Offseason Nonsense

Let’s Talk Leprechauns

August 2, 2019 by Ryan Ritter

Today, Brian Kelly held a press conference to kick off fall camp. So, naturally, we are going to talk about the Leprechauns. No, not the dancing ones you typically see here, but the three that will grace various Notre Dame events this season. Yesterday, we received something in our inbox prompted by a post from our friends at One Foot Down who had a call to ditch the Leprechaun for good 'ol Clashmore Mike. This citizen of the internet, whom wished to remain anonymous, fancied not the cuddles ...

Rejected Mottos for the 2015 Notre Dame Football Season

July 14, 2015 by Ryan Ritter

Yesterday, afternoon, Brian Kelly announced, via Twitter, a new motto for the 2015 Notre Dame Football season: "Culture Beats Scheme". https://twitter.com/CoachBrianKelly/status/620663576945127424 Any time that Notre Dame releases anything football related, one can't help but wonder what was left on the cutting room floor. Well, we here at Her Loyal Sons have obtained the list of rejected mottos that were beaten out*: WE'RE GOING TO MAKE IT REALLY CLEAR THAT THIS ISN'T LIKE A CHARLIE ...

Vanderdoes Having Second Thoughts? Let the Speculation Begin

May 21, 2013 by Ryan Ritter

Well, this is definitely one post that I did not want to write. Not just because the rumors of potentially losing five-star defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes, but also watching my neighbors to the north get devastated by a tornado. Forgive the quick aside, but I couldn't possibly write this in good conscience without mentioning this. If you are able, the Red Cross is a great way to send aid as is donating blood -- there are loads of people that will need the help. Now, with that all being ...