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Weis Fired, Rumor Mill Churning Full Speed

So, Weis was officially fired today, immediately launching the media frenzy that will be the search for his replacement. Within minutes of the announcement, I saw conflicting reports on the Internet regarding my favorite (Bob Stoops)...

Written by Neil Waechter about 1 day ago 31 reads 0 comments
IBG: Better late than never

Alright, so with Thanksgiving and whatnot, I never did get these questions answered. But, as they say, better late than never. 1. Take a second and go look back at your post from the first game, with all of its promise and optimism (or not)...

Written by Neil Waechter about 3 days ago 49 reads 0 comments
Jimmy Clausen in Altercation: Not the First Time...

After the Senior night loss (to UConn) this year: Jimmy Clausen gets into a fight outside of CJ's Pub After the Senior night loss (to Syracuse) last year: Jimmy Clausen tries to pick a fight ...

Written by Neil Waechter about 7 days ago 1,873 reads 6 comments
Irish Blogger Gathering: Remember, There's Still One More Game to Play

Okay, so here I am, bookending the regular season by hosting the final IBG post of the year, after kicking the season off with my IBG posting for Nevada. This post will pose the questions. The next will answer them...

Written by Neil Waechter about 8 days ago 8 reads 0 comments
IBG: "I Promise I'm Not Doing This at Work" Edition

To be fair to my dear readers, I'm going to answer these questions slightly out of order, as the last question has a clear impact on the first. Sorry, Sarah. 5. I, for one, was very optimistic at the beginning of the season...

Written by Neil Waechter about 13 days ago 31 reads 0 comments
Another Weis Season Bites the Dust

10 games into Weis' 5th season as head coach of Notre Dame, we're sitting at 6-4. I don't care what other factors go into the post-season review of Coach Weis, but this team has clearly underachieved...

Written by Neil Waechter about 15 days ago 175 reads 0 comments
IBG: Extra! Extra! Edition

Read all about it! Notre Dame's defense torn to shreds! Oh, wait. Wasn't that last week's story? Or maybe the week before. I know I've read this story before... This week's IBG hosted by the OB - Subway Domer ...

Written by Neil Waechter about 18 days ago 95 reads 1 comments
Reply Hazy, Try Again

What a weekend. It's Monday morning, and even after a relaxing Sunday and a good night's sleep both Saturday and Sunday night, I'm emotionally spent...

Written by Neil Waechter about 22 days ago 13 reads 0 comments
Irish Blogger Gathering: Gold Helmets Galore!

This week's Irish Blogger Gathering is hosted by Charlie's Nasties . 1. With all of the recent injuries, what scenario would you rather have? Option A: Dayne Christ out for the season, Trevor ...

Written by Neil Waechter about 26 days ago 41 reads 0 comments
IBG: Halloween at the Alamo Edition

This week's Irish Blogger Gathering is hosted by Whiskey over at One foot Down . 1. The 7-4-1 scheduling model has been the subject of much heated debate amongst Irish fans since it was first announced back in 2006...

Written by Neil Waechter about about 1 month ago 101 reads 4 comments
Notre Dame Football: This Is a Process

So, Notre Dame's pass defense is bad. It is like, really, really, really bad. In fact, it is just awful. Even though the Irish spent much of the day making the nation's 106th-ranked pass offense ...

Written by Neil Waechter about about 1 month ago 374 reads 6 comments
IBG: Fredo Scar is Weak and Stupid Edition

1. Coming off a very difficult loss to a rival that has now beaten them eight straight times, Notre Dame faces another that's beaten them six straight...

Written by Neil Waechter about about 1 month ago 151 reads 0 comments
2005 Redux?

I was crushed emotionally at the end of the game. I always take these losses personally, and losing to USC hurts more than anything else. Even Michigan. But now I've had a good night's sleep...

Written by Neil Waechter about about 1 month ago 5 reads 0 comments
Beat SC!

It's time for this team to wake up the echoes. More rides on the outcome of this game than any game in my memory, and all we have to do is rise up as one, and knock USC off of their lofty perch...

Written by Neil Waechter about about 1 month ago 17 reads 0 comments
Notre Dame's Quest for the Signature Win

1. The weather forecast (as of this writing) for Saturday's game between Notre Dame and USC has the high temperature in the mid 40's with some chance of rain (or snow?). What weather would give Notre Dame the best chance to beat USC, and why?Let it snow..

