Mike Golic, Jr. Featured in Gillette Promotion!

It's called "Built for Training" and former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic, Jr. '12 is one of three NFL rookies who are featured in this weekly video series sponsored by Gillette at NFL.COM.  Here's a sneak preview:

LINK:  BUILT FOR TRAINING

LINK:  FORBES STORY

Manti Te'o Sidelined with Foot Injury

The story broke last night that Manti injured his foot (they're calling it a sprain) in the Charger's Thursday night's exhibition game.  Te'o was seen at practice yesterday wearing a "boot" on the injured foot.  Here's the media coverage.

LINK:  MANTI INJURY

LINK:  MANTI OUT FOR NEXT GAME

Know Thy Opponent: Temple Coach with Media

Temple head football coach Matt Rhule met with the media after their first scrimmage yesterday.  Here's what Rhule had to say -- along with a journalist's account of the scrimmage:

LINK:  RHULE TALKS TEMPLE

LINK:  FIRST SCRIMMAGE

Justin Tuck Playing a New Position for Giants?

Former Notre Dame defensive end and captain of the New York football Giants -- Justin Tuck, is learning a new position this training camp.  The Giants have switched to a "3-4" defense and with the change came the need to "stand-up" one of the defensive ends.  Justin Tuck looks like that guy.  Here's the story on the potential position switch -- along with news about Justin's back problems:

LINK:  JUSTIN TUCK

LINK:  TUCK INJURY

LINK:  TUCK SITS OUT

Cierre Wood Leads Texans in Rushing!

Former Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood (#41) got a taste of the NFL for the first time last night -- and he led the Houston Texans' in rushing!  Cierre ran for 59 yards on 10 carries -- and he caught one pass for another 14 yards...

LINK:  WOODS HAS GOOD GAME

Cardinals' Michael Floyd Getting Comfortable

Found this story at AZCentral Sports about former Notre Dame All-American Michael Floyd and how he's progressing in his second NFL training camp wit the Cardinals.  Sounds like he's becoming dominating again.

Floyd caught one pass for 18 yards last night in limited playing time in the Cardinals 17 - 0 win over the Packers.  Robby Toma caught his first NFL pass -- for 28 yards!

LINK:  MICHAEL FLOYD

Jonas Gray Scores His 1st & 2nd NFL TD's

Former Notre Dame running back Jonas Gray scored his first NFL touchdown last night -- and his second -- as he gained 32 yards in the Dolphins exhibition win over the Jaguars.  Jonas leads Miami in total yards rushing after their first two games!

LINK:  VIDEO OF TD RUN

LINK:  PALM BEACH POST STORY

Video From Friday's Practice @ Notre Dame

The gang at Fighting Irish Digital Media were back at it this afternoon -- capturing video from Notre Dame's first fall practice on campus.  Take a look:

LINK:  ND FOOTBALL PRACTICE

Video of Brady Quinn's TD Pass Last Night

Former Notre Dame All-American QB Brady Quinn threw his first TD pass for the Seattle Seahawks last night in their game against the San Diego Chargers.  Here's a link to the video:

Brady was 6 for 11 totaling 54 yards passing and the TD pass.

LINK:  BRADY QUINN TD PASS

Amir Carlisle Interview After Today's Practice

Notre Dame running back / slot receiver Amir Carlisle -- was interviewed by Fighting Irish Digital Media's Jack Nolan after today's practice.  Here's a link:

LINK:  AMIR CARLISLE

Coach Brian Kelly Meets Media After Practice

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly met with the assembled media after today's morning practice.  It was the first "on-campus" practice for the Fightin' Irish:

LINK:  BRIAN KELLY MEDIA SESSION

Mike Golic Jr. Interviewed by Plain Dealer

Former Notre Dame right guard Mike Golic, Jr. '12, is in training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers these days -- yet, it was the folks at the Cleveland Plain Dealer who tracked down Mike for this interview:

LINK:  MIKE GOLIC, JR.

