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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's Recent Articles

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 03: Members of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defense stop Jake Locker #10 of the Washington Huskies on third down at the goal line in the 4th quarter on October 3, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Washington 37-30 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Challenge for Notre Dame Fans and Media

Published about 15 hours ago
186 reads 3 comments

Notre Dame: How Things Look So Much More Gloomy After a Loss

Published 1 day ago
420 reads 17 comments

ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines carries the ball on a 13 yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Michigan Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Michigan Wolverines Must Clinch Bowl Eligibility Against Purdue

Published 3 days ago
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SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Brian Hampton #3 of the Navy Midshipman is hit by linebackers Anthony Vernaglia #4, Joe Brockington #52 and Nick Borseti #56 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 12, 2005 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Navy 42-21. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Notre Dame-Navy: How This Rivalry Has Changed

Published 4 days ago
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Erin Writes About

Opinion (160),
College Football (101),
NFL (96),
Football (95),
NCAA (74),
South Bend (70),
Chicago (70),
Indianapolis (70)

Erin McLaughlin responded to a comment on Finding the Leader: Mike Holmgren a Poor Fit for Cleveland Browns
Erin McLaughlin responded to a comment on Finding the Leader: Mike Holmgren a Poor Fit for Cleveland Browns
Mike Muratore responded to a comment on Charlie Weis May Not Be Notre Dame's Only Problem
Mike Muratore responded to a comment on Charlie Weis May Not Be Notre Dame's Only Problem
Erin McLaughlin responded to a comment on Reaction To The Charlie Weis Debacle: Notre Dame Is Firing The Wrong Guy
Erin McLaughlin responded to a comment on Reaction To The Charlie Weis Debacle: Notre Dame Is Firing The Wrong Guy

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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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by william
1 day ago

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!
by Trey
5 days ago

Erin-
Here's to a comfortable win over Navy!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284480-where-does-jimmy-clausen-rank-among-notre-dames-seven-best-no-7s
by Dan
12 days ago

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
by Mosang
12 days ago

No problem Erin!
by Cory
14 days ago

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
by rod
22 days ago

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!
by Karen
25 days ago

You're welcome, Erin!
by Joe
about 1 month ago

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
by JW
about 1 month ago

this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell
by Denton
about 1 month ago

Check this out if you get a chance:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264798-northwestern-state-needs-to-learn-the-definition-of-a-sports-column
by Dan
about 1 month ago

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
by Karen
about 1 month ago

Anytime, Erin!
by Michael
about 1 month ago

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
by Kevin
about 1 month ago

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
by Alex
about 1 month ago

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

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