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…
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…
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…
Gents- Armando says to say hello to all. Several items from the ND “Stylist to the Stars”: 1. Ara stepped out early 2 weeks ago to retrieve his USA Today and tripped forward and falling badly to cut his head. He told Armando that he was bleeding all over and luckily the newspaper carrier saw him down and called 911. Ara is fine now. He is due for a haircut…