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Erin McLaughlin

Joined 8 months ago

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Erin's Bio

I am a lifelong sports fan. Football is my passion. I am originally from Michigan but have lived in Hawaii for 10 years. My teams are all the Detroit teams, especially the Red Wings. I have a unique rooting interest in college football. I love Notre Dame, but I root for Michigan whenever they are not playing Notre Dame. The reason is that I am from Michigan but my Irish Catholic roots outrank where I am from. I love seeing Michigan and Notre Dame players succeed in the NFL. My two favorite Quarterbacks are both named Brady. While Tom Brady is well on his way to a hall of fame career, Brady Quinn needs to find a way to get out of Loserville, I mean Cleveland. The Browns have done nothing but screw him since they drafted him and he needs to be on a team that appreciates his talents.

You can also check out my work on http://fightingirishgameday.com/. I am one third of a very passionate trio that includes Eric Murtaugh and Dan Scofield. Check out our site and you will find very passionate and realistic writing from three very passionate Irish fans. Eric, Dan, and I really call things the way we see them and we look at the big picture. In other words, we are not quick to call for a quarterback to be benched or a coach to be fired without looking at the big picture. You will get real Notre Dame writing without the haters.

Erin Writes About

The Short List What Erin thinks about sport's most pressing questions

  • Favorite Athletes

    Tom Brady, Brady Quinn, Braylon Edwards, Justin Tuck, Jimmy Clausen, Tate Forcier, Michael Floyd, Carlos Brown, Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterburg, Chris Osgood, Chauncey Billups

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Any team from Detroit, Michigan, and Notre Dame

  • Favorite Coaches

    Charlie Weis, Bill Belichick, Lloyd Carr, Rich Rodriguez

  • All Time Sports Moment

    1997 Rose Bowl, Michigan completed an undefeated season to capture a national title.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    This past Hawaii Bowl where Notre Dame ended the Bowl losing streak.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cal Ripken

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Russell

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Neither. Gordie Howe

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Don't know, don't care. I hate soccer.

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Too close to call

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    WHO???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    Big 10 and Notre Dame

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  1. Chin up Erin. Its always darkest before the dawn. Notre Dame will be back in 2010! In the meantime let`s just fight like hell! And go out in a blaze of glory!

  2. Have you seen ISU's post-game celebration?

    This is what makes this game so special:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/280262-iowa-states-post-game-celebration-reminds-us-why-we-love-this-game

  3. No problem Erin!

  4. Hey Erin! Could you give my newest article a read? Comments are appriciated.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279425-the-cleveland-browns-should-move-to-a-4-3/poll_results#poll

    Thanks man

  5. Hi Erin,

    Definitely an entertaining game.

    I thought the game didn't have to come down to the wire, but I still have to tip my hat to Jimmy Clausen. He made some beautiful throws (the 45 yard TD pass) and played well to keep his team close. I think he deserves an invite to NY for the Heisman ceremony. This Trojan would have no problem giving him a first place vote if he had a Heisman ballot for the season thus far.

    Good luck to the Irish for the rest of the season! Be looking for your articles as the season goes on.

    rodwood
    FIGHT ON!

  6. You're welcome, Erin!

  7. While I usually don't promote articles, I saw fit to promote this one. I feel people are not paying attention to what this article is about. They probably should. No matter if you are a fan of Florida or LSU, this is something you need to remember going into tomorrow night.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268765-gater-bait-oh-did-you-think-i-was-talking-about-lsu-no-its-tim-tebow

    -Joe Burgett

  8. Whatsup Erin?
    I've spent the past several weeks adding to a piece dedicated to one of the father's of college football, Knute Rocke. In time for his dedication tomorrow at Notre Dame Stadium, I present to you the true and inspiring story of the most renown coach in the game:

    Don't be shy, and as always, feedback is appreciated.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265043-the-true-story-of-knute-rockne-college-footballs-most-renowned-coach

    R.I.P 3/31/1931

  9. Anytime, Erin!

  10. Wrote a article as we're approaching the quarterpole of the NFL (more so if you count preseason).

    Which players surprised even the best of analysts?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263494-the-schottey-six-most-surprising-players-of-2009

  11. New York has been owned by Derek Jeter for quite some time. Is Mark Sanchez taking this town over though?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262870-is-new-york-becoming-mark-sanchez-town

  12. This is my take on who the NFL's Diamonds in the Rough are: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261628-diamonds-in-the-rough-nfl-edition

    Please leave your comments and ideas

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