Bash Riprock

Glad to see the investment.

Never forget Coach....you are one handsome cuss. That counts for something!!

I think its high time you drop the Pack and makes the Colts your number one team. Avoid the frustration of having expectations.....

I just want to applaud the playoff teams that were able to pick up victories by leaving their "home state".....those are the "real wins"....... Sorry....just still thinking about the dumb statement made that was supposed to be a crack at Indiana not winning a big game out of the state....as if their first Oregon win wasn't in Eugene Oregon, or the victory in Iowa City I guess didn't count......Hopefully the last 2 bowl/playoff wins illustrate they can leave the great state of Indiana and be successful......

I don't disagree...what I found interesting is when the article in The South Bend Tribune stated that the police had conducted their investigation and turned it over to the prosecutor for a decision to be made about prosecution. Perhaps it could be more about prosecution of the high school coach? Regardless, unfortunate.

Got to give credit where its due...been watching Loveland quite a bit recently. He's darn good and has transitioned quickly from his college days. Good for the Bears. Maybe both teams did well drafting TE's in the first round...perhaps both win with those picks! Things do look promising for Loveland having quite the QB throwing to him....they are making a nice combination on the field.

Wonder what he was thinking?? Ridiculous!

not good...adults just let this go on.....

Just read…interesting. Can read article by clicking on the photo. Alleged altercation between Freeman and a high school wrestling coach. Article says police have completed investigation and handed to prosecutor for decision.

Ultimately you are right...cash is king. It will be interesting who truly has the leverage when it comes to future negotiations. As you stated, the deal for the latest members wasn't as lucrative as for the legacy members....as least initially. Not sure what that would mean for possible future members. Guess we shall see.

Thanks Irish....just was wondering why the disdain and assumed they had crossed paths earlier. Kind of stange if LaFleur doesn't know him

I am not so sure I agree with much of your sentiment. This feels like the "old way of ND thinking" and not sure that view is going to fly much longer in the future. I believe patience is wearing thin by many. The ACC bailed quickly on ND when it came to advocating with conference teams for the CFB. That is knowing that ND has the 5 game agreement with them for football and other major sports (except hockey) are in their conference. Yet this still didn't matter...they turned their back on ND without hesitation. I'm not so sure the SEC or Big 10 is "chomping at the bit" to admit ND to their conferences. In the past, I do think the Big 10 really wanted them to join. But that was prior to adding more schools. They have not forgotten ND spurning their offer and will never agree to ND having their own major network TV contract. ND in the SEC is not really a fit...not sure they want a "Yankee" school in their conference and an "uppity school" in their eyes. They already have Vandy. They will also never agree to ND having their own TV deal. The best fit for ND by far is the Big 10, and I think there will need to be some fences mended on the part of ND with some of the schools that have influence. From the past spurn of joining the conference to dropping some of the schools from ND schedule in recent years. I believe the Big 10 will believe "they hold the cards" when it comes to future negotiating. ND was left out on an island during this year's CFB selections...no one advocated for them and why should a P4 conference do so, when their responsibilities comes first to their conference members. ND is now the ONLY major football power that is independent....I believe their scheduling will get more difficult with P4 teams. Making friends is pretty darn important. I do agree that the landscape will change more, and there is something to possibly waiting....just not sure the Irish have all the time they wish to make that call.

What is with all the disdain and the handshake episode? There has to be some history there I would assume.

For Coach!

article how IU's use of the portal puts them in a long-term good spot Indiana's strong transfer portal haul proves Hoosiers have carved out a long-term spot among the sport's elite

Toss off the shirt, get out the body paint and show off the new tats!! Be a true Bears fan and make some memories for the locals!!!! Go Bears!!

They are one tough ballclub....anyone beating them will have earned that W.

Miami now has a home game for the CFP championship....that's a very nice plus for them.

Former 4 star HS QB Brady Allen now a Sycamore.

Hold your breath…

I didn't take your post as an argument with Bob and I am agreeing with you on the need of the portal. I am just wondering if ND would follow Vanderbilt's route (assuming I am correct) in taking C students, or would their academic standards prohibit this, resulting in a much smaller % of applicable transfer portal players? My guess is schools like Stanford is in the same place. Are they at a crossroads with the changing game to consider things they once would have never done...such as lower academic performance for transfer portal players, joining a conference, etc.?