Photo of Jaylon Smith's First NFL Tackle!

It's been 596 days since former Notre Dame All-American Jaylon Smith stepped foot on a football field in LIVE game action.  He played 12 snaps today in the Cowboys exhibition game with the Colts -- and made this critical third down tackle...

IF YOU "DOUBLE CLICK" ON THE PHOTO above you can see the video of his first NFL tackle! 

HE'S BACK!

LINK:  IT'S A BLESSING

I LOVE THIS -- Notre Dame's Class of 2021!

Got to love this photo of the University of Notre Dame's Class of 2021 inside Notre Dame Stadium.  That's Corbett Family Hall in the background.

Irish Goal Line Offense -- A Different Approach

Notre Dame's QB will be "under center" in their goal like offense this season. 

I believe this will be for the good...

LINK:  GOAL LINE

Knute Rockne Uniform Reveal for Notre Dame!

This folks -- is GENIUS!  The old / new helmet design -- the SHOES -- and the detail on the jersey that the Fighting Irish will be wearing in their game November 18th against Navy.

Every player's nameplate in the Notre Dame Locker Room -- the day of this game -- will be replaced with one name:  ROCKNE.

LOVE IT!!!

LINK:  THE STORY BEHIND THE DESIGN

Domer Jaylon Smith's Just a Day Away...

The former Notre Dame All-American looks to be getting his first NFL Exhibition game action tomorrow against the Colts...

They're Back --- The Band of the Fighting Irish!

We're back in business. ☘️ #goirish #ndfamily pic.twitter.com/YpCzTCM99t

— ND Band (@NotreDameBand) August 18, 2017

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.