LOL... Thanks Mr. Iverson. ;)

I didn't give you the infraction and I'm not going to speak for L.A. so that one's between you fellas.

That said, Kelly's been given the task of creating a new culture in this here town... It's been said many times that he felt the players/atmosphere were soft and he wouldn't stand for it. It's kind of the military philosophy of breaking a man down and building them up again. Usually, they come out stronger in mind/body on the other end.

Now, that said, Kelly's beating the weak out of the returning players, and unfortunately, the new class coming in is having their feet held to the fire all at the same time. This may be the first time any of these fellas have ever gone through something like this. Add in the fact that homesickness is likely setting in and it all comes off as doom and gloom. Big Man will be fine...he seems like a good character kid.

I think that's the problem with these social sites. They don't necessarily correctly depict what is actually going on. Chances are, this young man is using this as a crutch for folks (who for the most part I'm guessing have been a part of his inner circle all his life blowing sunshine up his rear end) to sympathize with him and feel his pain along with him. It's most likely a young man blowing off steam and looking for some support as he may not be fitting in just yet as this is the summer and most of the student body is gone. It's a bitch feeling like you're on an island in a brand new place and your usual support group isn't there to back you up. I think he'll be fine once things start to crank up for keeps...

Now, that's the type of post I was talking about. Much better and some really well thought-out points. The only problem in the prior posts was that you were getting personal with the recruit, which is not something the site would like to be about (especially considering that recruits most definitely read these types of sites). Thanks...

You know what? I think you're right.
I apologize for my earlier comments. I know I'm just an stupid, overzealous fan,and it's been a slow couple months for us.lol. I shouldn't speak like that about recruits, I just find it kind of disrespectful. I feel that way because their are thousands of people,including myself, who would give their nuts to play for that school.And to see someone possibly throw it away over something stupid just erks me.
I promise from now on I wont speak badly of a recruit,and like I said, i do apologize.

Yeah, sorry wasn't really directed at you just happened to be under your post. Just a general statement in the thread.

On a different note, I'm not even sure Nix is in South Bend right now. He says he won't be in SB til the 20th. So basically he is doing all this off-season stuff alone, nervous about whether he is ready, and doesn't have the other freshman/rest of the team to lean on for support and to help him work through it. Definitely a tough thing.

homesick? i was homesick when i left for college too, but i didn't have facebook to express those feelings. he'll be fine, talk to TRob.

i dont see the comparison! haha!

No worries... :)

Why are people checking the facebook status of recruits or players? That is weird - don't you remember what you used to post on IM away messages. OMG if people read what I posted there I would never be a doctor now.

Has anyone heard about the homesickness?

Is he on campus yet?

All freshman get homsickness, ask Shaq Evans

Did you look at the thread?

I did and it makes me sick.... :laugh:

Yes I did, I was just hoping for an update on it. Hopefully he overcomes it and starts feel at home there at ND. Like I said, I was just looking for an update.

He's definitely on campus and by all accounts is a beast. Haven't heard a thing about homesickness either way...

when did he ever say he was homesick in the first place....?

great news thanks.

Take him to Steak and Shake... he will love that place.....

Come on down to the H-town and dinner's on me.

somebody stalked him on facebook and he wrote something like, "ready to get off the boat and i'm not even on it," or something to that effect. a lot of people got nervous that he didn't like off season workouts, and that he didn't want to work hard or be a part of the team. I believe it was a little jump to judgment by some on IE and other Irish sites.

regardless as ND in LA said, he is on campus and tearing it up.

I'm pumped to see what LouNix can do....

He didn't. He made a casual remark while he was still at home and some people started running from the falling sky.

I'm sure he's fine. Everyone has an adjustment period to go through. Go Irish!

Damn! When did the Steak 'n Shake open? There wasn't one around when I was there '70 through '74. It would have eased what little homesickness I felt since "The Steak" was one of the "cool" places to be seen on a Friday or Saturday night when I was in high school in Orlando.

