The All-GH team

[Fishin'_Irish]

I feel honored to present you the all-GH team. Feel free to tell me if you think I've made a mistake.

Offense

QB - IrishCalves, Tommy, CULion (also the QB's coach)
RB - Scoop
RB - ND23 (Captain)
WR - Gallup21
WR - Spinner
TE - Ron, Ziggy
LT - LMI
LG - Irish Grizz (originally ManKnownAsMecca)
C - HCTI
RG - Marv
RT - NDFanatic
Utility OL - Kamara Police

Defense

S - IrishKnight, Bobcat
S - Akron Irish
CB - Sir John, NDFan4Life
CB - Myself
LB - Stoney (Captain)
LB - Tedwick, DaytonIrish
LB - Irish Dodger (Rdrdreamer's been busy. We'll say focusing on grades :))
LB - Danman, but SoCalDomer is getting some good reps
DE - Flyin'_Irish
DE - HoffVir
DT - UP

Special Teams

K - NDGirlzRock
P - Sweeny
KR - Sureal (KMac is MIA)
PR - xFactor
Gunner - Richard Riot, NDisNCin2010

Coaching Staff

Head Coach - Svo
Assisstant Head Coach -NDGrandson (I think docbradley retired)
Offensive Coordinator - Robdog
Defensive Coordinator - IrishR#1
Recruiting Coordinator - IrishUncleBill (As Riot put it, TAA was caught lying on his resume)

Team Photographer - chestertonlep
Team Rep Whore - Coyote

I'm sure I made mistakes, because I did this from memory, so tell me if you find something wrong or if I left someone out. It's nothing personal.

[gallup21]

i like to play WR...so thats definitely a good spot for me lol

[irishziggy]

no disrespect to ron, but im def the the best TE on the board lol. I'm a DE too, so it's great to have great depth coming off the bench lol

[NDGirlzRock]

Dude I'm dead on from anything 45 yards or closer. All the offense has to do is get me in the same zip code. My longest ever was a 57 yarder! Wish we actually had a kicker that could claim that! Hope you guys don't mind actually playing with a girl on your team!!!

[Fishin'_Irish]

Dude I'm dead on from anything 45 yards or closer. All the offense has to do is get me in the same zip code. My longest ever was a 57 yarder! Wish we actually had a kicker that could claim that! Hope you guys don't mind actually playing with a girl on your team!!!

Do you still have any eligibility? For the real team?

[Fishin'_Irish]

no disrespect to ron, but im def the the best TE on the board lol. I'm a DE too, so it's great to have great depth coming off the bench lol

Alright. :)

[NDGirlzRock]

Do you still have any eligibility? For the real team?

Alas no, but I can still hit 'em like that. Played soccer for about 17 years so I got a leg!!!

[Fishin'_Irish]

Evidently, if you can still hit 45 yarders.

[Specnatz]

Dude I'm dead on from anything 45 yards or closer. All the offense has to do is get me in the same zip code. My longest ever was a 57 yarder! Wish we actually had a kicker that could claim that! Hope you guys don't mind actually playing with a girl on your team!!!

OK I will say it ................









I love playing with a girl.

[marv81s]

it will make the days when we have a shirts and skins team much more exciting that is for sure

[IrishKnight1023]

I played against a girl once in Pop Warner, she was a QB though. I picked her off and took it for 6....no mercy...

[Fishin'_Irish]

I played against a girl once in Pop Warner, she was a QB though. I picked her off and took it for 6....no mercy...

That's exactly why I put you at safety lol

[Nordis]

I played against a girl once in Pop Warner, she was a QB though. I picked her off and took it for 6....no mercy...

that's terrible...and i found it hilarious.

[notredomer23]

in 12 games this season i averaged 13 yards on 231 carries...HEISMAN!!!

[Fishin'_Irish]

See, I'm right on the money.

[mlcspinner]

look out shark your td record is going to fall

[NDGirlzRock]

Yeah but who is going to have the record for most points scored in a season? ME!!!!!!!!!!!! Right through the uprights! By the way I'm going to ignore that comment about playing with girls, Specnatz! Also shirts and skins won't be to bad....like you've never seen a girl at the gym in a sports bra before. That's why I won't have any kicks blocked! The whole defensive team will be too busy lookin' at my jugs, to try and block the kick! I love the male preoccupation with the female breast! HeHeHe!

[Fishin'_Irish]

look out shark your td record is going to fall

You're only going to be so good because you'll improve by playing such great competition, such as myself, in practice everyday. :D

[mlcspinner]

I'm glad your on our team NDGirlz :)

[Danman]

Linebacker sounds about right. I think the GM of this team deserves an extension.

[mlcspinner]

I vote Stoney D capt. and ND23 Offense Capt.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Oh captain, my captain.

[Fishin'_Irish]

I'm all for that.

[NDgrandson]

Defensive coordinator? I am good with that. It's been a tough assignment recently, but like Corwin Brown, I am looking to turn things around and help make GH the #1 ND site on the web. Well, at least when my kids get off the PC from playing webkins. Geez, they need their own computer.

Svoboda - HC - CW
NDgrandson - DC - CB

Too kind.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I'd like to request that I be taken off the team, and be made head male cheerleader. Someone has to do the dirty work and hold up the hotties.
I'll take one (or two) for the greater good.

[therizz]

So...what's the consensus??? Is IrishGirlzRock a "tight end" or "long snapper??"

Sorry...sorry...just had to say it. =)

[notredomer23]

sweet so im offensive captain? Im gonna pull a darren mcfadden and take over a qb for a couple of plays.

HEISMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! goes to theNOTREDOMER23

[IrishKnight1023]

I'm going to quit and start a rival team so I can be Head coach, O-Cord, D-Cord, Recruiting Cord. and RB...If you don't to lose your franchise player then give me a bag of 3 mill.

[notredomer23]

then give me a bag of 3 mill.

this college not USC

[ALLND62]

NDGIRLZ I would like a shot at blockin that kick!

[IrishKnight1023]

F it I'm going to IlliNOISE.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I'd like to be president. Order of business:

1) Fire the A.D.
2) Lower the standards for cheerleaders.
3) Install 4 Jumbotrons
4) Drop SC (can't stand 'em)
5) Add UCLA every year
6) Fire Powlus (sorry-can't get over his play)
7) Hire Scoop as SID
8) Give Svo credentials

[RichardRiot]

Dude I'm dead on from anything 45 yards or closer. All the offense has to do is get me in the same zip code. My longest ever was a 57 yarder! Wish we actually had a kicker that could claim that! Hope you guys don't mind actually playing with a girl on your team!!!

Absolutely not!!! and it would definitely help get "some of these guys" into the locker room WELL BEFORE THE GAMES.


And after the game.......HOT TUB!!!!


j/k, and proud to be a member of the special teams unit with ya!!!


Fishin': great idea and great team.....way to go AD (and no scheduling freakin' Baylor)

[NDGirlzRock]

Man this is a great thread!

[RichardRiot]

I'd like to be president. Order of business:

1) Fire the A.D.
2) Lower the standards for cheerleaders.
3) Install 4 Jumbotrons
4) Drop SC (can't stand 'em)
5) Add UCLA every year
6) Fire Powlus (sorry-can't get over his play)
7) Hire Scoop as SID
8) Give Svo credentials

Hey Stoney,
I could use a part-time job....can you help me line something up where I actually don't have to work but I still get paid an unseemly amount of money???

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Sounds like Richard is our newest Football Water Maintenance Director.
Job description: Check automatic sprinklers once a week.

[RichardRiot]

Sounds like Richard is our newest Football Water Maintenance Director.
Job description: Check automatic sprinklers once a week.

perfect!!!! LMAO

[mlcspinner]

Sounds like Richard is our newest Football Water Maintenance Director.
Job description: Check automatic sprinklers once a week.


as your agent I feel he should check them twice a week :)

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Let's not run him ragged.

[RichardRiot]

I apologize for the wordiness (eventful game) and the very bad grammar (couldn't edit as I had sprinkler duty):
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Saturday September 5, 2009
Gold Helmet News

SOUTH BEND - On another picturesque day at Notre Dame Stadium, the Irish kicked-off the 2009 season taking on the Fighting Illini from 'that school in Champaign'. Two years ago, when this game was scheduled, Illini coach Ron Zook figured he'd be able to use this game as a stepping stone towards some semblance of relevance in major college football. Instead, after back-to-back 1 win seasons Zook was coming into the game hoping to keep his job and somehow maintain the 'house of cards' he has created from a recruiting perspective.

Unfortunately, for Coach Zook there is more to college football than recruiting. The Irish (Gold Helmet team) hammered Illinois 52-3, this after taking their foot off the gas pedal mid-way through the 2nd quarter. The Irish (GH team) proved why they are the consensus #1 ranked team in the nation; well, actually Mark May was predicting the Irish (GH team) would start out 1-7, but ESPN finally figured out that "he is a d1ck so we fired the idiot". The Irish (GH team) is so strong that every single member of the team is a first team All American.

The Irish (GH team) actually got off to a ‘sluggish’ start scoring only 10 points in the first quarter. On the opening kick-off, KMac blasted through the Illini coverage team and scampered for a 55 yard return, setting up the Irish on the Illinois 42 yard line. Highly touted QB IrishCalves led the vaunted Irish (GH team) onto the field with the crowd expecting decimation. Playing out of a 'no huddle' the Irish (GH team) relied mainly on the golden arm of 'Calves but were only able to get the ball to the 15 yard line, with IC completing 5 of 9 passes for 27 yards 3 first downs. NDGirlzRock kicked the 32 yard field goal to put ND up 3-0. Coach Svo and OC Robdog were seen chatting with IrishCalves on the sideline after the possession.

The Illini offense tried to retaliate on their first possession, but was absolutely swarmed by DC NDGrandson's aggressive defense which sacked Illini quarterback Williams on 3 consecutive plays. The Illini front line was no match for the swarming d-line of the Irish (GH team), who created huge holes for Stoney and his fellow LB Tedwick to literally slip untouched into the Illinois backfield on consecutive plays and absolutely crush the QB. IUB showed his speed from the rush end position chasing down Williams and burying him on the 3 yard line. The two CB's, Sir John and Fishin' Irish, showed they came to play physical, jamming the 'trembling' Illini receivers (including that highly touted one whose name we can't remember after 2 years of obscurity) in that first possession.

On the ensuing punt, XFactor showed his aggressive return style carrying 5 Illini cover guys for 15 yards to the 35 yard line. The crowd now anticipated IrishCalves showing his form after the sluggish start. However, once again the Irish (GH team) had trouble advancing the ball in the air with 'Calves only passing for 15 yards on 2 plays. Finally, OC Robdog decided to change the mindset and had his dominant O-line create massive holes for RB Scoop who carried twice to score the first major for the home squad with only 2 minutes remaining in the opening quarter. As IrishCalves arrived at the sideline, having only been good on 7 of 12 passes for 42 yards, Coach Svo was heard above the din of Rockne stadium telling his QB to "stop screwing around throwing left-handed, and take the game seriously".

The Illini did nothing the rest of the first half as their WR's were being hammered at the line by the Irish (GH team) corners, and blanketed on any throw that visibly beaten-down Williams could get off. The safeties and LB's were constantly blitzing the beleagured Illinois QB, who looked as helpless as a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest. The Illini WR's were clearly mystified as to how to get open, and appeared visibly scared of going over the middle. The highly touted WR (who's name we forget) was heard to say - boy did I make a mistake signing with 'these losers'.

Meanwhile, the Irish (GH team) started rolling as IrishCalves was now throwing right-handed, and the Irish O-line led by Marv81 and HCTI started opening massive holes for Scooper and ND23 who split touchdowns in the 2nd quarter, both gaining over 60 yards each in the quarter. Speedy Irish (GH team) receiver Gallup21 also scored a major blowing by the Illini secondary and catching the 70yd guided missile from 'Calves for a 31-0 lead with less than 2 minutes left in the half. After the Illini fumbled on their own 35 yard line with only 50 seconds remaining, the Irish had one more possession. Coach Svo was content to take his team to the locker room with the 31 point lead, but Zook gambled he could get the ball back by using 2 of his 3 time outs. With 27 seconds remaining, and not wanting to punt from the Illini 42, NDGirlzRock came on for her second FG of the game, this time from 49 yards. Once again showing the power of her (golden) right leg, she split the uprights with a good 5 yards to spare - leading her team into the locker room with a 34 point lead.

The Irish came out of the locker after half-time with fire in their eyes, and on the second play of the half had 3 players led by IK1023 sack Juice in the endzone for a safety. On the ensuing kick, the Irish returned the ball to the Illinois 45 yard line. Four plays in 45 yards and the Irish (GH team) scored again, this time with Spinner catching a ball over the middle from 18 yards out, and driving the SS back 3 yards into the endzone. With the Irish (GH team) up 43-0, Coach Zook strangely started putting on a lifejacket (we knew his team was sinking, but WTF was this idiot doing???), and started walking over to the ND players. After a very short confrontation with AC docbradley, Zook went running scared back to his own sideline. It was only later in the presser that Coach Svo explained that Zook was “over at the ND bench asking my players if they wanted to go water-skiing”. NCAA officials would not comment on the investigation.

