The last time Notre Dame won a National Championship, they had an athlete from Wilkes-Barre, PA blazing the path.

Smart made sure to shout out Rocket Ismail, a player who gave him the "wow" factor from the 1988-90 Notre Dame teams. The Georgia coach used to watch him and the Fighting Irish when he was young.

Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Raghib “Rocket” Ismail will deliver the keynote address, sharing his journey and the importance of sports in developing leadership and character. Doors at Frisco ...