Written by Neil Waechter about about 1 month ago 61 reads 2 comments
25 Greatest College Football Experiences

So recently, a couple of my friends and I decided that we are going to start traveling to one game each year, and we want to try to see the best that college football has to offer...

Written by Neil Waechter about about 1 month ago 10 reads 0 comments
IBG: Quick Questions (aka Subway Domer nearly screwed the pooch on this one)

So, apparently Subway Domer did get around to posting some questions for this week, so here goes...1. Describe your worst nightmare coming true on Saturday...

Written by Neil Waechter about 2 months ago 8 reads 0 comments
Jimmy Clausen: Earning his stripes

I've been on record several times over the past few years knocking Clausen. I've heard rumblings and grumblings around campus about his cocky attitude and sense of entitlement...

Written by Neil Waechter about 2 months ago 302 reads 1 comments
Notre Dame Football: What Does Beating Purdue Mean?

Alright, so there has been much moaning, wailing, and gnashing of teeth on the Notre Dame message boards. The fan base has splintered into two groups:1...

Written by Neil Waechter about 2 months ago 668 reads 12 comments
IBG: Life Without Floyd Edition

1. The obvious question for the week, how does Notre Dame deal with the loss of Michael Floyd? What wide receiver steps up? How, if at all, does the offense change?I think that we need Duval Kamara to step up his game...

Written by Neil Waechter about 2 months ago 3 reads 0 comments
IBG: Sparty Week

Sarah over at Bad Trade has posted her questions for this week's edition of Irish Blogger Gathering. Like much of Notre Dame Nation, I still haven't gotten the bitter taste of defeat out of ...

Written by Neil Waechter about 2 months ago 1 reads 0 comments
Why Notre Dame Couldn't Beat Michigan

1. CoachingI've been a pretty staunch Charlie Weis supporter, right up until the Syracuse debacle of last year. And I still think with his work ethic, we could eventually win a championship if he continues to make the changes needed as he recognizes them

Written by Neil Waechter about 2 months ago 384 reads 0 comments
IBG: Michigan Sucks Week

It's Michigan Sucks week, and Matt over at Her Loyal Sons.1) Being that you're a ND blogger, and thus follow a Catholic university's football team religiously and/or are Catholic yourself, you're ...

Written by Neil Waechter about 2 months ago 12 reads 0 comments
Irish Blogger Gathering: Here Come the Irish!

1. My season preview included music video footage for each position group. What song or video do you feel typifies this year's Notre Dame team heading into the season? Embed a youtube or other similar video if possible...

Written by Neil Waechter about 3 months ago 2 reads 0 comments
Irish Blogger Gathering: Here Come the Irish!

So, I've been tasked with kicking off this year's Irish Blogger Gathering, as we prepare for the Nevada Wolfpack and their Pistol offense for the home opener...

Written by Neil Waechter about 3 months ago 8 reads 0 comments

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Neil Waechter Article Archive

Weis Fired, Rumor Mill Churning Full Speed

IBG: Better late than never

Jimmy Clausen in Altercation: Not the First Time...

Irish Blogger Gathering: Remember, There's Still One More Game to Play

IBG: "I Promise I'm Not Doing This at Work" Edition

Another Weis Season Bites the Dust

IBG: Extra! Extra! Edition

Reply Hazy, Try Again

Irish Blogger Gathering: Gold Helmets Galore!

IBG: Halloween at the Alamo Edition

Notre Dame Football: This Is a Process

IBG: Fredo Scar is Weak and Stupid Edition

2005 Redux?

Beat SC!

Notre Dame's Quest for the Signature Win

25 Greatest College Football Experiences

IBG: Quick Questions (aka Subway Domer nearly screwed the pooch on this one)

Jimmy Clausen: Earning his stripes

Notre Dame Football: What Does Beating Purdue Mean?

IBG: Life Without Floyd Edition

IBG: Sparty Week

Why Notre Dame Couldn't Beat Michigan

IBG: Michigan Sucks Week

Irish Blogger Gathering: Here Come the Irish!

Irish Blogger Gathering: Here Come the Irish!

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