It was a spring of change at Notre Dame.

Maybe not so much on the field, but there are a couple of big-picture, program-defining themes at play, the foremost of which is the stated desire of coach Charlie Weis to be more accessible, more involved in the whole team ... basically, to be kinder, gentler.

Toward that end, he ceded play-calling duties to coordinator Mike Haywood so that the head coach could focus on being the head coach of everyone—not just the quarterbacks and the rest of the offense.

"You have to make sure you're actually giving the guys an opportunity to do it, that you're not just being superficial about what you're doing," Weis said.

Not much is expected to change in the scheme as sophomore quarterback Jimmy Clausen is back as the...

Carlson goes to Seattle, Laws to Philadelphia (Rivals.com)
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:09:00 PDT- John Carlson was selected Saturday by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the NFL Draft.

Deal reached in UConn football controversy (AP)
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:36:30 PDT-State legislators announced a compromise Wednesday that will allow Connecticut to play a six-game football series with Notre Dame, even though none of the games will be played in Connecticut. UConn and Notre Dame had been negotiating a 10-game series. The Fighting Irish wanted five of those games played in South Bend Ind., and the five UConn "home" games played at large stadiums in the New York or...

Kamara grabs late TD to lead Irish offense in win (CSTV U-WIRE)
Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:21:04 PDT-Facing fourth-and-goal from the eight-yard line with 29 seconds remaining, rising sophomores Jimmy Clausen and...

Notre Dame, Arizona State set for 2013 game at Dallas Cowboys stadium
Thu, 08 May 2008 19:56:24 GMT

Notre Dame coach Weis disses U-M
Thu, 08 May 2008 15:38:03 GMT

Bills Release Notre Dame Linebacker
Wed, 07 May 2008 01:35:35 GMT

Combine Returns To Charlotte
Fri, 09 May 2008 13:18:07 GMT-Three years ago, the first ever Scout.com Combine took place in North Carolina as Duke University was the site for 150 of the top players in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Staying Humble
Fri, 09 May 2008 12:18:11 GMT-One of the top running back prospects in the country is Escambia High School All-Star Trent Richardson. Trent has attracted suitors from around the country, but the schools at the top of his list all hail from the southeast.

Notre Dame, Arizona State to play in Texas in 2013
Thu, 08 May 2008 19:58:06 GMT-Notre Dame and Arizona State will play in the new $1 billion home of the Dallas Cowboys in 2013. The Fighting Irish and Sun Devils announced Thursday they'll meet Oct. 5, 2013, at the facility in Arlington, Texas. Other events already scheduled for the building: The Super Bowl after the 2010 season, the Cotton Bowl after the 2009 season, the Big 12 championship game in 2009 and 2010 and a series between Texas A&M and Arkansas.

Two offers for Lewis
Thu, 08 May 2008 19:17:01 GMT-East St. John offensive lineman Patrick Lewis has been racking up the accolades since his sophomore season when he was a first team all-state selection. The 6-1, 290-pounder was a repeat selection as a junior and more than a few schools have taken notice of his accomplishments on the gridiron.

Highlights from Arizona 4A State Track Meet
Thu, 08 May 2008 19:16:39 GMT-Many of the Grand Canyon State's top football prospects competed at the 4A state track meet yesterday. Scout.com brings you highlights of the 100 meters including footage of Kharyee Marshall, Jamal Miles, Patrick Foley and Shane McCullen