I'm not even sure where exactly to start with the mess that was Notre Dame's loss to Northwestern. Typing "Notre Dame's loss to Northwestern" doesn't even make sense to me. The Irish lost and gave up 43 points to a team that hasn't even cracked 30 all season. Iowa blew these guys out. But here we are in what I consider the worst loss since I walked on to campus in 2003. Oh sure, we've lost to worse teams, but those ND teams were objectively terrible. While this team isn't ...
Things That Suck
Notre Dame and Florida State: OPI for the Masses
Yes, this is a post about that play or, more specifically, that penalty. We have two weeks to digest the entire Notre Dame and Florida State epic. That game shouldn't be defined by that one penalty nor do I want it to be. However, I'm mad as hell and can't get that moment out of my head so it's time to vent. Today, Brian Kelly mirrored my feelings perfectly as to why I'm so full of piss and vinegar right now: https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/status/523898772971991040 I stand behind ...
Eric Hansen: Notre Dame and North Carolina Comparison “a rookie mistake”
When the flood gates opened this past Friday on the news that Notre Dame had opened up an investigation into academic fraud, perhaps the most damning quote came from the South Bend Tribune's Eric Hasen. In his original article (which has since been edited quite heavily as new information came to light), the ND football beat reporter said the following (which is now gone from the article): The probe, according to a source, goes back four years. The source also told the South Bend Tribune the ...
Notre Dame, Academic Fraud, Accountability, Narrative, and You
On the list of things that I was concerned about for the 2014 season, academic fraud ranked somewhere around the same level as a meteor strike in South Bend. Academic issues? Sure, based on recent history, that was definitely in the back of my mind, but seeing Fr. Jenkins and a bearded Jack Swarbrick announce to the world that Notre Dame was investigating serious academic fraud? Not a chance in hell. Make no mistake, I'm absolutely furious. Not at DaVaris Daniels, Kendall Moore, KeiVarae ...
Will Mahone Sentenced to 10 Days in Jail, Felonies Dropped
The Will Mahone saga is nearing its conclusion. After his arrest, Mahone was initially charged with three felonies. Two of those three felonies were dropped but with one felony still looming, Notre Dame dismissed the sophomore WR. Mahone's lawyer stated at the time that he'd like to return to Notre Dame, but the school informed him that he would not be able to as long as the felonies were still pending. According to Vindy.com, Mahone reached what appears to be a plea agreement: Mahone, 20 ...
Friday Roundup: The “I Hope This Is a Sacrifice for ND Football” Edition
Those that follow me on Twitter during the offseason quickly become aware of two other major interests in my life outside of football: the WWE and the Texas Rangers. The former is a guilty pleasure that I probably care way too much about (as evidence by the fact I like writing many, many words about it) and the other has always been a part of my life. Think of all those stories you hear about Notre Dame fans growing up and knowing nothing but the love of Our Lady's University and a closet ...
Good Fridays w/Padre: Relics
In Holy Mother Church (not to be confused with The BVM or your own mother, the first of whom will always care for you, the second of whom will never fail to criticize you) as I was saying, in Holy Mother Church we venerate such things called relics. The word comes from the Latin relictus, meaning ‘that which is left behind.’ Of course, you’d know that if my University hadn’t dropped the Latin and Greek requirement – you’re all getting weak. At any rate, a relic is a piece of a Holy Saint, and ...
Jameis Winston Takes Crab Legs from Publix: A Twitter Summary
2013 Heisman Trophy winner & Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston has sidestepped legal issues before, but today his spotted (speckled?) past may have caught up with him. He was cited for stealing crab legs from a supermarket. Here's a collection of the real-time Twitter reaction and commentary. ...
Blog Wars Ended, HLS Victorious!
Okay, so not really, but given the back and forth over the years between HLS and the now-defeated Subway Domer, I think it's an appropriate headline. But really, more seriously, even in our clear and overwhelming victory we at HLS are sad to see SD go. A voice of reason insanity and calm profanity for years, SD was a mainstay that we will all, very seriously, miss. (for real, we will, as we dance our victorious dance on his grave). Sure, he had his moments and there were times where the ...
Good Fridays w/Padre: Welcome
In 1863, a little over 20 years into our Northern Indiana adventure, I published a comprehensive disciplinary code for the lads. It has formed the backbone of our rules going nigh on 150 years now, albeit with revisions. Time marches on, customs change...Ted let in girls. So I have kept The Code as up to date as I can, both within reason and within the fine Notre Dame tradition of calling everything tradition and changing nothing except that which is absolutely necessary to change. Thus, ...