Digger Phelps Firing Up Notre Dame Students!

ESPN's Richard "Digger" Phelps -- returned home to Notre Dame last night to visit the dining halls on campus to motivate the "Leprechaun Legion" to turn-out for tomorrow's COLLEGE GAMEDAY SHOW at Purcell Pavilion.

Here's a story and video of Digger doing his thing:

LINK:  DIGGER BACK ON CAMPUS

Photo of the Day: ESPN's Rece Davis at ND!

ESPN's Rece Davis is on campus today with his cohorts from COLLEGE GAMEDAY -- preparing for tomorrow night's hoops game between the IRISH and Louisville.  Here Rece is "prepping" for tomorrow's show in the ND Training Room with Jack Cooley...   

Tonight at 10 PM -- a College Gameday Campout in the JAAC will be held -- click here for details.

Photo "tweeted" by @NDSportsBlogger -- Josh Flynt

Coach Brian Kelly -- Lowest Round of the Day!

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is in its second day and Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly's pro-am team is currently sitting in a tie for 22nd with a score of -11 after two rounds of play. 

Coach Kelly contributed 4 strokes today to their team's 9 UNDER PAR score -- the lowest score today!

The teams with the top 25 scores and ties -- after tomorrow's third round -- will advance to Sunday's final round!   Look for Coach Kelly during tomorrow's telecast of the tournament:

• Golf Channel from 1:00 PM ET to 2:30 PM ET
• CBS from 3:00 PM ET to 6:00 PM ET

LINK:  LIVE LEADERBOARD

Eight Notre Dame Football Players Get Invite

The NFL has invited eight Notre Dame football players to participate in their NFL Scouting Combine -- February 20 - 26 in Indianapolis.  This annual "talent show" will bring together more than 300 college football players to showcase their athletic, personality and character skills in front of representatives of each of the NFL's 32 franchises.  The eight ND football players are:

• Manti Te'o
• Braxston Cave
• Cierre Wood
• Theo Riddick
• Zeke Motta
• Tyler Eifert
• Kapron Lewis-Moore
• Jamoris Slaughter*

*Now, Jamoris Slaughter is hoping he'll be given a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA -- which if he does -- he won't be down in Indy.

The photo above is of Harrison Smith -- the former Notre Dame captain used last year's NFL Scouting Combine to turn a lot of heads and move up into the FIRST ROUND of the NFL DRAFT!


LINK:  OFFICIAL NFL INVITE LIST

Day 2 -- Coach Kelly Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Stay tuned to the ND GO IRISH BLOG for updates on the media coverage surrounding Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly's efforts to "make the cut" at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Today -- Coach Kelly will be teeing off at 11:00 AM ET on Spyglass Hill Golf Club in a foursome that includes New England Patriots' Bill Belichick.   Just click on the links below for the media coverage.

LINK:  PERFECT EXCUSE FOR POOR PLAY

LINK:  COACH KELLY'S CADDIE 

LINK:  SECOND ROUND LEADERBOARD

Coach Kelly @ AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am

You can tune in here to the ND GO IRISH BLOG to follow how Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly is doing this week in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.  Coach Kelly is playing with PGA Tour player James Driscoll.

Thursday update -- First Round:

• Driscoll shot a 2 over par 74 on Monterey Peninsula Country Club's Shore Course
• Team score was 2 under par -- so Coach Kelly contributed four shots to the team with his 13 handicap
• Tied for 116th

Other football coaches and their team scores:

• Jim Harbaugh and his partner are tied for 3rd at 9 under par
• Bill Belichik (who played in the same group with Brian Kelly and partner are tied for 72nd with a 4 under par score

LINK:  FIRST ROUND LEADER BOARD -- PRO-AM

Rankings of Football Recruiting Classes

Here's a look at all of the media properties that rank college football recruiting classes.  Now before you get too excited...

Just listen closely to a Monday Night Football game when the players announce where they went to college -- you'll see then how important high school recruiting rankings are..

