Voice of ND Football -- Hall of Fame Selection!

The long-time voice of Notre Dame Football -- the one and only Tony Roberts -- was selected today for induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame.

In my book -- he's the best ever at his craft!  Enjoy these clips of Tony doing his thing!  TOUCHDOWN IRISH!

Congrats Tony!

Domer Auguste '16 -- First NBA Dunk & Points!

🕵Z.A.'s Friday...
🎂Birthday
🏀1st NBA Game
🤑1st NBA Points

(Looks like running the floor translates to NBA)#NDinNBA pic.twitter.com/3I1XbHyanL

— Notre Dame MBB (@NDmbb) July 9, 2016

Former Notre Dame basketball star Zach Auguste '16, scored his first ever professional basketball points on a hustle dunk -- in his first game with the Lakers Friday night -- ON HIS BIRTHDAY! 

In Zach's second game with the Los Angeles Lakers (last night) he scored 8 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, had 2 steals and blocked 1 shot in his 20 minutes of action!

LINK:  GAME RECAP

Domer Besler Selected to MLS All-Star Game!

The former Notre Dame All-American soccer star -- and member of the Men's US National Team was just named to his fifth MLS All-Star game.

Congratulations Matt!

LINK:  FIFTH TIME ALL-STAR

Domer Tate Receives Invite to Play in Golf Event

I'm not sure if former Notre Dame All-American Golden Tate still swings the golf club "cross handed" -- but, if he does -- you can expect it will be a subject of discussion when NBC televises the upcoming Celebrity Golf Classic in Lake Tahoe.

Golden is excited about playing in the event scheduled for July 22 - 24.

LINK:  GOLDEN TALKS GOLF

Olympic Trials Contestant Seeks Out Domer...

This isn't something you often see between contestants battling for spots on the US Olympic Team...

LINK:  A FAN OF HUDDLE'S

Paul Hornung '57 Sues Helmet Manufacturer

This might open up pandora's box...

LINK:  LAWSUIT

ND Women's Hockey Goalie Helmet Design

This is well done...

Notre Dame vs. Michigan -- IT IS OFFICIAL!

It's true.

We'll see you on Sept. 1, 2018, @umichfootball. pic.twitter.com/G1NJ70Drvm

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) July 7, 2016

Michigan comes to Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018 -- and Notre Dame plays in Ann Arbor on October 29, 2019.

FYI:  Notre Dame will host; Michigan, Florida State and Stanford during the 2018 season -- it will be most difficult "home schedule" in college football.  

Season tickets will be at a premium this season!

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE STORY

Plenty of Scheduling "Noise" for Notre Dame

Word broke in the last 24 hours that Notre Dame and Michigan would renew their rivalry as early as 2018.  It's being reported that Michigan would "buy-out" their contract with Arkansas to make this happen.

Still awaiting confirmation from Notre Dame that this is a done deal.

Also, the folks at Texas Christian University think they may also have a football game scheduled with the Fighting Irish in the very near future...

LINK:  MICHIGAN BACK ON SCHEDULE

LINK:  TCU GAME?

A Unique Rendition of ND's Victory March!

Her name is Kat Quinn and she's a member of Notre Dame's Class of 2010.

If you'd like to see more of Kat's music -- just click on the link below.

Enjoy!

LINK:  KAT QUINN'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL

LINK:  KAT QUINN'S WEBSITE

Athlon: "Wild Card Players for Notre Dame"

Players who could surprise this Fall...

LINK:  ATHLON SPORTS

National Rankings and Watch Lists Hedging...

Thought you'd enjoy this story...

LINK:  CHICAGO SPORTS NETWORK

Forbes Ranks the University of Notre Dame #1

Forbes ranked the top universities in the Midwest -- see the rankings linked below...

LINK:  RANKINGS

Brian Kelly's "Two Minute Drill" with SBT

Notre Dame's head football coach Brian Kelly -- talks with the South Bend Tribune's Eric Hansen...

