Word is now out that 2010 5 Star DE (and part time Coldplay frontman slash Mr. Gwyneth Paltrow) Chris Martin of California has decided to give a verbal commitment to ND. And in one four hour period Charlie Weis and the Irish coaching staff have helped quiet the critics (Colin Cowherd, et al) who have doubted their ability to bring elite defensive talent to South Bend. Viva la vida.

Byron Moore re-commits to SC ... but wait is that Manti Te'o's music?