I’m genuinely curious to know the fans’ pulse on this, and please feel free to chime in here – in a respectful way. The Miami Hurricanes take on the Notre Dame fighting Irish this weekend in the first of a pair of marquee early season non-conference matchups for UM against two of their most notable rivals.

"The Leprechaun represents the tenacious and determined spirit of the Fighting Irish, a relentless desire to seize every opportunity with unity, clarity and purpose though the odds be great or small," Notre Dame said in a statement. "This logo, drawn from a legacy known around the world, represents Fighting Irish Football."