Tebow Who? -- Bronco Fans Now Want Peyton

You have to love sports fans -- especially Denver Broncos fans.  Two days ago they wanted Tim Tebow as their QB for life...

LINK:  DENVER NBC TV

LINK:  DENVER POST

Remember to "Spring Ahead" Your Clocks!

Please remember tonight's the night we move our "CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR" here in America!

ESPN's Lunardi: Notre Dame Now a #5 Seed

ESPN's Joe Lunardi -- their "bracketologist" -- came out with his latest NCAA Tournament bracket and he has the IRISH a #5 seed.  We'll know for sure tomorrow night after 6 PM ET.

LINK:  IRISH A #5 SEED

New Adidas Hoops Jersey -- UNDEFEATED!

Adidas debuted a new NEON JERSEY for three of their schools;  Baylor, Cincinnati and Louisville -- just in time for "March Madness."

And, wouldn't you know -- all three of those schools are currently UNDEFEATED in their new Adidas jerseys -- each team beating HIGHER RANKED opponents in the new gear.

While I've seen many stories "with not so positive comments" about this new look.  I have to admit -- I like it! 

In fact, I think it would have been fun to see Adidas create a NEON GOLD jersey for the IRISH.

NEXT YEAR!

Irish Track Relay Team: NATIONAL CHAMPS!

For the first time in the 169 year history of the University of Notre Dame -- a FIGHTIN' IRISH Track & Field Team won an INDOOR RELAY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

The relay team of Jonathan Shawel (SENIOR -- Placentia, CA), Chris Giesting (FRESHMAN -- Batesville, IN), Randall Babb (SENIOR -- Wheaton, IL) and Jeremy Rae (JUNIOR -- Fort Erie, ONT) took first place last night in the DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY at the NCAA INDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS!
 

• Jonathan Shawel ran the lead-off leg: 1,200 meters
• Chris Giesting ran the second leg:  1,600 meters
• Randall Babb ran the third leg:  800 meters
• Jeremy Rae ran the anchor leg:  Mile

What I found amazing was the top four teams in the Championship Final -- after running that many laps -- all finished within ONE SECOND of each other.  Had to be an exciting race!   

(Photo above is of Jeremy Rae's reaction crossing the finish line and becoming a NATIONAL CHAMPION -- 2012 NCAA Men's Indoor Track & Field Championships)

LINK:  IRISH WIN NATIONAL TITLE!

LINK:  NCAA RESULTS

Coach Brey -- Keeping It Positive After Loss...

 

Seven minutes into last night's game, it looked like we were going to be able to handle Louisville on one of the big stages in sport -- Madison Square Garden.

The Irish were leading 15 - 9 with the ball -- and then it all went wrong.  Thirteen minutes later the IRISH had only scored two points (free throws) and the game was over at halftime...

Now we wait until Sunday night to see where Notre Dame will be seeded, where and when we will play next -- and WHO.

LINK:  COACH BREY POST GAME

Former Irish Hoopster Zach Hillesland's BLOG

Zach Hillesland was a student-athlete here at the University of Notre Dame from 2005 - 2009.  Ever since Zach's senior season at ND -- he's been blogging for the New York Times.

Yesterday, Zach penned an outstanding blog piece for the New York Times about Mike Brey and this year's edition of the Fightin' Irish of Notre Dame.

You'll love Zach's ability to tell a story!

LINK:  THE CONSTANT IN NOTRE DAME BASKETBALL

The IRISH WIN -- Atkins Hits Clutch Shot!

 

In a game that never wanted to end -- FINALLY ENDED in OT, with the longest final second in the history of college basketball...

And, in the YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP department...  Notre Dame was apparently a 2.5 or 3.0 favorite over USF.  So, the IRISH are up by two points with ONE SECOND left in the game.  All Notre Dame has to to is inbound the ball and the game is over.

Not so fast my friends...

Standing on the sideline, Scott Martin throws the pass across court to Pat Connaughton who catches the ball and is fouled with ONE TENTH OF A SECOND ON THE CLOCK.  He's awarded two free throws -- makes them both -- and the IRISH win by FOUR POINTS.  So, in a matter of one-tenth of a second -- bettors all over the world went from WINNER to LOSER.

