2012 Official Notre Dame Football Thread

[padman59]

FWIW, Lynch's mom tweeted this to Justin Tuck.

@JustinTuckNYG91 Please go to Zahm Hall and tell my son Aaron what a bad decision he is making by leaving ND. Thank you

http://twitter.com/#!/alicelynch1/status/193163661248966656

 

[Irish]

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[xCH0Nx]

*Makes sure not to buy tickets in South endzone*

My tickets are in the south endzone and I don't care

 

[FirstTimer]

Me thinks this Lynch thing is far from over.

 

[Irish]

Me thinks this Lynch thing is far from over.

What makes you think that? Anything involving Lynch and ND has always been quick and clear with no drama ever.

















:freshdance3:

 

[FirstTimer]

Spring Game drinking game.

(Courtesy of Her Loyal Sons)

The Rules

First off, you are to pick a team in which to cheer/drink for. For every point scored on you (yes, even the weird defensive ones), take a drink. Think you're a tough guy? Drink for both teams.

In between all the strange scoring that will make little to no sense, you will also take additional drinks for the following events:

Opposing offense gains a first down: 1 Drink (if drinking for both teams, 1 drink for any first down)

Any turnover: 2 drinks

If the turnover was Rees' fault: 4 drinks

If Rees managed to turn the ball over in the red zone: Finish your drink and throw the empty bottle at the TV (Note: HLS is not responsible for damage should you actually do this)

Any sack: 1 drink

Should Aaron Lynch be mentioned on the broadcast after said sack: Finish your drink and cry/curse the fact that he's gone

Any penalty: 1 drink

Should that penalty be because of excessive celebration: Take another drink

Should that penalty be roughing the snapper: Marvel at the fact that ND is the only team to ever pull this feat off during a spring game and finish your drink

Any fair catch: 1 drink (because seriously, why not?)

If Goodman does it: Take another drink

Should anyone around you complain about the fair catches or ask why we won't return the damn punt: Make them finish their drink (Bonus points: Ice them)

If we run any play out of the wildcat (aka Leprecat): 1 drink

If the broadcast actually calls the wildcat the Leprecat: Take another drink

Any time the QB battle is mentioned on the broadcast: 1 drink

Any time a ND player is mentioned in regards to the NFL draft: 1 drink

If the player mentioned is Floyd: 2 drinks (here is a good spot as any to remind you to designate a driver while playing this game)

Any time Brian Kelly is caught on camera yelling at a player: 1 drink

Should Kelly's face turn red: Take another drink

Should Kelly's face turn purple: Finish your drink

Enjoy your day drinking the game!

 

[FirstTimer]

7 Stages of Grief over Aaron Lynch(From HLS):

Last Friday the Aaron Lynch messages started pouring into my phone, and the 7 stages of grief quickly followed:

1. Shock and Denial – No, he can’t be leaving. He just came back home from Ohio after Easter. This is a cruel Twitter joke, right?!

2. Pain & Guilt – Why can’t this program catch the break it needs? Isn’t there more we as fans could have done to keep him on campus? Should we have Tweeted at him more frequently and left more comments on his Facebook page? (answer: definitely not)

3. Anger & Bargaining – Forget the integrity of the program. Why aren’t boosters writing checks to keep this kid around? We can make some exceptions for future top 10 NFL draft picks.

4. Depression, Reflection, Loneliness – I may never see Notre Dame in another BCS game. Maybe my best Notre Dame memories will really be from Ty’s first year.

5. The Upward Turn – Hey, we still have Tuitt, Nix and KLM. Things might be able to turn out better than I thought.

6. Reconstruction & Working Through – The team held practice on Saturday? Huh, I guess they’re going to figure out a way to get through this. If they can do it, and they, ya know – actually have something legitimate at stake, I guess I should be able to do it too.

7. Acceptance & Hope – Well, it doesn’t seem like he’s going to change his mind. This team still has BCS written all over it, though! They’ll work harder and will be even better without Lynch!!!!!

*Note: These stages of grief may or may not have been replaced with lots of tears, punches through dry wall, and Bud Lights.

 

[FirstTimer]

Justin Tuck is talking to Lynch today

 

[padman59]

Mama Lynch deleted her twitter

I'm surprised it took this long based on what I've read about people harassing her since Aaron left the team.

 

[FirstTimer]

I like it.

 

[xCH0Nx]

I like the shirts too. Imma buy me 2!

 

[Jayrock]

Being around for IU bball made me forget how much I loved ND football. I watched ND youtube videos all day today. Ahhhh I can't wait for September.

 

[FirstTimer]

In the car on my way to the Bend

 

[Jayrock]

nvm

 

[Jayrock]

Found a stream finally.

http://www.onlinetvjunction.com/view/95/versus-tv-live-online-streaming.html

First thing I heard when I turned it on was Rees saying "fuck"

 

[Jayrock]

"Tommy Rees" trending worldwide after throwing the pick :yao:

 

[Jayrock]

Gary Gray ‏ @GaryGray4ND Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Some body tell T. Rees that his mic is on

 

[padman59]

Not a big surprise, but the cornerbacks haven't looked good from what I've seen.

 

[Jayrock]

Riddick looks like a better version of Golden Tate.

 

[Jayrock]

Quick thoughts off the top of my head:

- Riddick: FANTASTIC. Where has this been since Weis was all over him as a Frosh?
- Atikinson: Quick. Instinctive. Liked what I saw.
- McDaniel: Looked very good for someone new. Way quicker than I had thought/expected.
- Trollson: STUD. Fast. Great throws. START HIM NOW.
- Don't fucking tell me that the kicking game is going to be a problem again.
- Rees looks bad.
- DVD needs to get a thicker and he'll be a great receiver.
- Receivers look great and can make plays on the ball. Note to QBs: Learn to throw fades.
- NBC: Might want to take the live mics off of the players saying "fuck."

CAN SOMEBODY. PLEASE tell Brian Kelly to STOP WASTING SO MANY FUCKING TIMEOUTS. It never fails. ND always wastes timeouts in the first quarter with late play calls to the field. Then the QB comes to the sideline and he gets red faced. Come on son. Obviously your rookie QBs are gonna need a few extra seconds to read defenses so CALL PLAYS FASTER. Jesus fucking Christ I'm so sick of watching ND waste timeouts.

I still don't like Kelly.