ND vs. Utes (11/12/10)

Greetings from Notre Dame where the Fighting Irish are preparing to play the #15 Utah Utes, a respected team coming into South Bend after an Obama-like shellacking from TCU last week. Every memorable home game begins with a trip to the “stylist to the stars” and the man who “Cuts like a Champion”—coiffure extraordinaire Armando. Heading to Armando’s on Thursday, I was a bit superstitious for the fact that many…

December 23, 2010
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Western Mich. Wrap-Up (10/16/10)

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…

December 23, 2010
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5:43 a.m. and the tailgate is set (9/11/10)

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…

December 23, 2010
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Update from Armando’s re: Kyle Rudolph (9/10/10)

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…

December 23, 2010
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