Archive for 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 of it. 
Expect similar, “new”, watered-the-f-down versions of the Alumni (sucks) Wake and the Keenan Revue.  I’m [...]

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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 RR as the coach at Michigan (sucks!)
2)  If I were Skunkbear fan, I would want him gone.  Now.
The [...]

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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 the iPod with all the classic Notre Dame songs.

Baking the victory cake.

Chugging Guinness.

Running the stairs (with the [...]

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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 like the MSM guys have really kicked up the #NotreDame hashtagging. #Awesome way to #GenerateFollowers and [...]

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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 to see why. At the same time, some grumblings have been heard regarding [...]

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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 one if any. I’m a MTV generation kid. I was born with a remote [...]

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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 their opponents for that season. As the season approaches, we’re presenting our picks in [...]

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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 cunning! 
I love RichRod.  He’s the pervy uncle you loved to cringe at and run away [...]

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