Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Dillon Pep Rally is, Officially, Dead.

Yeah, they say it’s still on.  But it will never again be the same glorious event it’s been for 40 years. Once again the University has dipped its hands into small, tradition-laden, dorm-centric life, and ripped the soul right out … Continue reading

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Well, Now. That Certainly Didn’t Take Long: RichRod Busted.

By his own players. Now, which is worse?  That RichRod cheats?  Or that some of his players (up to 10, including starters!!!!) turn on him?  I’m not sure.  But either way 2 things come to mind immediately. 1)  I looooooove … Continue reading

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Tonight, It Begins

Typically my season-beginning pep rally is the night before the first game.  But since I’ll be on a flight to Chi-town on my way to the game, it’s happening tonight this year. That means all the classic ingredients. Firing up … Continue reading

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HLS Tweets for the Week of 2009-08-28

RT @PulseonSports: Lou Picks Notre Dame For BCS Title Game – ESPN Video – ESPN http://bit.ly/ySywF (via ESPN) # @OneFootDown I fear ole' Lou has moved comfortably into full-caricature mode for '09. in reply to OneFootDown # Oh man, looks … Continue reading

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Running Short

Much very deserved blame has been laid at the feet of the feeble Notre Dame offensive line over the last 2 years for the Irish’s pathetic running game. Coming in at #100 in rushing offense in 2008, it’s not hard … Continue reading

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Resurrection: The Miracle Season That Saved Notre Dame

Resurrection: The Miracle Season that Saved Notre Dame I read a lot of books. That’s not to say that I’ve completed reading a lot of books. I’m usually reading 3 or 4 books at a time, and typically only complete … Continue reading

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2009 ND vs. Opposition Draft: HLS’s 7th Round Pick – #40

Over the summer of 2009, folks from The Blue-Gray Sky, Classic Ground, Rakes of Mallow, and Her Loyal Sons held a mock draft from a pool of talent consisting of the rosters of the 2009 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and … Continue reading

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“They Must All Just be THAT Good” and Other Theories on RR’s Latest

So, have you heard?  It’s quite exciting!  The University of Michigan (sucks!) Skunkbears (that suck!) are going to play all three quarterbacks against the alm0st-DII Western Michigan (sucks) Sucketeers!  Wow, what grand strategy!  What awesome planning!  What amazing skill and … Continue reading

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Lou Holtz’s Prediction is Improbable

I had set out to title this post, “Lou Holtz is Wrong.” I got home after a very busy Saturday (even had time to hit Bed Bath & Beyond!) and discovered the internets asploded all over my desk over this … Continue reading

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HLS Tweets for the Week of 2009-08-21

Bend bound # Running late # 20 mins out # In the bend # Developing man_crush on alford # RT @tywillie: Heard ND held an open practice today. A Saturday. PGA Championship Saturday. W/Tiger leading. The gall. # RT @espn4d: … Continue reading

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