After another 3 and out for the Illinois offense, ND took possession at their own 35. Relying only on the dominance of their O-Line, running plays, and possession passes to dominant TE rontdtarchala, ND scored on 5 plays after a 23 yard run by ND23. The Irish RBs were now both over 100 yards on the day. Up by a half-century, ND put in reserves at the 9 minute mark of the third quarter.

Once again the Illini went 3 and out, and Coach Svo decided not to risk anything due to next weekend’s PSU game, therefore he just had the reserve QB Tommy take a knee on 3 successive plays forcing a punt on 1st down. According to Svo, “Sweeney hadn’t had a punt all game, so I wanted to give him at least one rep before next week.”

After another Illinois punt when they couldn’t move the ball again, ND got the ball back with 1 minute left, and ran one play to end the third quarter. As the clocked ticked down the final seconds, untitledproject doused the HC with some of that famous green Koolaid.

The fourth quarter, just got plain weird.

Coach Svo, that forward thinker that he is, worried about his charges getting over-confident after the utter clown-stomping delivered to Zook and team, decided to get his team into the locker room early to avoid any potential flare-ups. He had in mind the Illini incident from the final game last season when Zook sent his ‘goons’ on the field to intimidate Wellesley College near the end of the 21-6 Illini loss. Although Wellesley easily got the better of the Illini in that dust-up, Svo did not want to lose any players to suspension.

He therefore sent TheArmyAwakens to the student section to find the most inebriated of fans to finish the quarter (trying to level the playing field for the visitors). The Irish (GH team) took 2 knees to run down the clock some more and punted back to the Illini. Zook decided to insert his ‘lowly recruited’ 5th string QB, Satan’s Little Helper, as he realized the game was out of reach – and he was kind of hoping that someone would cream that “a-hole who is a cancer on our team”. On his very first play, Satan’s Little Helper, ran straight into his own endzone and right into the tunnel calling for his mommy, giving the Irish (GH team) another 2 points.

After receiving the kick, the Irish (drunk student team) pooched back to the Illini and left the field. With no one left on the field, the stands emptying, and nine and a half minutes on the clock, the Illini managed to get down the field and kick a 23 yard FG just before the gun. Looking at the scoresheet, many thought it was odd that on that last drive, Notre Dame took 5 offside penalties and one personal conduct penalty from the Big10 officiating crew to extend the drive – especially considering they didn’t have any players on the field.

Next week, the Irish (GH team) travel to Happy Valley to take on JoePa and the Nittany Lions.

[IrishKnight1023]

REPS for all of that effort and giving me that saftey

[NDgrandson]

[QUOTE][The Illini offense tried to retaliate on their first possession, but was absolutely swarmed by DC NDGrandson's aggressive defense which sacked Illini quarterback Williams on 3 consecutive plays. /QUOTE]

Yep. We swarm alot. :cool:

[IrishCalves]

All I'm missing is the statline, and its like I'm there... nice touch about the lefty-slinging. I think we should have quotes from the players about the victory:

"It was a great team effort. Both sides of the ball showed up today, though I wasn't quite on my game from the get-go - took a little while to find my rhythm. I feel like I've worked out the kinks in both of my throwing motions, so I should be ready to go if one of my arms starts to lag later on in the season. Really felt good to get on the same page with Gallup and all the receivers - hopefully we'll be able to establish the big play a little bit earlier next week. Coach Svo put us in excellent position time and time again, especially with the prep work going into this. We just stayed focused and executed. There are going to be a few things to correct, particularly on my part, but I feel pretty good going into our next film session."

[RichardRiot]

IK, thanks for the reps (a little more verbose than I intended - 20 mins of my life that I won't get back); you got the safety, I just reported it.

Grandson, your scheme had Juice running for his life

'Calves, good point on the quotes and good quote - I should collect some from others (Coach Svo, Scoop or ND23, Stoney, etc). I was going to include some stats, but was way over my word limit - even with the lefty tosses you were close to 68% completion rate for 340 yards

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Here's a quote.."I hit the RB so hard that his helmet came off. When I picked it up, his head was in inside and his eyes and mouth were wide open. I guess I don't know my own strength".

[ND Fanatic]

I actually was a RT in high school (and a NG, Kick-off, Kick-return and punt team) and we had a girl kicker - she was a foreign exchange student from Germany. She could kick the hell out of it, so I'm backing you NDgirlz.

Put me in coach, I'm ready to play......:D:D:D

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Yeah, but was she hot?

[mlcspinner]

my first TD of the year. It felt good:D

[stonebreakerwasgod]

He shoots, he scores.

[untitledproject]

Never weighed more than 190 - DT isnt my forte.

I thought I was slotted for 'Color Analyst'

[stonebreakerwasgod]

More suitable, I should be the announcer, I seem fairly verbose.

Although..I do like the idea of prez.

[Fishin'_Irish]

"I guess you could call it disappointing when the ball isn't thrown anywhere near us cornerbacks, but I guess that speaks volumes about our defense. I asked the D-line if they would let up a little so I could get a chance to make a play on the ball, but I guess it's pretty hard not to blow straight through that O-line when you're that good. I'm really looking forward to next practice, mainly because I'm actually challenged there, but I can't wait until Coach Svo giving us our gameplan, too."

[stonebreakerwasgod]

"Yeah, I shoulda got more tackes, but that damn Tedwick kept tripping me so that he could get solo tackles and take all the glory. Little does he know, that I'm dating his girlfriend..urbans daughter."

"We'll see who goes solo, biatch".

[RichardRiot]

"Yeah, I shoulda got more tackes, but that damn Tedwick kept tripping me so that he could get solo tackles and take all the glory. Little does he know, that I'm dating his girlfriend..urbans daughter."

"We'll see who goes solo, biatch".

We only just played our first game, and we are already have a problem in the locker room....could be a long season.....

[Fishin'_Irish]

Stoney's a very disagreeable guy...he's our Ryan Leaf...

[ALLND62]

Hey Riot nice article on the game, your writing skills makes it like I was at the game. I can't wait to see what is in store for Joe Pa and the Nittany Lions. What a great team GH has it sounds like everyone contributed. Goodluck the rest of the year.......who knows maybe Mark May will become an Irish fan.

[mlcspinner]

everyone contributes but the cornerbacks isn't that right fishin :D

[notredomer23]

MVP

[stonebreakerwasgod]

"Yo, I need more playing time. It's not right that I just play half the time. I mean, I know offense has to play too. So's what I'm saying is...I need to play LB and RB. You can't keep someone of my skillz (that is one z) off the field. Seems like that's justice."

[NDGirlzRock]

Just for the record....I can kick left footed or right footed with about the same accuracy. The length is in the right leg though. I'm only about a 38 yard lock with the left foot. Wohooooo! I scored, I did it! Now I know how Rudy felt!

[stonebreakerwasgod]

NDGirlzRock: The largest user of exclamation points in the history of da net. LOL

[NDGirlzRock]

Yeah well you gotta make your mark somehow!!!

[stonebreakerwasgod]

So true. Better an E.P. than a cowbell or creepy guy. :D :eek: :p

[mlcspinner]

:eek: 84 ;)

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Ask, and ye shall receive.

[mlcspinner]

I know that took a lot of work RichardRiot great job. I hope you can pull off another one latter on. Remember spinner is trying to break the TD record :)

[RichardRiot]

I know that took a lot of work RichardRiot great job. I hope you can pull off another one latter on. Remember spinner is trying to break the TD record :)

going to be shooting for 2 a week to bring us up to the REAL season. 12 games plus "some form of bowl game" will take lots of material. You guys keep supplying it......

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I'll make sure and get you plenty of quotes.

[mlcspinner]

lol

[Sweeney6083]

nice I made the team I am so excited.

[Sweeney6083]

Can't wait to tell my wife this she will be so proud of me.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

My hero.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Is this thread coming up when you hit 'new posts' ??????????

[mlcspinner]

yes

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Thanx spinner. Fish, does it work now???

[RichardRiot]

Again, overly verbose (and I need quotes so please provide)

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Saturday September 12, 2009
Gold Helmet News

STATE COLLEGE, PA - After a blow-out last week of Illinois, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (GH team) traveled to Happy Valley to face JoePa and his PSU Nitany Lions. JoePa was hoping for a huge birthday present, as he celebrated his first century. Coach Svo and his highly touted team have their eyes on running the table this season, and the only gift they had planned for JoePa was a good old fashioned ass-kicking.

As usual the fans in Beaver Stadium were loud, and the stadium was blanketed in white. The game however was delayed somewhat when the local Walmart stocked-out of Depends. According to Coach Pa: "after last year's debacle against OSU, I can't be spending ANY time running to the locker room.” So the game started 30 minutes late, with a dozen PSU fans short their white towels.

Additionally, 3 PETA supporters were outside the stadium protesting, incensed that Irish (GH team) starting safety AkronIrish had given 1,000 comp tickets to his chinchillas. Said protest organizer Martha Burke: “those poor little rodents have been exploited by that young man. I can’t believe he bred all those sweet little critters just to win a miniature signed helmet”. Asked whether she was satisfied with the turnout, Burke smiled and said “while it wasn’t as highly successful as the Masters protest, I think we got our message across”.

The challenge today was for the Irish (GH team) secondary to blanket Derrick Williams, the highly recruited Junior player in his 5th year at PSU after 2 red-shirt/medical petitions. Coach Svo wouldn’t answer questions on whether the defense would utilize the blitz as often as they did last week against the Illini and ex-coach Ron Zook (???who claims to have "lined up an NFL Europe gig"????)

On the opening kick-off, KMac once again set the tone for the day, this time with a 92 yard return for a major. Immediately afterwards, stadium ushers were seen confiscating additional white towels from a full section of fans.

On their first possession, PSU started with very good field position at their 35 yard line as RichardRiot missed his assignment, seemingly checking out what a sprinkler system really looks like. The very first play from scrimmage for PSU they tried to get Williams into the game, but AkronIrish absolutely wasted the WR after a quick 5yd out pass. This was greeted with a loud squealing from Akron’s legion of fans. That play had the Lion WRs looking over their shoulders the rest of the series, and PSU was forced to punt after managing only 1 first down. xFactor showed why he is the leading PR in the nation with another solid 15yd return, despite being hit by two PSU players before the catch.

Coach Svo and Robdog decided to open the game up a little. On a quadruple reverse, young Gallup21 (the only player not coughing up a lung after the 3rd exchange) turned the corner for a 42 yard gain, with a HUGE block by pulling guard ManKnownasMecca who drove the PSU OLB 10 yds into the PSU bench. After a couple of quick slants to Spinner and IrishZiggy, the Irish (GH team) were down to the 2yd line. Robdog decided to use the jumbo package, sending in DT untitledproject and DE HoffVir. Driving through a large hole in the d-line created by NDFanatic and Marv81, untitled scored his first ever TD, stating after the game: “NDF and Marv created monster space for me; I got through the best I could, but this Kirstie Alley diet has taken me up from 190 to 302lbs. At this weight, 5yds is a distance race”

PSU were once again unproductive on their next possession, mainly due to a huge sack on second down from their 35yd line, leaving them with a third and 25 at their own 20; Danman blitzed off the left edge and chased down QB Blackledge II and dropped him like an unwanted bike. On a desperate third down, trying to make anything happen, Blackledge II threw an unwise pass up the left sideline where Fishin’Irish was stride for stride with D Williams. Fishin’ was all over the pass, getting the interception, a hit on Williams, and a 15 yard return to the PSU 30.

Irish’Calves and the offense took quick advantage of the favorable field position, running the ball to the left side, ND23 finding a big gap created by the ‘pancake’ delivered by LoveMyIrish on the PSU DE. ND23 showed his speed effortlessly gaining 23 yards to the 7yd line. On the opening play of the second quarter, Irish’Calves somehow found his TE IrishZiggy for the major, firing the ball between 4 PSU defenders. Screamed Ziggy: “don’t I get reps for that???”

Midway through the second quarter, PSU took advantage of a gift when the Irish (GH team) had a minor skirmish in coverage near mid-field. Stoney went after Tedwick, and they started jawing at each other during the play. Williams caught a pass for 20 yards setting up a PSU field goal to finally put the home team on the board. Said Svo in the presser after the game: “I don’t know what’s up with those two; ever since they both started dating Urban Meyer’s daughter, they have poisoned the locker room. I guarantee you won’t see this again next week.”

Nearing half-time, Irish’Calves started operating out of the shotgun, trying to move 74yds in a minute forty. Using his WR’s great route running, ‘Calves was able to get the Irish (GH team) to the 22 with 8 seconds left. With the precision of an architect ‘Calves moved the ball to the PSU 22, setting up a chip shot by NDGirlz to put the visitors up 24-3 at the half. This kept her FG% perfect on the season.