That's why you don't bet!!!

It wasn't a pretty win -- but, from here on out -- any win is a GREAT WIN!  The IRISH will play tonight at 9 PM ET against LOUISVILLE in the Semi-Finals of the Big East Tournament.  ESPN will televise the game.

LINK:  LOCKER ROOM CELEBRATION

LINK:  POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE

LINK:  GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Photo of the Day: Four Former Irish Stars

Harrison Smith, Kyle Rudolph, Michael Floyd and Jimmy Clausen are seen here posing at a photo shoot.  Can't make out if they're promoting a product or not...

IRISH Play South Florida @ 9 PM ET on ESPN

The Big East Men's Basketball Tournament "officially" begins tonight for our Fightin' Irish when they take the Madison Square Garden floor against the University of South Florida at 9 PM ET.

The two teams met once this season (January 10th) with the Irish beating the Bulls 60 - 49 in a game at Purcell Pavillion.  Folks, this will be a low scoring game tonight.  Frankly - the first team to 60 will probably win this game.

The game is on ESPN with a scheduled tip-off at 9 PM ET.


LINK:  COACH BREY WITH CBS' SETH DAVIS 

LINK:  USF'S STAN HEATH TALKING NOTRE DAME

LINK:  TOURNEY CENTRAL

OT: Solar Storms to Impact Earth Thursday!

 

From the "how do we know this?" file -- comes this report today from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (I don't get this channel on cable...):

The sun had two (2) solar flares yesterday and two (2) coronal mass ejections -- THAT SOUNDS SERIOUS...

Whatever all that means, around 1:25 AM ET TONIGHT -- these particles, which are hurling towards earth at 3 million to 4 million miles an hour -- could begin causing disruption to GPS, power grids, and some air flights near the poles.  Stay tuned!

Here's a link to the story:

LINK:  SOLAR STORMS

ND Prof Tim Judge Getting Plenty of Attention

Timothy Judge, professor of management at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business has gotten the attention of the national media -- this past year -- for his "topical and engaging" research on subjects such as "do nice guys finish last,?" and "how do you define success?"

Enjoy!

LINK:  DO NICE GUYS FINISH LAST?

LINK:  HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?

They Are & Will Be Champions -- NEXT!

The University of Notre Dame's #3 ranked Fightin' Irish women's basketball team were beaten last night by UCONN in the Big East Championship game.  A home game for the HUSKIES, ND just couldn't put the ball in the basket -- scoring a season low total of points (54), shooting a dismal 32% from the field and 64% from the free throw line.

All IRISH EYES are now on the NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP -- where the IRISH will be a #1 seed.  The only unknown is will Notre Dame be ranked #2, #3 or #4 overall in the tournament.  We'll find out Sunday.

LINK:  POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE

Former Irish Football Star's New Coaching Gig

He has one of the all-time great names in Notre Dame football history -- CEDRIC FIGARO -- and now he's the new head football coach at South Plaquemines High School -- just outside of New Orleans, LA. 

The former ND and NFL linebacker has been coaching football at the professional level (NFL Europe) and the high school level (Florida and Louisiana) since his playing days ended.

Maybe this will open up some "recruiting lanes" for the Fightin' Irish in Louisiana!

LINK:  NEW HEAD COACH

Cooley Named Big East's Most Improved Player

 

University of Notre Dame "big man" Jack Cooooooooooooley -- was named the Big East Conference's Most Improved Player.  This comes as no surprise to Irish basketball fans.  Cooley has been a FORCE for the Fightin' Irish all season.  This award comes on the heels of Sunday's announcement that Jack had been named to the 2nd Team All Big East Team -- he deserved better...

LINK:  COOLEY NAMED MOST IMPROVED

The Game ESPN Wanted: ND vs. UCONN III

Well, did we really have to play these games in Hartford these past few days?

Two of the top women's basketball teams in the country (NOTRE DAME vs. UCONN) will square off tomorrow night for the third time this season -- in what I'm going to call the "we don't want Baylor in the NCAA Semi-Finals" game.

