trud1966

High Fives all around around! Oops, Dammit!

The flavor of the day answer is, there’s no solid answer to that question, yet ... So far everyone is staying out of the corner when that question is asked. Not sure if it was posted yet or not.. But, the annual Navy vs Notre Dame game to be played in Dublin this September was cancelled a couple weeks ago. That really sucks... Think about how many people have scheduled travel plans and vacays around this event. (BTW, I went to Dublin in 2012 to see Navy vs ND, it was a blast). So far, the game has been rescheduled to be played in Annapolis. (Yes, even though being played in Ireland, and ND are the Fighting Irish, technically, Navy was to be the HOME team, it's their turn in the series...) This will be the first time the game has every been played in Annapolis, in the series (Since 1927...)That’s very telling, because whenever Navy is the home team, they have to play off campus, because of the huge crowd the game brings, especially ND fans. Navy’s stadium only holds a little more than 40K. So far, there’s no real info on how tickets work at this point. So I think that means it’s just a placeholder for now, until they get more details figured out. It could likely end up being reduced tickets sold -or- no fans allowed... I’m concerned this might end up being the case for numerous games. I hope I’m wrong.

I'll wear a hazmat if It means I can watch football.

Damn....I was about to say lets declare War on Australia.......fine....

Reach for the sky PODNA!

Didn’t Brock Stickler play both football and run track? Or something in track& field?

Great - use the photo where he's not a got a grip of the ball by the laces...haha

Thats very happy news for you and your family. Congratualtions!

Wow....Now, as bad as this season has hurt, and makes ALL of us judge as to the "program", and we're not as far along as we should/would/could/want to be, etc....Take a collective breath for a minute and think about this... Firing BOTH these guys Monday after the season ended terribly, and NOT giving the OC a 1 year "Grace Period", to me, is not only the right thing to do, but more importantly, it's a Big Program decision move. Years in the past, we've seen this thing/drama drag on for season after season, keeping our fingers crossed, hoping, waiting, compromising. I hate this season, but man, I'm BEAMING with pride how people are being held accountable, band-aids are ripped off and we're making an effort, with a sense of urgency, RIGHT F'ING NOW.... Being the boss is never easy, and leaders take the arrows first into battle. Good for Seth....Lets fix this... One thing I need to clarify is this. I’m never happy about someone losing their job. I’m not celebrating this changing in leadership in the program. What people have to remember is these guys weren’t shown the door and thrown out immediately because of records. It is much is respect to them to let them go as soon as possible, so they can find jobs quickly to provide for their family. When letting someone go, from any job, to keep your own integrity, And out of respect for them, it’s best to release them as soon as possible and not string them along. So to be clear I’m not thrilled or celebrating two men lost their jobs. I’m pleased that the program sees the need to be expeditious on all levels. I wish both of them the best of luck.

yeah - thought the same thing? Why would you put that kinda surgery off?

i would assume there's got to be some move....This isnt the Todd Dodge days where he's getting paid $150,000. Seth is paid pretty well and with that comes expectations. He'll get pressure AD, who gets pressure from the University, who gets pressure from boosters. For better - or - worse, alot of things have to change...Personnel is the easiest/first/smart one to do.

well, unfortunately, if you think about it, Offseason has started.

Rough, and heart breaking. Feel absolutely awful for him. It's certainly not how he thought his year would turn out. People should show up not only to support the team and thank the seniors like Mason, but it's a big pat on the the back to all of those player's parents too. Showing up, unconditionally is how WE thank their mom's and dad's for raising great kids that represent, not just the team, but the school and this program. (People have to remember, it's ALL THREE of those things, not just 100 guys in shoulder pads...) This has been a bad year...We might very well get killed on Saturday....But come anyway, see the band, shake your friends hand for the last time until next season, load up on hot dogs.. Go into with a positive attitude. Don't do math calculations in your head based on a record or how you "hate the DC," to justify thanking/supporting someone. I'm older now, been going to games for 30 years +. When I see those teams every year, and I can recognize parents in the stands, I don't think of the players as "their kids"....They're OUR kids.... You wouldnt/shouldnt bail on YOUR kid to "send a messege", right? Shut up, and SHOW UP.

They’re 1-9, there’s more green in the stands, we brought our band, and coming off a Bye week. Someone needs to go.

Well, come to think of it, absolutely nothing. But thanks for asking.

South Bend Bound!

Still gonna be fun. Going to that game! Flying out tomorrow, I’ll post pics.

i dont even get mad at these stupid online critiques of EVERTHING nowadays. Why would a personal finance website "Moneywise" even perform such a survey. Yes, when I want up to date sports infomation, I turn to an online financial adviser. I love the part about bad parking. The parking against the stadium is nice....Any other parking is at Fouts or on campus..Yeah - i'm sorry you have to walk....Obviously the guy has never been to a football game before. I've been to numerous Notre Dame games, and we walked for what felt like an hour. That's part of college football.

A priest.

We just can’t tackle. Been a problem all year. I would play to Bean’s skills, and let him become another running back. Now is not the time to see if he can pass. Defense has go to be gassed. We’ve had the fastest 3 and outs I’ve ever seen.

I’ve never wanted halftime to get here so badly im sure UNTs D is wanting the same

Techs offense is not scaring me at all. No better than UNTs O. But we just give the yards away with poor tackling and penalties U N. R. E. A. L

I’m not ruling out today. I get the numbers, the records, the odds, what’s happening on both sides of the ball. But I don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibility that we can beat them. I think we have the ability, and the talent. It’s up to the coaching to identify the weaknesses, and put us in positions to take advantage of those weaknesses. The first 4th & 1 that we go up gut the against a stacked line, and don’t make it, I’m turning the game off. It’s just a bad sign.