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“They hate us … ‘cause they ain’t us.” 😂🤣😅

Happy 131st birthday to the one and only George Gipp. Notre Dame’s first All American.

There are some freaks there, for sure. I wonder who will be the guy who rockets up the draft boards based on what he does in shorts and a t-shirt. Might be this guy.

Between the stadium drama, the Combine, the upcoming draft & free agency, there’s plenty going on to keep Bears’ fans occupied as we head toward the new League year. So, might as well start a new thread. Saw that the 49ers and Trent Williams are nearing impasse. How would that guy look in Navy & Orange? What say you @Coach Nowlin?

Josh Wissing, former OC at Merrillville, is the new HFC at Wheeler.

Oh, I understand the reasoning. It’s one of the unintended consequences of the 12 team playoff format.

USC has found a replacement for Notre Dame, after deserting one of the great rivalries in college football. They will play San Jose St. Last season the Spartans ranked #144 in Sagarin’s final rankings after finishing 3-9. In the last 5 seasons the Spartans are 29-33, and are members of the Mountain West Conference. Since it’s USC, my expectations were low to begin with. But still, the Trojans managed to fall short.

I expected more than 3. Of course, those are only the economic stats he got wrong.

And the result is a #1 ranking this week.

Fighting Irish lacrosse season is underway. After two tuneup wins against Marquette and Bellarmine, the #7 Irish started the gauntlet that is their schedule today with a dominant 15-9 win over #3 Georgetown. Next up: road games at #1 Maryland and #9 Ohio State.

Rondale Moore, of Floyd Central and Purdue fame, has died at age 25. Cause of death is “under investigation.” https://www.wlky.com/article/nfl-wide-receiver-local-stand-out-rondale-moore-death-indiana/70448738

The term “student-athlete” still applies in a few places.

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Michiana Sports is reporting that Ron Brown has resigned as John Glenn HFC after two seasons.

All you really need to do is wear a cap lined with tinfoil. 😜 Surprised you didn’t know that.

Well played by the Bears.

Once in awhile, I get a little wood on the ball.

Who is attending some sort of party for the game. We always have people over. Gives me a chance to flex my kitchen muscles. Today’s bill of fare is wings (traditional buffalo and honey barbecue) along with brisket burnt ends chili. Laid in a big supply of Tums.

Seen a lot lately discussing the halftime show(s), neither of which I’d forego a trip to the kitchen for. What’s the best Super Bowl halftime show? For me, it’s 2007 Prince in the pouring rain, and then all others. Far and away the best, and one of the greatest live concert performances of all time. If you say the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction, you’re dead to me.

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Not much in the way of rules changes this year. Really, only 2: Prohibition on Slapping the Head (Rule 9-4-7): The rule prohibiting players from slapping an opponent's head now applies to all players (both offense and defense). Previously, this rule specifically restricted defensive players from slapping a blocker's head. Play Cards on Belts: Players, including quarterbacks, are now permitted to wear play-calling cards on their belts, in addition to the previously approved wrist or arm locations. One Point of Emphasis of note: Helping the runner. The “anti-Tush push.” We are awaiting guidance on just how they want this called. The actual language of the POE is not available yet.

So, who do you like in the Big Game? I know it’s not a marquee matchup, but we’ve got two teams who both rank in the top 10 in every major offensive and defensive category. Vegas has the Seahawks as 4.5 pt. favorites, with the O/U at 45.5. I’ll take the Patriots and the points, and the under. I expect a defensive game, relatively low scoring, like 21-20. The difference will be the Seahawks’ defensive line vs. the Patriots’ pass protection. Pats rank #23 in the league in sacks allowed, while Seattle is #8 in sacks made. Drake Maye is in for a long day.

Haven’t heard much from the Trump supporters lately. Surely, they’re not going to let a little thing like thousands and thousands of references in the just released half of the Epstein files diminish their enthusiastic support of the Trump Administration.

My youngest brother also graduated from ND. At his commencement in 1981, Ronald Reagan made his first trip outside Washington after being shot to accept an honorary degree … along with Pat O’Brien. Seeing the two of them embrace one another on the stage after all those years… I tell you, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

Don’t leave out Pat O’Brien.