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sonal but necessary budgets, By CHRISTIAN MYERS formulas, numbers and struc- News Writer ture. “The art is the common Joe Russo, director of student sense, compassion and knowl- financial strategies, recently edge of when to make excep- published his fourth book, and tions that must supplement the has found that a lot of people science. A successful adminis- want to hear from him, he said. trator needs both art and sci- He has seen interest from col- ence.” lege students, families of college He said his book examines the students, school administrators, history that led to the modern high school guidance coun- financial aid landscape. Russo selors, young financial aid offi- said he systematically analyzes cers, education policy makers the policies and practices that and even researchers at Oxford. have altered student financial His fourth book, “The Art and aid programs over the course of Science of Student Aid his career. Administration in the 21st “I believe you can know more Century,” is the book he said he about where we are today, if hopes will be his legacy in the you know where we came profession to which he has from,” Russo said. devoted his life. This is Russo’s 46th year According to Russo, this latest working in financial aid admin- MALCOLM PHELAN/The Observer book is his most scholarly. The istration, and the majority of his Deacon Brian Miller has lived in South Bend for 68 years. He said students in the neighborhood book was published by the are usually well-intentioned and respectful. career has been with Notre National Association of Dame. He began working at Financial Aid Administrators Notre Dame in 1978 after work- Notre Dame Avenue, Eddy to understand the stereotypi- (NASFAA), and Russo said he ing at two other institutions in By JOHN CAMERON and Street or Angela Boulevard. cal Animal House college will not make any money from up-state New York. MEGAN DOYLE Tensions sometimes do lifestyle does not fit the family sales of this book, but the pro- “The single biggest challenge News Writers arise from a discrepancy neighborhoods of South Bend. ceeds will instead go toward a of my career has been getting between students’ expecta- “The students, they need to NASFAA scholarship fund. out good, timely, accurate infor- South Bend is not a college tions of college town free- try to be respectful neighbors. “The more experience you mation,” Russo said. town. doms and local families’ If they have a party they need have doing something, the more Each year Russo works to dis- The fraternities, sororities expectations for quiet neigh- to make sure there are confident you become,” Russo pel the myths and fallacies that and off-campus houses that borhoods. parameters,” he said. said. “So, I combined my knowl- prospective students and their line the streets of cities like A South Bend resident of 68 Tensions rose when a spike edge and confidence with my families harbor about financial Bloomington and Dayton are years, Deacon Brian Miller writing skills … to write this no where to be found on said he felt students needed see LOCALS/page 4 book. The science is the imper- see AID/page 4 Memorial scholarship Irish to visit Yankee Stadium By NICOLE TOCZAUER will honor Sullivan News Writer

Yesterday, the Irish left South Bend to take over Manhattan. Tomorrow, Notre Dame will take on Army in Yankee Stadium — this year’s neutral territory. Mike Seamon, head of Game Day Operations, said this year’s eighth home game at an away location was revealed at last year’s neu- tral territory game in San Antonio, Texas with certain goals in mind. DAN JACOBS/The Observer “This weekend’s events Junior Shannon Crotty hands pins to students to commemorate were built around five main junior Declan Sullivan at the Nov. 13 game against Utah. pillars,” Seamon said. “Academics, faith, service, Observer File Photo The scholarship is through the athletics and the celebration The band performs at halftime during last year’s neutral site By EMILY SCHRANK Shirt Charity Fund, which raises of the Notre Dame family.” game in San Antonio, Texas. News Writer funds with sales from the annual In order to support these student football shirt. goals, Notre Dame sent the major of the Notre Dame Point, New Jersey for the The University’s Financial “Part of the purpose of the Shirt Marching Band, leprechaun Marching Band, said the night. Management Board has voted to Charity Fund is to set up a memo- and cheerleaders to New Band left Thursday morning, However this year’s lep- establish a memorial scholarship rial award in the event of a stu- York to accompany the foot- stopped at Strongsville High rechaun, senior David award in memory of junior Declan ball team. School in Ohio for a rehears- Sullivan. see MEMORIAL/page 4 Senior Glynnis Garry, drum al and then stayed in Glenn see STADIUM/page 5

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By ALICIA SMITH mentators goes up on stage with Germany’s highest honor, the W i s c o n s i n , Through out Associate Saint Mary’s Editor a [microphone] and works with Officer’s Cross of the Order of Kommers came “I’ve always been his career, the choir, like in a workshop for- Merit of the Federal Republic of to Notre Dame interested in the Kommers has With 20 women’s choirs from mat, to improve some aspect of Germany, was awarded to polit- in 1967. After a written count- Indiana, Michigan and Illinois, their performance.” ical science professor Donald trip to Germany judicial system, so I less articles on the High School Women’s Choir The festival is a two-day event Kommers on Nov. 8. in 1968 to study started comparing the subject of Festival held at Saint Mary’s and will end today around 4:30 The award is given for out- their high court, the U.S. system to comparative College promotes female chorus p.m. standing service to the country he decided to constitutional groups, Nancy Menk, director of Menk said the Saint Mary’s and is reserved for both change the courts around the government. choral activities, said. College Women’s Choir per- Germans and foreigners. course of his world.” One of his “It’s for constructive criticism formed each day to provide an “I [had] no idea who or what academic life. works, “The and help,” she said. “It’s not a example for the high school stu- was behind this award,” “I’ve always Donald Kommers Constitutional competition. It’s just a festival.” dents. Kommers said. “It took me been interested Jurisprudence Menk said the opportunity The annual festival is celebrat- totally by surprise.” in the judicial professor of the Federal allowed feedback from a panel of ing its 26th year. The award was presented to system, so I political science Republic if three commentators. The festival, Menk said the festival is mutu- Kommers in a ceremony at the started compar- Germany,” is which began Thursday, also ally beneficial for the high school German Consulate office in ing the U.S. sys- going into its allowed each choir to listen to students and the College. Chicago. Onno Hückmann, the tem to courts around the third printing. This book helped comparable women’s choirs to “It’s important for Saint Mary’s German Consulate General, pre- world,” Kommers said. “ I to develop the field of compara- gain insight. because it brings 800 prospective sented the award. Hückmann decided to combine my interest tive constitutional law, The commentators this year students to our campus, and its p r a i s e d in the American Kommers said. were Paul Caldwell of Chicago, promoting good choral singing Kommers’ aca- constitutional “It brought the attention of Sean Ivory of Grand Rapids, among high school women,” demic success “I [had] no idea who law with the German courts to the Mich. and Barbara Tagg of Menk said. “It’s promoting good and his contri- or what was behind German consti- English speaking world,” Syracuse, N.Y. quality repertoire for high school bution to build- this award. It took me tutional law.” Kommers said. According to Menk, each choir choirs, and it’s giving them a ing a bridge In his 43 years This is not the first time performed for the other choirs chance … to go to a festival and between The totally by surprise.” of academic life Kommers has been awarded by and the commentators. Following something that’s geared just United States spent at the the German government for his each performance, one of the toward them.” and Germany in Donald Kommers University, academic work. three commentators worked According to Menk, the festival a way that few professor Kommers has In 2008, he was awarded the directly with the choir to provide hopes to improve singing and others have. political science served as a pro- Berlin Prize, which allowed him feedback on their performance. pride within each organization. Kommers said fessor of politi- to continue his study of the The choir will receive written “It should help them to feel he has been cal science and German constitutional courts at comments from the other mem- good about what they’re doing. It interested in Germany since he law. In 1974, University the American Academy in bers of the panel. should give them an aspiration, was a boy. President Emeritus Fr. Berlin and in 1998, he received “They come here and each something to aspire to with their He grew up in a German area Theodore Hesburgh named him an honorary doctorate of law choir performs a short program choir, to be able to work at a of Wisconsin, and was exposed the director of the Center for from Heidelberg University. for each other and for a panel of higher level,” she said. to the culture at a young age. Civil and Human Rights. commentators that we bring in,” He studied the language for It was under Kommers’ serv- Contact Anna Boarini at Menk said. “These are experts in Contact Alicia Smith at three years in high school and ice that the center changed [email protected] the field. Following their per- [email protected] page 4 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Friday, November 19, 2010

