Friday, August 5, 2016

"Paisley's Daddy" Visits Notre Dame Today


ESPN's Tom Rinaldi told a story two years ago about a young girl with Down Syndrome named Paisley White -- and her Dad's struggle upon learning his daughter had this genetic disorder.

Heath White (AKA "Paisley's Daddy") a FBI Special Agent and a former Air Force pilot --- has been traveling the country these past couple of years sharing their story...

Heath is in South Bend for LOGAN'S RUN -- a 5k / 10k race this Saturday on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.  I had the pleasure of giving Heath a tour of campus this afternoon (photo of Heath above).

Here's their ESPN E:60 story called PERFECT:


Bill Brennan's Y.A.L.I. Experience at Notre Dame


Notre Dame Senior Associate, Bill Brennan (Mendoza College of Business) has had the honor of working with young African leaders these past three summers here at the University.

The Young African Leadership Initiative is a six week program that takes place on a number of college campuses across the country -- you can watch the video below to learn more.

Bill penned this story that ran in the Modern African Times -- thought you'd enjoy reading it:

LINK:  ARRIVED AT THE TABLE

LINK:  Y.A.L.I. STORY

Eddie DeBartolo Jr. '68 -- Gets His Gold Jacket!


Eddie DeBartolo Jr. '68, became the 13th former Notre Dame student (the most from any college) last night, to receive the iconic Pro Football Hall of Fame gold jacket.  Here's the ceremony:

LINK:  THE GOLD JACKET

Domer DeBartolo's Journey to the Hall of Fame


The ever popular former owner of the San Francisco 49ers and Notre Dame alum -- Eddie DeBartolo, Jr. '68 -- will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend in Canton, OH.

Eddie becomes the 13th former Notre Dame student to become a member of Pro Football Hall of Fame -- the most from any college in America!

Here's a look back at his journey to the Hall of Fame...

LINK:  EDDIE DEBARTOLO

Sheldon Day Turning Heads in Jacksonville!


Glad to see this...

LINK:  SHELDON DAY

CFB Top 25 Ranking for Most Arrested Players


Here is a TOP 25 ranking of the college football programs with the most arrested players these past five years...

LINK:  TOP 25 -- MOST ARRESTED

REPLAY: Brian Kelly Talks "Team 128"



Here's a full replay of Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly's press conference -- prior to the start of Fall Training Camp.