GoldHelmet.com - Notre Dame Blogosphere http://www.goldhelmet.com/ Syndication of Notre Dame related blogs actually worth following. en Sat, 18 May 2013 16:46:03 GMT vBulletin 15 http://www.goldhelmet.com/images/misc/rss.png GoldHelmet.com - Notre Dame Blogosphere http://www.goldhelmet.com/ <![CDATA[Coach Ara Parsegian's 90th Birthday Party]]> http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71461-Coach-Ara-Parsegian-s-90th-Birthday-Party&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 15:31:00 GMT Image: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9PUFYmh0UaI/UZeZOCX6TRI/AAAAAAAAW78/Dfk7hY6RXhE/s400/ara-parseghian.jpg ...

On May 21st former Notre Dame coaching great -- Ara Parseghian, will turn 90 years young...

This past month -- more than 100 of Coach Parseghian's former players gathered on campus to celebrate his life. You'll enjoy Ara's talk at the video's end.

Quite a man.

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More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71461-Coach-Ara-Parsegian-s-90th-Birthday-Party Father Ted Hesburgh -- A Week to Remember http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71460-Father-Ted-Hesburgh-A-Week-to-Remember&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 15:31:00 GMT Image: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MkR5ejgO1_Q/UZebACb2a3I/AAAAAAAAW8M/QyGFLebzrmw/s320/NA-AS832_HESBUR_DV_20080929170839.jpg ...

In just eight days -- Fr. Ted Hesburgh, C.S.C., will celebrate his 96th birthday (May 26th).

To celebrate this occasion Hesburgh will be honored by Speaker of the House Boehner and a number of other politicians on Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol. Here's the story:

LINK: FATHER TED'S WEEK


More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71460-Father-Ted-Hesburgh-A-Week-to-Remember One Foot Down: Hitting the Links: May 18th, 2013 http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71459-One-Foot-Down-Hitting-the-Links-May-18th-2013&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 15:31:00 GMT More... (http://www.onefootdown.com/2013/5/18/4342980/hitting-the-links-may-18th-2013) More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71459-One-Foot-Down-Hitting-the-Links-May-18th-2013 Graduation Weekend for Skylar Diggins... http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71456-Graduation-Weekend-for-Skylar-Diggins&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 14:17:56 GMT Image: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RLGp28k67RE/UZeIm-24O2I/AAAAAAAAW7c/RjAbqD7SEBY/s400/20130517_skylardiggins5555517.jpg ...

Over the next 40 hours or so, a little more than 2,500 young men and women will leave the title "Notre Dame student" behind in South Bend, IN...

One of those individuals is Skylar Diggins -- who will be "featured" in a story in Sunday's Tulsa World Scene. Here's a link to a sneak preview of the story -- along with a link to where you can find the feature -- TOMORROW.

LINK: TULSA'S NEW DARLING -- SKYLAR DIGGINS

LINK: SUNDAY'S TULSA WORLD STORY ON SKYLAR


More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71456-Graduation-Weekend-for-Skylar-Diggins <![CDATA[Manti Te'o and the Chargers a "Perfect Match"]]> http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71455-Manti-Te-o-and-the-Chargers-a-quot-Perfect-Match-quot&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 14:17:56 GMT Image: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hiiJqcovNRw/UZeKU3CyFfI/AAAAAAAAW7s/VId_1f6K2bE/s400/nfl_u_teo01jr_600.jpg ...

This is the headline of a NFL NEWS story that broke yesterday about the former Notre Dame All-American linebacker who was selected #38 overall by the San Diego Chargers...

The writer even goes on to say that Manti will make the most impact on defense of any rookie in the NFL.

LINK: A PERFECT MATCH


More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71455-Manti-Te-o-and-the-Chargers-a-quot-Perfect-Match-quot Watch the ND Glee Club Tonight LIVE at 8 PM http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71445-Watch-the-ND-Glee-Club-Tonight-LIVE-at-8-PM&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 11:40:48 GMT Image: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CpXmobBBguw/UZdhcJZnm_I/AAAAAAAAW7M/VKZCMl_GAPU/s400/abbey-music-notre-dame2.jpg ...

The Notre Dame Glee Club will be performing their Spring Concert tonight at 8 PM ET from Leighton Hall in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center -- and it will be streamed LIVE ON THE WEB!

To watch the concert LIVE -- just click on the link below. And, as a bonus -- there's a second link to the Notre Dame Glee Club performing "Here Come The Irish." Enjoy!