when I asked them to move they drove through my yard. Locals That was the worst time.” continued from page 1 She said since the 1980s, students in her neighborhood in arrests occurred earlier in have become significantly the semester, but cooled, and more considerate. arrests declined. Miller said he “After that, it got better, felt the student presence in once the police started talking the neighbor- to them,” she hood to be said. “Most of largely positive. the time I don’t “Most of the “I suppose neighbors even know when students are probably think it is people are over well-inten- their right to call [the there.” tioned and Good Neighbor respectful,” police] if the students Guides, distrib- Miller said. are being loud.” uted to off-cam- But South pus students at Bend resident Jim Carter the beginning of Jim Carter con- the year, suggest siders calling South Bend resident communicating police to be a with neighbors r e a s o n a b l e about upcoming response if a situation war- parties and giving them con- rants it. tact information. Miller said “I suppose neighbors proba- while communication is help- MALCOLM PHELAN/The Observer bly think it is their right to call ful, parties need to be con- South Bend resident Shirley McFarland moved into her home in 1984. She said students in her if the students are being loud,” tained. neighborhood gave her their phone numbers to call with any problems. he said. “It’s just not acceptable to be Shirley McFarland, a local having big keg parties. It’s a South Bend resident and resident, said she felt some of recipe for trouble,” he said. Notre Dame 1964 alumnus the arrests might have been In addition to forming rela- Ben Cashman said student and unwarranted. tionships with their immediate community relations improved “I think some of them could neighbors, residents said stu- along with an increase in stu- have been avoided,” she said. dent involvement in the com- dent outreach. “I have phone munity was also “Students do a lot of volun- numbers for crucial to main- teer work, so that has helped the students so “Students do a lot of taining positive relationships,” he said. “There I would call relations. was not much involvement them first.” volunteer work, so “I think the with South Bend in my student M c F a r l a n d that has helped students are days. We did not have chances moved into her relationships. There quite involved, I to get involved with non-prof- house on Notre see pictures in its like the Logan Center or the Dame Avenue was not much the paper of homeless center.” in 1984. She involvement with them volunteer- MacFarland said student vol- said students South Bend in my ing downtown,” unteers at the Robinson back then were Carter said. Community Learning Center often problem- student days. We did He said some helped her son and other local MALCOLM PHELAN/The Observer atic residents. not hav chances to parts of the city children with after-school pro- South Bend resident Jim Carter said student volunteers make a “Years ago, get involved with are on the gramming. difference in the community outside Notre Dame’s campus. when my hus- decline and need “[Students should] continue band first died, non-profits like Logan help from stu- to be involved at the Robinson tive level. active in South Bend and I thought I was Center or the dents. Community Learning Center, “I’m over there a lot, to me I maintaining open lines of com- going to have homeless center.” “I think the because they have a lot of kids think it’s growth for the neigh- munication with neighbors. to move out of rest of South there who have no help in the borhood,” McFarland said. “It “I think the students are the neighbor- Bend is getting afternoons.” brings business, it’s something great in helping the communi- hood,” she Ben Cashman let go and get- Some residents said they for the community to look for- ty,” Miller said. “If you’ve got a said. “I would South Bend resident ting pretty rot- saw the University’s involve- ward to, and people off cam- problem you need to talk to come home ten,” he said. ment in the construction of pus can get jobs.” the people involved.” from work and “ [ S t u d e n t s Eddy Street Commons as Miller said individual stu- 200 kids would be across the should be] just trying to keep another positive way for Notre dents could help maintain Contact John Cameron at street, two cars would be the neighborhood halfway Dame to contribute to the good relations with the com- [email protected] and Megan parked in my driveway, and decent.” community at an administra- munity by continuing to be Doyle at [email protected]

