Tough, tough news for Natalie Achonwa and the Irish.

• Notre Dame is excited to eventually add DeShone Kizer to the mix, JJ Stankevitz writes on CSNChicago.com.

• Cole Luke is embracing the Irish's aggressive defense this spring, Andrew Owens writes on BlueandGold.com.

• Steve Elmer is settling into his own spot on the offensive line, Bob Wieneke writes in the South Bend Tribune.

• A little oldie but goodie here from Bob Diaco, now at UConn.

• Former Irish signee Eddie Vanderdoes is out for the spring at UCLA with a broken foot.