Prelude: So this may be a bit late, but let’s let it serve as a bit of a primer for the next batch of recruits. I think it’s the class of 2054 or something. What the hell year will these kids graduate in again? I can’t do that much math. I’ve had this in my head for a while, but the boss has had me slaving away so not much time to write…I digress. Looking back on the year and where/how we lost a few battles, it’s interesting to see the decisions made and talking about why. ...
Little Explains the Big Switch
First of all, I am kind of glad these two guys chose not to attend Our Lady's University. Why? The horrible last-name puns. I mean, I just made one, and I hate myself for it. Damn. Anyway, after a day of cooling off, I am okay again. Okay to post, okay to breathe, okay to talk. I was flipping out yesterday. Yes, I lost perspective. Completely. Now I am back, normal, and Mr. Brightside again. Except that I hate recruiting. It is lame. We have a Top Ten class, for the ...
Robert Hughes is Irish
After post-poning his decision a few weeks back, All-Star RB recruit Robert Hughes announced today that he will be Irish. Robert, we love that you took your time and made the right decision. Welcome to the family!  Power RB Hughes. Rivals Profile: http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?sport=1&pr_key=37805 Edit: New Picture - I don't like the Go Wolverines thing at the bottom, and I am too lazy to edit it out, but this shows just how much of a stud this kid is. ...
Schlabach Writes Column on BCS, Bashes ND. Kittens and Puppies Put on Notice.
Mark Schlabach of ESPN wrote a column about the BCS, and how the in-conference regular season should be used as a kind of playoff system for the BCS. You know, it was fine and dandy in a this-isnt-the-real-world kind of way. Until he took his shots at Notre Dame. I mean, seriously, these guys can bring any topic back to bashing ND. Hmmm, want to discuss globalthermonuclear war? ESPN Analyst: "Yes. Well...blah blah blah...blah blah...ND sucks." Throw out the migration patterns of ...
Corwin Brown is Your New DC
Check this guy out, in college in the 70's 90s. How can you NOT be pumped about a dude that looked like this in college? Like most ND fans, and the CFB world, I had no idea who Brown was when the name was leaked around. Seriously, none. After reading the SBT and Chicago Trib articles on the hire, as well as the other blogs, this is what I know about our new Defensive Coordinator. He is 36, and has quickly flowed through the ranks of coaching because of his quick mind, ability to ...
The Biscuit Calls Presser, Announces that He’ll Declare for the NFL Draft
"Hell, everyone else is, I might as well declare too" quoth The Biscuit. ("Nevermore" said Bad Kermit.) ("F U" replied Biscuit.) I digress... Everyone is going Pro! ND junior running backs, Jamarcus Russellses, Saint Smiths...even Poodles! It's pandemonium I tell you! And you know what I think it is? I think everyone's sick of the BCS. The lame drama. They want some cash and they want it now. The old world about education and values and learning and growing and paying your ...
All-World, Heisman Winner, Feel-Good-Story-of-the-Media’s-Year QB Shits Bed, tOSU Gets Swamped
Now, I'm not one to say that Troy Smith wouldn't have gotten my vote the night of the ceremony. While I would've wanted to vote for Brady, I just couldn't have. Not after the USC game, and with Troy leading his team to victory over then-consensus-#2 Michigan the week prior. But wow, did we see a different player tonight. And his draft status will suffer. Troy Smith was a stellar 4 for 14 for 36 yards total passing tonight (and a nice 29% completion ratio) as the Buckeyes fell to a ...
Bob Davie’s Grapes are Sour
 Per Q's earlier post, "Mr." Bob Davie has taken it upon himself to take Chuck Weis to task...with such lame-ass statements as "the mystique has worn off" and "I don't know that the program is going in a positive direction" and "I am so damn jealous that sometimes I just sit in my tub, with the shower running hot, and cry while hugging a fuzzy bunny rabbit I nicknamed Shorty." You know, I never disliked Bob. He wasn't a great coach, but it really wasn't his fault - he shouldn't have ...
“It’s just impossible to beat.” Matt Romine is Irish.
Matt Romine committed to play for Charlie Weis and the Fighting Irish at the All-American game this weekend. Romine, hailing from Tulsa, OK chose the Irish over Oklahoma and Miami. Matt is a scholar-athlete that will help shore up a quickly-becoming-amazing OL haul that Weis has pulled together to protect whichever superstar standout QB ends up starting over the next 4 years. How say you, Matt? "Notre Dame was just the total package with the academics and the football tradition and ...
Farewell to The Chin
I know it's not ND news, but I just had to post a fond farewell to soon-to-be-former Head Coach of my hometown Pittsburgh Steelers Bill Cowher. (He coached the Bus, doesn't that make it close enough?) Cowher Power will be missed in the 'burgh, and around the league. Best of luck Bill. ...