untouched will allow the Declan freshman class validates the uation. Sullivan Memorial Award to con- Aid work. He said while other high pro- Memorial tinue from year to year, without “I was a student aid recipi- file institutions are going continued from page 1 anyone having to worry about continued from page 1 ent, and I think that makes me through layoffs, budget cuts running out of funds,” she said. a better and construction dent passing away, so it is normal Hurtubise said the Financial aid, he said. At the same time, administra- “I was a student aid freezes, Notre for Financial Management Board Management Board and student he said he informs them of the tor,” Russo Dame’s “belt- to establish an award like this,” government are working together many truths and demonstrates said. recipient, and I think tightening” has Student Union treasurer junior now to decide on the criteria for why a Notre Dame education is According to that makes me a been less drastic. Sarah Hurtubise, the award and to a good investment in a stu- Russo, the better administrator.” Russo attributes a junior, said. determine who dent’s future. cost of atten- this to the Sullivan, a “It’s wonderful that will administer it. Russo said he is proud that dance is being University’s large videographer for the Student Union “We hope to through the efforts of his placed more Joe Russo endowment, con- the football team, can honor Declan in come to a decision department, a Notre Dame and more on director servative invest- died on Oct. 27 on the specifics by education remains reasonably the individual student financial ing, diversified this way. This is a affordable for all students. revenue streams, after the the end of this rather than strategies hydraulic scissor beautiful way to semester,” she According to Russo, the the govern- improved effi- lift where he was remember and said. University provided approxi- ment. Russo ciency and an mately $98 million this year, explained that tuition is athletic program that pays for filming football celebrate Declan’s life The Board has practice fell. discussed the pos- which is up from $89 million increasing more quickly for itself. According to for years to come.” sibility of the last year. state schools, but is increasing “We are conservative with Hurtubise, the award being given He said all of this keeps him for private institutions as well. our finances, and we’re Shirt Charity Catherine Soler to a resident of and the others in his depart- Notre Dame is not exempt blessed with resources,” Russo ment busy year-round. from this trend, but Russo said said. Fund was initial- student body president Fisher Hall, where ly designed to Sullivan lived on However, Russo said the feel- compared to similar institu- assist undergrad- campus, or to a ing of pride that comes with tions, Notre Dame has been Contact Christian Myers at uate and graduate students who student in the Film, Television and helping to shape each new successful at managing the sit- [email protected] display extraordinary need in pay- Theatre (FTT) program, but no ing off medical expenses. official decisions have been made, Hurtubise said the Financial according to Hurtubise. Management Board voted on Nov. Student body president 2 to allocate the standard amount Catherine Soler said the Memorial of $25,000 from the Shirt Charity Fund is an excellent way to Read the News section Fund for the Declan Sullivan remember Sullivan. Memorial Award. “It’s wonderful that the Student “It will be an endowed award Union can honor Declan in this with an annual return of $1,000,” way,” Soler said. “This is a beauti- online at she said. ful way to remember and cele- Hurtubise said the $25,000 brate Declan’s life for years to principal will remain untouched come.” www.ndsmcobserver.com and the annual award given to a student will be $1,000. Contact Emily Schrank at “Leaving the $25,000 principal [email protected] Friday, November 19, 2010 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 5

Zimmer and the cheerleaders Mass at St. Patrick’s Student body president opportunity to inspire people, will only be present as Notre Cathedral, where University Catherine Soler said while especially in young audiences. Stadium Dame representatives, President Fr. Army is bringing “We hope to bring kids to continued from page 1 Seamon said. John Jenkins many cadets, Notre Dame so they can see The Band will then gather will be the “The online ticket Notre Dame will how great of opportunities Zimmer, beat the Band and at 5:30 p.m. for the Pep Rally main cele- lottery sold all 600 have a good rep- Notre Dame music in particu- football team to New York. outside at Lincoln Center. b r a n t , resentation in the lar can bring,” Garry said. “I’m actually flying out Seamon said the Pep Rally Seamon said. tickets right away. stands. She said it has been an early because I’m going to be will also feature Coach Brian At noon, We actually ended “The online honor to be part of a group of on Live with Regis and Kelly Kelly, Notre Dame alumni and the band will up getting some more ticket lottery sold such incredible people. on Friday morn- former player perform in all 600 tickets “It really has been one of ing,” Zimmer Justin Tuck — T i m e s tickets since there right away. We the most amazing experiences said. “Then I’ll currently with Square, fol- was such a high actually ended up of my life. To share this expe- be hanging out the New York lowed by a demand.” getting some more rience is so different and with the band “We have so much Giants, — rep- tailgate at tickets since there exciting,” Garry said. “We’re for most of the momentum behind us. resentatives the New York was such a high very lucky.” Catherine Soler rest of Friday.” With such a big from the S h e r a t o n demand,” she Soler agreed, saying neutral Today, band Yankees, Notre Hotel. Garry student body president said. territory games truly demon- members have opportunity on the Dame Football said the con- Soler said the strate the Notre Dame spirit. the day to them- lines, Notre Dame’s Radio voice cert will run student unions “It’s a really positive experi- selves to explore going to be playing Don Criqui and 45 minutes, an extended ver- had to really work to gain the ence for everyone to see that Manhattan. other special sion of the normal perform- right-center field camaraderie “I’ve never hard. I’m really guests. ance on campus. section in Yankee in a totally been to New looking forward to Zimmer said “We’re then going to Yankee Stadium for “We hope to bring different city,” York City before. the atmostphere, he has mostly Stadium on subway cars from Notre Dame stu- kids to Notre Dame so she said. I’ve heard the been looking Times Square that they’ve dents. they can see how “There, we Empire State playing it up and forward to blocked off for the whole “The University can see Notre Building and the getting everyone interacting band,” Garry said. “Then has a policy that great of opportunities Dame has a Statue of Liberty pumped up for the with fans. we’ll quickly practice with the students don’t get Notre Dame music in strong effect take too much “It’s definite- West Point Glee Club for our tickets to away particular can bring.” over the time,” Garry game.” ly a big thing. I halftime show.” games with dis- entire coun- said. “So I might talked to last At 7 p.m., the game begins. tances that might try. just wander David Zimmer year’s lep- Zimmer said this game is be considered Glynnis Garry “We visit so around the city.” leprechaun rechaun, Dan very special, especially after unsafe to drive. head drum major many land- Some might Collins, about the big win against Utah. So we really had mark places take a break what it means “We have so much momen- to push for this,” and represent around 3 p.m. to to be a true tum behind us. With such a she said. “Bottom line: This is who we are.” watch Bob Irish fan and big opportunity on the lines, a unique and special opportu- The neutral-territory tradi- Bernhard, vice president for about subway alumni,” he Notre Dame’s going to be nity.” tion will continue next year at Research, close the bell at said. “They originated in New playing hard,” he said. “I’m After the game, Garry said FedEx Field in Washington, NASDAQ Stock Market. York and there’s a lot of histo- really looking forward to the the band will perform at D.C., Seamon said. Though there were initially ry out there, which is really atmosphere, playing it up and McColm’s Park for anyone rumors that the leprechaun neat to be a part of.” getting everyone pumped up who couldn’t go to the game. Contact Nicole Toczauer at would be closing the bell, Game day will begin with a for the game.” She said these trips are an [email protected]