LINK:  BRIAN KELLY INTERVIEW

Domer Huddle Wins US Olympic Trials Saturday

Notre Dame alum -- Molly Huddle '06, won the 10,000 meters this Saturday at the US Olympic Trials -- earning the honor to represent the USA at next month's Olympics in Rio!

LINK:  RACE STORY

Here is a video of Molly's last lap!

Skylar Diggins "The Face of the WNBA"

Notre Dame all-time great Skylar Diggins -- just released her first book "The Middle School Rules of Skylar Diggins."  You can see an excerpt (link below) and buy it online (Amazon link below as well).

She's also the subject of a story about her becoming the "face of the WNBA."

LINK:  STORY

LINK:  SKYLAR'S BOOK

LINK:  BUY SKYLAR'S BOOK HERE

T.J. Jones Making Position Switch in Detroit

Former Notre Dame wide receiver T.J. Jones is making a position switch for the Detroit Lions...

LINK:  STORY

Demetrius' NBA Summer League Debut Monday

Former Notre Dame basketball star Demetrius Jackson made his NBA Summer League debut yesterday for the Boston Celtics -- scoring 8 points on 3 for 5 shooting from the field and making both free throw attempts in his 15 minutes of action...

Demetrius is wearing uniform #26.  You'll see him in the video highlights below...

LINK:  VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

LINK:  GAME STATS

Our National Anthem -- May It Always Be Sung!

Most don't know this didn't become our National Anthem until 1931...

God Bless America! -- Happy Birthday #240!

Elie Wiesel with Father Ted Hesburgh in 1984

Holocaust survivor and Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel, passed away yesterday at the age of 87.

Here's a photo of Wiesel with Notre Dame's Fr. Ted Hesburgh -- back in 1984 -- Wiesel was on the University of Notre Dame campus filming a television documentary.

OT: Orca Coolers -- Help Them Name This!

My cousin Pat Doyle (big time Notre Dame fan) -- sent me this photo of one of their new products.  Since it's July 4th Weekend here in America -- I thought I'd post their request:

Orca Coolers is looking for a name for this product.  If you have a suggestion -- go to their FACEBOOK page!

LINK:  FACEBOOK

Independence Day Weekend -- Fifes & Drums!

My good friend Jim Thomas took a job this week to head up Development at Colonial Williamsburg. 

To honor America's independence -- and my friend -- I thought I'd post the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums performing.

Domer Spruell Leaves Deloitte for Top NBA Job

Former Notre Dame football team captain Byron Spruell -- was just named the NBA's President of League Operations...

LINK:  SPRUELL TO NBA

Photo: Becca Huffer & Former Tiger Jim Small

That's my Dad -- Jim Small (former Detroit Tiger outfielder) on the left with former Notre Dame golf star Becca Huffer '12 at last night's Pro Am Party at the Symetra Tour's Tullymore Classic in Stanwood, MI.

Becca begins tournament play Friday at 1:19 PM ET -- teeing off on #10.

You can track how well Becca is playing at the link below:

LINK:  BECCA HUFFER'S SCORECARD
 

Why Teams Want Notre Dame On FB Schedule

Look what happened in Raleigh, NC -- North Carolina State gets Notre Dame on their football schedule for the first time in history...

LINK:  TICKET SALES RECORD

Demetrius Jackson's Custom Suit Jackets

The 2nd Round Draft pick of the Boston Celtics -- is wearing his life story -- thanks to his friends at ESQ Clothing...

LINK:  DEMETRIUS

Domer Jackson Meets With Boston Media

Former Notre Dame basketball star Demetrius Jackson met with the Boston media yesterday...

LINK:  DEMETRIUS ON BRAD STEVENS

Fox Sports Radio: Brady Quinn Interview

The former Notre Dame All-American weighs in on the Fighting Irish QB competition, Urban Meyer, Charlie Weis and more...

LINK:  BRADY QUINN

High School Field Named After Domer Riddick

Quite an honor for former Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick...

LINK:  HIGH SCHOOL HONORS HIM

Domer Everett Golson Signs to Play in CFL

I'm not surprised...