Manti Te'o Plays in First NFL Game Last Night

Well, it started out with the San Diego Charger's PA Announcer mispronouncing his last name when they introduced the starting lineups.  And, based on his output -- no tackles -- his name wasn't heard over the public address system again...

Yet, a San Diego writer found some good out of Manti's performance last night!  Click on the link below:

LINK:  TE'O MADE A NAME FOR HIMSELF

Jack Cooley Waits For Call From NBA Teams

Former Notre Dame basketball player Jack Cooley '13, is awaiting his professional basketball fate.

After averaging a "double-double" during summer league play for the Memphis Grizzlies -- Cooley's agent is fielding calls from NBA teams and professional teams in Europe.

One way or the other, he'll be playing professional hoops this fall.  Here's a South Bend Tribune story on what's going on in Cooley's life these days:

LINK:  JACK COOLEY

Theo Riddick Earning Praise at Lions Camp!

Former Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick is turning some heads this week at the Detroit Lions Training Camp.  Here's a story that ran at the LIONS INSIDER:

LINK:  THEO RIDDICK

Notre Dame Football Fall Camp Coverage

Here's the coverage today from the last practice for the Fightin' Irish at Shiloh Park in Marion, IN.  Notre Dame's football team returned to campus this afternoon.

LINK:  COACH KELLY INTERVIEW

LINK:  TOMMY REES INTERVIEW

LINK:  PRACTICE REPORT

Florida State Hires Domer to Run Athletics!

Stan Wilcox, '81 was named Athletic Director at Florida State University.  Wilcox, a former Notre Dame basketball player for Digger Phelps -- worked for the NCAA before returning home to Notre Dame as its Deputy Athletic Director from 2005 - 2008.  He then left to go to Duke University to work with Kevin White, his former boss at Notre Dame -- where he's been since taking the helm at Florida State.

At the end of the video you'll see his response to who he would be rooting for when his alma mater played the Seminoles...

Here's the media coverage:

LINK:  VIDEO OF ANNOUNCEMENT

LINK:  WILCOX TO LEAD SEMINOLES

LINK:  WILCOX NAMED AD

Jimmy Clausen Looking to Improve His Game...

He's been off the radar ever since his rookie season in Carolina -- but, Jimmy Clausen is still a QB in the NFL and word is he's having a pretty good camp with the Panthers.  Here's an interview:

LINK:  JIMMY CLAUSEN

WatchND's Coverage of Notre Dame Football

Here's a look at what happened on and off the football field yesterday for the Fightin' Irish of Notre Dame.  You'll also catch a link to an interview with Notre Dame linebacker Dan Fox.  Enjoy!

LINK:  PRACTICE REPORT

LINK:  DAN FOX INTERVIEW

LINK:  STRONG & TRUE

Jonas Gray '12 Interviewed by Dolphin's Insider

Notre Dame fans will enjoy watching this interview of former Notre Dame running back Jonas Gray -- who talks about his first professional game action:

LINK:  JONAS GRAY

Photo of the Day: Domer Robby Toma '13

You've got to love the number the Arizona Cardinals assigned Robby Toma '13 -- former Notre Dame wide receiver.  It would make my day to see him make their roster!

Irish WIN BIG Short-handed in London!

I've got to believe Muffet wasn't too happy with her senior leadership -- as you'll see in the article linked below...

However, the new kids on the block held their own and Notre Dame won handily over a team called BARKING ABBEY (I kid you not!)  101 - 54.  Barking Abbey finished second in the English Basketball League this past season.

LINK:  WINNING WITHOUT THE SENIORS

Anthony Fasano Shares Why He Chose Chiefs

Former Notre Dame tight end Anthony Fasano signed a four-year deal worth $16 million with the Kansas City Chiefs this past off-season.  Here's a session Fasano had with the KC media this week:

LINK:  ANTHONY FASANO ON THE CHIEFS

Day #2 of Fall Camp for Notre Dame Football

Here's a look at what Notre Dame Football was up to today at Shiloh Park in Marion, IN.  Just click on the links below courtesy of the gang at WatchND.  Enjoy!