Here are the rankings as of this morning:

LINK:  RIVALS RANKS ND #3

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED RANKS ND #3

LINK:  MAX PREPS RANKS ND #3

LINK:  247SPORTS RANKS ND #3

LINK:  SCOUT RANKS ND #4

LINK:  ESPN RANKS ND #4

Media Reaction to ND's Recruiting Class

The University of Notre Dame's football program had quite a day yesterday -- landing one of the top recruiting classes in the country.  As has become custom around here at the ND GO IRISH BLOG -- I've taken a lap around the worldwide web to see what's being said about ND Football.  Just click on the links below:

LINK:  DAN WETZEL -- YAHOO SPORTS

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE

LINK:  INDIANAPOLIS STAR

LINK:  SPORTING NEWS

LINK:  THE OBSERVER

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

LINK:  ESPN BLOG

LINK:  NBC SPORTS

LINK:  CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

Video of Eddie Vanderdoes Picking Notre Dame!

The University of Notre Dame picked up the top defensive tackle in America when Eddie Vanderdoes announced he would sign with the IRISH this evening.  Here's a link to a Sacramento TV station's coverage of the announcement -- along with a link to Eddie picking the ND hat!

Ironically, the TV reporter admitted his wife is a "Notre Dame alum" during the segment.  Click on the link below:

LINK:  EDDIE VANDERDOES PICKS NOTRE DAME -- KCRA-TV

LINK:  HAT SELECTION!

WOW! -- What a Recruiting Class for the IRISH!

Take a look at the job Coach Kelly and his staff did in putting together one of the top college football recruiting classes in the country!

• Half of the class was ranked among the top ten at their position in the country!  

• We took the TOP TWO PLAYERS out of CALIFORNIA!  

Here's the players ranked in the TOP TEN in the country at their position:

• The #1 ranked outside linebacker in the country -- Jaylon Smith
• The #1 ranked defensive tackle in the country -- Eddie Vanderdoes
• The #2 ranked athlete in the country -- Max Redfield
• The #2 ranked running back in the country -- Greg Bryant
• The #2 ranked offensive guard in the country -- John Montelus
• The #3 ranked quarterback in the country -- Malik Zaire
• The #5 ranked offensive tackle in the country -- Steve Elmer
• The #5 ranked offensive tackle in the country -- Hunter Bivin
• The #6 ranked running back in the country -- Tarean Folston
• The #9 ranked defensive back in the country -- Cole Luke
• The #10 ranked offensive tackle in the country -- Mike McGlinchey
• The #10 ranked defensive end in the country -- Isaac Rochell

In addition -- if you look at the STATE RANKINGS of each of these Notre Dame student-athletes -- here's where they stack up in the fifteen states (and the District of Columbia) represented in this 24 player class:

• The #1 ranked player in Michigan -- Elmer
• The #1 ranked player in California -- Vanderdoes
• The #1 ranked player in Massachussetts -- Montelus
• The #1 ranked player in Indiana -- Smith
• The #1 ranked player in Minnesota -- Onwualu
• The #2 ranked player in California -- Redfield
• The #2 ranked player in Kentucky -- Bivin

Eddie Vanderdoes Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

He's one of the top players in the country -- no matter the position -- and he just announced that he's going to wear the GOLD HELMET!  Eddie Vanderdoes, Placer High School (Auburn, CA) signed a National Letter of Intent this evening to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #1 defensive tackle in the country -- ESPN
• #6 player in the country --247Sports
• #1 player in the state of California -- ESPN

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  RIVALS REACTION TO VANDERDOSE SIGNING

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  EDDIE VANDERDOES ARMY ALL-AMERICAN

Tarean Folston Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

Recruiting experts have him ranked as one of the top players in talent-rich Florida and one of the top running backs in the country.  Tarean Folston, Cocoa HS (Cocoa, FL) signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #6 ranked running back in the country -- ESPN
• #66 ranked player in the country -- ESPN

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON TAREAN FOLSTON

The "Irish Mob" - Notre Dame's Recruiting Class

The University of Notre Dame has received the commitments of twenty-four of the top high school football players in the country today -- a recruiting class generally regarded as one of the top three in the nation.  Here's a look at the future of Notre Dame football:

LINK:  NOTRE DAME'S RECRUITING CLASS

Notre Dame Coaches Talk Recruiting Class

Coach Brian Kelly met with the media today -- along with a number of his assistant coaches -- to talk about the student-athletes who signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at the University of Notre Dame.  Here's the coverage that I've come across:

LINK:  COACH KELLY PRESS CONFERENCE

LINK:  COACH KELLY UND.COM SHOW

LINK:  COACH MARTIN

LINK:  COACH DIACO 

LINK:  COACH ALFORD

LINK:  COACH COOKS

Cole Luke Signs NLI with Notre Dame Today!

He's regarded as one of the top cornerback prospects coming out of high school football by recruiting experts.  Cole Luke, Hamilton HS (Chandler, AZ) signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #9 ranked cornerback in the country -- 247Sports
• #77 ranked play in the country -- 247Sports

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON COLE LUKE

Max Redfield Signs NLI with Notre Dame Today!

He's considered one of the best safety prospects and top athletes in high school football by recruiting experts everywhere.  Max Redfield from Mission Viejo HS (Mission Viejo, CA) signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #2 ranked athlete in the country -- ESPN
• #30 ranked player in the country

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  ESPN PROFILE VIDEO

Torii Hunter, Jr. Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

The name will be familiar to baseball fans around the world -- and he's one of the top wide receivers in the country.  Torii Hunter, Jr. signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football at the University of Notre Dame.

• #12 ranked wide receiver in the country -- ESPN
• #95 ranked player in the country -- ESPN

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  TORII HUNTER JR. INTERVIEW

Jaylon Smith Signs NLI with Notre Dame Today!

Recruiting experts everywhere believe he's one of the top players (at any position) in the country -- PERIOD.  Jaylon Smith from Bishop Luers HS (Fort Wayne, IN) signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #1 ranked OLB in the country -- Rivals
• #2 ranked player in the country --247Sports

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  RIVALS ANALYSIS

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON JAYLON SMITH

Greg Bryant Signs NLI With Notre Dame Today!

He's what recruiting sites call a FIVE STAR prospect -- one of the very best players at his position in the country.  Greg Bryant, a running back out of American Heritage School (Delray Beach, FL) signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #2 ranked running back in the country -- ESPN
• #19 ranked player in the country -- Rivals

Here's some background on Greg Bryant:

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  RIVALS ANALYSIS

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON GREG BRYANT

John McGlinchey Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

He will arrive at Notre Dame as the tallest football player to ever wear the GOLD HELMET!  John McGlinchey, William Penn Charter School (Philadelphia, PA) signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football at the University of Notre Dame.

• #10 ranked offensive tackle in the country -- 247Sports
• #131 ranked player in the country -- 247Sports

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON MIKE McGLINCHEY

John Montelus Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

Recruiting experts rank him as one of the top offensive lineman in the country.  John Montelus, Everett High School (Everett, MA) signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football at the University of Notre Dame.

• #2 ranked offensive guard in the country -- Scout
• #74 ranked player in the country -- Rivals

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON JOHN MONTELUS

Corey Robinson Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

 

His dad is one of the NBA's all-time great players and people -- yet football is this student-athlete's game.  Corey Robinson, San Antonio Christian HS (San Antonio, TX) enrolled last month at the University of Notre Dame.

• #43 ranked wide receiver in the country -- Scout

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON COREY ROBINSON

James Onwualu Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

He's out of the same high school as Michael Floyd -- and, just like #3, he is the top ranked player coming out of Minnesota!  James Onuwalu, Cretin-Derham Hall HS (Saint Paul, MN) enrolled early last month at the University of Notre Dame.

