Well, that game was an absolute nightmare. Believe me, I know there is plenty that I should be happy about. Even non-ND folks have pointed this out and rightfully so. This team is ahead of schedule, exceeded our wildest expectations, and has a solid foundation that will keep us a contender for years to come. There will be plenty of time to examine what this team achieved in 2012. We will have detailed analysis of where we fell short against Alabama and how to improve. This isn't one of ...
Irish Blogger Gathering: Championship Edition
It's been a crazy week for all Irish blogeratti, but we still have time to give you a championship edition of the Irish Blogger Gathering. For this edition, I again pick the brain of Keith Arnold of Inside the Irish. Be sure to check out IBG posts from The Subway Domer and Strong & True as well. Let's get to it! ...
Friday Roundup: The “How I Met Your Alma Mater” Edition
Kids, back in 2012 it had been nearly 25 years since the Irish went into a bowl game as the #1 team in the nation. Nearly a quarter of a century had passed since Notre Dame simply needed to win one more game and a national title would be theirs. The last time this happened, I was a little over a month away from celebrating my fourth birthday. All of a sudden, one day I found myself with only three sleeps until I had the chance to watch my alma mater face off against Alabama for the a national ...
Taking Our Talents to Hyde Beach
If you will be in South Beach for the national title extravaganza, be sure to come out Sunday Night to Hyde Beach. Myself and others from HLS will join with personalities from The Subway Domer and Irish Round Table to help host a different kind of Irish Blogger Gathering. ...
Irish Blogger Gathering: A Year in Review
The Irish Blogger Gathering has come out of their slumber and holiday hangovers. It's time to get back to business. In this edition, we are taking the round-robin approach. The Subway Domer hosts answers from Josh Flint. Josh has my thoughts over at Strong and True. Keith Arnold from Inside the Irish answers by questions after the jump and he'll have Subway's answers up at his site soon. ...
Friday Roundup: The “What a Year” Edition
2012 has been an absolute whirlwind. Personally, I found myself changing jobs, a move that was a long time coming. Around the same time, I saw my responsibilities change here at HLS as well. All of sudden, I'm helping with a total redesign, fighting through the issues that redesign caused, and being named editor-in-chief. The next thing I know, I look up and the Irish are 12-0 with a shot at the title and joined in on a worthy effort to send a great kid to South Beach. And succeeding. The ...
Proud to Be ND
Loyal Readers, I hope everyone enjoyed a great Christmas and is looking forward to both 2013 and the Championship game to get here in a hurry. We will be returning to regular programming shortly to get you ready for the big game. In the meantime, we wanted to bring a couple of official Notre Dame efforts to whet your appetite. ...
Friday Roundup: The “Best Way to Spend 35 Minutes of Your Life” Edition
Do you have 35 minutes to spare? Well, even if you don't hit play on the video below and I have a feeling you'll find the time: ...
Just Stop Writing Dumb “Join B1G” Columns Already, Everyone
Ok, usually I don't get drawn offsides very much by any "Notre Dame should join X conference" articles, but this last attempt takes the cake in terms of stupidity. You can find the original by Dave Wischnowsky here, but I urge you not to click it. You'll get all the breakdown you need after the jump. ...
Restore Your Faith in Humanity: Fundraising Updates
Saying last Friday was a rough day would be an understatement. I went from a serious high, being so incredibly happy that HLS had the chance to give back, to the lowest of lows once the news of the shooting at Sandy Hook school in Newtown, Connecticut broke. We cancelled posts, and barely even promoted the other fundraising efforts that we talked about in the Roundup. However, I do want to share some good news on those efforts. Perhaps it will restore your faith in humanity. ...