by Wally Several weeks ago, I stated that I would cease featuring a ND football article until the program turned it around and gave us something positive to ponder and write about. That day has arrived. It wasn't pretty, it wasn't dominant, but Saturday's win over rival Southern Cal was HUGE for a struggling program looking to get over the hump and overcome a season … [Read more...] about FINALLY !! Irish Stun USC
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Casual Friday | 11/19/10
by Wally As we approach "Throwback Saturday" with games being played at Yankee Stadium (Army vs Notre Dame) and Wrigley Field (Illinois vs Northwestern), what better way to open it up than see Lou Holtz roaming ND's sideline. Man, I love that guy. Looks like the ND administration shoulda loved him a little longer, too. Okay, moving on to look at the "big" games this … [Read more...] about Casual Friday | 11/19/10
Prayers Answered as Irish Finally Win!
by Wally Hallelujah!!!! Seems like it's been several months since Notre Dame's last win, but the Irish got it done last night in Chestnut Hill, MA with a 31-13 win. Seems the Irish have been turning the tables lately against a Boston College team that has seemingly tormented them almost as much as Michigan State. And it's quite a relief to know that ND is not the … [Read more...] about Prayers Answered as Irish Finally Win!
Cardinal Crush! Seriously?
By Wally Stanford's 37-14 beatdown of Notre Dame in South Bend is clearly a stark reminder that it's a different era at ND. Obviously, these aren't Lou Holtz's Fightin' Irish that most of us fondly remember, but maybe by the end of the season we'll be able to say this squad resembles Lou's first ND team that finished sub .500 but showed signs of life and promise for the … [Read more...] about Cardinal Crush! Seriously?
Notre Dumb
by Wally Murphy's Law: Whatever can go wrong, will. Or something like that. I'm sick and tired of seeing Notre Dame play just bad enough to lose. Whether it's the "Bush Push" game back about 5 years ago when ND was an underdog to USC, or yesterday's overtime loss to Michigan State, the Irish are obviously snakebit in close games. Doesn't matter if we're playing … [Read more...] about Notre Dumb