• #21 ranked wide receiver in the country -- Rivals

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON JAMES ONWUALU

Isaac Rochell Signs NLI with Notre Dame Today

He's one of the top defensive lineman in SEC country and he's coming to Notre Dame!  Isaac Rochell signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #10 ranked defensive end in the country -- Rivals
• #124 ranked player in the country -- Rivals

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  ISAAC ROCHELL INTERVIEW

LINK:  STORY ON ISAAC ROCHELL

Steve Elmer Signs NLI with Notre Dame Today!

He was selected the top high school football player in the state of Michigan and recruiting experts hail him as one of the top offensive linemen in the country.  Steve Elmer, who's already enrolled as a student at the University of Notre Dame, signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #5 ranked offensive tackle in the country
• #60 ranked player in the country

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON STEVE ELMER

Malik Zaire Signs NLI with Notre Dame Today!

He's one of the top QB's in the country with an accurate arm and the athletic ability to extend a play.  Malik Zaire, Archbishop Alter HS (Kettering, OH) enrolled early this past month at the University of Notre Dame.

• #3 ranked QB in the country -- Rivals
• #122 ranked player in the country -- Rivals

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  ELITE 11 CAMP VIDEO

LINK:  MALIK ZAIRE STORY

Doug Randolph Signs NLI with Notre Dame!

He is one of the top linebackers in the country -- sounds like a broken record, doesn't it!  Doug Randolph, Woodberry Forest School (Richmond, VA) signed a National Letter of Intent today to play football for the University of Notre Dame.

• #11 ranked outside linebacker in the country -- Rivals
• #134 ranked player in the country -- Rivals

LINK:  RECRUITING PROFILE

LINK:  HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  STORY ON DOUG RANDOLPH

Muffet McGraw Goes "Home" for Win #700!!!

It wasn't easy...  But, minutes ago -- Notre Dame's Hall of Fame coach Muffet McGraw, won her 700th game as a head coach, leading the #2 IRISH to a 59 - 52 win over Villanova! 

It was fitting that the win took place with Muffet's mom in attendance in the town (Philadelphia) she grew up in.   Muffet's the 13th NCAA Division I coach to win 700 games.  Her career record is now 700 - 257 with 612 of those wins coaching the IRISH these past 26 seasons.

Congratulations Muffet!

LINK:  MUFFET'S INTERVIEW -- POST GAME

LINK:  GAME HIGHLIGHTS

National Signing Day Tomorrow: Tune in Here!

The folks at UND.COM and Fighting Irish Digital Media will be producing FIVE HOURS of LIVE COVERAGE of National Signing Day for the Notre Dame football program. 

The fun begins at 7:00 AM ET -- Wednesday morning!


LINK:  WATCH IT LIVE -- RIGHT HERE!

Notre Dame's Career Fair -- Parents Love This!

The University of Notre Dame's Winter Career Fair recently took place on campus in the north dome of the Joyce Center.  Notre Dame students were given the opportunity to interview for full-time employment an internships at more than 100 companies and organizations.

The cameras followed around a sophomore student by the name of Leah Kalas '15, in her quest to find a summer internship.  Enjoy!

LINK:  NOTRE DAME'S CAREER FAIR

Saturday Was #100 for ND's Moose Krause

This past Saturday, February 2nd -- would have been the 100th birthday of Notre Dame legend Moose Krause.  The former basketball, football, baseball, track star and long-time Athletic Director for the IRISH, is featured in this video linked below -- enjoy!

LINK:  MOOSE KRAUSE

SB XLVII: Hudson & Sandy Hook Elementary

Jennifer Hudson and the Sandy Hook Elementary Choir - performed "America the Beautiful" before kick-off of last night's Super Bowl XLVII.  Here's the video:

LINK:  JENNIFER HUDSON / SANDY HOOK CHOIR

Video of Beyonce's Super Bowl Halftime Show

The folks at NFL.COM posted this video of Beyonce's SUPER BOWL XLVII halftime show last night.  Thought you'd enjoy watching this again!

LINK:  BEYONCE SUPER BOWL

My Favorite Super Bowl XLVII TV Spots !!!

Here's my three favorite TV spots from last night's SUPER BOWL XLVII telecast on CBS.  I've ranked them #1 to #3 -- enjoy!

