NDFB Hoopla

Hoopla for January 14th:

• The strong finish of a 4-game win streak by the IRISH did not go unnoticed. The IRISH received votes in both the AP and USA Today final season polls. This is a great slingshot into next season!
  

• ESPN released their mock preseason poll for 2011, and ranked the IRISH at #14. For more, information click here.

• SI's Andy Staples released his mock preseason poll for 2011 ranking the IRISH at #24. As support, Staples cited Notre Dame's ability, or lack their of, to meet lofty preseason expectations. Coincidentally, I tend to agree.
  

• Welcome back Michael Floyd!! Floyd already owns the record for career TD receptions with 28! Check out this youtube video highlighting all 28 TD receptions.

• Spring semester classes start Tuesday for Notre Dame, which means early enrollees are locked into their commitments. The Irish currently have defensive end Brad Carrico, quarterback Everett Golson, and kicker Kyle Brindza signed up. The Irish hope to add Ishaq Williams and Aaron Lynch to that list.

• Linebacker Recruit Ishaq Williams committed to Notre Dame today!

• ESPN announced their 2010 All-Bowl team with IRISH senior Harrison Smith getting the nod at safety for his seven tackle, three INT performance against Miami in the Sun Bowl. Congrats Harrison!