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They make way too much money being independent. I mean, c'mon, they have their own contract with NBC for crying out loud. Why put all that hard earned cash into a conference? And, as for the comment about banning Big 11 teams from playing ND--I bet you'd have some seriously pissed off ADs who can penicil in at least one big game a year that'll be sold out (I mean, c'mon, until recently who in their right mind would ever go see Purdue or Northwestern play football? And yet every game again ND for those two were sell outs.) Plus, if the Big 10 picks up its toys and pouts...I'd bet the big 12 wouldn't mind lending us a few teams to play...hmmm, isn't that happening already? Like it or not, ND will always be a football powerhouse--if not always on the field, always at the bank.” 3:57:07 PM 9/06/01 RE: The College Football thread “N = NotreDame B = Broadcasting C = Company” 4:02:35 PM 9/06/01 RE: The College Football thread “yep. that's right, but at least this way I get to see all of the home games where ever I am (currently in California). Of course, most of the away games are televised too...” 4:24:29 PM 9/06/01 RE: The College Football thread “203 posts! Good golly Miss Molly. It's great to see so many people share this passion. Gosh I l just love to hear you guys talk, bongo&Nigal... Boy the way Glenn Miller played. Songs that made the hit parade. Guys like us we had it made. Those were the days...” 4:39:02 PM 9/06/01 RE: The College Football thread “The most unique mascot in college sports is --- the Boilermaker Spcial.” 5:55:52 PM 9/06/01 RE: The College Football thread “Make that "Special"” 6:12:02 PM 9/06/01 RE: The College Football thread “How about the Idaho Vandal? Sure they are sucking, but it is a cool mascot and there fight song is the best--but then I guess no one has heard it. 203 posts! Hey, the season is only two weeks old. Just wait. What about Fresno St? Are they for real or has it just been a fluke? Either way they deserve some respect--so far. Ya, ND has a contract with NBC. But a few more season the way they've been playing and that might come to an end. I remember they used to always play an incredibly tough schedule. Why not lately?” 7:06:37 PM 9/06/01 RE: The College Football thread “ooooh Sonrisas, thems fightin' words. Let's see: Nebraska (#5), Purdue (received votes), Michigan St. (rv), Texas A&M (rv), Pitt, West Virginia, USC (rv), BC (rv), Tennessee (#8), Navy, Stanford (rv)--rankings are per this week's poll. Navy is probably the only patsy in the entire schedule, and that is a game with a 50+ year tradition behind it. Nebraska, Purdue, A&M are all away and all in September...that ain't no weak schedule. and, re: the NBC contract...it'll only go away when the ratings go down. There are enough nut jobs that either love ND or love to watch them lose to keep us on NBC forever...” 9:15:17 PM 9/06/01 RE: The College Football thread “I love Notre Dame! They will be back in contention. All teams go through cycles of ups and downs. It's great that they have fans all over the country.” 10:25:46 PM 9/06/01 RE: The College Football thread “Notre Dame frickin' sucks!! So what do they do in the Catholic Church??? Tell you to follow Notre Dame when you're in Sunday School at age 5? (Or at First Communion?... Or at CCD?... Or in the confessional booth?... ) I guess no other church or faith can lay claim to a football program of such magnitude. Hail Mary, full of grace...... and give us that touchdown, too!! (hey don't even get me going on Catholics and bingo!!)” 11:44:42 PM 9/06/01 RE: The College Football thread “OK, I stand corrected. That is a pretty tough schedule. But wasn't last year light, until they hit Oregon State. Woops, sorry to remind you of that one. Hey ND fans, how long until you get a new coach?” 1:31:47 AM 9/07/01 RE: The College Football thread “I sorta like Notre Dame. You've got to respect a team that revolutionized football with the forward pass. Not ALL teams that were great go through cycles, Dunadan. Priceton, Harvard, and Yale have great "tradition" and have all won many "national championships." Army was the best team in the nation for years and has great football "tradition." Minnesota won three "championships" in the early days of the AP poll. That's "tradition." Some teams that weren't lucky enough to have great coaches or lots of money behind their programs in the early years are now busy making their own "traditions" in the BCS years. While some teams have fallen by the wayside and their "tradition" of greatness almost forgotten. What I'm not crazy about is how Notre Dame gets into a bowl almost every year while teams with better records do not. I understand that it's about the money in the bowl system. I understand that Notre Dame draws big crowds. I don't have to like it. But you've got to feel sorry for the great teams of yore who are still wallowing in past glory. That makes it easier for me to swallow Notre Dame being in a bowl while teams that would like to go to a bowl, but