LINK: LIVE BROADCAST OF GLEE CLUB CONCERT

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More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71445-Watch-the-ND-Glee-Club-Tonight-LIVE-at-8-PM <![CDATA[Friday Roundup: The “Horribly Delayed” Edition]]> http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71434-Friday-Roundup-The-“Horribly-Delayed”-Edition&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:25 GMT Better late than never…or something…right? Anyways, this week has been rather brutal. Thankfully I got some time to unwind at last night’s Rangers game, but once I returned I too damn sleepy to think of anything to write. I made an executive decision to punt the Roundup to this evening, likely making Biscuit’s head explode that I put baseball as a higher priority than football writings. Either way, the delay actually gave me something to write in this intro which is the delay itself. Writer’s block solved, I guess. Oh well, you’re here for the links and beer anyways right? Let’s get to it. The Roundup This might be the most Southern Cal thing ever. Dr. Dre has made a donation to Southern Cal. For Academics. Seriously. Making this even more hilarious is the juxtaposition of this news release the very next day. Johnny Baseball? So here’s one advantage to delaying the Roundup. I am able to include Johnny Manziel’s antics from the Padres game last night, including his recreation of his Alabama game-winning pass. It’s nice when stats work out in your favor. Check out this preview from one of the minds at Football Outsiders. Spoiler Alert: Notre Dame is still damn good. USF is apparently excited about Aaron Lynch. However, I’d be slightly concerned with his weight loss not working out during his year off if I were them. But, hey, hopefully the attitude change his coach sees is true because the kid has loads of talent that shouldn’t be wasted. A look into the college football future. I don’t know about y’all, but all I read in this piece was that ND makes a lot of title games. And now, your moment of STOP USING PHOTOSHOP FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. This week’s entry, Preston Pehrson of Georgia Tech. The Beer Before we start, I’d like to make a quick note about this section. Mostly because Slate wrote something mind-numbingly dumb on the topic. You see, I’m not trying to “beer snob” it up in this section. Nor am I picking beers because OMG HOPS Y’ALL. I’m more in line with several of the opinions noted here. Those that have read a fair share of Roundups know that I have suggested some “mainstream” beers either tongue-in-cheek or simply because I was in the mood to that week. My whole goal here is to either: Be funny (rare) Share a good beer I’ve discovered/liked/consumed liberally Ask readers for beer suggestions Because quite frankly beer is good and expanding horizons on said beverage is equally awesome. It’s really hard to go wrong here. With all that being said, this week I am making good on my promise to go back into the craft beers. Hilariously enough, I had planned on “easing” back into it with a rather simple local lager before I even read the Slate insanity. That brew would be Rahr’s Blonde Lager from Ft. Worth, Texas. Admittedly, the distribution is quite limited (but I’m sure you can find similar in the same style), but if you are ever in DFW or at a Rangers game you’ll be able to find this rather easily. Yes, my baseball team actually serves legit local craft beer (looking at you, Yankees).

