IRISH NEWSLINK: “Former Notre Dame Football Player Kona Schwenke Dies At Age 25” – UND

Saint Joseph's Lake with Golden Dome and Basilica of the Sacred Heart in the Distance

“Kona Schwenke, a four-year Monogram winner and defensive lineman for the University of Notre Dame football team, died Sunday (April 22) at his home in Laie, Hawai’i. He was 25. The program’s Next Man In Award winner in 2013, Schwenke played in 31 games and started nine contests for the Fighting Irish over his career (2010-13). He registered 30 career

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IRISH NEWSLINK: “Notre Dame throwback uniforms pay tribute to Knute Rockne” – Chicago Tribune

Knute Rockne File Photo, adapted from image at loc.gov

“Notre Dame will wear special uniforms honoring legendary player and coach Knute Rockne for the Nov. 18 game against Navy. The uniforms feature a vintage “ND” logo as well as modernized versions of the old-school helmets and brown leather high-top cleats worn in Rockne’s era. “The older style ND …”

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IRISH NEWSLINK: “Family, community to remember the late Ara Parseghian” – WNDU

Saint Joseph's Lake with Golden Dome and Basilica of the Sacred Heart in the Distance

“Family, friends and fans will gather on Notre Dame’s Campus Sunday to remember the late Ara Parseghian. The public is invited to both the Mass and memorial on the University of Notre Dame campus. You may also watch a livestream of the services by clicking here. The legendary former Notre Dame football coach died Wednesday at his home in Granger

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