don't have the "tradition", sit at home.” 6:54:23 AM 9/07/01 RE: The College Football thread “I've had lots of friends go to school at ND, so I've been on the campus quite a few times. What I love are all the people who pray at the grotto the night before the game - like God's gonna tip the field or something. Then, I went to mass at that little church on campus before a game. At the end, all the alumni dressed up in their ND outfits sing the alma mater. Sorry, but we don't sing the U of M fight song in Ann Arbor churches. And, of course, there are masses scheduled for right after the games for departing fans. Personally, I go to the bar. There are more Catholics in the student body at the University of Michigan than there are in the student body at Notre Dame. If we're both praying, we win.” 9:21:02 AM 9/07/01 RE: The College Football thread “Well, as an ND grad, I can assure you arclite that the majority of us agree with you that ND shouldn't waltz into bowl games it has no reason being in. Actually, the school has turned down bowl games in the past--though I am sure it is more for financial reasons than football ones. Nothing is worse than watching your team get its ass handed to it (like against Colorado a couple years back). Although, I still think that last year we should have been in the Fiesta bowl...that was purely bad coaching that kept us from being competative.... As for the coach, Davie has one more year, if they aren't in contention this year, I'll bet he's gone...too many rich alumni are pissed that we aren't doing well... Next point, it's probably not entirely Davie's fault ND is slipping in the rankings. The university has made a concerted effort to only admit football players who can make it at ND academically--which is scaring away some big time recruits (randy moss was supposed to be an ND player, but got rejected by admissions when they saw that 4 different hands wrote his application). Finally, the Catholic thing--what's with the bashing Lisz? Plenty of my friends at ND were not Catholic and loved the football team much more than I did. And I am sure the Mormons at BYU would beg to differ about us Catholics having the better football bragging rights.” 12:36:31 PM 9/07/01 RE: The College Football thread “Hey bongofreek, usually students at a school are gonna love their football team, no? I just don't see football teams being the path to follow to the holy land. "Praise the Lord, go kill the opponents." Seems kind contradictory. And Notre Dame does it on the biggest scale. I don't know how to quite accurately describe my feelings about Notre Dame football. Disgusted? That's not quite right......... I didn't know the Big 10 was again considering Notre Dame. For God's sake, keep'em OUT! And go Hawks!” 2:58:00 PM 9/08/01 RE: The College Football thread “Well, went to see Baylor play Arkansas today..great game. Baylor isn't much of a contender, but that new quaterback Cicero is looking pretty good.. And, they did TROUNCE Arkansas..” 1:41:22 AM 9/09/01 RE: The College Football thread “Wooo-Hoooo!!!! After two back to back lack-luster games, the Huskers spanked Notre Dame tonight!” 5:03:35 AM 9/09/01 RE: The College Football thread “Believe me, dayhiker. From what I saw this weekend, you don't want to play Florida. Kleetn, congratulations. Now prepare to meet your doom. We'll play bowl games in the snow, if all the northern teams come down here in early September. How 'bout Fresno St.! Oh man, I hope those guys go undefeated. That would really throw a monkey wrench into the stupid BCS.” 5:03:11 PM 9/10/01 RE: The College Football thread “oh man, duck and cover time...looks like a long season for the Irish... Hey lizs--Not sure you've ever been to Notre Dame, if you have, I am surprised that you came away with the opinion you did. The university, though proud of its football heritage, certainly does not mix religion and football (now the alumni and those who hate ND may be a different story). I never heard an official of the university pray to "kill the opponents" in fact, I've never heard an official from the university pray for victory... In fact, the only time I have seen religion enter into the picture is when people who dislike ND say something nasty about the university's Catholic nature. So, you tell me who's bringing "the path to the holy land" into the debate...” 5:14:58 PM 9/10/01 RE: The College Football thread “Arc, congratulations? Beating Michigan was a given. Er...Michigan beating themselves was a given. But you're telling me you're rooting for those outlaws from Miami?” 5:30:07 PM 9/10/01 RE: The College Football thread “Glad you straightened out that first comment, kleetn. Boy howdy! Now that's college football. The whole game changed in two plays. The Michigan faithful have been pretty quite here. I am really gonna take a lickin' when Florida drops a game. But like a gopher, at least I'll stick my head up outta my hole. Yeah, I know kleetn, I've never been overly fond of Miami. We used to play them first game of the year, every year. That was before the SEC expanded. We play them again in 2002(home) and 2003(away). We were the only team to beat them when they won their first championship in 1983. But you (with whiny voice) knooooow I've got to root for Florida teams. And I honestly beleive that Miami may be the best team in the country this year. Good luck, compadre'!” 