The Nitany Lions took the field with “Eye of the Tiger” blaring, the stadium operators trying to fire up JoePa’s demoralized players. However, it might as well have been the theme song from "Yentl", as on the very first play from scrimmage, Rdrdreamer, flying through a seam in the line on an LB blitz, forced a fumble that was recovered by IrishUncleBill (who was looking very tanned) at the PSU 15yd line. Four plays later, Spinner made a one-handed circus catch in the back corner of the endzone, barely keeping his feet in bounds and his trademark shades on. With the Irish (GH team) up 31-3, the game was no longer in doubt. CoachPa didn’t look good; more towels were confiscated.

Pretty much the balance of the quarter, the tough ND defense hit anything moving in a black jersey. One of the casualties was Blackledge II, who was knocked out of the game late in the quarter with a separated shoulder suffered when Stoney (who had been benched earlier in the quarter along with Tedwick) flattened BII from the blindside. The play seemingly caused a fumble, but the call on the field was an incomplete pass by the Big10 officiating crew (who had taken the under on 48 points). The 44yd PSU punt was returned by xFactor for 37 yards to the PSU 43.

Operating in relief for ‘Calves, Tommy used his big line and his two punishing RBs (Scoop and ND23) to control the clock and eat up real estate. Said C HereComeTheIrish: “some tandems use wuss names like Thunder and Lightning; we call these two Pain and Intimidation”. Just to prove his C point, Scoop took a ball up the gut, and Ray Zellar’d the PSU MIKE to cap a 15yd TD run.

In the fourth quarter, AkronIrish’s chinchillas had now taken up half the seats in the stadium, but he was no longer in the game, having been brought out at the end of the third with the rest of the starters and 2nd stringers. Neither team accomplished much in the fourth quarter, trading FGs in a penalty-heavy final session, leading to a final score of ND 41 – PSU 6 (what was that O/U again???).

Despite the lop-sided win, Coach Svo was unhappy with the lack of discipline on the late quarter penalties and the ‘ruckus’ between his star LB’s in the first half: “Playing the Black Knights next week, we need to be more disciplined. And, not looking past Army, but we have a tough game at Michigan in two weeks.”

Reacting to his coaches comments, Stoney replied: "Yeah, there's no I in team, but there is an M&E; nuff said!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How about them exclamation points NDGirlz???"

[Fishin'_Irish]

Thanx spinner. Fish, does it work now???

The new posts has always worked. It was the main page that didn't, and still doesn't. RR, I'mma read that in da mornin'.

[mlcspinner]

Fishin first pick of the year, How does it feel?

[Troy's Enterprise Pride]

lol.... scooper is the RB. ladies and gentlemen, i introduce you to Javorski Lane Sr.

[Fishin'_Irish]

It feels great, Spinner. If you want, I can get you some tape so your shades don't fall off. By the way, how do you fit a helmet on with all that hair?

There are also some rumblings that we're getting a transfer player, napoleonbuck.

[mlcspinner]

I don't need a helmet I never get tackled.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Any new additions to the all gh team?

[Fishin'_Irish]

Sorry guys, haven't been around much lately, what with classes starting and such. I have a light load tomorrow (today?) and I'm going to try to post some in the downtime. With that being said, since I haven't been around, I have no idea who the new posters are, so someone else make the roster additions for me.

[HereComeTheIrish]

Sorry guys, haven't been around much lately, what with classes starting and such. I have a light load tomorrow (today?) and I'm going to try to post some in the downtime. With that being said, since I haven't been around, I have no idea who the new posters are, so someone else make the roster additions for me.

Woo-hoo...Fish has resurfaced! Good to see you , Man. We were getting worried about ya! Welcome back. ;)

[IrishKnight1023]

Sorry guys, haven't been around much lately, what with classes starting and such. I have a light load tomorrow (today?) and I'm going to try to post some in the downtime. With that being said, since I haven't been around, I have no idea who the new posters are, so someone else make the roster additions for me.

----My classes start up in two weeks. I am excited about 2 weeks from now the season starts, but it's bitter sweet because that's when college does too damnit.

[mlcspinner]

Sorry guys, haven't been around much lately, what with classes starting and such. I have a light load tomorrow (today?) and I'm going to try to post some in the downtime. With that being said, since I haven't been around, I have no idea who the new posters are, so someone else make the roster additions for me.


Are you saying you are putting your classes before GH?:)

[Fishin'_Irish]

Are you saying you are putting your classes before GH?:)

I'm sorry, I really am! :D

[stonebreakerwasgod]

That's just wrong. We're counting on you to keep up with YOUR ALL-GH team. :)

[NDGirlzRock]

Yeah I want to be the leading scorer!!! I know I know in my dreams!

[mlcspinner]

I have to break the touchdown record :)

[HereComeTheIrish]

I have to break the touchdown record :)

Well, that's just wonderful. You glory boys are out there getting all the pub and headlines and us big boys are the ones clearing the way for ya. Typical...
;) ;)

[mlcspinner]

Well, that's just wonderful. You glory boys are out there getting all the pub and headlines and us big boys are the ones clearing the way for ya. Typical...
;) ;)


Don't worry I won't forget the little people :D

[HereComeTheIrish]

Don't worry I won't forget the little people :D

You're all heart, Spinner. All heart. :)

[RichardRiot]

So much for 2 a week; now I have to avg 1 a day until next Saturday
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September 19, 2009
SOUTH BEND, IN

After a dominant road win last week at State College, the Irish (GH team) returned home for a game against an undermanned Army team which would just try to keep it close. The challenge for Coach Svo and his heavily favored Irish (GH team) was to avoid thinking ahead to next week’s road game at Ann Arbor.

Although many detractors deride Notre Dame for including the service academies on their schedule, what these descendants of shallow gene pools fail to realize is that: the Irish are upholding a long standing commitment to the academies for helping Notre Dame subsist through the war years; and that the service academies, especially Navy, are better than the vast majority of mid-majors and Div II teams with whom virtually all top teams pad their schedules. In fact, between the academies they would hang an ‘L’ on most of the BCS Conference cellar-dwellers.

In his only comments prior to the game, Coach Svo expressed his sincere thanks to all of those in the military for their dedication to the country. “We are all indebted to those men and women, whether overseas or at home, who have committed themselves to serving our country. The players we face on the academy teams are the most disciplined we face all year; I will not let our team underestimate them.”

During a short interview on Wednesday, Marv81 addressed the sentiments that the players had about playing the academies: “We have tremendous respect for the officer candidates at both academies; those guys never quit, and always seem to bring a good challenge”, stated Marv, who then added “but don’t tell them what I said; quote me as saying that the Army is a second rate outfit comprised of guys who couldn’t get into the USMC!!!”.

Notre Dame, in typical manner, had first possession and quickly exploded for 7 points, covering 80 yards in an efficient 7 play drive with IrishCalves threading the Army backfield for 54 yards on 3-4 passing, including a spectacular diving catch by Spinner on a 25 yard bullet to the 8. With HCTI and Mecca opening a ‘Rosie-sized’gap in the Army defence, ND23 drove into the endzone to put the Irish (GH Team) on the board. NDGirlz stayed perfect on PAT’s, giving the Irish (GH Team) a 7-0 lead before 3 minutes had expired.

Even teeing from the 30, NDGirlz continued to stifle opponent field position with another touchback. Despite their discipline, the Black Knights are still a one-dimensional squad, and were going to have a very difficult day trying to run on the athletic D-Line and backers of the Irish (GH Team). Army were unable to move the ball on their first two plays, netting a negative 3 yards with UntitledProject stopping the Army RB in the backfield on successive plays. On 3rd down, IUB fired off the edge and registered another Irish (GH Team) sack, flattening the Army QB as he was completing his 3 step drop.

OC Robdog and the offense were expecting good field position, but received better than expected when xFactor reeled off a 35 yard PR to the Army 17. After a tough 6 yd gain by Scoop, ‘Calves quickly hit Gallup21 in the back right corner of the end-zone, allowing the Irish (GH team) to jump to a 14pt cushion, with over 8 minutes left in the opening quarter.

The Black Knights remained over-matched on their next possession, but managed to move the chains a couple of times, showing sheer determination to stay in the game. Faced with 2rd and 7, from their own 34 yard line, Army QB tried to surprise the Irish (GH Team) secondary with a go route, but the Army WR was beat in the air by FishinIrish, who grabbed his 2nd interception in successive games. Said Fishin after the game, “that pick was for my roomie Sir John”, who had earlier been suspended 2 games by Coach Svo for picking GT in the 2007 season opener.

Trying to use up some time on the clock, OC Robdog had his Heisman front-runners (‘Calves, Scooper, and ND23) slow the game down, running behind the talented Irish (GH Team) O-Line. The Irish (GH Team) methodically tore up the Black Knight D-Line, driving 68 yds in a 16 play drive which carried into the opening minutes of the 2nd Qtr. Scooper finally soared over the goal line scrum, for another Irish (GH Team) score, with NDGirlz once again dead-on for the convert.

With most of the 2nd quarter still to play, Sweeney saw the direction of the game and figured he might as well take out his lawn chair, and crack open a bottle of HCTI’s Jameson’s, ‘cause he sure wasn’t going to be booming punts today…….

Showing their competitive fire, Army managed to sustain a decent drive on their first possession of the 2nd quarter, but turned the ball over on downs at the GH 35yd line. The Irish (GH Team) put together a lengthy drive, culminating in a 25 yard NDGirlz FG which kept her out front in the GH Team scoring race, and extended the GH Team lead to 24-0. In typical manner, NDGirlz’ post-game comments showed her confidence: “My dream has always been to be the leading scorer on the GH Team; damn I’m good”. Teammate Stoney, brushed off suggestions that his kicker used performance enhancing coffee to drive her competitive fire: “No, we see her in the locker-room every day; she is just naturally PERKY. Ummm, what I mean is that she has a very enthusiastic personality.” Anyhow, back to the game summary…..

The Black Knights had a shortened final drive of the half, as on their 2nd play, the IrishKnight1023 forced a fumble as the Army RB tried to field the option pitch. Danman recovered the loose ball at the Army 27, giving the Irish (GH Team) half a minute, to extend their lead. Trying to avoid a run-up against a respected opponent, Coach Svo had ‘Calves take a knee rather than send out NDGirlz for another quick FG to end the half.

Army was clearly fired-up coming out of the locker after the half, wanting to show that they could compete with the BEST TEAM IN THE NATION. Unfortunately, their first possession of the half went backwards, with Tedwick picking up another sack on the first play from scrimmage, HoffVir stopping a run behind the line of scrimmage, and AkronIrish breaking up a pass to the Army TE. xFactor once again provided his offence with excellent field position, with a 18 yard return to the Army 44 yd line.

Trying to wind down the clock, ‘Calves used his 2 RBs to methodically drive to the shadows of the Black Knight goal-line. Marv81 tattooed ‘US Marines’ on an overmatched Army DT, allowing Scooper to slip into the end zone untouched for his 2nd TD of the game, and a 31-0 lead after the NDGirlz PAT. The 2’s started to warm up on the Irish sidelines.

The Black Knight offence were able to gain some moderate yardage in the ensuing drive, but stalled at mid-field and were forced to once again punt, but this time to JasonPham who was in replacing xFactor. JPham showed his toughness, fielding a punt at the 8, and returning it 15 yards to the 23 yd line.

Tommy came into the game, replacing ‘Calves, and playing behind the 2nd team O-Line navigated the offence downfield on another long drive that consumed the balance of the 3rd Quarter. TroyEnterprisePride managed to pick up 40 yards on the drive in a reserve RB role, with several solid carries into the heart of the Black Knight defense. The Irish (GH Team) capped off the drive with under a minute left in the 3rd QTR, with Tommy scoring on a 1 yd ‘keeper’, and pushing the GH team to a 38-0 lead.

Coach Svo decided to coast the team in the 4th quarter, resting his depth-2 guys as well in anticipation of a tough game next week in Ann Arbor against Llllllloyd Carr, the Wolverines, and ‘Lord of the Jump’ (aka, you know who I’m talking about!!!! No bad mouthing recruits….). With the Irish (GH Team), playing 3rd stringers for the quarter, the Black Knights were able to finally put some points on the board on their last drive of the game, with a 30yd FG narrowing the score to 38-3.

In post game comments, Coach Svo had the following to say: “I give the Army team credit for not quitting; it’s a credit to play against them. I’m proud of how my guys (and one girl) played today; I like our chances next week against Michigan.” Asked if there is anything special the team would be working on in practice to prepare for the ‘Leaper’, coach Svo stated: “Coach Grandson will have the team drill on stopping jumps into pickup trucks and guys jumping up walls. It’s kind of like what we go through when we prepare for Navy – we have to get the guys used to a different offensive scheme”.

Said Stoney more succinctly: “I am looking forward to the challenge of playing them; I will guarantee you that no one will be ‘successfully’ jumping over one of my D.”

Asked about the honor of playing Army, Marv81 laughed and said: “tell them that it’s a great honor, one step up from the Girl Scouts. Honestly though, despite the score, they played real tough like they always do. Just look what they did to Illinois last week, torching them for a 27-3 win.”

Next weeks game in Ann Arbor will determine 2 things: 1) is this GH team as good as the polls reflect?; 2) will Coach Carr pick-up another L for his first name?

