Mike Brey's Irish Getting Bracketology Respect

Here is ESPN's Joe Lunardi's first look at his 2018 NCAA Tournament Bracket -- the Irish are getting some respect!

LINK:  BRACKETOLOGY -- 2018

Three Domers: College FB Hall of Fame Ballot

Three former Notre Dame All-Americans; Mark Bavaro, Rocket Ismail and Aaron Taylor are on the ballot for election into the College Football Hall of Fame...

The official announcement will come January 8, 2018 in Atlanta.  Notre Dame leads all colleges with 46 former student-athletes and 6 coaches inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Here's the 2018 nominees:

LINK:  COLLEGE FB HALL OF FAME BALLOT

Troy Pride: 11th Fastest College Football Player

Troy, a defensive back for the Fighting Irish -- ran a 10.47 in the 100 Meters and a 21.36 in the 200 Meters at the recent ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championship.