It was a car hop at the time and one was "required" to back into a parking space - important if you wanted to show off your GTO, Mustang, Chevy Super Sport, Olds 442 (with Hurst Shifter and Glass Pack mufflers), MGB or hopped up anything else. If, like me, you were driving the family Oldsmobile station wagon (not the Vista Cruiser as featured on That '70's Show, but close) it was important to show that you could deftly maneuver tons of steel.

I vividly remember laughing my ass off as my older sister and a few of her cheerleader friends roller skated around the parking lot in something of an "in-your-face-wrench-head-greasers" demonstration.

But I digress, as usual.

My advice to him and every other freshman: Hang in there. You will soon find friends and family among classmates, staff and professors. It will be worth it.

Seems like many of the movies I have seen lately have featured these classics...

Steak 'n Shake has horrible fries. They're almost as bad as Wendy's fries. The burgers are ok though.

Worse fries than Wendy's but the onion rings are quite nice.

Good baked beans too, but it's hard to screw up baked beans.

I resent anyone who speaks ill of fresh Wendy's fries. They are the most bestest. Period.

I hope Nix does well.

There.

I kept it on topic.

IrishInFL and Praytorian like ugly cars.

OK, ya got me. I tend to romanticize. I remember the fries I ate there in the mid and late sixties. Today they may well be soggy, poorly cooked shadows of their former clean, crispy, shoestring selves. I may also have been distracted by the sweet young thangs snuggled up to me in the front seat of the trusty Olds. The shakes were good.

I toured an early McDonald's in 1960 (or so) with my Cub Scout den. Back then there was no indoor seating, just outdoor tables and benches. The thing I remember most was a a big stainless steel barrel with water jets and sharp blades to peel fresh potatoes before slicing them to fry them as French Fries. They were oh, so tasty!

Side note: does Steak n' Shake still use the tag line "In Sight They Must Be Right?"

Nix will be alright. Its tough if you guys can remember. Even really independent (forgive the pun) guys have a hard time flying the coop.

He'll toughen up and be twice the better man as soon as he gets his head on straight.

Like Stewart did?!?

Easy man. No need to mix apples and oranges.

I didn't want this to get lost in the Jones thread. I have a feeling that I may need to post it again if someone ..... dare I say it...... doubts Big Lou again.

I don't know what it is but I find this photo freaking terrifying.

What if he played painted up like that?

Like Lattimer straight out of "The Program"...
that'd be amazing.

Via lnix67 on Twitter:

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/phot...KGVozqcxJbw%3D

‪Bless the broken road-Louis nix style‬‏ - YouTube

What a boss

Just watched an interview with Louis Nix on ISD. This guy really has a great mix of personality and humility. You can tell he is hilarious. He is instantly one of my favorite players.

Between Nix, Lynch, and Tuitt, I think we have got something really special developing on this line. And what better seniors leadership could you ask for than EJ (wish he had another year), KLM, Sean and Hafis. This is going to be a fun four years.

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This one is hilarious..... I have no answers about the banana....
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By far, my favorite player.

edit - wtf... why is the embed not working? I did it the same way that I always do? Somebody tell me how to fix this, please.

laying... off... of.... the..... nightcaps....

not working for me either.

I love this kid.

Nix gets to work on Vimeo

The Fat Free Irish Chocolate

Louis Nix is becoming one of my favorite players on the team, personality wise...

Hard to imagine less than a year ago he was as homesick as could be.

Glad you found your calling Louis.

I just listened to an interview of his on BGI. The more I hear him, the more I like him. He seems like a really straight forward, honest, likeable guy. I hope he achieves everything he strives for.

I love his new-found confidence. Kid's a star.

love this kid

I love Big Lou, it's a tough guy game, but you can have fun w/ it. Love his style.

His picture on NBC game days is one of the funniest things ever