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Bob Accosted: "Breaking news today folks outa Notre Dame, Stoney gets a half-game suspension for comments directed at the kicker. Violation of team rules. Stoney had this to say about the matter........."

"What I meant to say is that she had a couple of great exclamation points".

[mlcspinner]

If it wasn't for the play of the O'line I would not have made that catch.

I told you HCTI that I wouldn't forget you :p

[NDGirlzRock]

Bob Accosted: "Breaking news today folks outa Notre Dame, Stoney gets a half-game suspension for comments directed at the kicker. Violation of team rules. Stoney had this to say about the matter........."

"What I meant to say is that she had a couple of great exclamation points".

I love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HaHaHa this thread made my day today. Thanks for the talk up Rich! Wouldn't we all love a kicker, I'll audition if needed, that can actually kick and has attitude like that!

[RichardRiot]

Give a guy a couple of Guiness and he can't STFU.....
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September 26, 2009
ANN ARBOR, MI

With both teams at 3&0, #1 ranked Notre Dame (GH Team) and #5 ranked Michigan were set to continue their rivalry on an overcast day in Ann Arbor. The pressure was on Lllllllloyd Carr, who continues to be hounded by his inability to beat either Notre Dame or OSU. In his only comments on the subject in his presser on Friday, Carr scoffed: “You guys focus wayyy too much on W-L records; you need to re-set your priorities. My staff and I steering guys away from real academics is a much more serious issue than my mediocre coaching record against my main rivals!” Wondering whether ‘Soaring Sam’ was going to try one of his patented leaps over the Irish D, the jumper confidently declared: “I am not going to bother until the 2nd half, when that trash talking Stoney is finished his suspension”, referring to starting MLB Stoney who was sitting out the first half for his frank comments in regards to his K’s perky exclamation points.

Winning the toss, the Irish (GH Team) wanted the ball to start the game. Taking the kick at the 5, KMac showed tremendous patience waiting for a seam to open in the coverage, found his gap, and tore up the right sideline for a 39 yd return, giving the Irish (GH Team) excellent starting field position. IrishCalves led the offence out to challenge a highly regarded Wolverine defense. The first possession showed that the ‘unstoppable’ offence was more ready than the ‘unyielding defense’. Using a roughly even mix of passing and running, the Irish (GH team) moved downfield on a 8 play drive for a fairly quick score. The major came on a corner pattern, with Spinner exposing the cover skills of Boubou, for a 12 yard leaping catch. But it was the offensive line, led by a massive ‘cake block by LT LoveMyIrish on a 8 yd pickup by ND23, that set the tone for the first drive. NDGirlz was good on the convert. 7-0 Irish (GH Team)

The Michigan offense took the field after a touchback; NDGirlz sailed her kick-off through the uprights - as if to say “there may not be a limit on this Golden Leg”. Even right up to game time, there was uncertainty as to whether Ryan Mallett was going to play the game, as he was rumored to have returned to Texas twice during the week. On the first play from scrimmage, it was apparent that he should have stayed. DC NDGrandson called a Mike/Safety/Corner blitz, which was not picked up by the Wolverine RB, who instead chose to jump over the Irish (GH Team) players, leaving his QB to absorb a bone-crunching impact that was heard in the press box; Tedwick, IK1023, and Fishin’ each picked up ½ a sack. Mallett reacted by throwing a tight spiral at the Leaping Lord, catching him in mid-leap as he tried to somersault off the uprights. Two incomplete passes later, Michigan was forced to punt from their own 5 yd line.

After a 20 yard return by xFactor, the Irish (GH Team) were again starting with excellent field position, taking up offence from the Michigan 31 yard line. The Irish (GH Team) exploited the right side on this possession, running behind the textbook blocking of RT NDFanatic and Marv81 pulling from his RG position. Sandwiched around an 8 yard pickup by ND23, Scooper had a couple of runs over 10 yards each with the final surge getting the Irish (GH Team) into the end-zone for a 2nd time in the opening quarter. Notre Dame was up 14-0 before the game was 7 minutes old.

The Michigan offence had mediocre field position on their 2nd drive, as the Irish (GH Team) cover team were on the Michigan KR as he fielded the ball at the 5yd line. The Wolverine offence managed to gain a few first downs, aided by two untimely penalties assessed on the Irish (GH Team) - one a drive extending PI call against AkronIrish, who seemed to clearly win a jump ball against WR Arrington. However, the Michigan drive stalled there as UntitledProject forced a fumble at the Michigan 33 yd line.

Once again, IrishCalves led the offence on the field with the goal line in easy view. Two quick strikes to TE IrishZiggy and a run up the gut by ND23, brought the Irish to first and goal at the Michigan 8 yd line as the 1st quarter ended. The Wolverine D-line played a little more stout to start the quarter, forcing IrishCalves to use all 4 downs to get into the end-zone. IrishCalves hit Ziggy over the middle for another TD. Irish were now out in front 21-0.

Michigan put together a methodical drive, but incurred substantial pain as their receivers were absolutely battered by the Irish (GH Team) secondary and LB’s. On one teeth chattering hit, AkronIrish sent Arrington into the Michigan bench crashing into Mallett’s packed suitcases. Michigan were able to continue to slowly move the ball to the Irish (GH Team) 24 yd line before they scored on a 41 yd FG by Senior K, “No Major Decided”. This cut the lead to 21-3.

After a long, clock-eating ND drive, with IrishCalves going 5-6 passing, ND23 picking up 25yds on 3 carries, and Gallup21 picking up 21 on a reverse, the Irish (GH Team) got down to the Michigan 21 before 2 delay penalties backed them up to the 31. With just 10 seconds left on the clock, NDGirlz came out for the 48 yd FG – dead center/ho-hum!! Irish (GH Team) back up by 3 TDs at 24-3.


As the Wolverines came out for the 2nd half, a second set of luggage was ominously carried out to the Michigan bench by new AD, Jim Harbaugh. It looked like the monogram was: Lllll.H.C. Wonder to whom those bags belonged???

Michigan once again took possession deep in their own territory. The crowd buzzed with anticipation, hoping to see McJump at his athletic best now that Stoney was back on the field. On their first play, Mallett tried unsuccessfully to throw deep against IK1023. On 2nd down, the Wolverines set-up the screen to their RB who cut left around his Tackle and started down the sideline. As Stoney closed down on Kaptain Kangaroo, the RB dropped his shoulder and then jumped, expecting Stoney to buy the feint. Instead, Stoney also leapt, planting his shoulder into the numbers on the startled RB, and sending him reeling back 5 yards and into the sound technician. The only audible thing that came out of the back’s mouth was a warbled: “Mom, I don’t want to go to school today; I want to stay home and make cookies with you!!” In post-game comments, the still slurring Michigan JumpingBack noted: “Geez, all those years jumpin’ into those pickup trucks, the darned truck never moved. Did someone get his license plate?” On 3rd down, Mallett threw a desperate deep route which was ‘picked’ by IK1023 and returned 42yds for another TD, and a 31-3 lead.

A clearly unsettled Michigan team, could not get any offence going the balance of the quarter as the Irish (GH Team) line of HoffVir/Untitled/IrishUncleBill clearly outworked the Michigan line, with IUB and Hoff both picking up sacks and Untitled registering 3 stops for loss in the quarter.

With Coach Svo easing up on the scoring, the Irish (GH Team) picked up 2 FG’s in the quarter to go into the 4th QTR at 37-3. The 2nd FG was an impressive 40yd left footed effort into a strengthening wind. Asked after the game about pulling up in the 3rd QTR, Coach Svo responded: “Do you think I’m stupid? The last thing I want to have happen is to see Coach Carr fired; they might replace him with someone with a ‘W’ in their name!”

The 4th QTR basically saw Tommy come in and drive the 2nd team offense for another TD, on a staunch 18 run by TroysEnterprisePride and fourth FG by NDGirlz. The only Irish (GH Team) starter who played the 4th QTR was Stoney, who wanted the extra work having missed the 1st Half. With Michigan unable to sustain a drive, the Irish (GH Team) took the game 47-3.

-IrishCalves was 24-29 passing for another 340+ YD game, with 2Tds and again no picks.

-Both Scooper and ND23 were over 100YDs on the game, with Scoop picking up another TD on the season, and ND23 running for 120YDs

-Spinner scored another TD, hoping to surpass the career mark set by Shark in ’06, and picked up 108 YDs on the day. Spinner once again credited the ‘Little People’ for giving his QB time to throw.

-Gallup21 gained 120 all purpose YDs

-NDGirlz had 4 FG’s and 5 singles to extend her scoring lead

-Defensively, the Irish (GH Team) picked up 6 sacks on the day and had countless tackles for loss and QB hurries. IK1023 had a solid game with his contribution on the 1st Sack, the pick for the TD, and countless knockdowns

According to Coach Svo: “This was probably the best overall game we’ve played this season. I just hope that we don’t lose any focus going into next week’s home game against the Spartans. Those guys always play us tough. Although, I’m glad that ass-clown Jon L is gone, ‘cause he looked like a idiot continuously slapping himself!!”

[RichardRiot]

Okay, these will definitely get much shorter (except MAYBE the USC game and maybe if the team makes a bowl game)
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Saturday October 3, 2009
Gold Helmet News

SOUTHBEND, IN - After a blow-out last week of the Wolverines in Ann Arbor, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (GH team) were back home to face the MSU Spartans, a team that has caused the Irish problems in Notre Dame Stadium in recent times. The Spartans were once again coming into a game against Notre Dame with a perfect record. Would this be the stern test that the Irish (GH Team) needed to get them playing a full 60 minutes? Would there be another flag planting at midfield, reminiscent of the 2005 game? The Irish (GH Team) were looking to impress a number of elite prospects, including 2019 phenom Kid Svoboda.

With the Irish (GH Team) winning the toss, KMac took the opening kick on a long return of 33 yds to the Irish 41 YD line. IrishCalves and his big offensive line took the field, with the Heisman buzz centering around the Irish (GH Team) QB and his two backs Scooper and ND23. Spinner was also getting some ‘love’ from the media, while the defensive stalwart Stoney was making a push to become the first pure defensive winner in the history of the award). Clearly not caught up in the hype, IrishCalves utilized the speed and power of his RB’s to move the ball down field. The Spartan D-Line and LB’s were unable to cope with the dominant front line of the Irish (GH Team), with the Irish driving the 59 YDs to score on a 5 YD run by ND23, putting the home side up 7-0.

The Spartan Offence would start deep in their own territory after another NDGirlz kick sailed through the endzone. The Spartans QB Foles started moving the ball with efficiency, moving the ball against the Irish (GH Team) defense, playing without a huddle to keep the Irish off balance. Moving the ball across midfield to the Irish 40, Stoney was forced to burn a timeout to get the defense to re-set. That settled the Irish defense which held the Spartans 2 yds short of a 1st down, forcing them to try a long FG. Coming off the corner, FishinIrish managed to get a hand on the ball, preventing the Spartans from becoming the first team this season to score on an opening drive.

To give their defense some needed rest, the O-Line dug in against the Spartan defense, allowing I’Calves to slow the game down - spreading the ball around his offense and using up clock time. After a 15 play drive, ‘Calves hit speedy Gallup21 just inside the left corner of the endzone. After replay confirmed that Gallup managed to get a foot down, the Irish (GH Team) were up 14 with less than ½ a minute on the clock. Irish 14, Spartans 0.

The 2nd QTR had the Spartans attempting to use the no huddle again to put the defense off-balance. However, NDGrandson’s D disguised various blitz packages, and had the Spartan QB Foles on the run on all 3 plays of the possession, causing successive overthrown balls on 1st and 2nd down, and a Untitled sack on 3rd down. Forced to punt from their own 15, the Spartans gave the ball back to the Irish near midfield after a 10 yd return by xFactor.

IrishCalves started slinging the ball a little more on the Irish 3rd possession. Going 4-5, for 46 YDS the Irish (GH Team) were down to the Spartan 6. Taking a shovel pass from ‘Calves, Scoop ran over the Spartan MLB to put the Irish (GH Team) up by 3 scores. Never in doubt, NDGirlz converted for the 21-0 lead.

The Spartans managed to drive downfield for a score midway through the 2nd QTR, gaining excellent field position off the kickoff when ‘Riot realized that he forgot to punch-in his timecard for his automatic sprinkler job, and ran to the maintenance room rather cover the kickoff. Starting from the Irish (GH) 35, the Spartans benefited from the Irish being unsettled to move the ball down to the 15. After stalling out on 3rd and 4 when Tedwick dropped the Spartan 5th yr RB Ringer at the line of scrimmage on a bubble screen, Coach Dantonio was left with a tough decision: go for it on 3rd and 4, possibly miss, and be thought of as an even bigger moron than JonL; play conservatively, kick the FG, and blame the ‘IDIOT’ kicker if he missed. EASY CHOICE!! The Spartan FG was good, closing the gap to 21-3.