The winner of tomorrow night's game is ensured at least a #2 or #3 overall seeding placement in the upcoming NCAA Women's Basketball Championship -- which means you won't see Baylor until the NCAA Championship game.  Lose this game and you're probably going to be sitting in the #4 overall position -- which means you'll get Baylor in the Semi-Finals.

The IRISH have never won the Big East Tournament -- UCONN always does...  Notre Dame has won the last three contests with UCONN -- can they make it four tomorrow night?

It's going to be a big-time game.  Tip-off is scheduled for 7 PM ET on ESPN!

LINK:  IRISH ROLL OVER WVU

Do You Think Samardzija Made a Good Choice?

Former Notre Dame All-American wide receiver Jeff Samardzija chose baseball over football a few years ago.  Well, today -- Samardzija signed a one-year contract with the Cubs for $2,640,000 - GUARANTEED money.

He's on the back end of a five-year $10.25 million deal he signed with the Cubs after graduating from ND.  Samardzija is coming off a career best season where he went 8 - 4 with a 2.97 ERA as a reliever.

LINK:  SIGNS TODAY WITH CUBS

LINK:  FIGHTING FOR ROTATION SPOT

Photo of the Day: Notre Dame in NYC!

The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame men's basketball team just arrived in NYC tonight for Thursday's BIG EAST TOURNAMENT game -- this photo was just "tweeted" by the @und_video_crew

Championship BouND! IRISH beat WVU by 28!

 

The Fightin' Irish of Notre Dame put on a show tonight "revenging" a defeat to the West Virginia Mountaineers just a couple of weeks ago --  by the score of 73 - 45.  The win moves the IRISH to tomorrow night's championship game against the winner of the St. John's vs. UCONN game -- going on right now.

Here's a link to the highlights from tonight's big win!

LINK:  ND DOMINATES WVU

Lunardi Now Has ND a #6 Seed in NCAA

ESPN's chief "bracketologist" -- Joe Lunardi, has Mike Brey's Fighting Irish now a #6 seed -- heading into this week's Big East Tournament.  If you'd like to see what Region and who he has Notre Dame playing in the first round -- click on the link below:

LINK:  NCAA LATEST PREDICTIONS

Muffet's IRISH ON ESPNU TONIGHT at 6 PM ET!

The #3 Fighting Irish beat #23 DePaul yesterday afternoon to advance to the Semi-Finals of the Big East Women's Basketball Championship.  Ironically -- the Blue Demons did NOT SHOOT ONE FREE THROW in the game -- I've never heard of that before...

Anyway, it's REVENGE NIGHT (tonight) for Muffet's IRISH as they take on the West Virginia Mountaineers.  Irish fans will recall that the Mountaineers came into Purcell Pavillion last month and beat Notre Dame. 

#25 West Virginia has a big, talented team -- it's going to be quite a game. 

The winner will take on the winner of the St. John's vs. UCONN game (that follows) for the Big East Championship tomorrow night.

GOOD LUCK IRISH!

LINK:  PRESS CONFERENCE AFTER WIN OVER DEPAUL

LINK:  GAME HIGHLIGHTS

30 Hours in the Life of ND's Purcell Pavillion

 

University of Notre Dame's award winning photographer Matt Cashore -- produced this video showing the changing face of Purcell Pavillion -- over a 30-hour period this weekend.  Fun to watch!

LINK:  PURCELL PAVILLION - 30 HOURS

Happy Birthday -- KNUTE ROCKNE!

Happy Birthday to Knute Rockne -- born on this date March 4, 1888...

Coach Rockne would have been 124 years-old today!

Ironically, the man who put Notre Dame Football into the national conversation -- was born just 102 days after the University of Notre Dame played their first ever football game against the University of Michigan on November 23, 1887.

Who could have ever imagined a birth on this date in Voss, Norway  --  124 years ago and 3,857 miles away from the campus of the University of Notre Dame -- would have such an impact on the world of sport.

The University of Notre Dame will celebrate its 125th season of Notre Dame Football this fall.

LINK:  REMEMBERING KNUTE ROCKNE

LINK:  TODAY IN NOTRE DAME HISTORY

What Were You Doing at the Age of 28?