LINK:  GOLSON SIGNS WITH TIGER-CATS

Notre Dame's "Mount Rushmore" for Football

This is according to NFL.COM's Jim Reineking who for the past two weeks has been profiling the college football programs that have placed the most players into the National Football League.

The University of Notre Dame has placed more players into the NFL than any other college in the world.

He picks Notre Dame's 4 All-Time NFL players...


LINK:  STORY

Pat Connaughton Throws a Football 80 Yards!

🏀@PlanetPat5 throws 🏈 80yds reaffirms what @JayBilas said during @NBADraft:
"Notre Dame putting out some athletes!"pic.twitter.com/nJj8S28PV4

— Notre Dame MBB (@NDmbb) June 26, 2016

Torii Hunter Jr. -- Signs Deal With LA Angels

The Notre Dame student-athlete signed a contract yesterday with the Los Angeles Angels -- NO WORRIES -- he'll still be playing football for the Fighting Irish this fall.

LINK:  TORII HUNTER JR.

Domer Will Fuller Signs 1st NFL Contract!

Former Notre Dame All-American Will Fuller agreed to terms yesterday with the Houston Texans on a four-year $10.2 million contract -- which includes a $5.6 million signing bonus.

LINK:  FULLER'S FIRST

Two Incoming Domers Drafted by NHL Teams

That's Andrew Peeke on the left of Coach Jackson and Cameron Morrison to the right.  Andrew was drafted by Columbus with the 34th pick and Cameron was drafted by Colorado with the 40th.

Domer Jerian Grant 2016 NBA Highlight Video

The former Notre Dame All-American is on his way to Chicago!

Demetrius Talks About Being Drafted by Celtics

Demetrius Jackson Drafted by Boston Celtics!

Texas' Charlie Strong Talks Notre Dame Today

Big Day for Demetrius Jackson & Family...

TV coverage of tonight's 2016 NBA Draft begins at 7:30 PM ET -- Notre Dame's Demetrius Jackson is expected to go in the First Round...

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED STORY

"Jerian Grant Key to Trade with Knicks"

Former Notre Dame All-American Jerian Grant was traded yesterday from the New York Knicks to the Chicago Bulls...


LINK:  BIG NBA TRADE -- FORBES

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE

LINK:  CSN CHICAGO

NBA Finals: Domer Austin Carr & Cavs Coach

Latest NBA Mock Drafts for Demetrius Jackson

Took a lap around the web to see where the NBA prognosticators think Notre Dame basketball star Demetrius Jackson will be drafted in Thursday night's NBA DRAFT:

LINK:  FOX SPORTS -- MOCK DRAFT

LINK:  HOOPS HYPE -- MOCK DRAFT

LINK:  CHAD FORD'S MOCK DRAFT

LINK:  CBS SPORTS -- MOCK DRAFT

LINK:  DRAFT EXPRESS -- MOCK DRAFT 

Domer Pat Garrity Promoted by Detroit Pistons

Former Notre Dame basketball star Pat Garrity was promoted this week by the NBA's Detroit Pistons as their new Assistant General Manager.

LINK:  READ THE STORY

Notre Dame Plays a Role in Toughest Schedules

Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman weighed in on the toughest "non-conference" schedules this year in college football...

To no surprise here -- NOTRE DAME is on five of the ten teams' schedules.

LINK:  TOP TEN TOUGHEST

A Look at Domers' Bruton and Harris SB Ring!

Now, this is a really big ring...

Colts' Andrew Luck Opines on Notre Dame

Notre Dame Commitment > Cavs Championship

So says the father of Notre Dame student-athlete Shaun Crawford -- when asked if last night's Cleveland Cavaliers win was the greatest Father's Day gift of all-time...

LINK:  HE SPEAKS THE TRUTH

Father's Day Story: Two Sons of Notre Dame

You'll want to read this story about former Notre Dame football stars; T.J. Jones (now with the Detroit Lions and his dad Andre Jones...

LINK:  FATHER'S DAY