Starting from his own 34 YD line, ‘Calves efficiently marched the pro-style offence downfield, demonstrating that he was already prepared to play on Sundays. Keeping the Spartans off balance, IC distributed the ball amongst his playmakers and let the BIGGUNS like Marv81 and NDFanatic create enormous space for the skill players to exploit the huge talent gap over the defense. With the ball on the Spartan 22 YD line, IrishCalves hit Spinner on a jump ball at the back of the endzone. After signing the ball with a Sharpie and handing it to his roomie HCTI, Spinner was assessed a major penalty – and had Svo in his face at the sideline. Other than a bunch of beeps, all that was discernible from Svo’s tirade: “Are you as __________ as Stoney. Quit ___________ around you _______________ or I’ll ________________ your _________________ to the bench. Then you’ll never __________ break that _________ TD record ___________”. However, the scoreboard showed 28-3.

On their final possession of the half with 93 seconds left on the clock, and after moving the ball for a couple of 1st downs, Coach Dantonio interestingly called a ‘Willingham’ and punted on 2nd down from their own 27, giving the Irish (GH Team) one last shot to put points on the scoreboard in the half. Clearly agitated, Coach Svo instead decided to have ‘Calves run out the clock so that he could get to the locker room and Google Urban Dictionary for some more choice vocabulary.

As the 2nd half was about to start, the Spartans came out of the locker room pumped and with a new look; apparently the equipment manager had spent the entire half-time crossing out Michigan State Spartans on the team jersies, and handwriting-in “Mean Machine”. What a sad, desperate, pathetic act!!

Starting from his own 21, MSU QB Foles was hurried by IUB on successive plays, and then sacked by IK1023 on a safety blitz, causing the sideline chants of “Mean Machine/Mean Machine” to weaken dramatically. Punting from his own endzone, the MSU P hit a great punt covering 58 YDS that had xFactor backing-up and unable to return; Irish (GH Team) P Sweeney briefly looked up from his Club Sandwich and October issue of PB stating, “pretty good punt”.

On the ensuing drive, the GH Team O-line started hitting the MSU defense so hard and so frequently that the permanent marking of Mean Machine on the jersies started to run red. Scooper and ND23 both padded their rushing totals on the drive, picking up about 28 and 31 YDS respectively. I’Calves completed one tight 10 YD pass to Ziggy, which the TE was miraculously able to hang onto despite a blatant PI against the MSU CB, putting the Irish (GH Team) on the MSU 1 YD line. ND23 went up over the pile for 6; NDGirlz was good as always for the PAT. ND 35, Not So Mean Machine 3!!!

Midway through the 3rd QTR, as the State was backed up to their goal line on 3rd down after successive sacks by IUB and Untitled, play was disrupted for about 15 minutes. Some raving lunatic came running out of the tunnel with a Spartan flag, trying to get to midfield. The effort was futile though, as the only thing that got planted was the hysterically laughing older dude, as Tedwick hung out the old laundry on the Clothesline. As the EMS crew fitted a cervical collar for the delusional m-f, and loaded him on the long spine board, he was maniacally giggling saying “I was slapped”.

With the MSU now quivering, QB Foles rolled-out right trying to find a target for a 1st down out at the 32. He did not see CB Sir John coming off the weakside on a corner blitz. Sir John hit the QB square in the numbers, dropping him for a safety. Irish (GH Team) 37, Contrite Machine 3.

Coach Svo brought Tommy into the game to give his QB for next year some reps with the 1st team (less Spinner who was still sitting from the 2nd QTR ‘incident’). With good pass protection, Tommy hooked up with Gallup21 on successive plays to gain 36 YDS. With the GH team at the MSU 38 YD line, Tommy started handing the ball off to Scoop and ND23 and the two RBs shredded the MSU D for the remaining yardage to the goal line. Tommy scored on a keeper, putting the Irish (GH Team) into a 44-3 lead over the renamed Teletubbies. What a way to lead into a rousing rendition of the 1812 Overture.

With no fight left in them starting the 4th QTR, MSU play calling was obviously geared towards beating the 42 pt spread, and the offence were very conservative figuring they could run out the clock – despite there being almost a full QTR to play. After taking a knee 3 times, Dantonio finally realized that there was still over 12 minutes left on the clock. Facing 4th and 15, the MSU coach figured he better go for it to extend the drive and wind down the clock. Probably not the best time to call the FB’s number on the option; must have thought they would catch NDGrandson’s charges off balance. After the 3YD gain by MSU, the ball was back with the Irish (GH team) with only 18 yds to another score.

Despite OC Robdog wanting to get Tommy some more significant PT, Coach Svo figured that this game had been weird enough and so he just wanted to get it over with. Using all running plays, Tommy had the backs run exactly 3 ½ YDS on each play trying to slowly drive to the endzone. With the ball just 6 nuzzling the goal line on 3rd down, Tommy took a knee to bring up 4th down and the kicking unit was brought onto the field. Once again NDGirlz was deadly accurate - although from only 22 YDS out she could have backheeled it through the uprights.

With the Irish (GH Team) now up 47-3, and still around 7 minutes in the game, everyone in the stadium was praying for the game to just end (kind of like anyone who is actually reading – or writing – this crap). The Spartans offence was unable to do much on their final possession, moving the ball about 17 YDS before punting the ball back to ND. With the Irish starting at their own 32 YD line, Tommy and the 2nd team just ran the ball on a methodical drive that had TEP picking up significant yardage (about 57 yds). With just over 10 YDS to another score, and a buck thirty to play, Tommy decided to forego personal glory and take a knee to run out the clock.

With the Irish record now at a perfect 5-0, they would get set to visit Rutgers next week before a bye week. With Schiano’s defense playing very solid again, there might be some trouble for the GH Team offence. In comments after the game, Coach Svo was brief: “College Football gets more weird every year. I am actually starting to get a little tired of this circus act. I think I may look into something a little less stressful – wonder if the Bengals job is still open???”

[stonebreakerwasgod]

bumpity bump bump bump. The real Irish team...not so good. The GH team needs to step up!

[mlcspinner]

:( ;) :)

[RichardRiot]

Crap it's late......

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Saturday October 10, 2009
Gold Helmet News

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - How do you say goodbye to a historic stadium? Start by having the top rated college team in the country play against the highly-rated state team. Maybe throw in a half-time tribute concert by hall of fame rockers Bon Jovi. How about an appearance by a coaching legend; a man idolized in his home state? Finally, throw in a pre-game CD demolition, involving the worst rap performer in history. Add it all up and you spell: CAPACITY CROWD.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish (GH Team) traveled to New Jersey Saturday for a night match-up against Rutgers. Despite Greg Schiano having lifted Rutgers out of mediocrity, he was far from the favored son on this warm night: Ex Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis was being celebrated by the residents of ‘Joisey’. It was a testament to Coach Weis’ well known work ethic and time management skills that he was able to attend the event, while also hosting the G7 summit in Washington. Then again, what else would you expect from the man that won an unexpected NC in 2008, while successively running for President. The football blood in Coach Weis ensured that he, and his VP Corwin Brown, would be at one of the last major events in venerable Giants Stadium.

Prior to the game, there was a stampede on the field as fans were encouraged to throw their unwanted copies of the worst musical performance ever recorded – “Mark May sings about Pitt”. Fans without tickets were passing copies of this alleged musical recording through the fence to lucky patrons who would perform the public service of eradicating this atrocity (the CD, not the man) from history.

With both teams unbeaten, the Irish (GH team) at 5-0 and the Scarlet Knights carrying a 4-0 record, the mood at Giants Stadium was electric for the opening kickoff which was received by the Irish (GH team) and returned to the 28 yd line by NDisNCin2010. IrishCalves led the offense out on the field to challenge the very stingy Rutgers defense. Rutgers HC Shiano immediately showed his intent to load the box, an attempt to prevent the prodigious backfield of ND23 and Scooper from running at will. However, facing IrishCalves, a Heisman favorite, the Rutgers defense would not be facing a run-only attack. ‘Calves mixed in some slants and out routes to Spinner and Gallup21, enabling the Irish (GH team) to keep the Scarlet Knight defense off-balance. Going 4 of 4 passing for 30yds, and getting 27 yds on 4 carries from another Heisman hopeful Scooper, IC was able to drive the Irish (GH team) to the Rutgers 15 yd line, but the drive stalled there, and NDGirlz was called on to extend her points lead and keep her FG% perfect. Dead center, ND 3 – Rutgers 0, with 8:50 left in the first quarter.

After a touchback, Rutgers offense would start from their own 20yd line, having to face down the one defense in the country that was tougher than their own. On the first play from scrimmage it was evident that the Irish (GH team) defense was determined to show how wide the gap was between the two teams’ defenses. Tedwick came through the line on a delay blitz, and completely disrupted the called ‘screen’, tackling the RB for a 7yd loss. Shaking out the cobwebs, the Rutgers offense was able to move the chains a couple of times before stalling out just shy of mid-field. A good directional punt, on which X-Factor reluctantly had to call a fair catch, left the Irish (GH team) to start their second drive from their own 12 yd line.

The Irish (GH team) drive again used the plethora of talent to efficiently move the 'rock' downfield. ‘Calves managed a couple of completions to TE Ziggy for 21yds, and hit Gallup21 on a go route to pickup 26yds; ND23 and Scooper combined for 35yds, bringing the Irish (GH team) to the Rutgers 6yd line. After a clock violation against the Irish (GH team), Coach Svo’s offense was looking at 1st and Goal from the Scarlet Knight 11. Stacking the backfield, OC Robdog tried to hammer the ball into the endzone on successive runs behind the surge of Center HCTI and Guards Marv81 and Mecca. The offense were able to push back the Rutgers D-Line, but the stout D kept the Irish (GH team) 3 yds shy of a major as the 1st Quarter came to an end.

To start the 2nd Quarter, ‘Calves audibled to play-action and hit TE Ziggy for the 6pts; with the extra point by NDGirlz, the Irish (GH team) took a 10-0 lead on the Scarlet Knights. Another long kick-off by NDG had Rutgers again starting from their 20.

The Rutger O-Line tried to create gaps in the Irish (GH team) D-Line, but NT UntitledProject continuously occupied 2-3 blockers to allow his LB’s Stoney and Tedwick to have unfettered access to the RB and the Knight backfield. Rutgers were able to pick-up one 1st down on a late-hit penalty during the drive, before being stuck at 3rd and 8 from their own 35. Rutgers QB tried to hit his WR on a fly route, but CB Fishin’Irish managed to break-up the play running stride-for-stride with the receiver. The Rutgers punt covered 48yds, and was returned 14 by xFactor, bringing the ball to the Irish 31.

The Irish (GH team) started to use the run a little more as the 2nd Quarter wore on, trying to use up a little more clock time. Running outside OT’s (LoveMyIrish and NDFanatic), ND23 gained 34yds and Scooper gained 21, again placing ‘Calves and the offense on the threshold of the Rutger goal-line. With 1st and 10 at the Scarlet Knight 14, ‘Calves caught Rutgers playing the run and hit Spinner for a 12yd strike that Spinner almost turned into another touchdown - the Rutger DB temporarily held the score by knocking 'Spin' out-of-bounds at the 2. With a fresh set of downs, ‘Calves relied on his big O-Line to create a channel for ND23 to plow into the endzone on 2nd down for another TD. No need to even question the XP – ND 17; RU 0.

With time winding down in the 2nd Quarter, Rutgers went to a 2min offense, and started to put the ball up against the Irish (GH team) secondary. In a prevent mode, the GH team were rushing 3-4 down linemen and still getting good pressure on the Rutger QB. Although Rutgers was moving the ball, their QB was getting hammered by the front line of DT Untitled and DE’s HoffVir and IrishUncle. In fact, on a 2nd and long, IUB absolutely flattened the Rutger QB as he was releasing the ball, causing a wild overthrow that was almost picked by AkronIrish (who was clearly surprised that the ball was thrown at him as there was no receiver within 15yds). On 3rd and 8 from their own 45, Rutgers completed a pass to their TE for a 15 yd gain; Danman separated player from ball, but Rutgers got a break as the ball barely skittered out of bounds a split second before SirJohn managed to get possession. After a review, Rutgers were given the ball at the Irish (GH team) 37yd line, with 45 seconds remaining. Rutgers QB tried a quick strike into the endzone, but the tight coverage of IrishKnight (no divided loyalty here) and Fishin’ gave the WR zero chance. Down to 34 seconds in the half, Rutgers called a draw trying to catch ND off guard; they managed to pick-up 9yds, but had to burn their 2nd timeout to stop the clock which was down to 25 seconds. After another pass was broken up, this time batted down by Rdrdreamer. Rutgers was forced to kick a FG from 43yds, which was good, bringing the score at half-time to ND 17 – Rutgers 3.

The half-time show was memorable as Bon Jovi played to an enthusiastic crowd and paid tribute to their biggest fan – ex ND coach Charlie Weis. Coach Weis thanked the people of New Jersey for their tremendous support during the election, and offered a federal mediator to NJ Governor Tony Soprano to help resolve some of the labor problems delaying construction of ‘New’ Giants Stadium. Governor Soprano suggested he could handle the labor unions…..Perhaps as a ‘bone’ to the Rutgers offense, Bon Jovi finished the half-time show with a high octane version of “Living on a Prayer”. As the teams took the field for the 2nd Half, Coach/Prez Weis showed his reverence for CFB players by shaking the hand of every player on both teams.