Fr. Edward Frederick Sorin C.S.C., was only 28 years old when he and six Holy Cross brothers traveled thousands of miles from France to the wilderness of Northern Indiana and founded the University of Notre Dame du Lac.  

Think about that...

LINK:  FR. SORIN & HIS NOTRE DAME

ND's Sidney D'Mello -- Improving Learning

The University of Notre Dame's Sidney D'Mello (pictured) an Associate Professor of Psychology in the College of Arts and Letters and a couple of colleagues at M.I.T and the University of Memphis -- have created an 'emotion-sensing' computer software program that reacts to the cognitive and emotional states of students while studying.

It's called AutoTutor -- and this software has been tested on over 1,000 students who have seen an approximate ONE LETTER GRADE IMPROVEMENT! 

Boy, could I have used this in college!!!

Here's a link to the story.

LINK:  FIGHTING FOR LEARNING!

ND Women's Basketball @ Big East Tournament

The gang at UND.COM spent yesterday following Muffet's #3 ranked Fighting Irish around as they prepare for their 2nd Round Big East Women's Championship game -- today at 2:00 PM ET against DePaul -- on ESPNU.  You'll see the Irish at breakfast, study hall, practice, film meeting, etc., -- ENJOY!

LINK:  A DAY WITH THE IRISH!

LINK:  DEPAUL PREVIEW

LINK:  CURRENT RANKINGS

LINK:  BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIP CENTRAL -- OFFICIAL SITE

ND Football Walk On -- Wins Bengal Bouts!

Chris Salvi (who wears #24 and a GOLD HELMET) competed in last night's Bengal Bouts Finals -- winning the 188 lb. weight division.  Salvi, a senior -- and a star on Notre Dame's special teams this past season -- won his bout over Adrian Moreno.  Here's a link to the story along with ND's student newspaper's coverage:

LINK:  BENGAL BOUTS

LINK:  THE OBSERVER'S COVERAGE

Irish Eliminate the Buckeyes, On to Round 2!

Notre Dame hockey took out Ohio State last night -- with a 4 - 2 victory -- to move on to the 2nd round of the CCHA Playoffs.  The Irish will play at either Michigan or Ferris State depending on the outcome of tonight's game between Bowling Green and Northern Michigan.  Here are the scenarios:

• Northern Michigan wins -- Notre Dame travels to Big Rapids next weekend to take on Ferris State
• Bowling Green wins -- Notre Dame travels to Ann Arbor next weekend to take on Michigan

LINK:  IRISH ELIMINATE BUCKEYES

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE STORY

Tim Brown -- Tells His Story...

Folks, Tim Brown is the epitome of a "NOTRE DAME MAN."

Tim was recently a featured speaker at a gathering of almost 2,000 men at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX.  The former Heisman Trophy winner from Notre Dame -- shared a story about a moment in his life, that changed him forever.  I believe you'll enjoy this:

LINK:  TIM BROWN -- A NOTRE DAME MAN

Watch the Begal Bouts Finals LIVE @ 7 PM ET

Fight fans -- you're in for a treat.  The folks at UND.COM have decided to broadcast TONIGHT'S BENGAL BOUTS FINALS -- LIVE!  The action begins at 7 PM ET from the University of Notre Dame's Purcell Pavillion.

LINK:  LIVE BROADCAST OF FINALS!

The Band CHICAGO Dedicates Tour to Paqui!

Paqui Kelly, wife of University of Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly -- will be honored this year by CHICAGO.  The band will dedicate their 2012 tour to Paqui (a two-time cancer survivor) and the Kelly Cares Foundation.  Pretty neat.  Here's a link to the story:

LINK:  CHICAGO & PAQUI

Skylar Diggins: BIG EAST'S TOP PLAYER!

She got what she deserved...

Notre Dame's All-American LEADER -- Skylar Diggins -- was named the Big East Player of the Year yesterday in a ceremony in Hartford, CT.  Diggins is the third Irish hoops star to win this award:  Ruth Riley (2001) and Jacqueline Batteast (2005) are the other two.  Here's a link to the press conference along with a BIG EAST TV interview and the South Bend Tribune story:

LINK:  BIG EAST ANNOUNCEMENT -- PRESS CONFERENCE 

LINK:  SKYLAR DIGGINS BIG EAST TV INTERVIEW

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

First Pre-Season Poll: Irish Ranked #18

Athlon Sports routinely publishes the first pre-season college football poll and they didn't disappoint this year.  Brian Kelly's Fighting Irish are ranked #18 in their poll -- that's the good news.