Save trees. Recycle The Observer. The Observer page 6 V iew po in t Friday, November 19, 2010 INSIDE COLUMN Yankee Stadium face off When Notre Dame takes on Army this Saturday night, it’s safe Square. Magic that to say the game will be about more than just the action on the Even though Army and Notre Dame aren’t the national power- field. The matchup will be Notre Dame’s second off-site home houses they once were, both teams are still national brands with game, an event the athletic department hopes to make an annu- strong followings, and the venue of Yankee Stadium (even the unites us al occurrence. new one) is one of the most hallowed in sports. Last year, Notre Dame played Washington State in San This weekend shows how the administration can keep these As an Arts and Letters major, I often Antonio. The Irish will play Maryland in Washington, D.C., next games interesting even if they aren’t necessarily relevant on the get “interesting” ideas in my head year, followed by Miami at Solider Field in Chicago in 2012. national college football stage. Last year’s game against which I usually attribute to my spo- The idea itself may be slightly flawed. Because Washington State in San Antonio represented the radic sanity. For instance, I was thor- it is technically a home game, Notre Dame has worst-case scenario for games like this: a contest oughly convinced Fr. Hesburgh had an insisted on keeping all gate revenue from the against an awful team in a seemingly random loca- apartment on the games, and it will be difficult to consistently tion. 13th floor of the Sam Stryker reach agreements with top-tier teams without While a perfect off-site home game would probably library (which agreeing to split the profits in some way. have a top-10 opponent, this weekend is just about apparently isn’t News That said, if the administration is set on keep- as good as it gets. It’s a high-profile primetime game true). I am also Production ing the off-site home games in their current forms, this weekend that serves as a good reflection of Notre Dame’s tradition and afraid when I am Editor is a perfect example of how to do it right. why the Irish were able to play in these venues in the first place. swimming back- Notre Dame has a huge following in New York City, drawn This weekend, Notre Dame won’t become famous for using the stroke in a pool largely from the previous 24 games the Irish have played at forward pass and Brian Kelly won’t implore his team to “win one that a great white shark will come up Yankee Stadium. While those games, 22 of which were against for the Gipper.” But the game still affords an opportunity for from underneath and eat me. Crazy, I Army, were about the football — with the Irish and Black Notre Dame’s famous subway alumni to see an Irish team that know. Knights consistently being top-five teams — this one is seen as hasn’t played a game in the five boroughs since 1969. This One of the most comforting things in an opportunity to bring the Notre Dame game day experience to weekend is about honoring all the things that have made Notre the world is when discovering the same New York. The band will still do its traditional “concert on the Dame football the unique entity that it is, and that’s the way it crazy thought has been going through steps,” only this weekend it will be in the middle of Times should be. someone else’s head. This proves either I am not as crazy as I think, or some- one is as crazy as me. This happened the other day in my Italian class when LETTERS TO THE EDITOR we were discussing “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” A girl thought our generation had found such a con- nection with the series because with In Loco Parentis? Fighting the wrong every book and film we were approxi- mately the same age as the characters. The administration of Notre Dame never hesitates to heap What J.K. Rowling has accomplished praise upon itself for its vaunted policy of “in loco parentis.” is amazing. As you have undoubtedly Personally, I know it comforted my parents greatly when the (magical) battle heard our generation has been accused concept was described to them before they left me a thousand of being too focused on iPods, comput- miles from home freshman year. They were told that Notre ers, television and video games when Dame would act as their son’s parent in their absence; giving Although Catholics should admire the faith of Ryan Williams, we look for entertainment outlets. Yet guidance, support and protection while also demanding disci- his condemnation of Harry Potter (“The evil lurking in Harry her story of a school-age wizard and pline and accountability. Potter,” Nov. 18) preaches the kind of ignorant fear that enables Recent events have begun to shine a brighter light on a his journeys has captured the imagina- people of an otherwise good will to malign the Church as a growing problem with the execution of the “in loco parentis” tion of our age bracket. Some like to whole. Were J.K. Rowling’s best-selling fantasy series better policy at Notre Dame. While the emphasis on discipline and understood by those who fear it, it would hardly appear to be attribute this to the amazing world she accountability has increased, the other parental duties, espe- created and her attention to detail. cially protection, have been grossly and tragically neglected. dangerous or blasphemous. Many of the real textual examples Others point to the mythology of the No parent would allow their child to operate a lift in the that Mr. Williams could have cited would have painted a much series. However, neither is able to dangerous conditions that claimed Declan Sullivan’s life. If a less malevolent picture of the entertainment franchise. explain why Notre Dame food services student had died at a party or a tailgate, the University would The protagonists of the Harry Potter series celebrate a very felt compelled to hold a “Harry Potter have reacted swiftly and severely. They would not have waited traditional Christmas. Harry receives critical guidance from his Dinner” on Wednesday night where for the results of an investigation to demand accountability godfather. Death is treated with appropriate solemnity. students dressed up as their favorite from the people they deemed responsible. But, in the time Redemption and sacrifice are values, and love (cf. 1 John 4:16) is characters to be sorted into one of the since a student died on University property under the supervi- recognized as the ultimate power of the universe. Pagan and four Hogwarts houses. sion of members of the administration, no action has been Satanic overtones seem more the domain of Voldemort and the The real reason is we grew up with taken other than the promise of an investigation which will no Death Eaters — who are certainly not “the good guys.” Harry and his friends. His struggles doubt absolve all members of the administration of any per- sonal responsibility. Cardinal Francis Arinze recently stated that he had not actual- were ours — as we were headed off to ly read any of the Harry Potter books, but that even with his con- middle school for the first time, Harry Of far less importance, but similarly indicative of the admin- istration’s failure as a parent, is the video from a tailgate last cern, parents were ultimately responsible for making sure that was being introduced to the wizarding their children do not blur the real world with the fictitious magi- world. As our generation was going weekend that shows clear evidence of excessive police force on campus. No parent would allow hostile officers to repeated- cal one of Ms. Rowling’s books. Fantasy makes for a great stage through our awkward teenage years, ly intimidate and abuse their child, but the University has rou- on which an author can set the morality plays of reality. J.R.R. Harry and Ron were struggling to land tinely turned a blind eye to a local police force that is openly dates to the Yule Ball. We are always Tolkien and C.S. Lewis would likely agree. and admittedly hostile toward our students and alumni. This Indeed, Rowling has received no president’s Medal of able to relate to one of the characters was only reinforced by Dennis Brown’s statement in response — hardworking Hermione, noble Harry Freedom, her literary merit is dubious, but it trivializes the real to the incident, which praised past cooperation with local law evil in the world to suggest that Notre Dame’s Harry Potter activ- or loyal Ron. You didn’t just grow up enforcement. with the characters on your own — To our administration: You are failing miserably in your self- ities are anything more insidious than youthful entertainment. part of the experience is talking about imposed role as a parent. We, the students and alumni, have Even and especially if President Obama’s involvement with the the books with your friends, and dress- long noticed this gradual shift, and every time another inci- 2009 commencement really was such an outrage, we should be ing up for the midnight premieres of dent highlights these failures we grow more restless and proud to celebrate the Boy Who Lived. the movies. Now, just as we are about upset. The response to these most recent incidents continues to embark into adulthood, Harry is to show your preference for covering your own behind over Jeffrey Gerlomes looking for Horcruxes, and becoming a protecting your students, and many people outside of the freshman man as he tries to defeat Lord Golden Dome’s impenetrable wall of self-righteousness see Duncan Hall Voldemort. this. If you, the leaders of our beloved Notre Dame, do not Nov. 18 J.K. Rowling has gone on the record become more self-aware and begin to demand from your- as saying she doesn’t plan on writing selves the same level of accountability that you demand from any more books, and with the film those entrusted to your “care,” you risk losing this family that Thoughts on the new Harry series drawing to a close, it looks like a is so important to all of us. Please don’t let that happen. chapter in the life of our generation is Jonathan Umpleby finally ending. Nothing will compare to Potter movie? alumnus the collective experience of growing up Class of 2006 Write a Letter to the Editor. with Harry Potter. For me, seeing all Nov. 17 the students dressed up in Gryffindor robes and scarves Wednesday night, lined out the door of the dining hall is just as powerful as seeing the student QUOTE OF THE DAY QUOTE OF THE DAY section wearing “The Shirt” on football Saturdays. Despite our crazy schedules and the technology that is drawing us apart, a little bit of magic can always “Never do anything when you are in Submit a Letter “In literature as in love, we are draw us back together. a temper, for you will do astonished at what is everything wrong.” to the Editor at chosen by others.” The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and Baltasar Gracián www.ndsmcobserver.com André Maurois not necessarily those of The Observer. Spanish priest and author French author Contact Sam Stryker at [email protected] The Observer