LINK:  #1 TV SPOT

LINK:  #2 TV SPOT

LINK:  #3 TV SPOT

LINK:  WATCH EVERY SUPER BOWL TV SPOT HERE

Super Bowl TV Spot -- Miracle Montana Stain

Former Notre Dame QB Joe Montana was the subject of a TV spot for TIDE yesterday during Super Bowl XLVII.  Thought you'd enjoy seeing it again.

LINK:  MIRACLE MONTANA STAIN

OT -- You've Got to Love This Scene in Golf!

Can you imagine hitting a great golf shot on this par three hole!  This is the scene today at the Waste Management Phoenix Open -- more than 13,000 golf fans siting around the 16th hole (162 yard par three) at TPC Scottsdale.

Bishop D'Arcy -- The Lord Has Called Him Home

On the 56th anniversary of his first Mass as a priest, Bishop John D'Arcy -- the former leader of the Fort-Wayne South Bend Diocese -- succumbed to his battle with cancer.

Here's the story -- along with a statement from his successor Bishop Kevin Rhoades and a link to a statement from Fr. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame.

LINK:  BISHOP D'ARCY DIES  

LINK:  NOTRE DAME'S STATEMENT

Steeler, Three Domers and a Saint Mary's alum

This photo was taken two weeks ago -- minutes after the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons to earn the right to play in today's Super Bowl XLVII.

In the photo you have left to right; Terry Bradshaw, Dr. John York '71, Marie DeBartolo York (Saint Mary's '72), Jed York '03 and Eddie DeBartolo Jr. '68 at the trophy presentation.

SUPER BOWL XLVII -- Jed York '03

The guy running the show for the San Francisco 49ers is a 2003 graduate of the University of Notre Dame -- Jed York.

York, the youngest CEO in the NFL, hopes to join his Uncle Eddie DeBartolo '68 as a Super Bowl Champion -- you'll enjoy these stories:

LINK:  JED YORK

LINK:  MORE YORK

LINK:  YAHOO STORY

LINK:  FAMILY TIES

SUPER BOWL XLVII -- Ian Williams, 49ers

The Orlando Sentinel ran a story this week on former Notre Dame football player Ian Williams (that's him on the left at Super Bowl XLVII Media Day) -- who is a member of the San Francisco 49ers.  

Williams is the lone ND alum wearing a helmet in today's Super Bowl.  Thought you'd enjoy this:

LINK:  IAN WILLIAMS

Super Bowl Sunday -- Again for Notre Dame !!!

Eight of the last Ten SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS have had at least one Notre Dame football player on its roster.  If San Francisco wins today -- that will make Nine of the last Eleven -- are you reading this NFL General Managers?

• Ian Williams is a defensive lineman for the 49ers -- #93

Of the 46 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS all-time:  32 have had at least one former Notre Dame star on their roster.

Think about that.

36 former Notre Dame football stars have won at least one SUPER BOWL RING.

10 former ND football players have won "multiple" Super Bowl Rings:

• Mark Bavaro, New York Giants
• Rocky Bleier, Pittsburgh Steelers
• Nick Buoniconti, Miami Dolphins
• Eric Dorsey, New York Giants
• David Givens, New England Patriots
• Terry Hanratty, Pittsburgh Steelers
• Bob Kuechenberg, Miami Dolphins
• Joe Montana, San Francisco 49'ers
• Steve Sylvester, Oakland Raiders
• Justin Tuck, New York Giants (photo above)

Not too shabby!

Pretty In Pink -- ND Beats Bearcats Today by 22

The University of Notre Dame's annual PINK ZONE GAME took place at Purcell Pavilion this afternoon and the #2 IRISH did not disappoint the sold-out crowd -- beating Cincinnati by 22 points 64 - 42.

Here's the highlights

LINK:  GAME HIGHLIGHTS

LINK:  POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE

Cris Carter in the HOF -- Tim Brown Passed Up

Folks, take a look at the career numbers of five former wide receivers who had distinguished careers in the NFL.  They are listed as Candidates A, B, C, D and E -- below.

