Aussie punter James Rendell had been headed to Hawaii until Notre Dame football came calling

SOUTH BEND — Once Marty Biagi returned to Notre Dame football as its special teams coordinator 14 months ago, it was only a matter of time before an Australian punter landed with the Irish. Wednesday was that time. According to multiple reports, James “Thor” Rendell, a 6-foot-5, 225-pound product of Prokick Australia, has committed as a graduate transfer to Notre Dame. Rendell, 23, had committed to Hawaii in early April, but he wasn’t due to enroll until June. Rendell, who is said to average 5.1 seconds of hangtime with a punting range of 80 yards, has worked out with countryman...