Monthly Archives: August 2007
Friday Roundup: The “Tailgating Season Starts Tomorrow” Edition
Well, DomerMQ is on vacation AGAIN, so I guess the Friday Roundup falls on me, which is slightly better than having Coach Weis’ D.U.F.F. here fall on me. The Roundup: The gentlemen at BGS break down tomorrow’s Irish-Yellow Jacket matchup, … Continue reading
The HLS Totally Non-Homer Top 25 – Preseason Edition: #1 – Southern Cal
You had to see it coming, right? I mean, it only makes sense now that people at ESPN or some other MSM locale are comparing the Poodle to Rockne. Last year, SoCal was merely good. Very good, yes, but still … Continue reading
The HLS Totally Non-Homer Top 25 – Preseason Edition: #2 – Texas
By the time I got around to writing the top 5 of the HLSTNHT25-PE, I stopped reading as much Phil Steel and started going more by memory because the programs are pretty well known commodities. But now I’m at #2 … Continue reading
It’s Here! HLS Expert Picks are Here! Week 1 – 2007
As much as you’ve been anxiously awaiting the start of College Football Season, truth be told you’ve really been awaiting the 2007 Edition of the HLS Expert Picks! Well, now you may rejoice! Go on. Rejoice. Get a move on. … Continue reading
The HLS Totally Non-Homer Top 25 – Preseason Edition: #3 – LSU
When Ohio State soundly defeated the Irish in their BCS game 2 seasons ago (despite ND being “in it” pretty much until the end), it was pretty clear that Ohio State was going to be a buzz-saw during the 2006 … Continue reading
The HLS Totally Non-Homer Top 25 – Preseason Edition: #4 – West Virginia
In lieu of the usual wit and insight, I give you the lyrics to “Take Me Home Country Roads.” Cherish them. Sing them loudly. And drunkenly. Always drunkenly. Almost heaven, west virginia Blue ridge mountains Shenandoah river – Life is … Continue reading
The HLS Totally Non-Homer Top 25 – Preseason Edition: #5 – Florida
Despite Urban Meyer’s poaching habits, the Gators aren’t so loaded with talent that they can just “reload” rather than “rebuild.” But if this is a “rebuilding year,” where they get to start somewhere in the top-10, I’ll take it. The … Continue reading
The HLS Totally Non-Homer Top 25 – Preseason Edition: #6 – Michigan
Before I get into the preview of the Skunkbears, I’d just like to point out a little tidbit I heard on ESPN Radio today provided by Michigan (sucks!) Alum Dana Jacobson. Apparently she had just finished an interview with Llloyd … Continue reading
So, About That Whole Hand Issue…
Derrell Hand is still with the Notre Dame Football Team. Notre Dame defensive lineman Derrell Hand, arrested last month on a misdemeanor charge of propositioning a prostitute, will be allowed to play for the Fighting Irish after serving a three-game … Continue reading
Dream Job – A Q&A with Mike Frank
Mike Frank of Irish Eyes with Mike Frank has what many Irish fans would consider a dream job: To cover Notre Dame athletics. Every day. All day. Year Round. In doing so, Mike’s provided the Irish fan base with tons … Continue reading