Friday, November 19, 2010 V iew po in t page 7 Giving thanks for my bus stop characters

Typically, the third week of how starkly revealing the characters at slouched over on the shelter seat with the neighborhood throughout the sum- November uneventfully passes as Metro Bus Stop 1393 have been by pre- a weary world’s belongings in tow. mer only to reappear again at our bus Americans adjust to the dark days maturely shaking me to recognize the Each time he held out a $5 bill while stop last week. This time, her face was inherent to standard time zones and good works around me. saying, “Looks like you could use a cup deeply tanned and leathery wrinkled. I prepare for Thanksgiving gatherings or While it rained one morning early of coffee.” Both times the homeless nearly did not recognize her, but our the predawn chaos this week, commuters stood under person just stared downward without a resident officer commuter greeted her of Black Friday’s umbrellas exiled outside the bus shel- response. He repeated by holding the with a barrage of questions and a $10 Christmas shopping ter where a homeless man camped money lower in their lines of sight. bill outstretched for her. I could see season kickoff. We with his many plastic bags and Both grabbed the money and dragged that he was thankful for her safe contemplate our strummed an imaginary guitar. He their belongings off toward the Seven- reemergence, and frankly, so was I. reasons for giving repeatedly sang, “Da-dum, da-dum, Eleven. One said nothing, but the other As official Thanksgiving Day nears thanks, but often- da-dum, da-dum, da-dum, da-dum, da- sheepishly replied, “Thank you.” next week when families gather to stuff times mull through da, da-da, da-da.” The impromptu con- Last spring, my fellow commuter themselves, I am more aware of my our daily routines cert was too much for commuters to encountered a homeless woman chat- blessings this year. I am thankful for without much of a dare huddle with him in the glass ting into the air about going to North the successes hard work at Notre reflection on our Gary Caruso enclosure, except for one — a federal Carolina and finding a new home. He Dame has afforded me. I am also personal blessings employee commuter from a law held out another $5 bill and said, “Why thankful for family, friends and health. until Thanksgiving Capitol enforcement agency as evidenced by don’t you get some warm soup before But I am especially thankful for wit- Day abruptly Comments the days he displays his badge on his your trip?” She chatted that sometimes nessing the many encounters of my fel- arrives. In days lapel. she smokes, but she promised not to low commuter who engages everyone long past, many at Notre Dame antici- The officer walked into the bus shel- buy cigarettes this time in favor of each morning, regardless of economic pated the match-up with those evil ter, closed his umbrella and while warm soup. Each morning for weeks status or enslavement to smart phones. Trojans of Southern California or the standing close to the homeless man after that initial North Carolina discus- He has taught me how to better treat Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys tra- said, “Sounds like Pink Floyd to me.” sion, the bus shelter was her home others. And this year, I better under- ditional Thursday gridiron clashes. The homeless man shook his head in base. stand the genius behind, “Da-dum, da- Giving thanks had its place among our disagreement without interrupting his Later that month she sported large dum, da-dum, da-dum, da-dum, da- other events and festivities. repetitious arrangement. Finally, the sun glasses and a big floppy hat. The dum, da-da, da-da, da-da.” This past week I was dragged into shelter musician announced that he officer greeted her by noting, “You look Thanksgiving reflections well before was playing cords that could be played like Greta Garbo today.” She replied, Gary Caruso, Notre Dame ‘73, serves in my usual routine with an unusually with many types of songs including “You look like Clark Gable.” When he the Department of Homeland Security and weird series of activities and charac- jazz arrangements, blues or hip-hop. asked her why she wore sunglasses on was a legislative and public affairs direc- ters at my local bus stop. Just yester- The conversation ended when the bus an overcast morning, she removed tor in President Clinton’s administration. day, I had no bus service when several arrived, but it was the event that them to reveal a swollen black and His column appears every other Friday. He blocks surrounding my glass shelter at sparked me to reflect on the officer’s blue bruised face. “I ate something I’m can be contacted at the corner of Rhode Island Avenue and other engagements with homeless per- allergic to,” she explained. “Do you [email protected] 14th Street were closed to investigate a sons at stop 1393. think I can get some soup this morn- The views expressed in this column are suspicious package. It dawned on me On two other occasions, I observed ing?” she asked. those of the author and not necessarily during my walk to the subway exactly him walk up to a homeless person Mysteriously, she disappeared from those of The Observer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Inclusion-Response spirit Who will be victorious? I would like to thank Alex Coccia for his viewpoint article (“Living up to the ‘Spirit of Inclusion’ at ND,” Nov. 17). Notre Dame, as a Catholic university, has the mission of The Notre Dame-Army game has an unparalleled history. upholding Jesus’ call to love thy neighbor as thyself, as well as Catholic Social In 1913, unknown Notre Dame made news when it defeated powerhouse Army Teaching, which upholds the intrinsic value and dignity of every human being, 35-13 with the forward pass, a little used gimmick perfected by quarterback Gus regardless of their sexual orientation. Dorais and his wide receiver Knute Rockne. Working as lifeguards at Cedar Point People like to wear those wristbands that say, “WWJD,” or “What