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Marc Edwards was my favorite until he made out with my girlfriend at ND. Then I hated him but only for a short while.

Prayers for the young man. I saw reports 2 days ago that there were concerns his career was over. Fortunately, an article from the AP referencing their coach was focused on whether he'll be ready for BC. https://apnews.com/63834b61514c4b76933ba53a2df02f3a

Thanks for the reminder. I glanced at it earlier but went back and read it tonight. I still think that comparing total penalty yards creates its own bias. What should be measured is 'bad' calls (which, in itself is somewhat subjective.) It's very plausible that top 25 teams get penalized less. Think of the holding calls they are referencing - a team with a better defensive line is going to force more penalties on the O-line. Also, a great O-line is going to have less reason to hold against a bad D-line. That being said, this article certainly favors the idea that ND gets screwed by penalties. If the general trend is that the better teams and traditional power houses get favored calls and ND has the opposite trend, then it certainly puts ND as a statistically significant anomaly. Regardless, I think they should have a national reffing organization that's not paid by or managed by the conferences.

Is it possible that... 1) our team plays a style that doesn’t result in as many penalties by opposing teams? 2) our coaches don’t spend as much time as opposing coaches to understand officiating patterns and take advantage of them? 3) teams with winning records tend to have fewer penalties called against them? Maybe there’s also some correlation between penalties not called in your favor when you’re winning? 4) independent teams as a whole get fewer calls (could easily compare BYU, etc.) 5) teams hated by the general population get worse calls (Alabama should be getting screwed) I find it very hard to believe officials are purposely favoring a team. But there certainly may be some underlying human behaviors that result in this.

Amen to this!!! Enjoy the ride. Enjoy the illusion, if that’s what it is. Don’t try to solve the ending to The Sixth Sense or Fight Club; just enjoy the ride. Appreciate 10-0. Yes, I said 10-0... holy crap! We are 10-0! Enjoy now and appreciate what this team has accomplished so far. Be optimistic, dream of making the playoffs, dream of beating Alabama, dream of a natty. And, if the dream of a natty turns into natty light, then drink that ****** beer at the end of the night and be grateful for being drunk and under the illusion after too many beers at linebackers resulting in hooking up with the ugly chick. So, cheers to this team and let it be the ugly chick we celebrate with fond memories, stories, and laughs later in life or let it be the chick we happen to marry and tie our memories of ND football to. Also, cheers to too many natty lights and drunk ramblings on the internet. GO IRISH!!!!

The viewing experience on TV is just so good these days. That being said, I love the tradition of college football. I live two hours from Notre Dame so my preference is to take my son with a couple other dads and their sons to a night game and tailgate/throw the football around. We do that once a year and watch the rest of the games on TV

I’m excited to see how he does and think he will rise to the moment. I also feel like our defense will really step up and take the pressure off Wimbush. It should be a fun game!!!

YES Rocket!!! It feels great and I'm riding the high and not worried about the 'what ifs' down the road. It also feels incredibly wonderful to have Michigan right behind us with very little chance to jump us.

I'll use one of my "6 posts per year" to say that I'll worry about reality when it hits us in the face. Right now, I'll just enjoy the ride and appreciate that we are #4 with an 'easy' schedule left and already have beaten multiple teams ranked in the top 10 at some point in the season. How awesome will it be if we beat Michigan, Stanford, Florida State, and USC all in the same season? That would be incredibly sweet! One of the decisions I've made after the gut punches of past seasons (most notably "Bush-Push") is to allow myself to get really high on the highs and let the lows just pass me by. It's really changed my sports-viewing experience in such a good way. Heck, it's changed my life to some level. Go Irish!

I think it is really in Meyer's hands. I don't see OSU pushing him out - what programs are willing to put up with is beyond ridiculous (see Maryland's Board of Regents as an example.) To me, there are a few likely outcomes with Meyer. 1) He continues being productive with his current ailments and continues at OSU as long as he'd like (I think this is most likely) 2) U of Florida repeat - OSU has some bad recruiting classes in addition to some potential program issues and Meyer uses his health as an excuse to skip town. 3) U of Florida repeat version 2 - Meyer is still steaming from how he feels he was treated at the beginning of the season and doesn't feel he got the support he needed. He uses his health as an excuse to skip town and eventually land another gig. 4) His health deteriorates and he actually has to quite truly due to health reasons Unless some great infraction or terrible thing happens with the program that we're not aware of, I don't see any way OSU pushes him out.

ND wins 36 - 20 but Bye puts up a good fight

Oklahoma and LSU both go down. It’s one of those weekends - ND needs to come out strong tonight!

