Home Opener: Final Notes (9/6/10)

Appearances. A leaner BK ran onto the field wearing a sporty ND warm-up top with a white collared shirt underneath. I do not think he has any ratty old gray sweatshirts with the sleeves ripped off in his wardrobe. And speaking of running…his nose was just fine. At the post-game press conference, he was neatly groomed with a Friday fresh Armando haircut (no issue with an incorrigible cowlick that Armando…

December 23, 2010
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Sunday Morning Recap (9/5/10)

It was a beautiful Saturday for tailgating among classmates, other friends and family. Tony Rice was there early as usual for his fresh fruit. He posed for pictures and signed a few autographs. He returned later for more fruit. He spoke to George Scanlon on the cell for awhile, possibly seeking career advice. Joe and Jennifer Montana sought refuge inside our tent for maybe 20 minutes. I got a first-hand…

December 23, 2010
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And it’s only Friday…. (9/3/10)

It was an absolutely gorgeous Friday here at ND with full sun, breeze and maybe 72 degrees with more of the same (or a bit cooler for kick-off).   It was a fairly quiet start to the day, though very common to see neighbor Mike Golic zipping around the complex in his customized ND golf cart. Earlier, he was directing a fully detailed “Miller Lite” Humvee promotional vehicle to his…

December 23, 2010
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It all started at Martin’s: ND/Purdue Home Opener (9/2/10)

It’s all happening at Martin’s Supermarket…   Approximately 20 tanned, tall and muscular co-eds hovered around the salad bar this afternoon adhering to their training table. This was the perennial strong Santa Clara Women’s Soccer team. I introduced myself to several, wished them luck for Friday night and informed them that my niece Julie Scheidler was a starter on the ND team. And while small…she was very fast and tough….

December 23, 2010
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