More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda One Foot Down: Offensive Tackle Alex Bars Verbally Commits to Notre Dame! http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71430-One-Foot-Down-Offensive-Tackle-Alex-Bars-Verbally-Commits-to-Notre-Dame!&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 21:33:56 GMT More... (http://www.onefootdown.com/2013/5/17/4341458/offensive-tackle-alex-bars-verbally-commits-to-notre-dame) More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71430-One-Foot-Down-Offensive-Tackle-Alex-Bars-Verbally-Commits-to-Notre-Dame! Good Fridays w/Padre: Loose Change http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71423-Good-Fridays-w-Padre-Loose-Change&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 20:30:04 GMT This weekend, Notre Dame Seniors will enter the Stadium where they never saw their team lose this season. *But they won’t be cheering for just... This weekend, Notre Dame Seniors will enter the Stadium where they never saw their team lose this season. *But they won’t be cheering for just another football victory.* They’ll be cheering for a far more important victory – their own graduation.* Keep in mind: football is a nice touch, but our whole purpose here is the education that culminates in graduation.* And that’s why more of our football players graduate here than anywhere else (and by “more” I mean very nearly every single one of them).* So it is fitting that victory be laid on top of victory by conferring degrees in the 360 degree arena of triumph known as Notre Dame Stadium…until they change it…again. I know change doesn’t go down well here.* It never has.* But somewhere there seems to be written a list of things that can never change because of that equally elusive value called tradition.* I will now shatter a few ill-conceived, though perhaps cherished, notions about change and tradition with respect to things on this campus.* Shall we start at the beginning – yes, we shall. My Log Cabin.* These days, that ramshackle old hovel where I sheltered from the blinding (literally) winter of 1842, is reverently called the Log Chapel.* Sure, we made it a chapel, after we built a suitable, modern building.* Believe me, there’s nothing that can’t be turned into a chapel, and no building is complete without one.* But the cabin was not my creation; it came with the property…and there was a reason Steve Badin was only too happy to be rid of all of it.* So every time you genuflect going by the cabin-chapel, remember that it’s an outbuilding I moved out of as soon as I could.* Oh, and it’s not real.* The original Log Cabin burned down, just like so many things here.* What you’re looking at is a replica. My Old College.* That’s what it’s called now.* When I built it is was just The College, whole, entire, and complete.* It was basic, utilitarian, and constructed with absolutely no eye toward architectural beauty.* And it shows.* It probably should have been torn down at some point for the sake of reusing the bricks in something better.* But it’s built like a brick sh outhouse, so there was no sense in getting rid of a perfectly serviceable building.* Still, I’m sure the lads who live in it now would agree with the outhouse analogy on more levels than one.* Its floors slope at various angles in every direction; the doorways are low and trapezoidal; and it creaks and groans like a tramp steamer hung up on a rocky shoal.* Yes, our little carbuncle called Old College is what Notre Dame originally looked like.* How do you feel about change now? My Sacred Heart.* Well, it’s Jesus’ Sacred Heart, but my church.* Again, not the original.* Check the cornerstone – it says 1871.* Did you think I had no church between 1842 and 1871?* And the Lady Chapel is an addition.* When The BVM says She wants a place of Her own, you build it, even if you have to add it onto the back. My Main Building.* Everyone knows it’s not the original.* It’s actually the third.* Like it?* Most people do.* But it didn’t come with a Dome.* That wasn’t added until three years later.* And it wasn’t Golden until three years after that.* Again, when The BVM says She wants a giant gold footstool, you do it.* Remember, too, that the Main Building was offices, classrooms, dining hall, and dormitories all in one.* Change is a blessed thing when you can move a horde of raucous and pungent college lads out of your office.* Which brings me to… My Hall.* The luxuries I gave my lads!* A standalone dormitory with private rooms!* I had already given them electric lights – first college in the country using that exciting modern science (really, I’d do anything to get away from open flames).* But My Hall, which now thinks it’s a college…fine…does not appear in its original form.* The wings are later additions so we could pack more bodies in there.* And the porch came even later than that.* The porch was built onto the front to prevent the lads from dumping buckets of water out the upper windows and onto unsuspecting victims entering through the main doors.* No joke. The list could go on; but let’s focus on the thing at hand – the Stadium.* Built in a rush (as so many of our building have been) it was elegant in its own way.* But just ask my esteemed successor Ted Hesburgh and he’ll tell you the Stadium was unpopular just 30 years after its opening, by which time it was considered antiquated, undersized, and crude.* Ted considered demolition and reconstruction (a fire is much cheaper), but he had priorities: First a Library, and then Ned Joyce’s sports big-top.* So the Stadium survived until it was encased in a concrete shell that can never be called elegant in any way. Onto the Stadium we now want to add offices, classrooms, dining facilities, and something called “luxury boxes” which is precisely what I called the private sleeping rooms in Sorin Hall when we built that.* So it will be just like the Main Building was originally.* We are returning to tradition!* But traditionalists aren’t happy because at Notre Dame there is a pervasive confusion between “custom” and “tradition.” Custom is the way things are generally done, and have been done for a while.* Tradition is a collection of customs that have been handed on from generation to generation and age to age, so that they have become freighted with deep, symbolic meaning.* Customs change; traditions endure.* Anything that changes over time is, therefore, a custom.* Something that has never changed is a tradition.* And there are no such things as new or recent traditions – unless you’re talking about oxymorons. Furthermore, we’re talking about THINGS here.* Buildings