The Rutgers offense would get first crack in the half, and would need to get a score to try to get some momentum in the game. Starting from their own 25, Rutgers shook-up the Irish (GH team) defense by continuing in the 2min offense. The Scarlet Knights were able to pick-up a quick 23 yds and 2 first downs on 4 plays, before ND DC NDGrandson was able to get his adjustments into the defense. On 1st down from just shy of mid-field, Rutgers QB appeared to hit his TE for a 12yd pickup. However, when the officials separated the players, it was actually Irish (GH team) defensive captain Stoney who had gathered in the pass. Upon review, the Irish (GH team) were awarded the ball at their own 40yd line. Stoney blew a kiss to his girlfriend, Urban Meyer’s estranged daughter.

With very good field position, Irish’Calves again mixed in some shorter throws with some physical running by Scooper and ND23, to move the chains to the Rutgers 28yd line. On 2nd and 2, ‘Calves looked off his primary receiver Gallup21, and spotted Spinner on a fade route in a mis-match against the Rutger CB. Feathering a pass into the back right of the endzone, ND was up 23-3 pending the extra point, which NDGirlz hit for the 24-3 lead.

Rutgers were able to get another 3 points off of a lengthy drive that consumed 7 ½ minutes off of the clock, and brought the Scarlett Knights to the cusp of the Red Zone. However, digging in, the Irish (GH team) were not about to allow a TD, so Rutgers had to settle for a 32yd FG. This narrowed the gap to 18pts, with the Irish (GH team) up 24-6 with just over a minute left in the 3rd Quarter.

After a 39yd KR by NDisNCin2010, the Irish (GH team) had possession at their own 45, with 50 seconds left in the quarter. Scooper picked-up a 13yd carry, which effectively ended the 3rd Quarter. Using primarily inside running plays, the Irish (GH team) methodically moved the ball downfield. From the Rutgers 18yd line, ‘Calves pitched to ND23 who took the ball outside, and gained 14yds after Spinner blocked out the Rutger CB opening a huge seam for this RB. Heard from the sideline, HCTI mocked surprise that his WR actually knew how to block “I’m surprised that you actually remember how to block, given the amount of time you devote to your endzone celebration?” Unfortunately, censorship requirements prevent us from reporting ANY of Spinner’s response. On the ensuing play, Scooper carried the load in for a 2yd TD, getting a huge opening as NDFanatic drove back the Rutgers WDE. Irish (GH team) 31, Rutgers 6.

With time becoming a factor, Rutgers continued to use the hurry up offense to conserve time; however, with only 11 minutes left Rutgers really had realistically zero chance of getting 4 scores to get back in the game. NDGrandson had his defense playing in a nickel package, and was playing a soft cover inside 5 yards. Rutgers QB was exploiting this to gain some yardage, but was also using up valuable clock time. Rutgers were able to move inside of Irish (GH team) territory with 9 minutes left in the game, but the defense was starting to tighten. With the bye week ahead, Coach Svo wanted to keep the defensive starters in to keep them sharp. Rutgers were faced with a 3rd and 12 after IUB picked-up a sack on a 3 man rush; trying to run a ‘Go’ route, Rutgers called a slant which Fishin’Irish stepped in front of for a pick.

The Irish (GH team) inserted their 2nd team offense, and back-up QB Tommy used the running game to wind down the clock. TroysEnterprisePride, was able to gain some good yardage, and Tommy threw a couple of short passes to back-up WR DaytonIrish to move the ball and wind down the clock. Taking the ball to the Rutgers 23yd line, the Irish (GH team) had the clock down to under 4 minutes and had a fresh set of downs. Running a very conservative package, and not wanting to run-up the score, the Irish (GH team) settled for a FG to bring the score to ND 34 – Rutgers 6 with only 2 ½ minutes remaining in the game.

Taking possession at their own 20yd line, yes – another touchback by strong-legged NDGirlz, Rutgers were able to move the ball downfield get in position for a relatively quick TD, but they consumed 1:20 off the clock. Down 34-13, Rutgers tried an on-side kick that was recovered by Ziggy, and the Irish (GH team) ran down the clock for a fairly convincing victory.

With a bye week upcoming, the Irish (GH team) would use the time to practice for the always challenging Navy option scheme. With a 6-0 start, Coach Svo was generally content with his team’s start, but maintained “Our goal before the start of the season wasn’t to be 6-0; our goal is to win a National Championship. I like the potential of the team, but we have some tough teams to play in the upcoming weeks, including a big game against USC in week 11. It’s now time for our Captains to start acting like leaders, and stop blowing kisses to their girlfriends on TV”. Obviously, Coach Svo was not impressed by Stoney’s 3rd Quarter ‘display of affection’.

[mlcspinner]

Great Job !!!!!!!!! reps to you

HCTI and I are going to settle things on the practice field ;) :) :D

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I say mega reps, it was great. I'm glad the coach didn't see me saying 'BELLISIMA' or I would have got it for sure.
Let's just say Urbans daughter is, uh how you say...broken in.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/photo/2006-12/26704843.jpg

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Incredible work man. Bump to those who may have missed it the first go round.

[mlcspinner]

you just want people to see your girl :p

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Pretty much.

[NDGirlzRock]

Awesome job!!! I say Weis for President!!!

[Fishin'_Irish]

Woohoo! 2 breakups and an INT.

"I would say Stoney is a team distraction, but when you win by this much so easily, it's all about fun. He'll step it up when we have to." :)

[HereComeTheIrish]

LMAO, Rich. Well done as always.

[HereComeTheIrish]

Bring it on Spinner!!! :D:eek::D

[mlcspinner]

Woohoo! 2 breakups and an INT.

"I would say Stoney is a team distraction, but when you win by this much so easily, it's all about fun. He'll step it up when we have to." :)

Agreed Stoney needs to keep his mind of football :)

[mlcspinner]

Bring it on Spinner!!!


Why was are starting center on the sidelines anyway ?? :confused: Taking another play off probably :D :eek: :D

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Call me 'Cinco quatro'

[HereComeTheIrish]

Why was are starting center on the sidelines anyway ?? :confused: Taking another play off probably

Hey, it's in my contract...I get one out of every 3 plays off. Daddy's gotta rehydrate. ;)

Anyone got a beer?

[RichardRiot]

Given the Rocket's impassioned pep rally speech (if you haven't seen it, you really should watch), I was motivated/inspired to submit another chapter in the GH Team story
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Saturday October 24, 2009
Gold Helmet News

SOUTH BEND, IN – After a bye week, the Notre Dame Irish (GH team) returned home to face a Navy team which is once again leading the nation in rushing yards per game. Although many critics downplay the service academies, Navy was once again coming into this game with a winning record, including a victory last week over the Buckeyes in the ‘Shoe. Stopping the Navy option has been the focus of Coach Svo’s practices the last 2 weeks, but typically even two weeks isn’t enough time to prepare for the Midshipmen.

On the opening kick-off, with the crowd chanting ‘NDisNC, NDisNC, NDisNC’ the Irish (GH team) got great field position as NDisNCin2010 had a 37 yd return to the Irish 43. As expected, Irish’Calves used is O-Line and his dual Heisman threats in the backfield to control the tempo of the game; Coach Svo was weary of having the Irish (GH team) D on the field for long Navy drives. The massive but agile O-Line created a physical mismatch for the under-sized Midshipmen front-line and LB’s. RG Marv81 was especially motivated about playing Navy, looking to hit the double against the academies: “Navy are a disciplined squad, but really all they are good for is giving the real troops – the USMC - a lift to combat” smirked Marv in the mid-week presser.

ND23 and Scooper combined on the first drive for 50yds, with one slant to Gallup21 accounting for the other 7yds, as the Irish (GH team) methodically dissected the Navy D and put up 7 on a 12 play drive which was capped by a Scooper run outside from 6yds out. It was textbook game-management by Heisman hopeful Irish’Calves, who really wanted to come out “chucking it, but didn’t want to have the D on the field for 40 minutes in the game”. No risk on the XP as NDGirlz had not missed all season. ND 7 – Navy 0.

Navy had their first possession with just over 9 minutes to go in the 1st QTR. As expected, the Midshipmen kept the ball on the ground and took their chances running against the Irish (GH team) D, with some favorable results. The Irish (GH team) had a hard time coping with the option from Navy, and the Middie’s managed to move the ball downfield, picking up moderate yardage on each play, but enough to continue to move the ‘sticks’. With the Irish (GH team) backing up to their goal-line, the DB’s started to press-up to help stifle the run, and were able to get the Shippies to stall at the 12. Navy’s attempted FG was good, bringing the score to ND 7 – Navy 3.

I’Calves had his second shot at Navy’s D with just under 2 mins left in the QTR, and starting from his own 20yd line. You could see that ‘Calves was itching to open up the game, but his team focus kept him from using his WR’s to drive for quick TD’s; or, maybe it was Stoney and Tedwick saying before the game that if ‘Calves expose the D to spending vast amounts of time on the field, they were going to join the scout team for the next practice and knock his ass into the ground. Either way, Irish’C again used the run on a long drive, with 23 and Scoop combining for 65yds, and Spinner picking up 15 on a reverse for a TD to put the Irish (GH team) up 14-3 over the Midshipmen with 12mins left in the half.

NDGrandson decided to put some more speed onto the field for his D to counter the Navy option. IrishDodger was brought in for his first set of meaningful reps this season, and used his speed at LB to help slow down the Navy rushing attack. IUB, Untitled, and HoffVir were able to tie-up the Navy O-Line, leaving Stoney and Tedwick to hit anything coming through the gaps, and Danman and the speedy LB ‘Dodger to chase down the option on the outside. With great support from the CB’s, SirJohn and Fishin’ keeping honest on the pitch targets, Danman and IrishDodger managed to t-off on the Navy QB, holding Navy to one first down, and only 15 yds on their possession.

With the crowd once again chanting, this time ‘X-Factor, X-Factor, X-Factor’ Navy’s long punt was fielded by ‘X’ at his 12 yd line, and returned spectacularly to the Navy 43. Once again, determined to run-down the clock in the half, OC RobDog had Scooper and ND23 running behind HCTI, Marv, LMI, NDFanatic, and Mecca. The O-Line tore through the Midshipmen, creating huge openings for ND23 and Scooper to pile up big yards once again. With the ball on the 8, Irish’Calves called a draw which ND23 took in for a 21-3 ND lead with only 3 minutes left in the half.

Navy were unable to do much on their final possession, so the teams went into half-time with the Irish (GH team in a comfortable lead); all except Sweeny who was dozing at the sideline, not having punted all game. After docBradley had roused Sweeny from his zzz’s, the full team was off to the locker room to prepare for the 2nd Half.

As the teams came out for the second half, Erin Andrews caught up with Coach Svo and asked if we would see some more time from the 2nd stringers. Coach Svo, always thinking ahead, stated: “with USC on the schedule for next week, the starters are going to continue to get some additional work so they can stay in game shape”. Right after Svo’s comments, some member of the team was heard saying to Ms Andrews: “I want to kiss you!!!” The investigation is on-going.

With the kick from NDGirlz sailing through the endzone, the Mid’s were again going to be starting from their own 20. Once again, Grandson had is D loading the box to slow down the run, but Navy made some adjustments at half-time and took a couple of rips downfield. On the first effort they did catch the D off balance (Navy throwing??) for a 15yd pick-up. However, on the second attempt IK1023 stayed right on the Navy WR for a spectacular ‘pick’ at the Navy 42.

The ND (GH team) offense picked-up where they left off in the 1st Half with another time-consuming drive which took almost 5 mins off the clock, culminating with a very odd play. On the TD plan, the snap from HCTI to I’Calves was bobbled, but picked up by the very alert C, and run in to the strong side behind blocking from Spinner. After the score, HCTI flipped the ball to Spinner and said “guess that makes us even for the day”, to which Spinner reacted by throwing the ball into the back of his roomie’s helmet as HCTI had a shot of Jameson’s and trotted back for the XP. ND 28 - Navy 3

Navy’s option attack was again being challenged by the speed of the GH team defense, but managed to slowly move down the field, helped by some undisciplined penalties against the GH team D. As Navy crossed over the Irish (GH team) 40, Svo called a time-out and lit into his senior leaders for their “brutal decision making”. With the D humbled after the lashing by their Coach, Navy were slowed up and facing a 4th and 2 from the ND30. The Middies attempted to run an option, which was broken-up by a now focused defense; Stoney stayed with the QB and drove him into the ground as the pitch was made, but Fishin’Irish hit the option back as the ball arrived forcing a fumble that was recovered by IUB.

With this being the likely final drive for the starters, I’Calves was allowed to ‘pad’ his Heisman stats a little; especially given that his 2 RB’s had combined for 200yds. Spinner, Gallup, and Ziggy also had benefits, each picking-up some yardage in a game that had been ‘prohibition-dry’ for them up to that point. ‘Calves culminated the drive with a 18yd strike to Gallup21 for a 35-3 GH-team lead.