5:55:30 PM 9/10/01 RE: The College Football thread “Hey FRESNO STATE IS KICKIN ASS!!!! and I go there so WAAAHOOOOO!!!!” 7:40:54 PM 9/10/01 RE: The College Football thread “Hey, TX, that was Arkansas STATE that Baylor played. It does make a difference. Hey, lizzy, the hardest task facing God during the football season is whether to bless Notre Dame or Boston College. By the way, it sounds like you need to go to confession.” 11:28:27 PM 9/10/01 RE: The College Football thread “ok, kids. time to go play outside! get your packs!” 11:31:12 PM 9/10/01 RE: The College Football thread “No daddy, no! I doan wanna! I promise we can play nice. Besides, rad, I'm gettin' my kayak this week! Woohoo! Juniper Springs run this weekend, baybee. It's still too hot to hike down here.” 9:41:40 AM 9/11/01 RE: The College Football thread “Hey, I stand behind my team - Michigan. Strange fluky loss. But, they could have put Washington away and they didn't. Does anyone know if the games will go on this weekend? If there are no air flights, I can't see how there will be football this weekend. It would be nice after such a depressing week, though.” 6:57:13 PM 9/12/01 RE: The College Football thread “Ya, Mich could have put WA away. When either team was clicking they looked unstoppable. The difference was that WA hadn't plyed before and had to test things and get the kinks out against Mich. I think that they were in the game says a lot about them. It could have gone either way. Their QB is the weak link. He did a great job for his first start, but I think he held them back some. Miami will probably beat WA this year. Hey 1 out of 4 aint bad. I guess it is their turn. I'm rooting for Fresno St now. If they don't get full of themselves they could coast through the WAC and be undefeated.” 7:19:57 PM 9/12/01 RE: The College Football thread “Now that the season is back off hold? I can?t believe those darn dogs of Washington won the game a few weeks ago! Fiddle Stix! Michigan won handily against Western Michigan. I don?t know what emotion I?m feeling more; joy they won, or shame because they have WM on their schedule. One of the things that has always been a trademark of Michigan football has been their tough schedule but this year it is fairly soft. Oh well, a national championship is out but they can focus on the big 10 championship, which with the strength of the conference this year it will be tough. I saw the FS Criminals were getting spanked. 8)” 3:59:28 PM 9/22/01 RE: The College Football thread “I'm still crying in my beer.” 8:25:40 PM 9/22/01 RE: The College Football thread “Seminoles Suck! OVERRATED! my buceyes suck this year too, but.... Check out my Alma Mater, the Toledo Rockets! Chester Taylor IS a Heisman contender!” 8:44:48 AM 9/23/01 RE: The College Football thread “I can't believe FSU got beat! Who woulda thunk it?” 10:05:08 AM 9/23/01 RE: The College Football thread “Rutgers freshman quarterback is improving. He through 4 for 23. That's 4 interceptions for 23 attempts. groan” 11:03:02 AM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “threw” 11:03:40 AM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “Buddah, Ohio State is too bad to suck. They're gasping and choking. Hey baume 66, a friend of mine tells me that PSU fans are calling for Joe to retire. Tell me it aint so. Steve Spurrier always pals around with Joe at coaches gatherings, so I like JoPa.” 12:50:19 PM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “UT (Texas) is still on track.” 1:13:45 PM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “I haven't heard that yet. I wouldn't doubt it though. Most people seem to be the "what have you done for me lately" type nowadays.” 2:10:43 PM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “I will cheer him till the end!!” 2:11:40 PM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “Not to polute this fine thread but I'd like to say one thing on the profesional front...my bengals (not the Bungles) are not only undefeated but they beat the world champs yesterday! PS Please aford me this short time to glow in their success. when you root for the worst team of the 21st centurey you want to get what you can, when you can. LOL!” 2:16:23 PM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “Normally I would have lambasted you for talking pro sports here, Nigal. But there's something so sweetly pathetic about your post (LOL). There just doesn't seem to be any loyalty anywhere in sports these days, baume66. But I can't beleive anybody is talking that way about JoPa. My friend, who's a Rutgers fan, told me about the rumor. He has a less enthusiatic opinion of Joe. He backed it up by talking about times he felt that Joe ran up the score on a weaker