# Notre Dame's Recruiting Secret: Rita's Water Ice?

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Podcast: [Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7470854)
Published: 2026-05-24T19:50:49+00:00
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## Resource

Notre Dames Football Recruiting: A Sweet Connection? - This podcast episode explores the intriguing theory that Notre Dames recruiting strategy might be influenced by the proximity of Ritas Water Ice locations. With over 347 Ritas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida, the team has been heavily recruiting in these states. The episode delves into the possibility of a strategic connection, with the teams general manager, Mike Martin, having ties to Florida, a state with a significant Ritas presence. The episode questions whether the correlation between Ritas locations and recruiting efforts is more than just a coincidence. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4fee5a425a4feabc

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