My experience has been different. The Stanford game had my entire section standing during the whole game and being loudest while we were on defense (we were under the jumbo tron.) In fact, any game of consequence I've been to has had my section standing for almost the entire game (though it does look like those in the more expensive, 50-yard line seats sit more often.) Again, my opinion is that the stadium is much louder today than it was 10 and 20 years ago. I think the press boxes hold in the noise better and the music gets the crowd into it a little more.

We most definitely have a home-field advantage! I have been attending games every year since I went to school in 1993. The last few years, the stadium has been much louder and active compared to the past. No longer do I feel like Notre Dame Stadium is a museum.

I am at the game with my 12 year old son and the game is electric. This game will be won/lost by our defense and they are playing great so far. Let’s go Irish!!!!

Army tied up against Oklahoma with a few minutes left and the ball!

My dad didn’t burp for over 30 years. It was some weird parasite (no joke.) one day he jus burped for a really long time and he’s been able to burp ever since. True story.

What's funny is, living here in Michigan, all the Meatchicken fans believe Wimbush is going to be all-world. He is the key to this season. I'm actually excited to see what he can do out there. I've found some way to remove all anxiety, pessimism, and negativity about the Irish over the past few years and just enjoy the season as it unfolds.

ndomer4 - I agree with all you are saying, especially lowering carbs and avoiding processed foods! A few experiences I've had... 1) A year ago, I lost 20 lbs in a few months by going on an incredibly low-carb, keto-like diet. I slowly introduced a few more carbs after that and increased exercise to keep it off. I did have some side-effects - I didn't sleep as well (this can be common) and I was occasionally constipated. After doing some research, I was able to overcome. 2) I lost 10 lbs in a couple of months once by only allowing myself to drink only on days I exercised. Exercise was defined as a 4 mile walk, 2 mile run, 30 intense minutes on the elliptical, or playing a sport. This worked great for awhile, but I found myself binge-drinking to make those exercise days worth it. It also stressed me out too much. 3) I lost 10 lbs once by simply cutting portions, adding lots of water, and slightly increasing exercise. I'd cut portions by taking whatever I ordered at a restaurant and immediately putting the excess into a to-go box. At home, I'd take more reasonably-sized portions and not go back for seconds. More than anything, I'd recommend something you can live with long-term. Though it may not sound like it from my thoughts above, I think it's important to find something you can live with over the long-term, be happy, and enjoy life. The 3 ideas above were things I did to take off some of the holiday/winter-weight. It's my daily lifestyle that sustains my health and happiness. I try to eat lower carbs on a regular basis but not to an extreme. I try to drink one less beer than I normally may want. I try to exercise most every day, even if it's a short walk (and I find exercise I enjoy doing so it's not a chore.) Pedometers are a great reminder of how lethargic you might be on any given day. Also, find someone to go through the healthy changes with you - it's always nice to have a friend to motivate you and help keep you accountable. I'm motivated by a desire to be alive for my golden years and enjoy grandchildren. I also find that I enjoy the present moment when I'm living healthier. Good luck!

Unfortunately Bonzie went undrafted. He's listed on everyone's "top undrafted players", so I'm hopeful he'll get a shot somewhere.

So happy for the good news Jesse. Life events like this certainly put things in perspective. We will keep the prayers going for you and your wife along with prayers of gratitude for the good news on the negative sentinel nodes!

Is it from one of the Revenge of the Nerds movies? My quote: "Nice Beaver." "Thanks, I just had it stuffed!"

Nothing would be as sweet as beating Meatchicken!!!