After another superb version of the 1812, the Irish (GH team) 2nd stringers were on the field for the 4th QTR. Coyote King settled into the MLB spot, and had several great shots on the Navy ball carriers, indicating that he would be a force in the defense in future years. CULion also had a good showing at DE, showing his speed chasing down the Navy QB for 2 TFL’s, and making another 2 tackles in the QTR. Playing inspired football, and showing that the Irish (GH team) starters better not get complacent, the Irish held Navy to a couple of meager drives in the QTR, allowing only 3pts.

Offensively, Tommy once again showed that he would be pushing ‘Calves for the starting QB role by the end of the year. Mainly running the ball using TEP in the backfield, Tommy was able to move the ball downfield to set-up an NDGirlz FG from 35yds (extending her perfect string on kicks for the year), bringing the Irish (GH team) to a 38-6 lead.

After the game, Coach Svo was asked by Erin Andrews his thoughts on playing once-powerful USC next week: “We will not take them lightly. Granted they have had some problems the last few years with the NCAA violations, and the ‘other’ incidents, but we will not underestimate Will Farrell’s team”. Should be an interesting game in South Bend next week as the Trojans visit the Irish (GH team).

[KamaraPolice]

Can I be the scholarshipped (or on-scholarship if you prefer) backup long-snapper?

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Coach Svo, always thinking ahead, stated: “with USC on the schedule for next week, the starters are going to continue to get some additional work so they can stay in game shape”. Right after Svo’s comments, some member of the team was heard saying to Ms Andrews: “I want to kiss you!!!”


Classic.

[RichardRiot]

For anyone else who misses ND playing in a bowl game........

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Saturday October 31, 2009
Gold Helmet News

SOUTH BEND, IN – Halloween in the Midwest: Seems appropriate that a man familiar with wearing costumes would try to scare the undefeated Notre Dame Irish (GH team). Will Ferrell and his USC Trojans visited South Bend, and were hoping that if they couldn’t get their swagger back, at least they could get some handouts.

It has been a tumultuous 18 months for the Trojans, starting with the NCAA sanctions for the Bush-castle scandal, which broke in early 2008 costing USC 5 scholarships and all bowl appearances for the next 4 seasons. This led to Bush publicly apologizing to Joe McKnight for misleading him during the conference call that never took place – which of course led to more sanctions. Next were the allegations by Len Goodman, after Matt Leinart’s abysmal showing on ‘Dancing with the Stars’, that there is no possible way that Leinart could have been in good academic standing at USC taking Ballroom Dancing given ‘Matt’s less than stellar footwork’ as a contestant on the reality show.

After the preceding ‘misunderstandings’ cost Coach Poodle his lofty perch, Ferrell was hired as coach, although admitting that the only reason that AD (Mom) Mustain hired him was that Ferrell “spent so much time on camera at USC practices” that Mrs Mustain thought that Anchorman was already on staff.

Unfortunately, the current coaching staff was also facing tremendous second guessing for their mishandling of an attempted practical joke. In a pathetic effort to revise the guffaws from 2005, the staff had OC (Ex-Mr Jessica Simpson) Lachey drop Stafon Johnson from a building, not realizing that the original knee-slapper had incorporated a dummy. Most were unsympathetic to the staff’s assertions that the fault lay at the feet of Lane Kiffin, who never explained to anyone that it is idiotic to throw a real person off a building.

Most importantly, the 2-6 Trojans were trying to beat the undefeated Irish (GH Team), hoping to halt the Notre Dame (GH) assault on the record books and the National Championship.

After the opening kickoff was returned by NDisNCin2010 to the Trojan 47, the Irish (GH team) offense took the field led by QB IrishCalves, who was hoping to put on a spectacular performance and distance himself from his many teammates in the Heisman race. The first play from scrimmage certainly allowed him to showcase his arm, with a 34yd play action to Spinner – taking the Irish (GH team) into the red zone with only 30 seconds off the clock. Rolling to his right, ‘Calves hit Gallup21 in the back of the end-zone to put the Irish (GH team) up by 7 after the XP by NDGirlz. ND 7 – USC 0.

On the Trojans first possession, starting from their own 20yd line after another NDGirlz kick went for a touchback, Coach Ferrell was hoping that his talented players could overcome the obvious lack of coaching. QB Son of Athletic Director was left to call his own plays, as HC Ricky Bobby hammed-it up for the cameras. On the first play from scrimmage, IUB rushed off the edge for a thunderous sack that was felt up in the press box. After an odd call of a QB sneak, the Trojans were staring down a 3rd and 24 from their own 6, and managed to complete a 5yd slant to WR R Johnson who quickly stepped out of bounds, presumably to stop the clock??? (Odd play calling!!) Realizing that it was 4th and 19, at least the staff had the sense to send out the punting unit. The wobbly punt was returned 20yds by xFactor to the Trojan 34, once again setting up tremendous field position for the Irish (GH team).

In a drastically more conservative scheme, the GH team offense kept the ball on the ground and sliced through the holes created by the interior line of HCTI, Marv, and LMI. Scooper and ND23 combined for 31yds on 4 carries to put the ball on the Trojan 3. After a fake to Scooper, ‘Calves spun left and hit his trusty TE IrishZiggy in the front left of the end-zone for another major, that increased the Irish (GH team) lead to 14-0.

The Trojans managed to at least look more composed on their next series - although once again they were unable to gain much yardage, with the key play being a 3rd and 8 from their own 22. USC called on WR Johnson over the middle who appeared to have the ball while in the air, but he was unable to maintain possession on landing due to a teeth-chattering shot from S IK1023. Forced to punt again, the Trojans punted out of bounds at the Irish (GH team) 38.

Another drive, another major as I’Calves spread the ball around his talented skill players, with the TD coming on a 21yd bullet to Spinner, who beat the press-man coverage and beat the CB on a jump ball at the two, letting his momentum carry him in for the score. With the XP by NDGirlz, the Irish (GH team) were up 21-0 with minimal time played in the 2nd QTR.

The USC offense actually managed to move the ball a little more in the 2nd QTR, which wasn’t a complete surprise given the fact that there was still tremendous talent at USC. The Trojans were able to advance the ball to the Irish (GH team) 30yd line, however the USC O-line was getting hammered by the physically intimidating Irish D. UntitledProject was forcing the O-Line to constantly double- and triple-team him, allowing IUB and HoffVir a number of free opportunities to ‘smack down’ the deep Trojan backfield, and QB Mama’s Boy. Facing a 3rd and 2 from the 30yd line, USC attempted to run, but Stoney and Tedwick filled the gap, stopping RB McKnight in his tracks and jarring the ball loose. IK1023 recovered for Notre Dame (GH team)

With the ball given back to the Irish (GH team) at their own 31yd line, Irish’Calves figured that this would potentially be the last drive of the QTR, and it was a good time to impress the Heisman voters. Playing primarily out of shot-gun, ‘Calves started airing it out more than Coach Svo and RobDog would probably have liked, but moved the ball quickly downfield. With a 2nd and goal from the 3, ‘Calves handed off to ND23 who picked-up another major: Irish (GH team) 28, USC Trojans 0

Getting the ball back with 4 ½ minutes remaining in the 1st Half, the Trojans were hoping to get some points on the board to give them some hope for the 2nd Half. However, with NDGrandon’s Irish (GH team) defense staying away from a prevent-defense, the Trojans were unable to gain much yardage. In a desperate attempt to advance the rock, the Trojans threw some risky passes, two of which were almost intercepted (one by Akron Irish and the other by Sir John); USC actually lost yardage on both throws. Facing 3rd and long, and with the 1st Half almost over, the Trojans opted to throw long. However, the ball was picked by Fish and returned to near midfield, giving the home team another opportunity to put points on the board. As he was mobbed by his teammates at the sideline, D-Captain Stoney handed Fish a fifth of Cap’n Morgan in honor of the CB’s birthday. This was promptly emptied into a ‘special’ Gatorade container marked D-only.

With the ball on their own 47, and only 30 seconds left, and with USC having used their 3 timeouts, Coach Svo decided to allow NDGirlz to try a FG. She had consistently boasted that she would “Eat her bra nude” if she couldn’t hit a 70 yarder over the course of the season. With another steady snap by former walk-on LS KamaraPolice, NDGirlz hammered the ball into a steady breeze and was good with about 5yds to spare, sending the Irish (GH team) to the locker-room with somewhat mixed emotions, but a 31-0 half-time lead.

While heading into the tunnel, Coach Ferrell was asked what adjustments the Trojans would need to make for the 2nd Half. Responded the jovial funnyman: “Is it too late to change the coaching staff?”

With NDGirlz hammering another kickoff through the uprights, the Trojans were once again starting from their own 20yd line. Trying to fire-up his team, Coach Ferrell had changed into his costume from Elf. Unfortunately, instead all he accomplished was to look like a buffoon. The USC offense accomplished pretty much the same thing on the first series, with new QB Sanchez getting sacked by OLB’s Danman and IrishDodger on successive plays. With the Trojans pinned at their own 5 yd line, Fishin came through on a corner blitz and planted QB Alleged-rapist for a safety: Irish (GH Team) 33 – USC 0. After the on-field congratulations, the D converged around the aforementioned Gatorade container for additional celebration. Although not a sweltering day, the D seemed to be very concerned about replacing lost fluids.

The USC free-kick was returned by NDisNC to the 34 yd line. ‘Calves, likely playing his last series, was looking to make another good impression on the Heisman voters, as were Scooper/ND23/Spinner/Gallup21. KamaraPolice came out as an OG (in place of Mecca), earning a spot on the line from his steady work as the LS. RobDog and Svo were less concerned about Heisman voting, and more concerned about keeping the offense ticking. The ball was kept on the ground most of the drive, with Scooper and ND23 alternating good runs through the chasm-like holes created by the NASTY O-Line. On one youtube-worthy play, HCTI caught a LB trying to blitz the run and separated the player from both his shoes and his helmet. The player was able to return to the field, although there had been some concerns when he failed the “How many fingers test?” The referees however allowed the player to participate once it was pointed out that the individual wasn’t concussed, he was just a typical USC (student-)athlete. After ND23 picked-up 23 yds to the USC 2yd line, Scooper pounded the ball in behind KPolice to put the Irish (GH team) up 40-0, with over 8 minutes left before the crowd would get to hear the beloved 1812 Overture.

Kicking left-footed, NDGirlz still hit the ball pretty deep, but USC were able to attempt a return. Streaking up the ND sideline, McKnight was hit by NDFan4Life and knocked out of bounds, in the process colliding with Fish and Stoney who were alternately chugging from the Gatorade container (that defense was certainly struggling with their electrolytes). With brown(?) Gatorade spilled everywhere, Stoney and Fish started wailing on the USC returner and any other USC players who came into the area. The rest of the D were busy using squeegees to pick-up the spilled beverage and return it to the container.

After all of the penalties were sorted out, the Trojans had good field position, at the Irish 49 yd line. NDGrandson had the D blitz on successive plays, but the defensive players were all of a sudden stumbling around, and did not accomplish much. Thankfully QB Sanchez was drastically over-rated and misfired on both open receivers. The Irish 1st team D were pulled and replaced by the 2nd team, which didn’t seem to faze 1D as it went straight back to the Gatorade container. The 2nd team came on a delayed corner blitz, and NDFan4life separated the ball from the Trojan QB, with DaytonIrish recovering the fumble.

Starting from their own 45, Tommy and the 2nd team offense kept the USC D on their heels with a couple of screens to back-up RB AllND62, carrying the Irish (GH Team) to the Trojan 39. On a QB keeper, Tommy sprinted to the weakside and ran untouched for 28 yds to the shadow of the USC goal-line. A couple of runs up the middle and NDGirlz was back on the field to keep her XP string perfect, putting ND (GH team) out in front of the visitors 47-0 with just over 2 minutes left in the 3rd QTR.

After another USC 3-and-out, Tommy was back on the field directing the Irish on another drive which took the Irish down to the USC 22 yard line, and brought NDGirlz out for a FG chip shot of 39 yds. After splitting the uprights, the Irish had a 50-0 lead with about 12:34 left in the game. Trojan DC Snoop Dog had already been under-fire prior to the game, but was seen getting his pimp-suited A$$ ripped by HC Ferrell. It was almost guaranteed that USC would be dropped out of the top 3 in the ESPN power rankings – with the team looking about to fall to 2-7.

On the ensuing kick-off, McKnight wisely decided to stay clear of the GH team sideline, and tried to return one up the gut. McKnight was met head-on by SoCalDomer, who leveled the fumble-prone returner, putting the ball on the turf again. Chestertonlep actually recovered the fumble, and somehow managed to take a great ‘pic’ of himself in process. Five plays later and Tommy scored on a QB keeper to stake the home team to a 57-0 beat-down.

