Comments on: What It Means to be #1

By: Irish96

Irish96 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:19:32 +0000

I was a sophomore for the ’93 season. I was there when we lit the #1 on Grace. But I’d only been a fan for a few years- I had no understanding of how hard it is to actually make a run at the national championship. The last 17 seasons have educated me (painfully) on that reality.

Words can’t explain how excited/nervous I am about the USC game. I’m going to be a wreck by the time the game rolls around. It’s all there for the taking. We don’t need any “help” to get in. Go Irish. Burn Troy.

By: earl

earl — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:46:17 +0000

How do you like us now Rick Reilly??

By: fossilman

fossilman — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:34:44 +0000

Well done! we are back and here to stay. Stay focused and stay healthy!

By: marsnd

marsnd — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:36:30 +0000

Number 1 to means to me that we’re in store for a lot of great years to come. Recruits are taking notice, and the 90’s are over. We needed this kind of year and exposure to keep the younger generation on board with our tradition of winning

By: marsnd

marsnd — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:31:46 +0000

It does remind me of last season alot. Except for the last second scores and turnovers on us..we’re doing them on the other team this year. We we’re a better team than our record last year. A few turnovers in the redzone, a last second drive by Denard, a fumble or two. We improved all around. I’m Really excited to see what Kelly does with Davaris too. He’s the next Randy Moss. When he comes back from injury, he’ll be awesome to watch. Hes the real deal guys

By: marsnd

marsnd — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:25:19 +0000

I followed this team since my child years. I’m 33 now. I’ve had to grandfather’s tthat went their, and 4 uncles. One an All American named Tom Regner. I’ve always worn my Irsh gear with pride, win or lose. I believe this season is special though. We started out with a new offensive system, and a new qb. The hardest strength of schedule in the nation[ pre-season] So to see an undefeated team at this far into the season has me thinking that this will continue for some time again. Not giving all the props to coach yet. We’ve jumped on board early with coaches who led us to bcs games to fast before. Most of his best players were recruited by Charlie [ like manti, wood, exc..] He did out coach stoops and several others though. Anyway it’s been a dream season so far. No matter how it all plays out?..I’ll be proud of this group for several reasons. 1 so unexpected, 2 So much heart, 3 they play like champions every game. As far as style points..I agree that their on de too. We only give up an average of 10 a game. number 1 in the nation. We average over 24 a game too. We get the wins. Thats all that matters

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:24:23 +0000

I was shedding tears when I read your article. It feels WONDERFUL to be #1 again, not just for the sport of football, but because it proves that we don’t have to be BAMA or any other SEC school. We are ND!! We are unique!! We have always known that our beloved university is second to none, and having the #1 ranking makes it a dream come true! Go Irish and beat SC!!

By: JJ

JJ — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:16:13 +0000

we endured davies, ty, chuck. we endured a decade of blowouts to SCum, we endured 3-9, 6-6, losses to navy, tulsa ‘cuse, and south florida. BUT WE HAVE KEPT THE FAITH, we have cheered and stayed the course we have been mocked by co-workers, espn (i’m talking directly to you mr Wright Thompson and Rick Reilly) and analysts everywhere and yet we have cheered we have sold out and we have traveled to the ends of the earch to cheer on THE IRISH and now it taste SWEETER THAN EVER!! I remember being a 10 year old watching “The Game Of The Century” ya know the real one not that BS from last year. After years of heart ache this feels incredible. and we did it the RIGHT way. Thank you to every DOMER and SUBWAY ALUM that has stayed the course, now lets go beat THE HELL outta SCum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: tjak

tjak — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:45:54 +0000

Going to work this Monday morning is truly going to be very easy. For years my colleagues and students would chirp at me about the Irish, but I remained steadfast and this team has rewarded all our loyalty. Next Monday is going to be even sweeter, Beat $C, Go Irish!!!

By: canuck75

canuck75 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:01:48 +0000

It is hard to describe how good it feels in the short term, but as you say, the program looks better than ever. We have freshmen all over the field and more great ones arriving.
I have to say I was a believer in Coach from Day 1- you simply don’t win like that at CMU and Cinci by accident. ( I have to admit though that I stuck with Charlie one season too long)
Everett may turn out to be the best ever at qb.
Wow.