More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71423-Good-Fridays-w-Padre-Loose-Change One Foot Down: OFD Films: Iso Cam - Open Field Tackling http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71352-One-Foot-Down-OFD-Films-Iso-Cam-Open-Field-Tackling&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:04 GMT More... (http://www.onefootdown.com/2013/5/17/4325208/ofd-films-iso-cam) More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71352-One-Foot-Down-OFD-Films-Iso-Cam-Open-Field-Tackling <![CDATA[BCS Bowl or Bust in 2013 for the Fightin' Irish]]> http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71349-BCS-Bowl-or-Bust-in-2013-for-the-Fightin-Irish&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 12:20:45 GMT Image: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-41ILVYyP00c/UZYckXaKsHI/AAAAAAAAW68/SZif-ig3JwA/s320/BCS+logo.jpg ...
Notre Dame goes into the 2013 college football season with only one BOWL DEAL in place and that's a BCS Bowl... So, here's the drill:

  • Finish with 9 wins or more and in the top 14 final rankings and Notre Dame is BCS Bowl bound
  • Finish with 8 wins or less and Notre Dame will have to wait to see what Bowls have some leeway to grab the IRISH
  • In 2014 -- Notre Dame will be part of the ACC Bowl deal


LINK: BCS OR BUST


More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71349-BCS-Bowl-or-Bust-in-2013-for-the-Fightin-Irish <![CDATA[Hoke on "Mike & MIKE Radio" Show This AM]]> http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71289-Hoke-on-quot-Mike-amp-MIKE-Radio-quot-Show-This-AM&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 15:41:04 GMT Image: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yP7vo-ncHmw/UZT73G3JHZI/AAAAAAAAW6s/I0JpkMXU4Rw/s200/Brady+Hoke+Notre+Dame+v+Michigan+19K2Ayj6BLUl.jpg ...
Michigan football coach Brady Hoke appeared on ESPN's Mike & MIKE Show to clarify his comments made this past week at an ALUMNI/FAN event about Notre Dame "chickening out..."

Michigan's Athletic Department might just be worried about selling all of their seats on years when Ohio State doesn't come to Ann Arbor...


LINK: HOKE ON MIKE & MIKE


More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71289-Hoke-on-quot-Mike-amp-MIKE-Radio-quot-Show-This-AM Recruiting: Where do we stand? http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71267-Recruiting-Where-do-we-stand&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:16 GMT We’ve had a few recent commitments, with the additions of Quenton Nelson, Elijah Hood, Nic Weishar, and Sam Mustipher in recent weeks. So let’s see how this class is doing compared to last years class at the same time. Needs for each year are different. Scholarship numbers change; however,*by looking at the quantity and quality of the recruits we can get a better idea of how this class is shaping up. So in May of 2012 where did we stand? Well we had 12 verbal commitments. Eight 4 star recruits, and four 3 star recruits. We hit the Offensive side of the ball early, in particular the line. Five of twelve were OL, with two more being TEs. Our lone QB, 2 WRs round out the offensive side of these recruits. The only defensive recruits were a pair of defensive backs. With the offensive line and defensive backfield being the primary concerns in 2012 most of the holes were filled early. 12 commits with a 3.67 star average, 10 Offensive, 2 Defensive. What does May of 2013 look like? We’ve got 9 verbal commitments. One is a 5 star recruit, five are 4 stars and three 3 stars. Again, it seems offensive early and often with a target on the line. Three lineman, a TE, RB, and a WR. Only three defensive prospects, a LB as well as two very welcome additions to our burgeoning stock of elite defensive lineman. This year we had less holes to fill than in 2012, and no real area that is a glaring need. The areas of need include TE, OL, and maybe DL if you had to choose them. The needs again seemed to have been addressed early. 9 commits with a 3.78 star average. 6 Offensive, 3 Defensive. There are some interesting similarities to these classes. 2012′s class ended up with 24 players, meaning half of the players were already in the fold at this time. Due to scholarship restrictions I believe this next class of 2013 may only have around 18 players, and maybe less depending on who leaves or stays with the program for various reasons. So it seems the target for the staff is to be half way home in May. Both classes went after the offensive side of the ball early, in particular the lineman. A deep, experienced line that keeps reloading is the hallmark of a great program. This is true on both sides of the ball. It seems that this staff understands that and has addressed*lack of depth on the offensive lines the past two recruiting cycles as early as possible. While in 2012 we didn’t have much on the defensive line early, we already have 2 commits for 2013. It looks like the area of emphasis early in cycles for this staff is the line, and I for one wholeheartedly support this, as games are won and lost in the trenches. (see-all of last year) 2012′s IrishMob13 demonstrated what I’d call the most visual impact of the “twitter era” on recruiting I’ve seen. I’m not sure if the coaches had much to do with this (they may have after the Tee Shepard/Deontay Greenberry debacle) but the way the previous class stuck together, as well as recruited each other seemed to be unique. As communication has become easier, it is interesting to see how this impacts recruiting. Maybe this has gone on to this extent before, only it was next to impossible to see unless you were in the all star camps. This year’s “GoldenArmy14″ *is beginning to do the same. As mentioned by Keith Arnold over at*Inside the Irish*Elijah Hood in particular has begun to recruit. This is a good sign about the strength of his commitment as well as the ability of the staff to sell a recruit. After a few de-commitments and transfers of elite prospects in early years, the coaches seemed to have reined in all of those issues. *When you convince a recruit to not only commit, but to preach his convictions to other elite kids making the same type of decision then you are doing something very well. Last year’s recruiting class was one of the best in the country. In recent recruiting history we’ve had trouble, or been perceived to have trouble landing big defensive difference making recruits. That idea has been slowly laid to rest after we’ve consistently grabbed top tier defensive recruits, with last years class of Jaylon Smith, Max Redfield, and Eddie Vanderdoes perhaps being the most star studded defensively in a very long time. So where do we stand? I’d say with respect to last year we stand in about exactly the same place, with slightly better talent. However, this year we’ve got less holes to fill. As we move forward in this cycle it will be interesting to see not only how many recruits we get, but the overall quality. I believe if we do well we will see an equally or more impressive class than last year. We may also strike out going after elite talent and not fill up the class. The way things have been going leads me to believe the former is more likely.