With a demoralized team, and the Trojans losing the field position match-up, Coach Ferrell decided it was time for something bold. He called over the officials and actually elected to kick-off after giving up a TD. The confused officials consulted and decided that, while idiotic, the Trojan coach had the option. So, while the Trojan coaches were high-fiving their HC for his diabolical ploy to disrupt ND (GH Team) field position, NDisNC was returning the kick-off to the ‘house’ for a 65-0 Irish (GH team) lead (after Coach Svo decided to go for a 2pt conversion).

Clearly frustrated, Coach Ferrell sent in the Song Girls to run the offense. Not surprisingly, the ladies were actually more effective in moving the ball. Certainly they played with more toughness than did the USC offense. However, after moving the ball to just shy of mid-field, the Song Girls were forced to punt back to the Irish, which gave the home team the ball back at their own 26 yd line.

With the Irish (GH team) comfortably up in the game, CULion came out on the field, to get some reps. In his 4th year of eligibility, and unsure about his knee which had limited his previous playing time while in the Ivy League, it was unknown how long it would take QB3 to get his rhythm back. As it turned out - not very long, as the strong-armed QB was allowed to throw against the Trojan defense. CULion picked apart the secondary and moved the Irish (GH team) down the field quickly, going 6 for 7 and 68 yds to stage the Irish (GH team) offense for another major. On 1st and goal, CULion hit Spinner (who had snuck on the field to try to increase his TD total) over the middle to extend the rout; the Irish (GH team) decided on another 2pt conversion. At 73-0 Notre Dame (GH team), this was by far the greatest margin of victory in this historic rivalry.

With less than a minute left, NDGirlz surprised everyone with the on-side kick. DaytonIrish recovered to give the Irish (GH team) another few shots at the end-zone. On first down, CULion hit Gallup21 for 20 yds to the USC 37. With 44 seconds left, CULion hit TE Ziggy for another 18 yds, to put the Irish (GH team) inside the red-zone. A screen to ND23 was good for another 6 yds, and CULion spiked the ball to stop the clock. With 12 seconds left, ‘Lion hit Gallup21 on a fade to the back right of the end-zone. Gallup21 was miraculously able to hold on for the TD, despite Spinner trying to wrestle the ball away from his teammate. Another 2pt conversion: Irish (GH team) 81, USC 0

After the whistle, the GH Team was over in front of the student section singing the ND Alma Mater very off-key. They also sang Happy B-Day to Fish. When new sideline reporter Allison Stokke interviewed Coach Svo after the singing was completed, the first question was obviously: “Why did you go for the on-side kick while up 73-0???” Coach Svo’s response, in his best Nigel Tufnel voice: “Our scoreboard goes to 81!!”

Next week the Irish (GH team) will be in Palo Alto to try to bring their season record to 9-0.

[notredomer23]

Major reps Riot!

[Fishin'_Irish]

We've had some transfers it appears, so I'll add the new recruits soon.

[NDGirlzRock]

How did you know that I can kick almost as good lefty as the other? LOL!!! :D

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Woohoo!!

[Fishin'_Irish]

First post, with much help from Riot, updated to reflect new roster for next year.

[mlcspinner]

I feel honored to present you the all-GH team. Feel free to tell me if you think I've made a mistake.

Offense

QB - IrishCalves, Tommy, CULion (also the QB's coach)
RB - Scoop
RB - ND23 (Captain)
WR - Gallup21
WR - Spinner
TE - Ron, Ziggy
LT - LMI
LG - Irish Grizz (originally ManKnownAsMecca)
C - HCTI
RG - Marv
RT - NDFanatic
Utility OL - Kamara Police

Defense

S - IrishKnight
S - Akron Irish
CB - Sir John, NDFan4Life
CB - Myself
LB - Stoney (Captain)
LB - Tedwick, DaytonIrish
LB - Irish Dodger (Rdrdreamer's been busy. We'll say focusing on grades :))
LB - Danman, but SoCalDomer is getting some good reps
DE - IUB
DE - HoffVir
DT - UP

Special Teams

K - NDGirlzRock
P - Sweeny
KR - Sureal (KMac is MIA)
PR - xFactor
Gunner - Richard Riot, NDisNCin2010

Coaching Staff

Head Coach - Svo
Assisstant Head Coach - IrishR#1 (I think docbradley retired)
Offensive Coordinator - Robdog
Defensive Coordinator - NDGrandson
Recruiting Coordinator - Flyin'_Irish (As Riot put it, TAA was caught lying on his resume)

Team Photographer - chestertonlep
Team Rep Whore - Coyote

I'm sure I made mistakes, because I did this from memory, so tell me if you find something wrong or if I left someone out. It's nothing personal.

I should be Offense Captain just sayin :)

[daytonirish]

WOO HOO. and ROH ROO. I'm a LB next to STONEY. Watch out and be very careful. :p ::eek: :eek: :p

[Fishin'_Irish]

I should be Offense Captain just sayin :)

You and 23 can thumb wrestle for it. :p;):)

[mlcspinner]

WOO HOO. and ROH ROO. I'm a LB next to STONEY. Watch out and be very careful. ::eek: :p

Don't get to excited your just a back up :D :p

[RichardRiot]

Crap, has it been 2 months since the last update; will send Stanford summary before end of tomorrow........

[daytonirish]

Tedwick is old and soon to be retireing . He knows who the man is. :p

[RichardRiot]

Tedwick is old and soon to be retireing . He knows who the man is. :p

LOL, if the retirement thing doesn't work, there are several other issues that NDGrandson (DC) and Svo are dealing with:

-Tedwick and Stoney literrally fighting over Urbie's daughter;
-Major drinking issues during games
-Alleged public lewdness to sideline reporter (looking at YOU Stoney)

With all the sh!t going on with this team, you'll get plenty of PT

[Flyin_Irish]

I didn't even realize until just now that I was named recruiting coordinator? I'm honored. And who is TAA?

[Sureal]

It's an honor to be the kick returner. Our field position is going to be sick... We'll be at least at the 40 on every possession.

[Fishin'_Irish]

I didn't even realize until just now that I was named recruiting coordinator? I'm honored. And who is TAA?

The Army Awakens. He was, as Riot put it, "caught lying on his resume" a while ago.

[Fishin'_Irish]

IUB is now the recruiting coordinator and Tim moves to DT, er, I mean Flying moves to DE. :p Also, I switched Grandson and IrishR#1.

[IrishGrizz]

QB - IrishCalves, Tommy, CULion (also the QB's coach)
RB - Scoop
RB - ND23 (Captain)
WR - Gallup21
WR - Spinner
TE - Ron, Ziggy
LT - LMI
LG - Irish Grizz (originally ManKnownAsMecca)
C - HCTI
RG - Marv
RT - NDFanatic
Utility OL - Kamara Police

Man, what an offense. I get to line up and block w LMI and HCTI on my flanks! I can see some real devistating chop blocks comin. Got to open the holes for Scoop and 23, and give time for Calves to throw deep to Gallup21 & Spinner and short to Ron & Ziggy. We gonna go hang half a hundred on the other side! :) Man I love this site!

[IrishCalves]

While at times I may not be the flashiest QB, I keep everybody involved, and I've got intangibles. Plus, the depth at QB always has me on the straight and narrow; I don't want to be like Drew Bledsoe when all is said and done.

[HereComeTheIrish]

While at times I may not be the flashiest QB, I keep everybody involved, and I've got intangibles. Plus, the depth at QB always has me on the straight and narrow; I don't want to be like Drew Bledsoe when all is said and done.

Hey, just keep your hands off my ass and the rest will be gravy... ;)

[IrishGrizz]

I hear the best part of your QB skills is handing off to the RBs. Any truth to that rumor? :D

[Flyin_Irish]

IUB is now the recruiting coordinator and Tim moves to DT, er, I mean Flying moves to DE. :p Also, I switched Grandson and IrishR#1.

First of all, how did you know I was Tim and I secretly enjoy arguing with myself? Second, thank you for putting me at DE. It would have been a mistake to leave me on the sidelines.

And I take it TAA was George O'Leary.

[Fishin'_Irish]

First of all, how did you know I was Tim and I secretly enjoy arguing with myself? Second, thank you for putting me at DE. It would have been a mistake to leave me on the sidelines.

And I take it TAA was George O'Leary.

I was just making a shot at Tim and his obsession with DT's, but if what you said is true, you are very sneaky.

[rontdtarchala]

I hadn't seen this thread bfor...I like it but duuuude no way your better at TE hell I don't even want to catch the pigskin I just want to lead the way...

[stonebreakerwasgod]

lol

[SoCalDomer]

somehow i think we'd be more like The Replacements than a real team.



Jimmy McGinty: These are people I've been keeping my eye on over the years. They all played football somewhere, not all of them in the pros, but they all have something unique to bring to the game. We're going to try to get these people together and try to put together a winning team. If nothing else, they should be fun to watch.
[shows first picture]
Jimmy McGinty: Daniel Bateman, SWAT team officer. Awarded the Purple Heart for losing a kidney during the Gulf War
[cuts to Bateman raiding a drug lab]
Jimmy McGinty: He was a walk-on at Michigan State before he gave up football to sneak back into the service for one more tour of duty.
[goes to next picture]
Jimmy McGinty: Clifford Franklin. Great attitude, great desire, and *the* fastest son of a bitch I've ever seen.
[cuts to a grocery store and a teen stealing a Twinkie and running away]
Korean Store Owner: Hey! Clifford, Twinkie!
[Clifford dashes past. He easily catches up to the kid, jogging alongside while the kid's dashing at full sprint]
Clifford Franklin: What's up man?
Kid in Liquor Store: What's up?
Clifford Franklin: Got any Twinkies?
Pilachowski: But can he catch?
[the theif tosses the Twinkies into the air. Clifford stands under it, ready to catch it, when the package bounces off his head and lands under his foot, where he steps down on the Twinkies, squishing them]
Jimmy McGinty: That's why I have you, Leo




Jimmy McGinty: A real man admits his fears. That's what I'm asking you to do here tonight. Fears... lets talk about them.
Clifford Franklin: [Clears throat] I'm scared of spiders, Coach.



Pat Summerall: That's the second time tonight a Washington player's been knocked out by his own teammate!
John Madden: You know, there's a rule in sports, "Don't do anything great if you can't handle the congratulations."
Pat Summerall: There is?
John Madden: Yep.




John Madden: I love to see a fat guy score.
Pat Summerall: Why?
John Madden: Because first you get a fat guy spike, then you get the fat guy dance.

[irishrick]

the GH all-star team looks pretty good , Based upon the players involved i think you just might get 7 or 8 wins , the QB slot is very good and most deserving , the rest i think need a little more time to develop . as always Go irish . :)

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I like being LB, hitting people is my forte.

[irish_bobcat]

Too bad im not on the team. Maybe next year.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Says who? You are the backup safety. Hit hard, hit fast.

[daytonirish]

bobcat don't worry it's all about politics with fishin. :D

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Yeah, he also likes slaps on the buns.

[chestertonlep]

Thank You

[Fishin'_Irish]

It was an easy decision by the coaching staff. ;)

[RichardRiot]

Thank You

Hey C-lep, look at the USC game (I think that was the one), you actually managed to get on the field, got a hit, and a pic. Pretty good triple play.....

[chestertonlep]

Wish I really could do all that. Against U.S.C. we need all the help we can get GO IRISH:signshamrock:

[NDGirlzRock]

QB - IrishCalves, Tommy, CULion (also the QB's coach)
RB - Scoop
RB - ND23 (Captain)
WR - Gallup21
WR - Spinner
TE - Ron, Ziggy
LT - LMI
LG - Irish Grizz (originally ManKnownAsMecca)
C - HCTI
RG - Marv
RT - NDFanatic
Utility OL - Kamara Police

Man, what an offense. I get to line up and block w LMI and HCTI on my flanks! I can see some real devistating chop blocks comin. Got to open the holes for Scoop and 23, and give time for Calves to throw deep to Gallup21 & Spinner and short to Ron & Ziggy. We gonna go hang half a hundred on the other side! :) Man I love this site!

Hey I'm crushed that you didn't remember the star kicker!!!! ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fishin'_Irish]

She'll kick you where it hurts. Watch out.

[IrishGrizz]

Hey I'm crushed that you didn't remember the star kicker!!!! ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only becasue I have still not seen the video of you eating your bra over the OH bet! LOL J/K

NDGirlz will be the difference maker for us in at least 2 games! :signshamrock:

[stonebreakerwasgod]

We need to get a new GH team going.

[FloydsFlair]

Can i be in the new recruiting class :)

[mlcspinner]

I still don't get how ND23 is captain:mutumbo::nanana:

[rontdtarchala]

I like the fact I get to play on the offensive side of the ball and doooooome inate WE R ND!!!

[irish_bobcat]

Yeah I need to be on the team.

[IrishGrizz]

I like being on the team. Playing guard, i get to double up on the NT/NG and go for the knees. Being alittle older, I believe in cheating to stay ahead of the younger, more talented guys. Nasty football, just like CW wants.

[Sureal]

The reason why I'm not on the team is because I'm still holding out. Hopefully the front office will get their act together and get me a deal that will make me happy... 'psst' 4 years 100 million... What type of deal is that? No respect I tell ya...

Sureal Ocho Cinco