Would Jesus the previous summer, the two developed their new offense on the sands of Ohio’s Do,” and in this case, I think Jesus would say that Notre Dame needs to rethink its northern shores. A key play was a long touchdown pass to Rockne, who had been priorities. Rather than denying AllianceND, Notre Dame’s unofficial gay-straight faking a leg injury until the Army defense neglected to cover him altogether. alliance, official club status 14 times in a row, Notre Dame should recognize that a In 1924, against a blue-gray October sky, celebrity sportswriter Grantland Rice gay-straight alliance would foster intelligent discussion, understanding, tolerance, penned his famous lines about Notre Dame’s defeat of Army behind an illustrious and love — all values that Jesus held as essential in how we treat our neighbor. backfield — Stuhldreher, Miller, Crowley and Layden. These Four Horsemen led Adding “sexual orientation” to the non-discrimination clause would symbolically the team to the school’s first national championship. The $52,000 prize from the and legally protect LGBT students from discrimination — protection they now do not 1925 Rose Bowl, Notre Dame’s first bowl appearance, paid for the construction of Dillon Hall. The Irish’s trip to the West Coast led to the beginning of a rivalry have, and for which they suffer. Discrimination and hate crimes targeted at gay stu- with USC. dents happen at Notre Dame, and homophobia has become an unfortunate part of In 1928, Notre Dame and Army were tied 0-0 at halftime. The team was having Notre Dame culture in dorm life, Frosh-O and daily interactions among students. The a down year and coach Knute Rockne sensed a need for motivation. He told his worst part about this culture of intolerance is that most students don’t realize it exists players the story of the greatest player he ever coached, who’s life was cut short because it is so ingrained into every-day life. And just because it may not be inten- by a tragic case of pneumonia. The Irish returned to the field determined to win tional does not mean that it is any less hurtful to LGBT students, faculty and staff. one for the Gipper, and held off a last minute drive from the Cadets to preserve a Mr. Coccia made a lot of good points in his viewpoint, and if the University wants to 12-6 victory. live up to its mission of being a Catholic University that espouses the values of Jesus, In 1944 and 1945, Notre Dame lost to Army by a combined score of 107-0. it should pay attention to his suggestions. It’s high time we all put aside our precon- Most of the stars of the 1943 Irish national championship team had enlisted in ceived notions and take a good look at the reality for LGBT students at Notre Dame. the military and were fighting overseas. Even Hall of Fame coach Frank Leahy If we are truly dedicated to Catholic teaching, we have a lot of work cut out for us. joined the war effort, temporarily leaving his position to serve in the Navy. The younger players left behind struggled against the Cadets, but with the Allied vic- Bridget Flores tory in late 1945, a loaded 1946 roster returned bent on payback. senior In 1946, No. 2 Notre Dame met No. 1 Army in Yankee Stadium in a “game of off campus the century.” The matchup featured eight players who would be named All- Nov. 18 Americans that season, as well as eventual Heisman Trophy winners Doc “Mr. Inside” Blanchard (Army), Glenn “Mr. Outside” Davis (Army) and Notre Dame’s Johnny Lujack. Lujack, the legendary T-formation quarterback, actually made the most famous play of his career on defense, toe-tackling Blanchard near the end zone to preserve a 0-0 tie. Coach Leahy wanted a touchdown so bad that he passed up a sure game-winning field goal chance — a decision that haunted him No . . . He survived the rest of his career. Nonetheless, Notre Dame was voted No. 1 in the polls at After reading Austin Holler’s ill-conceived and poorly researched “rebuttal” (“A the conclusion of the season, the school’s fifth national title. No meeting between rebuttal,” Nov. 17) regarding the current status of the honorable Falstad Notre Dame and Army had ever meant so much — and none has compared since. Wildhammer, we decided a rebuttal of our own was in order. Not only did Falstad With all their history on the line, the teams played to a scoreless tie. survive, in fact he was the leader of Aerie Peak in Vanilla WOW through “Wrath It’s 2010, and this Saturday the Fighting Irish and the Cadets meet again in of the Lich King.” Hopefully soon he will take his rightful place on the Council of Yankee Stadium. Is it the powerhouse matchup of ‘46? No, it’s not. Will the game Three Hammers and all will be right in the world ... of Warcraft. I look forward to played on the field reach the heights of the postwar classic? It probably won’t. discussing these complex issues with you in person at Blizzcon 2011. Until then, it But this is two of history’s biggest names on the biggest stage. This is Notre looks like you could use another reading of “The Shattering.” Dame vs. Army. This is college football. Yours in Kaldorei, Lee Marsh Dan Panzl and Jay Rowley alumnus seniors Class of 2010 off campus Nov. 17 Nov. 18 page 8 Friday, November 19, 2010 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the By ROSS FINNEY Chamber of Secrets is a Scene Writer very faithful adaptation of the book. There are only a couple minor differences, and these don’t

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book-on-film. It carefully hits movie franchise is basically a the book where Harry sees Draco and his father in Knockturn Alley is noticeably absent from the movie. Given the importance of the scene later in the story, it’s kind of surprising, but the movie is still easy to follow. The most notable differences is the effect of the Polyjuice Potion, which in the book gives Harry and Ron the voices of Crabbe and Goyle. In the movie Sorcerer’s Stone Sorcerer’s their voices don’t change, but it sets up some laughs when Harry and Ron have to fake the voices.

