Armando is a Master. He has cut every ND Head Coach’s hair since Ara (with the exception of Ty’s and Davie’s). And of course, has styled many of us since 1975. Coach Kelly is due for his haircut today, but I did not have time to stay. Armando assured me that he will pass my regards and “Good Luck” wishes to BK. BK told Armando 3 weeks ago that he…
Abe’s Blog #1—Pre-Season 2010 Disclaimers: 1. As I have clearly stated before—all of my stories and experiences are true. I just can’t help that they get better with time and repetition. 2. Private for my friends, and to the best of my recollections for a long weekend! Where, where, oh where do I begin? This was a truly excellent adventure at Notre Dame this weekend for friends, family and ND…
In a creative “home & home” series, John Romanelli and Joe Ferrara hosted Jim Toennies and me in the Big Apple at the new $1.5 billion Yankee Stadium Thursday night featuring A.J. Burnett vs. Pedro Martinez in a “must-win” game for the Yankees—the best team money can buy in this universe. We wore our full Phillies-red “uniforms” and Yankee fans were good-natured, actually. The catcalls were sarcastically friendly. The fact…
Good Morning and Gameday– As lead-ins to the BC game today, Women’s Soccer clinched the Big East title (again) with a 2-0 victory over Villanova Friday night. Junior Defender Julie Scheidler had a sterling assist for the Irish. She was the most outstanding player on the field. (And she is my niece). Men’s Hockey lost to BC 3-2 in one of the biggest rivalry games of the season. The forecast…
Greetings Friends- I am having an excellent ND vacation this week following the disappointing USC loss and in anticipation of BC this weekend. However, the storms began at 1:00am this morning and the rain is torrential—Biblical proportions. The forecast for Saturday is very unpleasant with a rain and sleet mix. I have it confirmed from Armando that The Big Man had his hair cut at 6:00am this morning. Armando refuses…