The Answer to Notre Dame’s Academic Stds Debate: The NFL Studies Degree
Published on: 5th July, 2010
There's been a debate at Notre Dame about academic standards for the football program. Some think the South Bend school expects too much from its football applicants—others see no reason for lowering standards. Things were different in 1988, the last year Notre Dame won a National Championship in football. Tony Rice, ...College Football: Pay the Players, General Studies Degrees Aren’t Enough
Published on: 3rd July, 2010
What does a scholarship football player, with a chance for a free college degree, have in common with a professor, who's guaranteed a spot on the football roster, in lieu of a salary? Chances are they'd both fail to maximize the offer presented. Unless the professor is 6'6", 280 lbs, and runs ...Offensive Line Key For Notre Dame Football Success
Published on: 1st July, 2010
If you believe a good offense starts with the line, you'll agree that replacing three stalwart lineman from last year's team is a priority for 2010 Notre Dame football. Frank Verducci, Charlie Weis' offensive line coach, is gone. Head coach Brian Kelly brought in Ed Warinner to replace him, and ...Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly: Are Fans Expecting Too Much Too Soon?
Published on: 30th June, 2010
Can first-year coach Brian Kelly deliver what Notre Dame fans want? Can he win eight games this year? Can he win a National Championship for Notre Dame? When Kelly left the Cincinnati Bearcats for the head coaching job at Notre Dame, he entered another dimension. Whether he knows it or not, ...The Best 2010 Heisman Candidate Nobody Knows
Published on: 28th June, 2010
Could Ricky Dobbs win the 2010 Heisman Trophy? Could he join ranks with Roger Staubach, the only Navy quarterback to win this prestigious award? If he duplicates last year's performance, I think he's got a chance, but his name hasn't surfaced on any of the Heisman watch lists. Today, Las Vegas ...2010 Notre Dame Football: Schedule Will Pose Problems
Published on: 27th June, 2010
Last year at this time, while most Domers were predicting 10 wins and a solid shot for a BCS game, I said, "Watch out, the schedule isn't that easy." I'm saying the same thing about this year's Notre Dame football schedule—It's not easy. This is a tough schedule! The 2010 schedule is ...College Football: The Argument for Paying Players
Published on: 24th June, 2010
The argument, "Whether or not to pay college football players," receives more discussion each year. There are valid points for, and against, this highly charged topic. It seems more and more fans and members of the media join the ranks of those in favor of the idea each year. Their reasons ...Notre Dame Football: Will a Players Union Take Hold in South Bend?
Published on: 22nd June, 2010
The Domer Nation loved Jimmy Clausen. Jimmy Clausen didn't love them or the University of Notre Dame. Clausen was a hired gun who left town early for a big bag of cash. I doubt he will ever receive a degree from Notre Dame. Is there anything wrong with the former quarterback and ...Big Ten Football: Is a College Player’s Union Near?
Published on: 20th June, 2010
The question isn't "if"—the question is "when." When will we see college football's first players union? The question isn't "could it happen?" The question is "why haven't we seen it yet?" Why haven't we seen an aggressive agent/lawyer organize big-time college football players to claim what is rightfully theirs? Most people think ...Big Ten Conference and Notre Dame: Locked in a Stalemate
Published on: 15th May, 2010
The Big Ten Conference doesn't want to expand without Notre Dame—Notre Dame doesn't want to join a conference in football. It looks like a stalemate to me! The expansion talk started about a year ago when Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany announced his conference was exploring the possibility of expanding. Since that ...Featured Sponsors
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