The not so good news.  Here's how many opponents the IRISH will face this season in Athlon's Top-25:

• University of Southern California -- Ranked #2
• University of Oklahoma -- Ranked #5
• University of Michigan -- Ranked #7
• Michigan State University -- Ranked #14

LINK:  IRISH RANKED #18

Irish Blank Buckeyes! -- CCHA Playoffs

Jeff Jackson's Fighting Irish shutout Ohio State last night 2-0 in the opening game of the CCHA Playoff's best of three series at the Compton.

Surprisingly, this was Notre Dame's first win ever against Ohio State in post season play -- the Irish were 0 - 4 prior to last night's victory.

Notre Dame goalie Steve Summerhays posted his second straight shutout and team captain Billy Mayday scored both goals as the Irish will attempt to eliminate the Buckeyes tonight.  Here are links to UND.COM's coverage and the media's reaction:


LINK:  IRISH WIN!

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

LINK:  COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Adrian Dantley's Night "Back Home" @ ND!

Irish basketball great, Adrian Dantley -- was back on the University of Notre Dame campus last night to be honored with enshrinement in the "RING OF HONOR."  The good folks at UND.COM covered the ceremony and Dantley's trip to the Irish locker room after Notre Dame's 75 - 69 win over Providence.  You'll enjoy this:

LINK:  ADRIAN'S NIGHT

LINK:  ADRIAN DANTLEY VIDEO

Notre Dame Dean Heading to Yale University

Greg Sterling, the dean of the Graduate School at the University of Notre Dame was announced yesterday as the next dean of Yale University's Divinity School -- effective August 1st.

Sterling, who's also a Professor of Theology at ND, has authored three books and is in the process of finishing three more -- I wonder what he does in his spare time!

Here's a link to the story:

LINK:  STERLING TO HEAD YALE SCHOOL

Notre Dame's Only HOF'er in Hoops!

One of basketball's all-time greats and former Notre Dame All-American, Adrian Dantley -- will be honored tonight at Purcell Pavillion.  Dantley will join Luke Harangody, Ruth Riley and Austin Carr as a member of the Ring of Honor.  At only 6'-4," Adrian Dantley had the insane ability to post up and score on players as much as a foot taller than him in college and the NBA.

He's the only former Notre Dame player to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.  

This is going to be a great night for Notre Dame basketball.  Congratulations Adrian!


LINK:  ADRIAN DANTLEY -- HOF VIDEO

Bengal Bouts: Finals Saturday Night @ ND!

Twenty-four fighters (Notre Dame students) will battle, in twelve weight classes Saturday night at Purcell Pavillion, for the honor of calling themselves a BENGAL BOUTS CHAMPION.  The good folks at UND.COM produced a feature today on Saturday night's championship!  Here's the link:

LINK:  BENGAL BOUTS -- CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW

ND vs. Navy (IRELAND) Tickets On Sale NOW!

Tickets to the University of Notre Dame's football game in Ireland, against the Naval Academy on September 1st, went on sale today.  Tickets are limited to 10 per person.  Here's the link:

LINK:  BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Notre Dame Early Enrollee Tee Shepard!

You might need a FACEBOOK account to watch this video.  University of Notre Dame early enrollee -- TEE SHEPARD video taped himself in the GUG locker room doing his step drills.  Thought you'd enjoy!

LINK:  KEEP AN EYE ON THE FEET!

Notre Dame: Saving Africa's Elephants!

University of Notre Dame researchers have been studying the behavior of male and female elephants in the wild in Kenya.  Research that hopefully will lead to saving a population that has dwindled from 700,000 in 1990 to 360,000 today.  Here's the story.

