNERAL MASS
• Wednesday -- 7:30 PM ET:  MEMORIAL TRIBUTE

You'll be able to watch these events LIVE at the URL linked below:

LIVE:  LIVE VIEWING

ND Hockey Beats #9 Boston College 3 - 1

Jeff Jackson's Fighting Irish have beaten two top-ten teams the last two weekends from the city of Boston. 

Tonight it was freshman goalie Cal Peterson who STOPPED 55 SHOTS as the Irish beat Boston College!

LINK:  IRISH BEAT BC

Domer Molly Seidel Wins ACC MVP Award!

The ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships were held this week in Blacksburg, VA -- and Notre Dame start Molly Seidel was named ACC Championship MVP this evening, after winning the 3000 and 5000 meter runs!

That's Molly with the MVP award above!

Chicago Tribune: A Nice Tribute to Fr. Ted

Thought you'd enjoy reading this from Don Wycliffe '69 -- an opinion piece in the Chicago Tribune.

LINK:  A TRIBUTE

Digger Phelps Talks About Fr. Ted Hesburgh

Notre Dame basketball coaching legend Digger Phelps -- sat down with the folks at WNDU-TV to talk about his friend FATHER TED.

Kleenex alert!

LINK:  DIGGER

Notre Dame News Conference This Morning

The University of Notre Dame's president Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. held a news conference at 11 AM ET this morning to discuss the passing of Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C.

LINK:  REPLAY OF NEWS CONFERENCE

Notre Dame Students Pay Tribute to Father Ted

Students met early this morning at Fr. Ted's favorite place on the campus of the University of Notre Dame...

LINK:  ALMA MATER

Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C.

One of Notre Dame's all-time greats -- FATHER TED -- died late last night at the age of 97.

It's being reported that Fr. Ted celebrated his last Mass at 11:30 AM ET yesterday morning with his family -- he left for Heaven exactly 12 hours later...

As Fr. John Jenkins, C.S.C. wrote in his email to the Notre Dame family early this morning:

"He is now with Our Lady, whose university he served so well, and with the Lord." 

Father Ted's funeral Mass will be this Wednesday, March 4th at 2:00 PM ET at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

LINK:  REMEMBERING FR. TED

Coach Kelly to Introduce New Coaches Monday!

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly will be meeting with the media Monday to introduce the following additions to his staff:

• Mike Sanford
• Todd Lyght
• Autry Denson
• Keith Gilmore

I'll have the link up once it's published -- so you can watch it LIVE right here.