The Official 2010-2011 Notre Dame Fightin' Irish Sports Thread!!!

[POJO_Risin]

Rumor has it chef...that they are prepared to offer him a 10-year deal...

[Von Halen]

I thought it was the program where mediocre coaches go to get rich!

Kelly will be the exception Poji.

[chefcraig]

Rumor has it chef...that they are prepared to offer him a 10-year deal...

As I was saying, it would not surprise me in the least. However, I do wonder about the practicality of such a move, with the television contract due to expire in 2015, ND's status as an independent evaporating and forcing them to possibly join a conference. Don't forget, the Big East’s television contract expires in 2012-13, which could further alter the landscape.

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Von/Pojo,

I lost my taint in a serious car wreck a few years ago, please don't joke about it...

That "coon" went 8-0 his first 8 games.... of course he then proceeded to go downhill a little after that...

Besides going for it on fourth the first time around and some defensive lapses, it wasn't all bad... BUT... I wouldn't think a BK coached team would get punked like that in overtime no less on a trick play. Especially knowing that MSU had a weak ass kicker and from 40+ yards out...

But that is the past, just like my taint...

That is all.

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P.S.

ND has a lot of alumni in high places and Dick Ebersol likes ND. NBC still makes money on the contract, surprisingly. And let's face it, exclusively broadcasting any one team in this day and age is a huge PR risk for networks, but at least with ND, wins/losses aside, you're not going to see an ND team ever have to vacate a season or give back a Heisman... you won't have to worry about an ND coach embarrassing the university or NBC with shit going down at Florida (arrests) or USC (everything), etc.

As long as folks like me tune in, win or lose, and Dick Ebersol is at NBC, the games will continue on NBC for a long time.

There's no financial or compulsory incentive for ND to join a conference, hell even BYU for chrissake left a FBS conference to go it alone. The ONLY way ND is forced to join a conference is if there were no automatic BCS bid for them and/or major programs stop scheduling them. But here's why neither of those scenarios will happen: greedy fucking universities will continue to play ND because of the publicity and payout of playing ND - the Big Ten gets more money playing ND than some SEC or other school on a per-game basis - the NBC proceeds are generally split between ND and the opposing schoool; and secondly, even without an automatic bid, which has been meaningless for them much of the past 16 years because they haven't won enough games anyway, the Irish can still get into good bowls and even a championship game, now that schools like Boise State and TCU are climbing the charts without the benefit of a major conference.

We can argue and theorize and piss and moan and talk about ass raping priests and high tuition and my taint until the cows come home, but I am telling you right now, GUARANTEEING IT IN FACT, that the Irish will be on NBC AND INDEPENDENT the rest of this decade. That's just the way it is.

That is all.

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[Nitro Express]

P.S.

ND has a lot of alumni in high places and Dick Ebersol likes ND. NBC still makes money on the contract, surprisingly. And let's face it, exclusively broadcasting any one team in this day and age is a huge PR risk for networks, but at least with ND, wins/losses aside, you're not going to see an ND team ever have to vacate a season or give back a Heisman... you won't have to worry about an ND coach embarrassing the university or NBC with shit going down at Florida (arrests) or USC (everything), etc.

As long as folks like me tune in, win or lose, and Dick Ebersol is at NBC, the games will continue on NBC for a long time.

There's no financial or compulsory incentive for ND to join a conference, hell even BYU for chrissake left a FBS conference to go it alone. The ONLY way ND is forced to join a conference is if there were no automatic BCS bid for them and/or major programs stop scheduling them. But here's why neither of those scenarios will happen: greedy fucking universities will continue to play ND because of the publicity and payout of playing ND - the Big Ten gets more money playing ND than some SEC or other school on a per-game basis - the NBC proceeds are generally split between ND and the opposing schoool; and secondly, even without an automatic bid, which has been meaningless for them much of the past 16 years because they haven't won enough games anyway, the Irish can still get into good bowls and even a championship game, now that schools like Boise State and TCU are climbing the charts without the benefit of a major conference.

We can argue and theorize and piss and moan and talk about ass raping priests and high tuition and my taint until the cows come home, but I am telling you right now, GUARANTEEING IT IN FACT, that the Irish will be on NBC AND INDEPENDENT the rest of this decade. That's just the way it is.

That is all.

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BYU had one of the best quarterback programs in the country. I don't know if they still do. Boise State is coming along because they just plain have played some great football the last few years. Norte Dame seems to have a rehtro traditional feel that many people like and yeah, they have a pretty impressive alumni.

[Von Halen]

Is Commie hanging from some bridge right now, with a rope around his neck?

[POJO_Risin]

Rumor has it that the Big 10 turned down Notre Dame's request to join...

They are now exploring their options in the NCAA football bowl subdivision...

[chefcraig]

Rumor has it that the Big 10 turned down Notre Dame's request to join...

They are now exploring their options in the NCAA football bowl subdivision...

The whole shebang seems to slowly be slipping into the water. Our local paper (which prides itself on it's college sporting coverage) didn't even run a feature, let alone a small capsule about the game. When the paper spends more than half a page on lowly FAU and fails to mention Notre Dame anywhere, you really have to wonder.

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Brethren and Sistren,

I was actually spending the weekend with a lady friend in San Diego, so I didn't have time to lament the Notre Dame loss. I'm leaning toward apathy as a defense against further disappointment this season. With Army, W. Michigan, and Tulsa the only "safe" games on the schedule, this could be a 4-8 season if they don't steal a win from Navy, Utah, and Pitt. Yes, I said STEAL A WIN against Navy... it is that bad....

That is all.

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Brethren and Sistren,

The team still looks uneven as hell, but they barely scraped by with a home win against Pitt. Now at 3-3 I can finally revel in the glory of a .500 record!!! Not since we were 1-1 has the team been at .500.... how times and expectations have changed... GO 6-6!!!

That is all.

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[POJO_Risin]

Brethren and Sistren,

The team still looks uneven as hell, but they barely scraped by with a home win against Pitt. Now at 3-3 I can finally revel in the glory of a .500 record!!! Not since we were 1-1 has the team been at .500.... how times and expectations have changed... GO 6-6!!!

That is all.

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At least Pitt isn't completely shitty...just mostly...

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Brethren and Sistren,

Despite waiting ten minutes for the thread to load, I'm here to update the thread on a fantastic win against a formidable MAC opponent in Western Michigan today. OK, that was sarcasm... but now the Irish are 4-3 and above .500 in god knows how long... with some Irish Luck, Grace of God, run the table, and media bias, we might actually get a decent bowl this year. Utah and USC are the only teams on the schedule keeping BK from guiding the Irish to a 9-3 season... I'm still not hoping for more than 7-5, but hell, if we can just beat USC that will make the season half successful... like I've said, if we aren't going to win a championship, at least beat UM and USC every year... too late for UM but we can still end the season on a high note with a win in SoCal (I'll be in attendance this year).

GO IRISH!

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Brethren and Sistren,

The Irish are 4-4 after getting destroyed by Navy. They have at least 2 losses upcoming against Utah and USC. And at this point, I'm not even sure Tulsa or Army are wins anymore. I mean the Irish didn't even look like they had any sort of game plan to stop Navy. I cheer for Navy all the time (father and grandfather both Navy vets) except against the Irish. But now... I think I will ask the Golden Dome for my tuition money back...

At least they can try to eek out a victory against Tulsa next week and then get a bye to prep for Utah.

And my Chargers keep finding a way to lose... just not a good year for Icon sports...

That is all.

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[Von Halen]

Cheer up Commie, history would prove Kelly will turn it around. I am not a ND fan, but I am a Kelly fan. He'll get 'em going.