LINK:  SAVING ELEPHANTS

Pawn Stars Places Value on Rockne Signature

A letter signed by legendary Notre Dame head football coach Knute Rockne was brought to the TV show Pawn Stars.  The letter's date was March 13, 1931 -- eighteen days before he died.  You'll enjoy the contents of the letter and the negotiation!

LINK:  ROCKNE LETTER "NEGOTIATED" ON PAWN STARS

RJ Blanton: NFL Scouting Combine Diary

Former Notre Dame defensive back R.J. Blanton -- was asked by the folks at the Charlotte Observer to write a "diary" of his experiences at the NFL Scouting Combine.

It says a lot when a major newspaper in the middle of ACC / SEC country reaches out to a Notre Dame student-athlete for this assignment...

And, at the same time -- ol' R.J. turned in the THIRD FASTEST 20-yard shuttle drill amongst the top defensive backs in the country today!

Enjoy!

LINK:  R.J. BLANTON DIARY -- DAY THREE 

LINK:  R.J. BLANTON DIARY -- DAY TWO

LINK:  R.J. BLANTON DIARY -- DAY ONE

LINK:  R.J. BLANTON -- COMBINE ANALYSIS

Harrison Smith: Good Day @ Scouting Combine

Former University of Notre Dame football captain, Harrison Smith -- "made some money" today with his performance in front of the NFL scouts in Indianapolis at the SCOUTING COMBINE.  Draft "experts" were even talkin' Harrison might have jumped into the FIRST ROUND today!!! 

Here's what I've found for ND fans about Harrison's day with the NFL:

LINK:  NFL NETWORK STORY  (SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM)

LINK:  HARRISON SMITH ANALYSIS

LINK:  NFL BLOG

Bengal Bouts: Semi-Finals Tonight @ ND!

Knute Rockne started boxing at Notre Dame back in the 20's -- however, the Bengal Bouts got their 'official' start in 1931 on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.  This 82 year-old tradition (which is uniquely Notre Dame) raises money for the Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh. 

Tonight -- at the north dome of the Joyce Athletic Center -- members of the Notre Dame Boxing Club will square off in Semi-Final action for the right to compete for a Bengal Bouts Championship this Saturday night in the Purcell Pavillion.

If you haven't been -- it's something you must see!

The action begins tonight at 6 PM ET.  Saturday's Finals begin at 7 PM ET.  Buy your tickets now!!!

LINK:  BENGAL BOUTS HISTORY

IMPRESSIVE -- Irish Beat UCONN for TITLE!

UCONN's Geno Auriemma waves the WHITE FLAG, with three minutes to go -- as Muffet's Irish go into Hartford, CT and put a beat down on the Huskies 72 - 59!

The win - clinches sole possession of the BIG EAST regular season title for Notre Dame -- for the first time in school history!

That's THREE WINS in a row for the Fightin' Irish over UCONN.

CONGRATULATIONS!

LINK:  GAME HIGHLIGHTS

LINK:  ESPN RECAP

LINK:  SKYLAR DIGGINS' INTERVIEW BEFORE GAME

Sunday Was a HUGE Day for Michael Floyd!

Folks, Michael Floyd's performance yesterday at the NFL SCOUTING COMBINE -- may prove to be a life-changer for this young man from the University of Notre Dame.  Just as Coach Kelly and the University's decision to give him a "mulligan" was, this past season, after his DUI arrest.

Some draft experts think Michael may have worked his way up to a TOP TEN pick in May's 2012 NFL DRAFT.  That would be worth $ MILLIONS to Michael -- with the new NFL Rookie Wage Scale in play.

The NFL Rookie Wage Scale -- which was passed last July, has capped the amount a team can pay a rookie over the first four years of their contract.  Here's how the wage scale works:

• Top Ten Draft Picks:  Will be paid the AVERAGE of the top ten "highest paid" players at their position.
• Picks 11 - 32:  Will be paid the AVERAGE of the third to twenty-fifth "highest paid" players at their position.

Here's a link to a number of videos produced by the NFL Network yesterday of Michael's day in Indianapolis -- along with links to the media's reaction.  I'm very happy for this Notre Dame Man and his MOM!

LINK:  MICHAEL FLOYD -- NFL VIDEOS

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

LINK:  ESPN BLOG