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almost every single plot point and character detail from the book, and with good reason: Director Chris Columbus and screenwriter Steve Kloves had to please millions fans of and the bigwigs at Warner Bros., as well as set up six more movies (now seven, with the final book split into two parts). get kind of stale in places, and the inexperienced kid actors and rushed CGI job probably could have benefited from a shorter film with fewer scenes. The later movies, freed up because they don’t have to establish backstory, are much bolder in tweaking Rowling’s narrative into something suitable for the screen while still retaining the spirit of the books. is its excessive length. Coming in at close to three hours, the film tends to drag on, and can be hard to finish unless you are really dedicated. Harry Potter and the There are scenes where the kids’ acting is hard to watch, but this is true for the first few movies. The supporting cast of teachers and adults is stellar as Prisoner of Azkaban always. In other regards, the movie is very good. The sets Ah the joys of book three, “The are fantastic and the overall tone is darker than that By COURTNEY ECKERLE Prisoner of Azkaban.” Where Scene Writer of the first film. It’s more dramatic, and the visual Harry’s journey first begins to and music cues all come together very well.

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more comical than suspenseful. ools, The third movie, for better or worse, gives us a great Dumbledore line, and one that should be remembered by all for the dreaded finals season, “Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” Harry Potter and Harry Potter and the the Half-Blood Order of the Phoenix Prince Despite being the longest book in By MAIJA GUSTIN the “Harry Potter” series, “The “Harry Potter and Scene Writer By TROY MATHEW Order of the Phoenix” is the short- Scene Writer the Half-Blood Prince” est film. After Mike Newell, direc- is an exceedingly dark tor of “The Goblet of Fire,” declined an offer to direct the fifth film, novel, which highlights Warner Bros. landed on the mostly-unknown David Yates. Up to DEATHLY HALLOWS the increasing danger Harry and crew are under. that point, his most successful works were made-for-TV movies. The movie, directed by David Yates, dilutes this Yates entered and immediately changed the tone of the films. quality. Frequently referenced throughout the Though the plot had darkened due to events in the last two films, FOUND!! movie is the awkward relationship dynamic specifically, the return of Lord Voldemort, Yates took that darkness between Harry, Ron, Hermione, and their respec- farther than any of his predecessors and lay the background for the tive lovers. While some respite from the menacing rest of the series, all of which he has directed. Unfortunately, many storyline is necessary, this content is severely key elements of the book had to be cut. A wonderful Quidditch story overused. line was nixed for later revival in the sixth film. Though Yates did The film also has some baffling edits and addi- manage to capture much of Harry’s inner turmoil, he missed the bit tions. One is the seemingly unnecessary Death when Harry was a complete jerk through most of the book. Other Eater attack on the Burrow. Not present in the minor, but key, details were left out in favor of a very specific over- book, this scene frustrated many a Potter-heads. arching narrative. Also missing is much of the warmth and familiar- The film cuts a large portion of the climatic final ity that draw fans back to Hogwarts time and time again. scene as well. In the novel, a dramatic battle That being said, Yates brought many wonderful new develop- ensues when Malfoy and company gain entrance ments to the Potter films. The last chunk of the film as the main to the castle. In the movie, this scene is absent. characters battle evil Death Eaters in the Ministry of Magic is stun- Also, Dumbledore’s poignant present in the novel

ning and easily the most exciting action sequence in any of the films is cut out. Instead, the students raise their wands DIES thus far. Yates earns bonus points for casting some of the best char- to dissipate the Dark Mark, in an incredibly lame acters of the films, notably Imelda Staunton as the pink-and-bubbly- and cheesy fashion.

yet-evil Dolores Umbridge and the superb Helena Bonham Carter as While it disappoints as a book adaptation, Harry DORE the maniacally evil Bellatrix Lestrange. DUMBLE- Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a great movie. The film is visually stunning, and the main cast has matured into high quality actors. GASPAR GARCIA DE PAREDES | Observer Graphic page 9 Friday, November 19, 2010 A s n e a k p e e k a t S c e n e A r o u n d t h e W o r l d Watch the videos at ndsmcobserver.com/scene

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MLB NBA Hernandez wins Cy Young Former No. 1 pick

