Greetings from Notre Dame where the Fighting Irish are preparing to play the #15 Utah Utes, a respected team coming into South Bend after an Obama-like shellacking from TCU last week. Every memorable home game begins with a trip to the “stylist to the stars” and the man who “Cuts like a Champion”—coiffure extraordinaire Armando. Heading to Armando’s on Thursday, I was a bit superstitious for the fact that many…
A modest 1-man show without Wing Man Dr. Rick Behler and the Shukis Brothers Should be a beautiful Fall day for college football with sunny skies and 63 degrees. The Cardinal are favored, but many people feel the “must win” status will be extra motivating for the team and staff. No one wants to consider a 1-3 start heading to BC. A somewhat “light” blog this morning. Most of the…
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…
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…
We return the Saturday morning and more Notre Dame action… Just prior to setting off to tailgate, I needed a few last minute items. Coming out of the CVS Drug Store was former ND President “Monk” Malloy. I asked him if he was going to the game and he incredulously stated, “Of course! And it should be a good one.” I told him that I presumed he had pretty good…