Published on: 12th November, 2009
Writers and broadcasters put words in Jimmy Clausen's mouth when they recount how he predicted national championships on that April 2006 commitment day at the College Football Hall of Fame. His actual words were, "That's what I'm here for, to try to get four national championship rings." To try. It wasn't a prediction. ...Published on: 8th November, 2009
It's all about ego. If Charlie Weis truly loved Notre Dame as he says he does, would he put his aside for the betterment of the Irish? I am not a Weis-hater. In fact, I commend everything he has done as a recruiter and would hate to undermine that foundation. I count myself among the ...Published on: 6th November, 2009
I think I speak for all Notre Dame and Pittsburgh fans when I say, "Yes. We want a little zing in our zang-zang." Like most college cities, we could do without Big & Rich. But if Fowler, Corso, Desmond, and Herbstreit come along, we'll deal with it. So ESPN, bring College GameDay ...Published on: 5th November, 2009
Lucky Number Seven has a special place in Luck of the Irish lore. Three Notre Dame All-Americans have donned the number seven jersey. So did one of the school's seven Heisman Trophy winners. Jimmy Clausen wears it well, as have many before him. I've researched the seven best Irishmen to put on the ...Published on: 3rd November, 2009
College football often boils down to coaching and quarterbacking. But if 2009 has taught us anything, it's that the former is a whole lot more important than the latter. Winning teams across the country are overcoming their quarterback play. Defenses are doggedly determined to create more turnovers than their signal ...Published on: 2nd November, 2009
Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Remember back in August when Florida LB Brandon Spikes accused the Sooners of playing dirty in the BCS title game? Here were his exact words : "Compared to Oklahoma, you won't find anyone (as dirty)." Well guess what? We just did. CBS cameras clearly caught Spikes trying ...Published on: 28th October, 2009
The rash of citations and arrests for alcohol-related issues had reached unprecedented levels. School officials were actively combating the notion that Iowa football was facing an epidemic, and head coach Kirk Ferentz's seat had never been hotter. 26 charges between Spring Practice 2007 and Fall Camp 2009. Sure Iowa City is renowned for ...Published on: 27th October, 2009
He had delayed NFL millions—made the most improbable decision in college football history—and this was Sam Bradford's reward. Before the writhing Heisman-winner could even pull himself off the turf at the new Cowboys Stadium, college football's collective conscience had already been hit with the realization. "It will never happen again." Yet, here we ...Published on: 20th October, 2009
"He's not doing good," Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy said on Monday when asked how All-American wide receiver Dez Bryant is handling his ineligibility. "Not being able to play in the last three games, it's extremely difficult for him to handle that." "The penalty has certainly achieved. I mean, it's worked." Intentional ...Published on: 14th October, 2009
The implications of this game are astounding and range from BCS Championship hopes to future recruiting hauls. I've also written about what Saturday's showdown means for Charlie Weis' future. Now, bragging rights between Lisa Horne and me are also on the line. One Notre Dame player USC can't contain: Manti Te'o T'eo is the only Irish defensive ...