Notre Dame’s new men’s basketball coach is a slam dunk. But what’s he working with?
Bidding Brey Goodbye
On the past.
Where Notre Dame Stands, Post-Tommy Rees
Assorted thoughts.
What’s the Status of NIL at Notre Dame?
Is Notre Dame competing in the NIL sphere? If not, how’d they miss on Grant Basile last summer?
The Notre Dame-USC Rivalry Returns
After five quiet years, Notre Dame vs. USC has found its volume again.
Mormons, Catholics, BYU, and Notre Dame
College football is culture.
Lou Holtz Also Started 1-3 at Notre Dame
Marcus Freeman is right on track.
Oh Yeah? Well Marshall’s the Best Program in College Football.
Hard to fault Notre Dame, really.
Joe’s Notes: Where This Week Ends for Conference Realignment
Look to…the ACC?
Joe’s Notes: Please Keep Doubting Nate Silver
Contrary to popular belief, FiveThirtyEight’s model got the 2020 election right. We’re going to use that to our advantage.
Joe’s Notes: Mutually Assured Expansion
Are the Big Ten and SEC entering a Cold War?
Joe’s Notes: Freddie Freeman and the Player vs. Agent Incentive Problem
What happens when a player and an agent want something different?
Stu’s Notes: Should the Oilers and Avalanche Try Meth?
Plus: The basketball world’s eyes turn to South Bend.
Marcus Freeman’s Grand Test Begins
Charlie Weis couldn’t coach. Brian Kelly couldn’t recruit. Can Marcus Freeman do both, and do both well enough?
Joe’s Notes: Marcus Stroman Is a Cub, Notre Dame Had Its Guy All Along
Another busy night in things we write about in these notes.
On Brian Kelly? Surprise. But Mostly Indifference.
Having never really liked Brian Kelly, it’s hard to really hate him.
Stu’s Notes: Joe Kelly’s Alma Mater Did a Thing, the NCAA Got Threatened, Someone Shut Out the Sens…and More
Joe Kelly’s vibes have taken over the hardwood.
Notre Dame Has Come a Long Way
In the last four and a half seasons, Notre Dame has lost just nine times. Four came to playoff teams. All were likely to eventual top-20 teams.