More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71267-Recruiting-Where-do-we-stand <![CDATA[The "Graduation Gift" to South Bend Business]]> http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71224-The-quot-Graduation-Gift-quot-to-South-Bend-Business&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 21:10:34 GMT Image: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6h_IFqWsMpY/UZPy5VGIvvI/AAAAAAAAW6c/GxqbVH1BYac/s400/5.20.12+Commencement+6.JPG ...

This weekend more than 2,500 individuals will receive a diploma from the University of Notre Dame. A special moment for them and their families...

What often goes unnoticed is the impact a COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND at Notre Dame means for area businesses. Here's a story published today where the Executive Director of Visit South Bend Mishawaka speaks to the volume of visitors who come to town for weekends, like the one ahead...

LINK: THE GRADUATION GIFT


More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71224-The-quot-Graduation-Gift-quot-to-South-Bend-Business <![CDATA[Wu Am I? Notre Dame's 36 Players Of Impact Part II]]> http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71203-Wu-Am-I-Notre-Dame-s-36-Players-Of-Impact-Part-II&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 17:50:57 GMT
Welcome back to the &#39;Wu Am I?&#39; series on Subway Domer. This is where we cut the shit and peel back the curtain to see who will be the 36 players of impact for Notre Dame football in 2013. Depth charts are a thing of the past, and they are especially inaccurate with Notre Dame in the front 7 of their defense and within the skill positions on offense. There is flexibility, and more players see more significant playing time.
Make sure you have seen Part I before you dive into Part II of the 36 Chambers...
Prince Shembo

Old Style Slayer
Linebacker
While most of the media attention was firmly given to Manti Te&#39;o and Stephon Tuitt during Notre Dame&#39;s amazing run in 2012, those who actually paid attention were blown away by Prince Shembo. After playing out of position in 2011, Shembo returned to his rush linebacker position and was a fucking nightmare for opposing offenses. Despite new blood coming in and high hopes for Ishaq Williams, Shembo will be the main man on the outside for the Irish, and he will be looking to improve on his 7.5 sacks that he had in 2012.
TJ Jones

Natural Ice Navigator
Ball-Catcher
Jones is as overlooked as they come. In 2012 he became a very aggressive and steady receiver for the Irish. If only he had a few more inches to give... Regardless, Jones has developed into a very good receiver with great instincts, and seems to have an excellent relationship with the guy that throws the ball to him. With no Eifert, the Irish will need Jones to continue his ascent in his final year in South Bend.

Bennett Jackson

Lowenbrau Frau Magnet
Cornerback
Notre Dame was looking at a disaster type situation in the secondary with bodies breaking in the preseason and a whole lot of inexperience coming up from behind. Jackson was key to Notre Dame&#39;s success in 2012 with 4 interceptions and 4 pass breakups. He was also third on the team in tackles. Basically, Bennett Jackson is a BOSS. He has come a long way since his early scrawny days at wide receiver to being the best coverman on one of the nation&#39;s best defenses. Well played Mr. Jackson.
DaVaris Daniels

Tecate Toot
Wide Receiver
There was a lot of pressure put on Daniels to perform in 2012 and although he didn&#39;t put up the numbers anticipated, he was a very steady player. 2012 was his first season after redshirting during his freshman year, so maybe those expectations were a little bloated. However, there is the strong sense around Notre Dame that Daniels will break out in 2013. At least he should get his first Irish touchdown. That would be a great start.