LINK:  COACH KELLY INTERVIEW

LINK:  ZACH MARTIN INTERVIEW

LINK:  PRACTICE UPDATE

Notre Dame Football Takes on All Challenges!

Here's our Fightin' Irish getting ready to face all challenges in 2013!  Click on these links!

LINK:  SWINGIN'

LINK:  CLIMBIN' 

LINK:  JARRON JONES' LEAP OF FAITH

Opportunity to Win a Shamrock Series Jersey!

 If you'd like to be the "only one on the block" with the latest football fashion from Notre Dame -- here's your chance!

LINK:  WIN A SHAMROCK SERIES JERSEY!

Had to Share: A Life-Long Sufferer of Poison Ivy

Folks, I've had to deal with this nasty thing called "poison ivy" ever since I grew up in the woods of Michigan as a kid.  Without fail -- I'd come down with this rash every year.  I was told I was "alergic" to it.

I have to admit I start feeling "itchy" just thinking about this!

Anyway, I share with you a great story written by Kerry Temple '74 -- the award winning editor of Notre Dame Magazine -- about his battles with this evil plant.  Enjoy -- if you can!

LINK:  SUMMER'S CURSE

Golden Tate: "Most Impressive Player in Camp!"

Encouraging news out of Seattle Seahawks camp for former Notre Dame All-American Golden Tate.  Golden is in his "contract year" and a productive season will mean big dollars next year!

LINK:  SEATTLE'S BEST PLAYER

Notre Dame's Unveiling to Football Team!

You'll enjoy this story on how the Fightin' Irish learned about their new Shamrock Series helmet, jersey, pants, gloves, base layer, socks, shoes...

LINK:  DRESSING THE IRISH!

The 100 Year Anniversary of "Dorais to Rockne"

The great grandsons of Gus Dorais '14 and Knute Rockne '14 reenacted the practicing of the "forward pass" on the beach at Cedar Point.  You'll enjoy Michael Rockne's reading of his famous great-grandpa's recollection of their time on the Cedar Point Beach and the 40 yard TD pass in Notre Dame's upset win over Army.

LINK:  CLICK ON THE VIDEO IN THIS STORY!

A "Super" Toy Truck for a Michiana Boy!

Austin Russelow -- a two year-old who suffers from cerebral palsy -- received a pretty cool present from a number of Notre Dame engineering students.  You'll want to watch this!

LINK:  A SUPER TOY

WatchND's First Practice Report from Fall Camp

Notre Dame's football team held their first practice of the 2013 season yesterday afternoon in Marion, IN.  The only media on hand was Notre Dame's own WatchND -- here's their report:

LINK:  PRACTICE #1 -- 2013 ND FOOTBALL

Coach Brian Kelly Talks Day 1 of Fall Camp

The Fightin' Irish of Notre Dame started their 126th football season today in Marion, IN -- as they took their show on the road to build team camaraderie.  Here's what Coach Kelly had to say about the first day of practice:

LINK:  COACH KELLY ON HIS IRISH

Notre Dame's Shamrock Series Game Helmet

Here's a photo "tweeted" this afternoon by Ryan Grooms -- Notre Dame's football equipment manager.  It's a close-up of the helmet design for this year's Shamrock Series game.  The shamrock on the helmet is chrome. You can follow Ryan on Twitter at:  @NDFBEquipment

Notre Dame's Shamrock Series Uniform Photos

Here's the photos and video promoting the helmet, jersey, base shirt, socks, shoes and gloves combination that Notre Dame will be wearing in their 2013 Shamrock Series game October 5th against Arizona State at the newly named AT&T Stadium -- home of the Dallas Cowboys.

Here's the link to the promotional video:

LINK:  IRISH THUNDER TROOPER

LINK:  OFFICIAL RELEASE FROM NOTRE DAME

Off to Europe With a New Team & Identity!

