Archive for May, 2008

Kevin White to Maximize Revenues at Duke

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

WNDU has reported that Notre Dame Athletic Director Kevin White will be leaving the University in order to take the same position at Duke. Sounds like a demotion.
We won’t spend much time on Kevin White. We never have and we don’t plan on starting now.
We will voice our concern on the future of [...]

NCAA Appoints Special Investigator to Study USC

Monday, May 12th, 2008

LOS ANGELES- Today the NCAA announced a special investigation into the alleged Reggie Bush and OJ Mayo improprieties. Both former USC standouts are accused of taking money and benefits while at the school.
Myles Brand, head of the NCAA, stated, “We take these allegations very seriously. The NCAA has come under increased scrutiny in [...]

Has There Ever Been a More Textbook Definition of “Lack of Institutional Control”?

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

Another USC superstar is accused of taking thousands in cash and gifts while at the University. Can’t say we are shocked. A system of corruptness within the University coupled with a lame duck NCAA investigatory body creates a perfect environment for these situations.
Just like his USC counterpart Reggie “The Cheat” Bush, OJ Mayo [...]

Will the Hammer Finally Fall on the Illini?

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Remember when Ron Zook was bringing in 5* talent from across the country and everyone, even those that don’t follow recruiting, were getting suspicious and asking questions?
The IRT asked on Dec 16, 2006:
Illinois has no fan base, and they are 11-47 in the last 5 years(that’s a .190 winning percentage.) What are these recruits [...]

IRT Agrees: “To Hell With Michigan”

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Charlie Weis has some words for Michigan in the following video.  We agree with him.  To Hell with Michigan.
Now we just hope Weis can back some of that talk up on the football field this year.

USC Players Under Increased Scrutiny

Monday, May 5th, 2008

This is taken from Profootballtalk.com:
There is an increasing belief among NFL teams that draft-eligible players from the University of Southern California need additional scrutiny before selection day.
The concern is that too many of the players who emerge from the Trojan program love the SoCal lifestyle more than they love football. In 2003, the Trojans sent [...]

Illinois Releases Notre Dame Plates

Monday, May 5th, 2008

I received an email from the Notre Dame Alumni Association today announcing the release of Notre Dame license plates for Illinois residents.
Here are some suggestions for those of you personalizing the new plates:


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