opponent. Something Steve Spurrrier has been accused of in the past. Steve has the philosophy that we're going to run the offense (even with third stringers) and it's your job to stop us, not whine about it. That's a good way to give experience to your back-ups. I guess Joe feels the same way. I've always thought he was a class act.” 4:46:49 PM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “I haven't watched a Notre Dame football game in years, so maybe the stadium's changed, but back in my bachelor days, my friends and I used to get a hoot out of the "Touchdown Jesus" that was painted over the entrance to the ND stadium! A huge painting of Jesus stood over the main entrance, with both arms extended straight up over his head, exactly like the referee signal for "touchdown." Is it still there? Disclaimer: This is NOT intended as a flame against Notre Dame, Jesus, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, or what have you. I just always thought it was funny that the artist would choose -that- particular posture for a painting of Jesus on a footbal stadium!” 5:04:33 PM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “Forrest- That mural is on the library, facing the stadium. It's harder to see on TV since they added seats to the stadium (in '97, I believe). It is still there. It's actually a beloved icon on campus--where it is also called Touchdown Jesus. Bongofreek (ND '96)” 6:07:16 PM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “  6:18:27 PM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “Thanks, Bongo. I stand corrected regarding the mural's location - I'm glad to see it's at least not on the stadium. It's also cool that ND-ers have the sense of humor to allow themselves to acknowledge the "touchdown" nature of the mural.” 6:28:36 PM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “Bongofreek, you went to North Dakota? Kewl! Lemme guess....Ag major? Arclite, I think it rubs some people the wrong way when the third-stringers don't get in until it's 42-0 in the fourth quarter! And Nigey, what are you talking about...worst team of the 21st century? Dat would be da mighty Seattle SEACHICKENS! Bawwwwkkk! Pro football...ptooooeeee!” 6:39:35 PM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “Forrest--there is also a statue of Moses in front of the library (on the west side of the building) that I swear looks like he is giving the signal for First Down--we used to call him First Down Moses...original, I know. What was I saying before about ND not tying religion to football, lol... Kleetn--North Dekota, I wish...there weren't a whole lot of badlands, mountains or trails in South Bend...” 7:25:03 PM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “That's OK my other team is the Dolphins (holders of the ungliest uniforms). They are 2-0 also. Sadly there were 18 teams last year that went 2-0 and not one of them made the playoffs. DULP!” 10:53:35 PM 9/24/01 RE: The College Football thread “I remember FSU coming back from a 35 point deficit on us one time, kleetn. I couldn't care less who's worried about what string is in, if there is even a possibility of losing. I've seen some mighty strange things in college ball. You must be one heck of a fan kleetn, if you're aware of who the third string lineman are for other teams.” 12:13:27 PM 9/25/01 RE: The College Football thread “Auburn got beat by freaking Syracuse, for crying out loud. Syracuse! Screw college football. I'm going backpacking for the rest of the season.” 12:29:41 PM 9/25/01 RE: The College Football thread “BobK, as bad as Auburn looked I wouldn't have wanted to play a team from NY for the first game back to action. That was just bad timing. Yalls young QB and TB's will be fine with time. I'm looking forward to the Bama-SC game this weekend. Bama is SLOWLY putting it together. They've had alot of unlearning to do from the previous staff. I love FB season.” 12:42:49 PM 9/25/01 RE: The College Football thread “I'm confused as to the grammer, dayhiker. Is it really y'alls or is it your'uns? I know that you'se guys isn't proper. That was horrible, BobK. I have a friendly wager with a friend of mine up north. Every week, we each pick three games and try to beat the spread. Syracuse was favored by 2 points so I bet on Auburn. No brainer, right? Yep that's right, I got no brains. I also bet Oregon to cover 6 1/2 against Southern Cal. Those northwest teams always disappoint me. At least the GATORS covered 31 1/2 against a lousy Kentucky team. I'm going kayaking this weekend. I just can't get into college football yet. The rivalries seem so meaningless. Hey Nigal. Would you please stop talking pro ball. That's just a bunch of spoiled egotists who play a very emotionless brand of football. The crowd noise and rivalries pale in comparison to the college game, and the emotion and momentum swings are almost non-existant. Plus, it isn't worth the money to take the family to a pro game. No contest there.” 1:14:12 PM 9/25/01 Jump to Page << prev
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