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.

A post shared by Chicago Bears (@chicagobears) on Apr 25, 2020 at 11:26am PDT

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

Notre Dame -- NFL Free Agent Tracker

LB Jonas Griffith of Indiana State, RB JaMycal Hasty of Baylor, and WR Chris Finke of Notre Dame added to the list of #49ers undrafted-free-agent signings. https://t.co/uhwJMYyDyH

— 49ers Webzone (@49erswebzone) April 25, 2020

Former #NotreDame RB Tony Jones Jr. (@Tone6ixx) has signed with New Orleans Saints. pic.twitter.com/wW92QJ3yij

— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) April 25, 2020

#NotreDame defensive end Jamir Jones says that he has signed a free agent contract with the Houston #Texans.

Story: https://t.co/QvdNHvFCa7#NFLDraft packers #IrishIllustrated@247Sports pic.twitter.com/KGB9iECOx6

— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) April 25, 2020

Former Notre Dame linebacker Asmar Bilal is headed to the Chargers, per source

— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) April 25, 2020

Former #NotreDame S and captain Jalen Elliott (@Jae_Uno_) has signed with the Detroit Lions. pic.twitter.com/E4YkUG1MPv

— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) April 25, 2020

Former #NotreDame CB Donte Vaughn (@_cavtion_) will sign with the LA Chargers. pic.twitter.com/oTdVFfF0ml

— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) April 26, 2020

 
 
 
 
 

Khalid Kareem's First NFL Media Session

Bengals's GM talks with media about Khalid Kareem...

Troy Pride Jr.'s First NFL Press Sessions

Alohi Gilman Drafted by LA Chargers!

The former Notre Dame safety was just selected by the "Los Angeles Fighting Irish" -- AKA the Los Angeles Chargers!

He'll join a roster with these former Notre Dame teammates:  Isaac Rochell, Jerry Tillery and Drue Tranquill.

Congrats Alohi!

Pittsburgh Beat Writers Talk Chase Claypool

Here's how the Pittsburgh beat writers reacted to the Steelers' selection of Notre Dame wide receiver Chase Claypool...

LINK:  PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE

LINK:  STEELERS WIRE

LINK:  TWITTER REACTION

Chicago Beat Writers Talk Cole Kmet Pick

Took a lap around the Chicago media sites to see what they're thinking about the Bears' selection of Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet...

That is Cole in the black shirt reacting to being selected by the Bears.  Click on photo to enlarge.

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE

LINK:  SUN-TIMES

LINK:  TWITTER REACTION

Detroit Lions' Beat Writers Talk Julian Okwara

Here's a look at the local media's reaction in Detroit to the Lions' selection of Notre Dame defensive end / linebacker Julian Okwara...

LINK:  DETROIT FREE PRESS

LINK:  LIONS WIRE

LINK:  M LIVE

Chicago's "The Audible" Talks Cole Kmet Pick

The Brothers Okwara Talk About Lions' Pick

Lion's GM Talks Julian Okwara Selection

Replay: Steelers' Selection of Chase Claypool

The Chicago Bears' Making Their Call to Kmet

Bears's GM & Kmet Talk 2nd Round Selection

Chase Claypool Meets the Pittsburgh Media

Chase Claypool Reacts to Steelers' Selection

.@ChaseClaypool is excited to be a part of #SteelersNation! pic.twitter.com/J9ZBwJ5iBb

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 25, 2020

Replay: Cole Kmet Receives Bears' Call

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An unforgettable moment for @ColeKmet. You got a good one, @ChicagoBears! #IrishInTheNFL #GoIrish

A post shared by Notre Dame Fighting Irish (@thefightingirish) on Apr 24, 2020 at 6:07pm PDT

Replay: Julian Okwara Receives Lions' Call

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Beyond blessed to join the @detroitlionsnfl!! Thank you @bose 🎧 Oh we comin’ @samoromeo!!! @rocnationsports 🦁🦁 #NFLDraft #TeamBose #BoseSpeakers

A post shared by Julian Okwara (@juliohuncho) on Apr 24, 2020 at 7:20pm PDT

NBC's Tirico Interviews Julian Okwara

London ➡️ Nigeria ➡️ Charlotte ➡️ South Bend ➡️ Detroit

An incredible journey leads @julian_okwara to join his brother @RomeoND45 with the @Lions! #NFLDraft | @NDFootball pic.twitter.com/1ZOsRqUmRP

— Sunday Night Football (@SNFonNBC) April 25, 2020

Chase Claypool's NFL HYPE VIDEO -- YEAH!

“She’ll never have to work another day in her life” pic.twitter.com/DERhkXZp3E

— Chase Claypool (@ChaseClaypool) April 24, 2020

NFL Draft Rounds 2 & 3 Tonight -- Who Goes?

Even with the Draft at home, #EveryDayIsGameDay. @Gillette’s still got me looking on point for my personal #NFLDraftRedCarpet. #NFLDraft #GillettePartner pic.twitter.com/01r3Ovz9Yf

— Cole Kmet (@ColeKmet) April 23, 2020

 
At 7 PM ET tonight -- the 2nd and 3rd Rounds of the virtual NFL DRAFT will begin on ESPN...

There are a few former Notre Dame football players who could get that "ZOOM" opportunity this evening:

• Cole Kmet, tight end
• Julian Okwara, defensive end
• Khalid Kareem, defensive end
• Troy Pride, Jr. defensive back
• Chase Claypool, wide receiver

LINK:  INDIANAPOLIS STAR STORY

Brady Quinn Talks QB First Round Draft Picks...

  





Notre Dame Introduces Niele Ivey Today

Tributes Pour In for a Notre Dame Legend...

The sports world has responded to the remarkable career of Muffet McGraw...

LINK:  RUTH RILEY

LINK:  ESPN STORY

LINK:  TWITTER TRIBUTES

Muffet McGraw: All-Time Win Leader at ND!

Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw made the decision today to retire -- after 33 years of WINNING BIG with the Fighting Irish. 

No one has ever won more games for Notre Dame -- no one!

Muffet, you've left a trail...