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Michigan: Much Ado About Nothing

Despite the fact that Michigan has had more than twice the mandatory time to prepare for Notre Dame and cares less about the academic success of its athletes, Notre Dame will roll through this game easily...

Written by Derek Horner about 2 months ago 19 reads 0 comments
Why Hating Notre Dame Is YOUR Fault, Not Ours

So, you hate Notre Dame, or you're a fan who has to listen to people who hate Notre Dame... I'm going to explain once and for all why you shouldn't hate the school, or the program; and if you do, it's YOUR fault...

Written by Derek Horner about 2 months ago 31 reads 2 comments
Manti Te'o Welcome Song for Notre Dame Fans

Since the Lei idea was thrown out by the administration of Notre Dame, a quick jingle might help the student section get fired up and show the love to Manti Te'o, the stellar Hawaiian linebacker visiting the Irish this weekend...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 867 reads 4 comments
Dolphins Owner: Sell Team In Case Obama Elected

Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga is looking to sell the Dolphins organization before a possible Obama presidency. Huizenga is the mastermind behind blockbuster and a multimillionaire who is ...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 568 reads 5 comments
One More Loss and Phil Fulmer Is Finished

There is a strong consensus that University of Tennessee's head football coach Phil Fulmer will be finished after his next loss. It was rumored that Fulmer would be out after the Alabama game...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 1,819 reads 22 comments
Ty Willingham Resigns

Plagued by mediocrity and the inability to recruit players at Notre Dame and Washington, Ty Willingham has finally announced his resignation after Washington's annihilation by the Irish...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 1,398 reads 8 comments
Notre Dame's Kicking Woes Finally Come Back to Haunt Them

Yes, Jimmy Clausen threw two blatant interceptions and had a fumble that put UNC in great position to score, but Clausen's mistakes could have been easily covered if the Irish had a decent kicking game...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 264 reads 4 comments
A Notre Dame View to Finding Free Information About Your Favorite Teams

The economy is down and you want information about your favorite team. Don't waste your money at a pay site. Use a couple of simple research tricks and find the information for free. It's out there! I'll show you how, using Notre Dame as my example...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 361 reads 4 comments
Is "Hayseed" a Racist Term of Endearment for Notre Dame's Harrison Smith?

Affectionately known by Irish players as "Hayseed," Harrison Smith brings a toughness and grit to the Notre Dame defense that reminds everyone of former Irish great, Tom Zbikowski...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 687 reads 3 comments
Brady Quinn Makes His Pick for President

Strongville, Ohio—Notre Dame’s former Golden Boy, and now a backup quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, made his pick for President known at a rally in Strongville, Ohio, on Thursday...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 852 reads 7 comments
College Football's Disneyland: Notre Dame

Have you ever been to Disneyland, seen a Disney movie, or encountered Disney marketing? Sure you have. You can’t miss it! Well, grab your Mickey Ears and Notre Dame’s “The ...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 796 reads 9 comments
If JC Told Notre Dame to Join a Conference...

Yes, Irish fans, I know it's taboo to talk about Notre Dame and that near-socialist idea of "the conference"... BUT, let's pretend Jesus Christ returned and declared, "Notre Dame shalt join ...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 472 reads 8 comments
A Biased, Opinionated, & Unofficial Guide To This Week's Top Games

Honestly, this weekend's games are about as awful as watching Ohio State play in the National Title, but here are my picks: Rutgers vs. West Virginia I'm going with the University of New York: New Jersey Campus in this one...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 312 reads 2 comments
Myles Brand, Letting The Big Guys Get Away With It

Atlanta, Ga - NCAA inaction is punishing those who do it right. The only explanation I can postulate is that Myles Brand, the head of the NCAA, was bullied in high school and trying to catch up for lost time with his new-found power...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 207 reads 1 comments
Quick Shots: Memphis Vs. UAB

Atlanta, Ga.—The Memphis Tigers roll into Birmingham on Thursday riding the wave of a two-game winning streak. The real question, however, is how the Tigers will do against the Blazers...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 454 reads 1 comments
Quick Shots: Notre Dame Vs. Stanford

Atlanta, Ga.—Is Notre Dame ready for Stanford? This is a quick shot, so don't blink or you'll miss it. Stanford is coming off a two-game winning streak against San Jose St. (23-10) and Washington (35-28)...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 1,098 reads 5 comments
A Contextual Approach to Media Irresponsibility Through College Football

Atlanta, Ga--The Media in America is out of control. It is irresponsible, unaccountable, and downright cheap. It’s this reason we read articles on the Bleacher Report. It’s this reason that we write articles on the Bleacher Report...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 1,232 reads 30 comments
Broken and Tacitly Unfair: The BCS and Antitrust

Atlanta, Ga.—The BCS is the result of a old, unfair, traditional notion of college athletics to place the money and power of the system in the hands of a few, while offering scraps to the rest of the competition...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 785 reads 3 comments
Irish Faithful: Charlie Weis Is Notre Dame's Future

Atlanta, GA--It was a chilly Tennessee day in December 2001 when I awoke to my mom telling me Notre Dame had hired a new football coach. FINALLY! After the George O'Leary fiasco, my anticipation was killing me...

Written by Derek Horner about about 1 year ago 3,279 reads 29 comments

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Derek Horner Article Archive

Michigan: Much Ado About Nothing

Why Hating Notre Dame Is YOUR Fault, Not Ours

Manti Te'o Welcome Song for Notre Dame Fans

Dolphins Owner: Sell Team In Case Obama Elected

One More Loss and Phil Fulmer Is Finished

Ty Willingham Resigns

Notre Dame's Kicking Woes Finally Come Back to Haunt Them

A Notre Dame View to Finding Free Information About Your Favorite Teams

Is "Hayseed" a Racist Term of Endearment for Notre Dame's Harrison Smith?

Brady Quinn Makes His Pick for President

College Football's Disneyland: Notre Dame

If JC Told Notre Dame to Join a Conference...

A Biased, Opinionated, & Unofficial Guide To This Week's Top Games

Myles Brand, Letting The Big Guys Get Away With It

Quick Shots: Memphis Vs. UAB

Quick Shots: Notre Dame Vs. Stanford

A Contextual Approach to Media Irresponsibility Through College Football

Broken and Tacitly Unfair: The BCS and Antitrust

Irish Faithful: Charlie Weis Is Notre Dame's Future

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