Love on Deck: Ending Notre Dame’s 33-Year Draft Drought
Notre Dame’s storied program has seen offensive linemen shine in the NFL Draft, but hasn’t landed a skill-position top-six pick since quarterback Rick Mirer went No. 2 in 1993. Running back Jeremiyah Love now has a chance to shatter that drought, potentially matching or surpassing Ashton Jeanty’s No. 6 selection by the Raiders in 2023. With mock drafts pegging him anywhere from No. 4 to No. 7, teams like the Titans, Giants, and Commanders are high on his playmaking potential. Even trade-up scenarios with clubs such as the Cardinals or Seahawks could vault Love into rarefied draft territory—and end a three-decade Notre Dame skill-position slump.
Ah, the NFL Draft: where college glory is measured by 30-second highlight reels and Instagram follow lists. Notre Dame fans are sharpening their “I told you so” memes, convinced Love will pluck every franchise’s QB out of mediocrity. Meanwhile, general managers are dusting off their crystal balls, hoping a running back can fix offensive lines and quarterback controversies in one draft night swoop. Because nothing says “long-term strategy” like mortgaging your entire war chest for a backfield bruiser. Grab your popcorn—this could be the most overhyped pep rally since last year’s spring game.
Fighting Irish Seek to Stop Baseball Bleed vs Virginia
After dropping a season-high seven straight games and being outscored 62–38, Notre Dame baseball (24-10, 6-9) hosts Virginia (24-10) this weekend hoping to snap its skid. Jack Radel, the right-handed ace with a 2.85 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 47.1 innings, anchors the pitching staff. Offensively, transfer catcher Mark Quatrani paces the Irish in hits, homers, and RBIs. The Cavaliers counter with a deep lineup featuring ten hitters over .300, plus a lockdown bullpen led by closer Tyler Karpa. Three ACC Network-televised games will decide if Notre Dame can end the slide on home turf.
Nothing screams college baseball excitement like a seven-game losing streak at home. It’s all fun and games until Cinderella’s slipper turns into a cleat—breaking your team morale one inning at a time. Notre Dame hopes Radel’s fastball has more bite than a mid-April cold snap, while Virginia’s hitters pray the Irish offense left its bats back in February. And for fans, it’s the perfect excuse to question every coaching decision and collectively faint every time the bases are loaded. At least there’s beer. Probably.
Crooks’ Irish Adventure: Notre Dame Eyes Top Transfer
Fresh off its Elite Eight run, Notre Dame women’s basketball sees senior guard Hannah Hidalgo returning and eyes Audi Crooks, the Iowa State All-American center averaging 25.8 points per game, as a portal prize. Crooks’ potential move to South Bend is hinted at by her recent Instagram follows, suggesting smoke if not fire. With Crooks’ scoring prowess pairing alongside Hidalgo’s playmaking and basketball legend Candace Parker weighing in, the Fighting Irish hope to build a national title contender—despite questions about Crooks’ defensive chops.
Behold the modern recruiting olympics: Instagram follows and cryptic emojis now dictate the fate of college programs. Notre Dame fans are deep-diving Crooks’ followers list like detectives on a blockbuster case, looking for subliminal “Go Irish” hints. Meanwhile, analysts are busy grading pick-and-roll chemistry with the same intensity they used on midterm exams. All hail the social-media scouting era—where a like on a cat meme can apparently seal a Top 10 commitment.
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