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Posted Tuesday July 22, 2008, About: Meyer: Tebow era's greatest player
I seem to remember Urban being real big on a certain QB at Utah that was a big pick in the draft a while back. The NFL has proved that he was a system QB that could not hack it in the NFL. Florida is the same system with better players, we shall see how this one works out. Don't get me wrong, Tebow is a good player, but he is not the "greatest player of our era."
Posted Sunday July 20, 2008, About: Tulsa's quarterback shuffle
Not a bad school, but the price per credit hour has nothing to do with that. There are plenty of better schools that have a lower price per credit hour. Overall, if he gets a free education from a decent school, and yes Tulsa qualifies, then that is a great thing!
Posted Saturday July 12, 2008, About: SMU AD not going to Notre Dame
It's a shame. He has done a very good job for a program on the verge of extinction, would have liked to see him back in South Bend.
Posted Saturday July 12, 2008, About: Beckham almost joined Milan
Soccer is a girls sport!
Posted Saturday July 12, 2008, About: Miami wants Notre Dame game
Let me be the voice of reason.
All rivalry and hating (on both sides) aside, how great would it be to renew the old Catholics v. Convicts rivalry? By saying this please understand that I mean no disrespect to coach Shannon and the program that he is putting together, this is just what this rivalry was called back in the day when ND v. Miami really meant something. I would love to see the new ND AD step up to the plate and renew this classic rivalry. Hopefully both teams will return to glory and make this a yearly event that the winning team can use in a discussion for National championship consideration.
Posted Monday July 07, 2008, About: Did Welker rip former Patriot teammate?
This is a simple issue, there was no shot fired, the eagles have no chance of winning a championship, and the patriots will, at the very least, make the playoffs and be in the running for a championship. Period. End of story, if there ever was one in the first place.
Posted Wednesday July 02, 2008, About: Recruit picks 'Nova over Texas
Not a bad choice, BIG EAST Basketball rules!
Posted Tuesday July 01, 2008, About: Pitt lands Aliquippa recruit
Hey Reds Fan, you forgot Curtis Enis. I bought a snowblower from him last winter.
Posted Tuesday July 01, 2008, About: Raines QB commits to FIU
By the way, congrats to Ray Johnson!
Posted Tuesday July 01, 2008, About: Raines QB commits to FIU
J HOVA, it's true! He'd be better off at Sothern Montana Junior College, from an academic standpoint anyway.
Posted Tuesday July 01, 2008, About: Jefferson unhappy with Bucks trade
ahung must be rich! Probably an English teacher as well.
Posted Monday June 30, 2008, About: 'Bama LB busted selling cocaine
I hear that this guy had super fast delivery! How fast? Real fast! I believe he should have stuck to delivering sandwiches though.
Posted Monday June 30, 2008, About: Law eyes Browns, Jets, Pats
Boy could the Browns use this guy. Not only to play, but to mentor the young prospects that we do have.
Posted Sunday June 29, 2008, About: Lynch admits hit-and-run role
I heard he got driving tips from Lance Briggs. This is sick, any of us would be in jail right now.
Posted Tuesday June 24, 2008, About: Michigan QB commit wavering?
I wonder what he will major in at VT? Criminology? Don't be stupid kid, go to Michigan.
Posted Monday June 23, 2008, About: Possible Notre Dame candidates
Seeing as we will never pry Alvarez away from WI, Sexton has convinced me that Steve Orsini is a good choice. He seems to have made some good moves for a program that is in the dumps, plus he has already stated interest in the job.
Posted Saturday June 21, 2008, About: Hurricanes sweating recruit arrest
I grew up during the ND/Miami Catholics vs. convicts era, great rivalry back in the day by the way, but even I must say, ???Give Miami a break???. Randy Shannon is not only a good coach, but he is a disciplinarian. He will not take any crap from these kids. If the kid is a thug, I am fairly certain that Shannon will drop this kid's scholarship.
Posted Saturday June 21, 2008, About: Why NBC sticks by Notre Dame
TimCambo,
Though I vowed to say nothing else, I want to thank you for proving my point. If you come from a very rich family, ND is still less expensive than most private schools within 20 spots either way in the rankings academically, but if you have financial need, and are smart enough to be admitted, they go the whole nine to make it affordable. Much of this is due to the NBC contract.
MrMyiagiJr is also correct, next time you watch the SEC on CBS, just remember who opened that door for you and thank the leprechaun on your way through.
Posted Friday June 20, 2008, About: Why NBC sticks by Notre Dame
"...and that the bulk of their fan base are obnoxious slobs that buy into the hype that used to be tradition at South Bend"
I am disappointed to hear such blatant stereotyping from someone claiming to represent a school that is one of the pioneers of affirmative action.
I will say this once more and then I am done. "If you do not like ND than DO NOT WATCH, but for many this contract means the chance of a lifetime and that is the REAL STORY here."
Posted Friday June 20, 2008, About: Why NBC sticks by Notre Dame
The thing that I do not understand is why there has to be so much hate between ND and MI. We play each other every year, but if MI beats ND doesn't it look more like a quality win if ND beats the rest of their opponents and vice versa? I would not exactly say that every year after the ND/MI I wear maize and blue, but I usually hope that MI has a good season. Each of the schools doing well is beneficial to the other.
Posted Friday June 20, 2008, About: Why NBC sticks by Notre Dame
For all of the haters, I have a trivia question. What do Northwestern, Duke, Stanford, Washington University in St. Louis, and Boston College have in common? They are all private schools that cost more than ND.
The real issue is not the tution/room and board cost, but actual cost after grants and scholarships from the school. Here are some fun quotes for you from ND's website.

"Revenues from the NBC contract have played a key role in Notre Dame's financial aid endowment since the start of the relationship in 1991. University officers decided then to use a portion of the football television contract revenue for undergraduate scholarship endowment (not athletic scholarships). To date, some 2,400 Notre Dame undergraduate students have received nearly $26 million in aid."

"The revenue generated through the NBC contract is a primary reason why Forbes magazine has recognized the substantial financial contributions made by Irish athletics to the University's academic enterprise. In a 2007 survey, Forbes reported that the Notre Dame football program returns $21.1 million to academic initiatives, a total that is more than the survey's next five programs combined."
As I said, "[this] allows many who would not have otherwise been able to attend the chance to go to an excellent academic university. If you do not like ND than do not watch, but for many this contract means the chance of a lifetime and that is the real story here."
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