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  1. ShawneeIrish

    The Boxing Thread

    If you have even a remote interest in boxing the fight you want to see is GGG - Canelo. This nonsense is just a circus. It is also insulting to real boxers who spend years honing their craft. A guy with little boxing skill and no experience getting a huge pay day and a chance to beat Mayweather...
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    RIP Gene Wilder

    I of course loved him as Willy Wonka and Young Frankenstein was amazing. As a huge fan of Richard Pryor their work together is special to me, See No Evil, Hear No Evil was comedy gold. Gene Wilder death: Star of Willy Wonka dies aged 83 - BBC News
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    RIP Phife Dawg of Tribe Called Quest

    Phife Dawg was a true hip hop legend. Tribe made some incredible albums and songs and Phife was obviously integral to it all. He will be missed. RIP. Tribe Called Quest star Phife Dawg dies aged 45 - BBC News
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    IE HoF Poll - Jerian Grant

    Jerian Grant Really an amazing player for the ND men's basketball team that has some awe inspiring moments over his career. Had an academic suspension but returned to graduate. - NCAA Consensus First Team All American in 2014-15 - Led Notre Dame to first ever basketball conference...
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    RIP Yogi

    RIP Yogi Berra. A true baseball legend. Credited with a slew of wonderful sayings. Stormed the beaches of Normandy. One of the greatest catchers of all time. My grandfather has told me of when his American Legion baseball team from Kansas City was in the Missouri championship against a team from...
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    At Notre Dame if you can play, you can play

    Fantastic that the University did this. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ca9bUC7jqAs?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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    Jared Lorenzen former UK/Giants QB 320 lb gunslinger

    Maybe he should switch to NT? Not sure how a guy this fat can play QB even in a second rate arena league but this is awesomely hillarious. Jared Lorenzen, At 320 Pounds, Is Still Playing Quarterback
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    The Two Americas

    Read a great commentary from David Simon (co-creator of The Wire) today on the two different realities on life in America. People of different political persuasions may differ on the cure, but it is irresponsible to ignore the problem. There are an increasing number of Americans who do not see...
  9. ShawneeIrish

    Memphis QB Duet at St. Jude's

    Hearing of all the arrests in college and pro football its always nice to see a player doing something kind and giving back to the community. I had been kind of overwhelmed today with a lot of the bad in the world, nice to remember there is also a lot of good. <iframe width="640" height="360"...
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    Odd Amnesia Story

    Strange and sad story of a man with apparent amnesia in California. The whole thing seems odd. They mention an ex-wife and children in America but no mention of anyone in America helping to sort things out or seeming to be concerned. Also strange that he has Chinese bank accounts. Just a mystery...
  11. ShawneeIrish

    Homerun Derby

    Getting started on ESPN now. Curious to see how many they hit at Citi. Im pulling for Cano (don't really know why mets fans felt it necessary to boo him) but it would be kinda cool to see Prince when his third or Bryce Harper to win.
  12. ShawneeIrish

    R.I.P. Chris Kelly of Kris Kross

    The younger members may not even remember Kris Kross, but when I was in like 6th grade this was the jam. It's hard for me to believe Chris Kelly was 34, harder still that he's passed away. R.I.P. <iframe width="640" height="360"...
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    Video of Mike Rice Abusing Players

    ESPN OTL has released a video of Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice berating, kicking, pushing, and throwing balls at players during practice. Im ok with tough coaches but this level of verbal abuse crosses the line and there is never reason to hurl balls at players and physically assault them...
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    Super Bowl Snacks

    For those of us whose team did not even sniff the Super Bowl the snacks, drinks, and parties can be as big as the game itself so in that spirit what are you guys making for your Super Bowl party or taking to your friend's get together? So far I am making, but looking to add a couple more...
  15. ShawneeIrish

    Great Article on true student athletes at ND

    This is a great must read article on how ND football players are truly student athletes and members of the university. At Notre Dame, campus life differs little for students and football stars - Yahoo! Sports
  16. ShawneeIrish

    Generous Gift From ND Alumnus

    An anonymous Notre Dame alumnus has provided the University with a donation that has allowed all student tickets to the BCS National Championship to be offered at half-price! How awesome is that? Here is hoping I am one of the 2,500 student lottery winners!
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