Non-ND fans often ask this question: Why? Why do you have to be on your own? Why not just join a conference like everyone else? And there are a ton of answers that have been discussed over and over again year in and year out: -Our unique tradition -Our unique mission -The fact that we made/will make more money -Historical rivalries -Because we can -etc etc etc One other reason is also simple: power. ND holds so much more sway over the fate of college football as an ...
He Was…RUNNIIIIIING!
So I've used this image before. Whatever. ND has a stacked, STACKED running backs corps. When you look at the guys coming back, and the fact that there's only 1 on the field at any given time, you gotta think: we need to move these dudes around. Because there are some playmakers here, people. ME LIKEY. Here's the roster as I see it: 1. Cierre Wood - Cierre has really progressed and delivered on his potential last year. Yes, Gray was the feel-good story, but Cierre has a bang-up ...
“Forever Irish” in the Bookstore
If you're a regular reader, then you know all about the album "Forever Irish" by our friend Ken O'Malley. Ken released the album digitally back in the fall. It's a collection of songs that combine the tradition of Irish Pub tunes with Notre Dame lore. It's a great product, and we've been helping Ken promote. And recently, Ken got great news - the product has been reviewed by The Bookstore and is on shelves today! In fact, our very own GrantlandX picked up one of the first copies sold the ...
The Shirt: Color Roulette Lands on a Winner. Why Do I Feel Like I Lost?
So here's the thing: The Shirt this year isn't half bad. The design is acceptable, and the color is great. THIS YEAR. And therein lies the problem. Good Job! Here's a Sticker! Before I go into my semi-regular rant about the program overall, let's give some credit to those that do this work for good causes. The students and their minders at ND put in hard work to help charity. It's really nice. It's a great thing even. And they did a good job this year. Here's their work in ...
Aaron Lynch’s Mom Would Have Him Stay at ND. Will Justin Tuck Help?
That's right, Mrs. Lynch, who is very active on Twitter, is re-recruiting her son Aaron to Notre Dame. And is doing so by asking one of the best ND alums in the game today, Justin Tuck, to swing by Zahm and convince him to stick around. This is fascinating for several reasons. 1. LYNCH LIVES IN ZAHM????!?!??!??! NO FREAKING WONDER HE WANTS OUT! That's problem #1 folks. Get the boy over to Dillon, and he's Irish forever. Forever Irish. 2. Social Media, and especially ...
Fantasy Camp Time Folks!
Check out who's on UND.com baby! Fantasy Camp rules, check it out! ...
Les Miles is an 8th Grade Girl
A lot of people enjoy the loose nature of Les Miles. His wild game finishes because of his inept clock management, his too-high hat, his aggressive nature. But sometimes being aggressive, especially when you continue to go after an 18 year old kid that decided he didn't want to play for you, makes you an 8th Grade Girl. Les Miles is a jilted 8th Grade Girl. Or maybe even a teenage outsider girl in High School reading a poem to Mr. Kiel: "Mostly I hate the way I don't hate you, not ...
We See How It Is: The REAL Story Behind DMQ’s Departure
So, my former partner, the 'original voice' of HLS, and a guy that I have, for a long time, considered a good friend, recently 'retired' from HLS. He needed to spend time on other pursuits, he didn't feel like the conversation was moving anywhere, he needed a break. Cool! No worries! We all support you! Except, that's not the case at all. The case? This: DMQ HAS ABSOLUTELY SOLD OUT AND GONE TO FREAKING BLEACHER REPORT!!!!! W. T. F. He is dead to me. Have ...
That’s 16 Stars Folks. 16.
ND's Jr Day/Weekend is paying off with 4 solid commitments, and we could see more coming shortly. In case you missed it, ND snagged a trio of highly touted/desired Offensive Linemen that could make a pretty impressive team on the Bookstore Basketball court (if they were allowed to play). Hunter Bivin (6'7"), Colin McGovern (6'8"), and just today OT Mike McGlinchey (6'9") all verbally committed to BK and the Irish over the weekend. That is a LOT of length stacked up for the future of the ND ...
HLS 3.0 Has Arrived…ARE YOU READDDDYYYYYY?!?!?!?!??!?
NOTHIN's GONNA EVER KEEP US DOW---OW-OW-OW-OOOOOWN! Hit Play, then read on pretending like everything is in the "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" Guy's voice... HLS was at a crossroads, and rather than fold, rather than cave, HLS has grown, expanded, recruited and CLOSED on a new round of talent. It was a grueling application process, and we thank all of those that submitted. We are humbled by the interest and passion for HLS and for Our Lady's Football team. With no further ado, it is ...