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Brady Quinn Shows a lot of Progress in Loss To Chargers

Late last week, the issue of whether or not Brady Quinn was progressing was looked at. It certainly was a question that was worth thinking about...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about about 17 hours ago 639 reads 12 comments
This Irish Fan Feels Cheated

As we all know, on Friday Jack Swarbrick announced that Notre Dame would not be participating in a bowl game despite having enough wins to be bowl eligible...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 1 day ago 536 reads 7 comments
Brady Quinn and the Browns: Is the QB Progressing?

Is Brady Quinn Progressing? That is the burning question. It is one that will definitely have an impact on how the Cleveland Browns approach the NFL draft. Drafting another quarterback early is really what most Browns fans don't want to have to do...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 3 days ago 635 reads 14 comments
Notre Dame: Weis and Tate To Cleveland, Clausen To Denver

Is it ever a busy time in South Bend? Notre Dame is not only looking for a new coach, but they are also trying to determine what if any bowl game the Fighting Irish will play in. It is also the heart of recruiting season...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 4 days ago 949 reads 3 comments
Thank You, Charlie Weis: A Notre Dame Fan Shows His Appreciation

I want to take this time to personally thank Charlie Weis for all he did at Notre Dame. There has been a lot of talk about Weis’ failures at Notre Dame. In this article, I want to talk about his accomplishments...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 5 days ago 989 reads 23 comments
Cleveland Browns Need To Find a Running Game

All season the Browns fans have been arguing over Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson. That debate has held the team hostage. Eric Mangini did a horrible job of handling it with his indecisiveness one way or the other...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 6 days ago 452 reads 16 comments
Does Notre Dame Even Want To Accept a Bowl Invitation?

On Saturday, Notre Dame ended it's season with another last minute heartbreaker at Stanford. Although the game was exciting, the loss dropped the Irish to 6-6 for the regular season for the second straight year...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 7 days ago 1,788 reads 15 comments
Notre Dame-Stanford: How the Irish Can Win

Going into the season, Fighting Irish fans expected this game at Stanford to be a good one to end the year with. Almost everybody has respect for Jim Harbaugh and love what he has done with the program...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 9 days ago 430 reads 2 comments
Charlie Weis: Cleveland Browns' New Offensive Coordinator?

When Brady Quinn met with media on Wednesday, the highlight wasn't him talking about his breakout performance on Sunday. It also wasn't about how he is preparing for the Cincinnati Bengals...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 11 days ago 1,144 reads 30 comments
Better Turkey Day Watch? Texas-Texas A&M Or Giants-Broncos

Why do guys love Thanksgiving? Duh, it is the one day where all you do is eat, drink beer, and watch football. That also extends to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for watching football...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 11 days ago 672 reads 4 comments
When Will Notre Dame Love Me Back?

Earlier today I was watching a movie entitled Fever Pitch. The movie was about a guy who was very passionate about the Boston Red Sox. It took place during the season in which the Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 12 days ago 728 reads 8 comments
Jimmy Clausen: I Am Asking Nicely, Please Leave

Mr. Clausen, this is nothing personal. You did all you could and have played your heart out all year. You made some amazing throws in your three years. You and Golden Tate could make your own highlight reel with some of the plays the two of you made...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 13 days ago 2,540 reads 41 comments
Now That Is The Brady Quinn I Know

Last night I was at home with a bunch of mixed emotions. On one hand I was happy and nothing could bring me down because of the birth of my second son on Friday...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 14 days ago 630 reads 41 comments
Connecticut Is Unable to Give the Game to Notre Dame

When the schedule came out for Notre Dame, the Connecticut game looked to be one that would be quite winnable. Unfortunately, this is the same program that has struggled with Navy and Syracuse...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 15 days ago 209 reads 9 comments
Michigan Wolverines-Ohio State Buckeyes: A Wolverine Victory Changes Everything

After a red-hot 4-0 start, Michigan's season has gone downhill since the Michigan State game. Since then, Michigan has gone just 1-6. The one win was against Delaware State. In 2009, the Wolverines are 4-0 in non-conference games...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 16 days ago 237 reads 5 comments
Time For Notre Dame Players To Take Their Season Back