Muffet McGraw's Fightin' Irish are in Europe for the next ten days -- learning to play basketball without Skylar Diggins.  Notre Dame will play three (3) exhibition games in London, Madrid and Barcelona.  Tough duty!

This extra time together should prove invaluable as Muffet weaves in one of the top recruiting classes in the country.  I'm anxious to see how the freshmen play.  Unfortunately, sophomore sensation Jewell Loyd sprained her ankle and won't see any action...

LINK:  OFF TO EUROPE

Jonas Gray Leads the Dolphins in Rushing!

Former Notre Dame running back Jonas Gray played his first football game in almost two years tonight leading the Miami Dolphins with 41 yards rushing on 7 carries.  He also picked up another 35 yards on 4 catches -- totaling 76 yards in total offense in their exhibition game against the Cowboys.

Jonas' longest run went for 29 yards and his longest pass reception went for 18 yards.  It was great to see him having some success in his first NFL action.  Congratulations Jonas!

If you'd like to see Jonas' 29 yard run -- click on the second link below:

LINK:  GAME STATS

LINK:  JONAS'S 29 YARD RUN -- HIGHLIGHTS!

LINK:  DOLPHIN'S BEST RUNNING BACK?

OT: Manziel Being Investigated by NCAA

Ever since Johnny Manziel won the Heisman Trophy he's been all over the news for his antics away from the field -- that continued this evening... 

News just broke that the NCAA is investigating a report that Manziel was paid "five figures" to sign some autographs back in January.  The photo above was posted by Manziel on Instagram back in January -- I'm guessin' this got someone's attention at the NCAA.

LINK:  MANZIEL UNDER INVESTIGATION

Theo Riddick Hurt @ Lions Practice Today

Former Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick injured his toe today during practice today at the Detroit Lions' practice facility.  Here's the story:

LINK:  RIDDICK INJURED TODAY

A Story You'll Love: A Notre Dame Walk-On

Today, a young man from Texas begins a new journey.  His name is Omar Hunter and at 3:30 PM ET he'll report for fall football camp at the University of Notre Dame.

Omar hails from Harlingen High School (Harlingen, TX) where he was their class president ALL FOUR YEARS and graduated FOURTH IN HIS CLASS.

Here's a couple of news stories about Omar's path to South Bend, along with a video of him singing our National Anthem and a video of his first touchdown run.  Pretty special young man.

LINK:   OMAR HUNTER

LINK:  OMAR HUNTER'S GOING TO NOTRE DAME

LINK:  OMAR SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

LINK:  50 YARD TD RUN AS A SOPHOMORE

Catch Jonas Gray Tonight on NBC @ 8 PM ET

Former Notre Dame running back Jonas Gray will be playing in his first NFL game tonight since a knee injury back in 2011 with the Fightin' Irish.  Gray and his Dolphin teammates will take on America's "other team" the Dallas Cowboys TONIGHT at 8 PM ET on NBC.

Should be fun to see #32 carrying the ball again!  Here's some stories about Jonas:

LINK:  "I'VE GOT TO GIVE IT MY ALL"

LINK:  HE'S ON THE BUBBLE

Ricky Watters Introduced by Ricky Watters, Jr.

This is a pretty cool scene -- just found it on the web. Former Notre Dame running back Ricky Watters (National Champion, Super Bowl Champion) was introduced by his son Ricky Jr. at the Central Florida Hall of Fame ceremony.  It's from a couple of years ago -- but, you have to see this!

LINK:  RICKY WATTERS, JR.

"Notre Dame Needs to Stay There..."

This commentary was written by the South Bend Tribune's Al Lesar -- in follow-up to Coach Brian Kelly's press conference yesterday.

LINK:  PERCHED NEAR THE TOP

Moving the Fightin' Irish to Marion, IN For Camp

Here's a photo "tweeted" yesterday by Ryan Grooms, Notre Dame football's equipment manager -- of the number of trucks it's going to take to move the Fightin' Irish to Marion, IN -- for the first four days of training camp.