Photos from Notre Dame's Commencement

 

Here's a few members of Notre Dame Football's Team 127 -- on graduation day.  Note the big guy in the middle -- that's #6 overall NFL draft pick Ronnie Stanley.

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's plane flying over Notre Dame Stadium -- just minutes before Commencement.

University of Notre Dame's Baccalaureate Mass

These were taken by my ultra-talented Notre Dame colleagues Matt Cashore and Barbara Johnston -- at last night's Baccalaureate Mass at the University of Notre Dame.

You can purchase these photos -- and more from Commencement Weekend 2016 at the University of Notre Dame -- at the link below:

LINK:  PHOTOS 

Notre Dame's 2016 Commencement -- Replay

Skylar, Devereaux and Natalie Together Again

The three former Fighting Irish hoops stars were together again tonight in Indianapolis -- as Skylar Diggin's Dallas Wings won their first game in franchise history over Devereaux Peters and Natalie Achonwa's Indiana Fever 90 - 79.

Skylar didn't play -- as she works to get back on the floor after her major knee surgery...

The bottom photo took place after the game -- as the three former Notre Dame stars met with the crowd.  

LINK:  BOX SCORE

Incoming Domer Wins FOUR State Titles Today

Tony Pride Jr., who has committed to play for the Fighting Irish this fall -- finished his high school sports career today in GREAT fashion!

In a little more than 3 hours this morning -- Tony won all four of his races at the South Carolina High School Track & Field State Championship:

• 100 Meters:  10.55
• 200 Meters:  21.28
• 400 Meters:  48.28
• 4 x 100 Meter Relay:  42.20 (team time -- ran anchor leg)

ESPNW Story: Skylar Diggins -- The Brand...

You will want to read the accompanying story...

LINK:  SKYLAR DIGGINS

ND Day Replay: 27 Music / Dance Performances

Here's a look back at all of the music and dance performances that took place during our Notre Dame Day broadcast.  If you'd like to watch them in their entirety - click on the link below:

LINK:  NOTRE DAME DAY 2016

The Notre Dame "Student-Athlete" -- Must See!

Great storytelling by my friends at Fighting Irish Media...

Jaylon Smith a Guest on Mike & MIKE Today

Here is a replay of Jaylon Smith's interview this morning on ESPN's Mike & MIKE Radio Show...

LINK:  JAYLON SMITH

Domer Jerian Grant Tells His Basketball Story

From DeMatha.
To Notre Dame.
To the @NYKnicks.

WATCH @JerianGrant talk about his hoopin' journey.https://t.co/K7doRTUzoC

— Notre Dame MBB (@NDmbb) May 9, 2016

4th Highest Vertical in NBA Combine History

⚡️DJ GOT HOPS!@D_Jay24 hops 43.5" at @NBADraft Combine (4th-highest ever).@PlanetPat5 had 44" vert in 2015!https://t.co/qfxsGFendd

— Notre Dame MBB (@NDmbb) May 12, 2016

Another Notre Dame hoops star makes his mark at the NBA Combine...

Two "Prime Time" Home Games This Fall for ND

The University of Notre Dame announced the start times for its SIX home games for the 2016 football season.  Here's the detail:

• September 10th -- NEVADA -- 3:30 PM ET
• September 17th -- MICHIGAN STATE -- 7:30 PM ET
• September 24th -- DUKE -- 3:30 PM ET
• October 15th -- STANFORD -- 7:30 PM ET
• October 29th -- MIAMI -- 3:30 PM ET
• November 19th -- VIRGINIA TECH -- 3:30 PM ET

In addition, Notre Dame announced its 2017 football schedule.  See the link below:

LINK:  FOOTBALL SCHEDULE INFO

A Notre Dame Student Who "Learns Differently"

This is an amazing story -- a Notre Dame student who can't read or write...

ND Day Replay: Notre Dame Symphony

I love their arrangement of the Notre Dame Victory March towards the end!

14 Year-Old Entreprenuer's Dream School: ND

You'll want to read the story linked below -- he wants to go to Notre Dame...

LINK:  MUST READ

Ronnie Stanley "Ravens Hit the Jackpot!"

Nice story about Notre Dame All-American Ronnie Stanley...

LINK:  RONNIE STANLEY

KeiVarae Russell Talks Why He Returned to ND

LINK:  KC STAR STORY

"Hard Working & Smart" Texans' GM on Fuller

A very nice compliment was thrown at former Notre Dame All-American Will Fuller...

LINK:  TEXANS' GM TALKS WILL FULLER

Domer C.J. Prosise Turning Heads in Seattle

LINK:  ESPN STORY

ND Day Replay: The Notre Dame Quarterbacks

The two best QB's -- on any one team -- in college football.