ND Hockey, #2 in the nation on today at 3PM Eastern on ESPN2 vs Michigan Tech. If they win, they play Saturday at 6PM on ESPN2.. http://www.und.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/032118aad.html Countdown To Puck Drop 155 | Senior defenseman Jordan Gross has skated in 155 consecutive games (each game of his Irish career). 93 | With 93 career assists, Jake Evans (38-93-127) ranks second in career assists by an active player (Brady Ferguson of Robert Morris has 101). 76 | Junior defenseman Dennis Gilbert ranks 15th nationally with 76 blocked shots this season. He totaled 70 blocks as a freshman and 78 as a sophomore. 27 | The Fighting Irish are outscoring opponents by a combined 27 goals over the second, third and overtime periods this season (80-53). 24 | With a 24-7-1 record, sophomore goaltender and Hobey Baker Top 10 Finalist Cale Morris leads the nation in victories. 20 | Notre Dame is 20-2-2 this season when scoring first. 13 | Head coach Jeff Jackson is in his 13th season behind the Notre Dame bench. He has led the Irish to nine NCAA tournament appearances and three Frozen Fours. 7 | With the 2018 Big Ten tournament and regular season titles, Notre Dame has now won seven conference championships in program history, each under Jeff Jackson (three regular season). .946 | Hobey Baker Top 10 Finalist Cale Morris has a .946 save percentage, which leads the nation. He has posted the impressive save percentage while playing 21 games against the nation's top-15 scoring offenses (ranked by goals per game). For Starters Notre Dame embarks on its 10th NCAA tournament on Friday, March 23, when the top-seeded Fighting Irish face fourth-seeded Michigan Tech at 3 p.m. in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It is the third consecutive NCAA appearance by the Irish, who are the only program in the 16-team championship field to have won their league regular season and tournament titles. The Irish are the second national seed in the field after going 25-9-2. Notre Dame won the Big Ten regular-season title with a 17-6-1-1 league mark before capturing the B1G tournament championship thanks to a 3-2 overtime victory over Ohio State. Notre Dame has won three previous conference tournament championships including CCHA Tournament titles in 2007, 2009 and 2013. Hobey Baker Top 10 Finalist Cale Morris leads the nation in save percentage (.946) and victories (24). The sophomore net minder was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and Goaltender of the Year while collecting first team all-conference accolades. Morris was joined on the first team All-Big Ten by seniors Jake Evans and Jordan Gross. Evans leads the Irish with 40 points (11-29-40) on the season, while Gross has 25 points (8-17-25) and his plus-11 rating and 39 blocks both rank second on the team. Notre Dame is 8-9-0 all-time in the NCAA Tournament (8-8-0 under Jeff Jackson) and has advanced to the Frozen Four on three occasions. The most recent Frozen Four trip came a season ago, when the Irish won regional games against Minnesota and UMass Lowell before falling to eventual national champion Denver in the semifinals. Notre Dame enters the NCAA tournament having played more games against the field than any other institution (16). The Irish own a 10-4-2 record in games against the other 15 teams still competing, a record only topped by Denver's 11-1-2 record versus the field. Along with Denver, Michigan (5-9-0) and Penn State (3-9-2) also own 14 games against the NCAA field. 
Quick Hits Jake Evans (39-93-132) now ranks tied for 23rd all-time in program history for career points and 16th in program history for career assists. Evans has skated in 127 consecutive games dating back to his freshman season. Dennis Gilbert is the only defenseman in the country with multiple shorthanded goals this season (two). Andrew Oglevie and Evans are tied for 18th in the country with four game-winning goals apiece. The Fighting Irish are eighth in the country in scoring defense with a 2.17 goals against per game mark and their penalty kill ranks second (88.6), trailing only Ohio State's penalty kill of 89.3 percent. When the Irish and Buckeyes met for the B1G title, Notre Dame was 1-for-2 on the power play, while OSU went 0-for-1. Jordan Gross, who has played in all 155 games of his Irish career, leads all active defensemen with 116 career points on 34 goals and 82 assists (Mark Auk of Michigan Tech and Garret Cockerill of Northeastern are tied for second with 84 points each). The Irish are 14-6-2 against ranked opponents this season. Michigan Tech Connections Notre Dame head coach Jeff Jackson was an assistant at Lake Superior State during Michigan Tech head coach Joe Shawahan's senior season. This is the first time Jackson has coached against Michigan Tech in the postseason. The teams split a series last year at Compton Family Ice Arena, with the Irish taking game one, 3-1, before the Huskies rebounded to take the second game, 4-2. Offensive leaders from last season's series with the Huskies include Andrew Peeke (2 GP, 0-3-3) and Jake Evans (2 GP, 1-1-2), while Bobby Nardella, Cam Morrison, Jack Jenkins and Joe Wegwerth each scored a goal in that series versus the Huskies. Michigan Tech junior goaltender Patrick Munson, who has started each of the Huskies' last three playoff games, faced Notre Dame as Vermont's starting goaltender during a two-game series during the 2015-16 season. Notre Dame went 2-0-0 against Munson (2.05 GAA, .929 Sv.%), including a 2-1 win (Feb. 5) and a 3-1 victory (Feb. 6). Jordan Gross led the Irish with a goal and three assists in that series versus Munson and the Catamounts, while Jake Evans (1-1-2) also had a goal against Munson. Up Next 
The winner of the contest between the Irish and Huskies advances to the regional final against the winner of a game between second-seeded Providence and three seed Clarkson. That game will be back at Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena on Saturday, March 24, with a 6 p.m. ET face-off on ESPN2.