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[Bogtrotter07]

Practice looked sharp. Stanley is huge. GAIII out in space!

 

[IrishBlood81]

How is Texas beating us? I don't get it. They haven't been in the national scene really, since 2009. Is it just the state of Texas?
2005 and 1970 were their two last BCS titles.

 

[ACamp1900]

1970 wasn't a BCS title... and ND's last title was 88... UT has great location, a HUGE alumni base (I think the biggest in the country right??)... which really speaks to this ranking more than anything I suppose.

... really, when you think about it, there isn't really anything UT doesn't have (compared to others), not sure any other program in the country can say that...

 

[Ironman8]

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[Ironman8]

^ Really, really cool.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Congrats to <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiTribHamilton">@ChiTribHamilton</a> on the move to Sports Illustrated. Sounds like a fantastic gig. Well deserved.</p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/statuses/413390520631586816">December 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/Forbes">@Forbes</a> credits ND for “providing support to academic programming that’s unmatched by any team in college football,” <a href="http://t.co/wYG9OoNjtm">http://t.co/wYG9OoNjtm</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/statuses/413404978699456512">December 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/Forbes">@Forbes</a> also says ND is “best example of how significant the economic impact can be … for surrounding communities.” <a href="http://t.co/wYG9OoNjtm">http://t.co/wYG9OoNjtm</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/statuses/413405405402759168">December 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[Bogtrotter07]

^ Really, really cool.

Joe knows!

 

[mriguy]

What a great person! ND Nation is lucky to have a guy like Joe!

 

[tko]

Great vid, Joe cracks me up. Really happy to see this.

 

[jimmymac]

Joe's the best

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Officially official, per <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Purdue&src=hash">#Purdue</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a>'s Shamrock Series will be Sept. 13 in Indianapolis vs. the Boilermakers. <a href="http://t.co/1l2qldpEp8">http://t.co/1l2qldpEp8</a></p>— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Fortuna/statuses/413701371511066624">December 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[NCND]

Source: Notre Dame Stadium to add artificial turf, two videoboards

 

[NDBoiler]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Officially official, per <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Purdue&src=hash">#Purdue</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a>'s Shamrock Series will be Sept. 13 in Indianapolis vs. the Boilermakers. <a href="http://t.co/1l2qldpEp8">http://t.co/1l2qldpEp8</a></p>— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Fortuna/statuses/413701371511066624">December 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Sweet, see you there Steelhead, GITF, Irish #1, et al Indy area guys!

 

[Ironman8]

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[clashmore_mike]

Good: Defense seemed to be forcing a lot of turnovers
Bad: Offense seemed to turn the ball over a lot

 

[tko]

Good: Defense seemed to be forcing a lot of turnovers
Bad: Offense seemed to turn the ball over a lot

Noticed Amir trying to "get going."

 

[Ironman8]

Russell really has improved his tackling / hitting tremendously from the CB position. Excited to see the tandem of him and Cole Luke next year.

 

[peoriairish]

Those were some athletic INTs from the LB position. Nice to see.

 

[ndjish]

It's scary (awesome) to think about how good Jaylon could be before his time at ND is over.

 

[DillonHall]

I really enjoyed listening to Coach Cooks speak

 

[gmnysdad]

I really enjoyed listening to Coach Cooks speak

I was thinking the same thing. I would not be upset at all with him leading our defense next year

 

[Riddickulous]

Russell really has improved his tackling / hitting tremendously from the CB position. Excited to see the tandem of him and Cole Luke next year.

Earlier this year (BYU game, I think) Mike Mayock called him one of the best corners in the country. High praise.

 

[NDdomer2]

It's scary (awesome) to think about how good Jaylon could be before his time at ND is over.

only two more years imo

 

[Riddickulous]

only two more years imo

I think (ie: praying like hell) he sees the value of an ND degree and stays all four.

 

[#1rish]

Loved seeing Jaylon and Max get hyped after Jaylon's pick.

Can't wait to see that on the field.

 

[dublinirish]

didnt know where to post there but a guy uploaded some old ND bowl games to youtube:
2001 Fiesta Bowl: Oregon State vs Notre Dame - YouTube

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[Bogtrotter07]

didnt know where to post there but a guy uploaded some old ND bowl games to youtube:
2001 Fiesta Bowl: Oregon State vs Notre Dame - YouTube

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Messed up on his "O's", that is the Buckeyes, before it is even played, not Oregon State, Ohio State.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

I liked the Dec 19th practice report, too.

I can't observe or listen to this guy (Kerry Cooks) without being impressed. And his comment "Before I made suggestions, now I make decisions," made my day.

There was some real defensive flying. I am watching the game to see if the defense is a bit simplified, and they let the dogs run.

Some real athletic displays on the tape too.

I have to laugh about a couple comments earlier this week. You know when there is no tackling the offensive guy always wins. Looked a little different yesterday with hitting, didn't it?