Indiana’s college players get opportunities with NFL squads

Purdue's Robert Marve was one of several players from Indiana schools drafted or picked up as free agents.

By PAUL SIEGFRIED ISL Correspondent A total of seven college players from the state of Indiana were chosen in the 2013 NFL Draft, which concluded Saturday with the final four rounds of the seven-round draft. Notre Dame had six of those players drafted, led by tight end Tyler Eifert, chosen 21st overall by the Cincinnati [...]

Te’o goes to Chargers in second round

Manti Te'o talks at the NFL Combine. Photo by Cliff Brunt.

By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor Unlike Thursday night, Manti Te’o didn’t have to wait too long before hearing his name called during the second round of the NFL Draft tonight. Te’o, thought to be a first-round pick by the pundits, took in the draft from his home state of Hawaii and had to endure [...]

Notre Dame’s Eifert lands with Bengals

Tyler Eifert makes a catch against BYU. Eifert won the Mackey Award for the nation's best tight end. From Notre Dame Athletics.

By PAUL SIEGFRIED ISL Correspondent The Cincinnati Bengals made Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert their top pick in Thursday’s first round of the NFL Draft, choosing him 21st overall. Eifert was expected to be selected in the first round, but had not been connected with the Bengals. His name had been associated more with [...]

Notre Dame ends spring with confidence

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly had the "Luck of the Irish" on his side during a perfect regular season. From Notre Dame Athletics.

By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor NOTRE DAME, Ind. ” Brian Kelly’s Fighting Irish don’t lack confidence, nor should they. Coming off last year’s 12-1 season that included a trip to the BCS National Championship Game, Kelly entered spring drills wanting his team to develop an identity. It did just that, says the fourth-year Irish [...]

Notre Dame’s Eifert, Te’o, Purdue’s Short should go early in NFL Draft

Manti Te'o talks at the NFL Combine. Photo by Cliff Brunt.

By PAUL SIEGFRIED ISL Correspondent There will be a total of 254 players chosen over the three-day NFL Draft, which begins next Thursday in New York. Indiana colleges should be well represented, with the possibility of at least a dozen players from the state who could be selected over the seven rounds and another 20 [...]

Same old story for Notre Dame in Big Dance

Notre Dame coach Mike Brey on the sideline. From Notre Dame Athletics.

By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor This was supposed to be a good season for Notre Dame, perhaps even a very good season. It turned out to be a disappointing one. For the second year in a row, the veteran-led Fighting Irish failed to win a game in the NCAA Tournament, didn’t advance to the [...]

Good & Bad With Notre Dame’s NCAA Draw

Notre Dame coach Mike Brey on the sideline. From Notre Dame Athletics.

By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor Notre Dame got a good draw in the sense that it will get to play fairly close to home in Dayton, Ohio, but one look at the opening game opponent and you realize the Selection Committee didn’t do the Fighting Irish any favors. Mike Brey’s team received a No. [...]

Notre Dame begins final Big East appearance against Rutgers

Notre Dame's Jerian Grant shoots earlier this season against Purdue.

By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor Mike Brey’s Fighting Irish are enjoying every moment in New York City this week, knowing this will be their last appearance in the Big East Tournament before heading to the ACC next season earlier than expected. Notre Dame begins play at 9 p.m. tonight in Madison Square Garden. The [...]

Notre Dame announces ACC move details

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From the University of Notre Dame The University of Notre Dame will join the Atlantic Coast Conference for athletic competition in all sports except football and hockey beginning with the upcoming 2013-14 seasons. Notre Dame has been a member of the Big East Conference in most sports since 1995. The University announced Sept. 13 that [...]

Ex-Notre Dame star Manti Te’o speaks at Maxwell Award ceremony

Manti Te'o at Maxwell Award press conference.

From the Maxwell Football Club Atlantic City, N.J. — Manti Te’o spoke Friday at the Maxwell Football Club’s annual press conference at the Harrah’s Hotel & Casino. He won the Maxwell Award for outstanding collegiate football player and the Chuck Bednarik Award for the college defensive player of the year. Below is a transcript of his comments. Q: [...]