Three of the five have already been enshrined in the NFL Hall of Fame, a fourth was just elected today and the fifth is former Notre Dame Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown -- who's now been passed up four times... 

Guess which candidate is Tim Brown -- and when you figure it out -- tell me how he's not in the Hall of Fame??!!


CANDIDATE A:

• 9th all-time in NFL receiving yards:  13,899 yds.
• 4th all-time in NFL passes caught:  1,101 receptions
• 4th all-time in NFL TD pass receptions:  130 TD's

CANDIDATE B:

• 5th all-time in NFL receiving yards:  14,934 yds.
• 5th all-time in NFL passes caught:  1,094 receptions
• 7th all-time in NFL TD pass receptions:  100 TD's

CANDIDATE C:

• 13th all-time in NFL receiving yards:  13,089 yds.
• 21st all-time in NFL passes caught:  819 receptions
• 7th all-time in NFL TD pass receptions:  100 TD's

CANDIDATE D:

•  21st all-time in NFL receiving yards:  11,904 yds.
•  35th all-time in NFL passes caught:  750 receptions
•  45th all-time in NFL TD pass receptions:  65 TD's

CANDIDATE E:

• 16th all-time in NFL receiving yards:  12,721
• 13th all-time in NFL passes caught:  940 receptions
•  36th all-time in NFL TD pass receptions:  68 TD's

Candidate A is Cris Carter -- who was elected today to the NFL Hall of Fame.  Candidate B is Tim Brown -- who has been passed up four times for the NFL Hall of Fame.  Candidate C is NFL Hall of Fame member Steve Largent.  Candidate D is NFL Hall of Fame member Michael Irvin and Candidate E is NFL Hall of Fame member Art Monk.

Irish Hold DePaul to One Point in OT WIN!!!

Mike Brey's Fightin' Irish beat DePaul 79 - 71 in overtime this afternoon in front of a national TV audience on ESPN2.  The win moves Notre Dame to 18 - 4 on the season, 6 - 3 in the Big East -- good for fourth place. 

Here's the highlights!

LINK:  GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Notre Dame Hoops on TV Today -- 2 PM ET !!!

Notre Dame's men's basketball team, is on the road today, taking on the DePaul Blue Demons.  The game will be televised LIVE on ESPN2 at 2 PM ET!  GO IRISH!

LINK:  GAME PREVIEW

NYT Story: Notre Dame's "First Fighting Irish"

The New York Times published an opinion pieced today about the "Irish Brigade" who fought in the Civil War.  The author -- James Schmidt, wrote a book entitled "Notre Dame and the Civil War."

You'll enjoy this!

LINK:  NOTRE DAME'S FIRST FIGHTING IRISH

LINK:  BUY THE BOOK HERE

Looks Like a Win for Religious Freedom in U.S.

On May 21, 2012 -- the University of Notre Dame filed a lawsuit against the federal government's mandate to require contraception coverage.

Well, just fifteen minutes ago -- it was announced that the Obama administration is offering up new language which would "opt-out" Notre Dame and all other religious institutions from having to offer contraception coverage to employees.

The University of Notre Dame was one of five Catholic universities who filed suit against this mandate.  Here's the list:

• The University of Notre Dame
• The Catholic University of America
• Franciscan University of Steubenville
• University of St. Francis
• Ave Maria University

 
LINK:  MANDATE CHANGE

A Notre Dame Alum Interview -- from SPACE!

University of Notre Dame's Dennis Brown (AVP for Public Information and Communications) -- was given special access by NASA to interview Kevin Ford '82 -- Commander of the International Space Station while circling the earth.

Note the sign Kevin "slaps" when he goes to work every day!

You'll want to watch this!

LINK:  DOMER COMMANDER!

Dr. Carol Lally Shields -- A Notre Dame Woman!

You're going to want to watch this story about former Notre Dame student-athlete -- Dr. Carol Lally Shields '79...

LINK:  A NOTRE DAME WOMAN