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IBG: Someone Pass Me the Golden Girl

Boy, I could watch that ND/Michigan video all night. But the team has moved on, and so must we, to embrace Boiler Nation as only we can. Thus the Irish Blogger Gathering reconvenes to ponder the great questions of the day … well, four of them at least. As last week, to read the answers…

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Wonder, Think & Know: Uncle Ben Edition

I realize Mike Royko never said “Some things you wonder, some things you think, and some things you just know”. I’m pretty sure he said “Michigan Sucks” a couple times, though. No doubt a QB can make a difference. That game would have been 13-10 early in the fourth quarter last year and I would…

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Wonder, Think and Know: Football Four Edition

I don’t think Mike Royko ever commented on Notre Dame’s academic integrity.  He certainly never said “Some things you wonder, some things you think, and some things you just know”, particularly outside of any sports seasons.  But the current situation with Notre Dame’s investigation of academic misconduct by students, including four football players, demands I…

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Spring Game Primer (Recruiting Recap)

OFFENSE It’s clear from interviews with Kelly that Everett Golson will be charged with running a higher octane offense in 2014.  In 2012, Kelly and Martin increased the run/pass mix dramatically  (a 8.8 % swing) in an effort to protect Golson and play to what the coaches figured to be a strong defense.   Last year,…

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No Ordinary Evening

On Saturday, April 5th, the Declan Drumm Sullivan memorial fund will host its third annual fundraiser, No Ordinary Evening, in the Grand Ballroom of Chicago’s Navy Pier. Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly will be joining attendees for great food, live music, a silent and live auction, and an opportunity to remember the life…

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