Tommy Rees

Blue Moon Cocoon
Teammate
There aren&#39;t many quarterbacks at ND, or anywhere for that matter, that can change their legacy at the school so efficiently as Tommy Rees has done. People wanted this kid to be escorted out of South Bend via the Secret Service after a turnover plagued 2011. After his arrest in the summer, he had even more people throwing him out like last months porno mag. Instead, he took a young lion under his arm and he became a great teammate by not only helping Golson and the team with his late game performances, but also because he didn&#39;t allow any rift in the team that happens with quarterback changes. Looking for more of the same this year.
Greg Bryant

Short Yardage Strohs
Running Back
Bryant is the second freshman listed in this group, and he is listed for good reason. With Notre Dame&#39;s top 2 running backs from 2012 gone, this position is up for grabs come this fall. I personally believe Bryant to be the best pure running back on the roster- once he gets to school. Regardless of "who da best?" Bryant should see plenty of carries this season and really excite the NDNation crowd with his "RUN THE DAMN BALL" attitude, lifestyle, and pocket protector.

Christian Lombard

Colossal Coors Cool-Climber
Big Ass Blocker
Lombard had his good moments last year, and he had a few not so good moments. Still, he was a very consistent lineman for the Irish during his first year in the starting lineup. The Irish are going to have to depend on him to anchor the right side after losing starters to right guard and center. Lombard appears up to the challenge yet again, and looks to continue to help the evolution of the Notre Dame offense moving forward and not backwards 10 yards at a time.
Zack Martin

Michelob The Magnificent
Big Ass Blocker
Turned down the chance to enter the NFL Draft to come back to Notre Dame and play with his brother and brothers. Probably the best offensive lineman that Notre Dame has had in a decade. Captain. All-American candidate. Bouncer- NO YOU WILL NOT TOUCH MY QUARTERBACK BITCH AND THAT WAS MY RUNNING BACK ZOOMING PAST YOUR GRASS-STAINED ASS REAL RECOGNIZES REAL. Zack Martin is good and primed to have an amazing season in South Bend.



More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71203-Wu-Am-I-Notre-Dame-s-36-Players-Of-Impact-Part-II One Foot Down: The Week in Notre Dame Athletics: Down to the Wire http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71178-One-Foot-Down-The-Week-in-Notre-Dame-Athletics-Down-to-the-Wire&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 14:19:02 GMT More... (http://www.onefootdown.com/2013/5/15/4331200/the-week-in-notre-dame-athletics-down-to-the-wire) More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71178-One-Foot-Down-The-Week-in-Notre-Dame-Athletics-Down-to-the-Wire One Foot Down: Hitting the Links: May 15th, 2013 http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71177-One-Foot-Down-Hitting-the-Links-May-15th-2013&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 14:19:02 GMT More... (http://www.onefootdown.com/2013/5/15/4331632/hitting-the-links-may-15th-2013) More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71177-One-Foot-Down-Hitting-the-Links-May-15th-2013 One Foot Down: One Foot Down Podcast, Episode 2: Post-Spring Positional Battles http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71176-One-Foot-Down-One-Foot-Down-Podcast-Episode-2-Post-Spring-Positional-Battles&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 14:19:02 GMT More... (http://www.onefootdown.com/2013/5/15/4331974/one-foot-down-podcast-episode-2-post-spring-positional-battles) More... ]]> Notre Dame Blogosphere Svoboda http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71176-One-Foot-Down-One-Foot-Down-Podcast-Episode-2-Post-Spring-Positional-Battles Today Is Day #62,260 at Notre Dame http://www.goldhelmet.com/showthread.php?71138-Today-Is-Day-62-260-at-Notre-Dame&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 01:42:41 GMT

The University of Notre Dame was founded on November 27, 1842...

Today marks day number 62,260 in the storied history of our favorite school.

But, who's counting... Just me.


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Let's just say this -- it must be great fun to be an architect and given a clean sheet of paper to design a new football stadium...

Here's what the Minnesota Vikings are looking to replace the METRODOME with (watch the promotional video linked below). Pretty nice!

LINK: THE VIKINGS PROPOSED NEW HOME


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