The team website says the following about the role of the leprechaun: The Notre Dame logo features a side view of the figure with his dukes up, ready to battle anyone that comes his way.

The design first came about in the 1960s and has become synonymous with Notre Dame athletics as one of the most recognized logos and mascots in college sports. Each season, the school holds ...

Doesn't matter where -- around Notre Dame Stadium, past the Grotto or Touchdown Jesus.  The point is, the former Irish ...

When the time has come to respond, various members of the Notre Dame football team have responded with a run, a pass, a ...