Greetings Friends and Fans- The previously reported second-hand Kyle Rudolph surgery update (via Armando) was corroborated by ND Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick. Daughter Emily and I met him in the parking lot behind the JACC (white Cadillac STS) after the Friday Gridiron Football Luncheon. After introducing Emily, I told Jack that it was my understanding from my morning at Armando’s that the surgery was successful. Jack confirmed and added that…
A modest 1-man show without Wing Man Dr. Rick Behler and the Shukis Brothers Should be a beautiful Fall day for college football with sunny skies and 63 degrees. The Cardinal are favored, but many people feel the “must win” status will be extra motivating for the team and staff. No one wants to consider a 1-3 start heading to BC. A somewhat “light” blog this morning. Most of the…
Running to the Football luncheon and need to be brief…all real-time updates from Armando’s this morning: Dr. Brian Ratigan’s first stop after surgery on Kyle Rudolph this morning was to get his haircut (I kid you not). He stated that the surgery was a success. I do not know if any other media outlet is reporting this yet… Jimmy Clausen and his mother and his sister are in…
And now for the rest of the story, as updated by Fr. “Broadway” Joe Carey, C.S.C–Rector Emeritus of Dillon Hall; leader of Men; shaper of character (among characters). According to “Broadway” Joe: The doctor in the scrubs in the background of this picture below is Dr. Brian Ratigan of the ND Medical staff. He is a noted orthopedic surgeon now residing and practicing in South Bend. Rocco’s Pizza owner…
Coach Kelly emerged from the practice field today walking briskly and speaking to the doctor (in blue scrubs) apparently advising him on Kyle Rudolph. He was not going to stop for any pictures or signings until two cute twin sisters dressed in matching cheerleading uniforms with sparkled shoes squealed for attention. He shot a look to all other adults and politely said, “I only have time for this autographone…I am…