I just have to vent here. Over the past two weeks, all that is talked about in regards to Notre Dame is the future of Charlie Weis and who will replace him. I can see something is broken and a change of some kind needs to be made...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 17 days ago 371 reads 10 comments
It Is Just Hard To Watch Brady Quinn Like This

Prior to the game last night, I was debating whether or not I even wanted to watch it. People have their opinions on Brady Quinn and are not afraid to share it either way. For me, the thing I am most passionate about in sports is Notre Dame football...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 19 days ago 1,817 reads 24 comments
What Notre Dame Should Do With Charlie Weis

Just two weeks ago Notre Dame fans were talking about a possible return to the BCS. Sitting at 6-2, it appeared that Charlie Weis had finally righted the ship and his recruiting was finally paying dividends...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 20 days ago 771 reads 21 comments
Is Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen Ready for the NFL?

How quickly the outlook of a season can change. Just two weeks ago Notre Dame was 6-2. They looked ready to finish strong and possibly make a return to a BCS bowl...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 21 days ago 1,435 reads 11 comments
Three Things I Am Praying For This Weekend

Last weekend was the toughest weekend for Notre Dame fans all season. The loss to Navy hurt. The way they lost made it really hurt. They played flat and really beat themselves...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 23 days ago 334 reads 7 comments
Notre Dame-Pittsburgh: Do It For Lou Holtz

After such a disappointing loss to Navy, most of the attention for Notre Dame has focused on the future of Charlie Weis with Notre Dame. As a result, none of the media has hardly focused on the game with Pittsburgh at all...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 24 days ago 412 reads 3 comments
Brady Quinn Needs To Realize What And Whom He Is Playing For

On Wednesday, Brady Quinn was once again named the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Many will probably think that I am happy about that, and I guess I am. However, while I do want to see him play, I also want him to succeed...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 25 days ago 613 reads 36 comments
Jimmy Clausen, You Are No Brady Quinn

Let me make one thing perfectly clear. This article has nothing to do with who will or won't have the better NFL career. This is purely about what both Brady Quinn and Jimmy Clausen have done at Notre Dame...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 26 days ago 1,427 reads 32 comments
Challenge for Notre Dame Fans and Media

After a painful loss to Navy, Notre Dame fans need to realize that the season is not over, and there is still a lot of football to be played. The Irish have three very tough games left and then another tough opponent in a bowl game...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 27 days ago 349 reads 5 comments
Notre Dame: How Things Look So Much More Gloomy After a Loss

Just a couple of days ago, Irish fans were excited for the stretch run of the 2009 season. With four games left bowl eligibility was already wrapped up and Notre Dame was in place to make it's move up the BCS rankings...

Written by Erin McLaughlin about 28 days ago 439 reads 17 comments

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Erin McLaughlin Article Archive

Brady Quinn Shows a lot of Progress in Loss To Chargers

This Irish Fan Feels Cheated

Brady Quinn and the Browns: Is the QB Progressing?

Notre Dame: Weis and Tate To Cleveland, Clausen To Denver

Thank You, Charlie Weis: A Notre Dame Fan Shows His Appreciation

Cleveland Browns Need To Find a Running Game

Does Notre Dame Even Want To Accept a Bowl Invitation?

Notre Dame-Stanford: How the Irish Can Win

Charlie Weis: Cleveland Browns' New Offensive Coordinator?

Better Turkey Day Watch? Texas-Texas A&M Or Giants-Broncos

When Will Notre Dame Love Me Back?

Jimmy Clausen: I Am Asking Nicely, Please Leave

Now That Is The Brady Quinn I Know

Connecticut Is Unable to Give the Game to Notre Dame

Michigan Wolverines-Ohio State Buckeyes: A Wolverine Victory Changes Everything

Time For Notre Dame Players To Take Their Season Back

It Is Just Hard To Watch Brady Quinn Like This

What Notre Dame Should Do With Charlie Weis

Is Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen Ready for the NFL?

Three Things I Am Praying For This Weekend

Notre Dame-Pittsburgh: Do It For Lou Holtz

Brady Quinn Needs To Realize What And Whom He Is Playing For

Jimmy Clausen, You Are No Brady Quinn

Challenge for Notre Dame Fans and Media

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

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