Associated Press Oden out for season NEW YORK — For once, Felix Hernandez got all the support he whom the Blazers famously needed for a big win. Associated Press The Seattle ace earned the AL selected in front of Michael Cy Young Award on Thursday PORTLAND, Ore. — For the Jordan in the 1984 draft. The despite a modest 13-12 record. third time in four years, Greg Blazers picked Oden instead of His major league-leading 2.27 Oden’s knees have betrayed him. Kevin Durant, who went to the ERA and superior stats put him The Portland Trail Blazers Oklahoma City franchise and has far ahead of Tampa Bay’s David hastily called a press conference blossomed into one of the NBA’s Price and the Yankees’ CC Wednesday night to announce best players. Sabathia and their impressive that Oden, the No. 1 pick in the Another Portland big man, Bill win-loss numbers. 2007 draft, will miss the season Walton, was selected by the Victimized by the Mariners’ after he has microfracture sur- Blazers with the No. 1 pick in the poor hitting all season, gery on his left knee. 1974 draft, but he was dogged by Hernandez found ample backing Oden’s rookie year was post- a broken nose, foot, wrist and leg with the voters in this pitchers’ poned because of similar surgery over his first two seasons before duel. They clearly recognized on his right knee, and last season helping the team to the NBA how little the last-place Mariners he broke his left kneecap early in championship in 1977. helped him—in 10 starts, they December and again required Oden has seemingly been were either shut out or held to surgery. cursed since shortly before his one run. He was still rehabbing when the rookie season, when trouble in his “This confirms the Cy Young is latest problem was discovered. right knee prompted surgery the an award not only for the pitcher “As you can expect, this young first time. with the most wins, but the most man is devastated about not hav- He showed promise the next dominant,” a teary-eyed ing the opportunity to play this season when he played in 61 season, being so close to getting games, averaging 8.9 points and Hernandez said while celebrat- AP ing with relatives at the family Mariners’ Cy Young winner Felix Hernandez, who led the back on the floor and just all of a seven rebounds. home in Valencia, Venezuela. league in ERA, pitches against the Yankees on June 30. sudden, this situation comes up But he really began to blossom King Felix got 21 of the 28 and it’s like, here we go again for last season when he became a starter and was averaging 11.7 first-place votes and 167 points He was 8-10 on Aug. 15 after weren’t too sharp in the field, him,” Portland coach Nate points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.4 in balloting by the Baseball 26 starts, but a debate had either—in his 34 starts, he got McMillan said. blocks in that role. Then he was Writers’ Association of America. already begun to brew about his saddled with 17 unearned runs. Oden’s latest surgery is sched- hurt in a game against Houston, The 24-year-old right-hander led Cy Young candidacy. Many fans “They tried to do too much for uled for Friday in Vail, Colo. The crashing to the floor with his the league in innings (249 2-3), who rely more traditional num- me. I love my teammates,” he microfracture procedure will kneecap visibly contorted. was second in strikeouts (232) bers— win-loss record for pitch- said. “They would tell me, ‘You repair damaged cartilage that is Oden had just started easing and held AL opponents to the ers—didn’t think he rated at the did your job.”’ not related to the kneecap injury, into practices when the latest lowest batting average (.212). top of the list. Hernandez might’ve ranked the team said. knee issue was discovered. He Price, who went 19-6 with a Others who count on baseball’s even higher overall had the Blazers trainer Jay Jensen said has played in only 82 games dur- 2.72 ERA, was second with four newer math pointed at how well Mariners decided not to skip his the latest problem with Oden’s ing his NBA career, missing 176. first-place votes and 111 points. Hernandez had done on the regular start on the final day of knee became apparent about two Jensen said it was unclear what Sabathia, who was 21-7 with a things he could fully command. the regular season. He needed weeks ago when he experienced caused the latest damage. 3.18 ERA, drew the other three He led AL pitchers in a stat that one more inning to match NL Cy some pain and fluid in the joint. The Blazers announced last first-place votes and finished matters a lot to the sabermetri- Young winner Roy Halladay for Soon thereafter, an MRI revealed month they would not offer Oden third at 102. cians of the sport—Wins Above most in the majors, and he fin- the damage. a contract extension. He was the “I feel like they got it right,” Replacement. ished one strikeout behind AL “We sat there and it was like first No. 1 pick since Kwame Price said on a conference call Once the season ended, leader Jered Weaver of the we’d been kicked in the stomach,” Brown not to get one at the end of from Nashville, Tenn. “Felix, I Hernandez started hoping. Angels. Jensen said, choking up. “It felt his rookie contract. thought he deserved it, even “I didn’t have the wins,” he Halladay unanimously won his like hearing someone close to us Oden will be a restricted free though he didn’t have a lot of said. “But if you look at all the award in a year he led the NL had died.” agent next summer and Portland wins. You can’t really control all numbers … wow!”’ with 21 wins, pitched a perfect The 22-year-old Oden has often will be able to match any offers that. You can’t control the Hernandez thought he would game and a no-hitter, and has been compared to former for him. offense, and the hitters and stuff get the Cy last year, too, after topped the majors in shutouts Portland center Sam Bowie, like that.” winning 19 games but finished and complete games. “The numbers he put up— second, beaten out by Zack “Obviously, Felix’s numbers those were pretty ridiculous Greinke16 victories and better are very, very impressive,” numbers outside of the won-loss showing with other numerology. Halladay said earlier this week column,” he said. “I feel as if But no more sighs for when asked about the AL Cy Felix was on a different team— Hernandez now. In the Year of Young vote. “Ultimately, you look if he was on the Yankees or the Pitcher, and in the voting for at how guys are able to win something like that—he’s going the 100th overall Cy Young games. Sometimes, you find a to win quite a few ballgames.” Award, he came out No. 1. way to win games,” he said. The 13 wins by Hernandez “This is the first of many,” he Hernandez said he felt vindi- marked the fewest for a Cy said. “Now I have to work even cated that wins are only part of Young starter in a full season— harder because I’m the best the equation. Tim Lincecum set the record last pitcher in the American “This is the proof,” he said. year with 15 victories for San League.” Hernandez went 7-4 against Francisco. Hernandez said he started cry- playoff teams and was at his best Fernando Valenzuela won the ing when he got the award and against the high-scoring NL award in strike-shortened his family began jumping Yankees, going 3-0 while holding 1981 after going 13-7. His mark around. New York to one run in 26 of six games over .500 had been “It was a great, great, great, innings with 31 strikeouts. the lowest for any Cy starter amazing feeling,” he said. Sabathia and Price each led until Hernandez. The Mariners finished with an strong staffs that pitched their “It’s not only the wins, it’s the AL-worst 61-101 record and teams into the playoffs. Both whole stats,” Hernandez said. their 513 runs were by far the aces went 3-2 against teams that A month after the All-Star fewest in the majors. They gave reached the postseason. AP break, Hernandez appeared to him barely more than three runs Sabathia was listed on all 28 bal- Portland center Greg Oden hasn’t played since last be a long shot for the award. to work with each game and lots, Price on 27. December when he dislocated his kneecap.

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move ahead pretty quickly,” pass something, I’m always anx- the concept. some and have it for a few other Associated Press Selig said Thursday after three ious to get it done.” “I pretty much know where all things, like plays at first base,” ORLANDO, Fla. — days of meetings concluded. Selig’s committee includes the constituencies are now,” Steinbrenner said. “I’ve always Commissioner Bud Selig’s plan A change would have to be managers Tony La Russa, Jim Selig said. “Eight is a very fair been for as much instant replay to expand baseball’s playoffs to approved by owners, who next Leyland and Mike Scioscia, and number but so is 10.” as you can get in a sport. The 10 teams seemed inevitable meet Jan. 12-13 in Paradise former manager Joe Torre. Before leaving the NFL, at least, has that right.” after little to no opposition Valley, Ariz., and by the players’ There would be two wild-card meeting, Texas Rangers presi- Selig has said he’s against an emerged during meetings this association, which has said it is teams in each league, and the dent Nolan Ryan agreed with expansion but willing to consid- week with owners and general open to the extra round. The wild-card teams would meet to the premise that the extra er it. managers. additional games also would determine which advances to round of playoffs was more a “There are opinions every- Because baseball’s labor con- have to be sold to baseball’s division series with the three matter of how than if. where on that,” he said. tract runs to December 2011, national television partners and first-place teams in each league. “I think that’s right,” he said. “Managers have opinions. the extra round of playoffs is not slotted into a crowded schedule “I think it’s definitely worth Baseball doubled its postsea- General managers have opin- likely to start until 2012. that already has pushed the looking at. I have no problem son teams to four in 1969 and ions. Owners have opinions. I Selig said his special 14-man World Series into November in with that,” Yankees co-owner again to eight in 1995, a year want to hear them all and look committee will discuss adding the past two years. Hank Steinbrenner said. later than intended because of a at them.” two wild-card teams when it “I’m not going to rule out any- Some would have the new players’ strike that wiped out A consensus also appeared to meets Dec. 7 during the winter thing,” Selig said. “We’ll just round be best-of-three, and oth- the 1994 World Series. The vote have developed to propose a meetings in nearby Lake Buena proceed and whatever we ers would have it as a one-game to first add wild cards took place slotting system for amateur Vista. decide, then we’ll just see how winner-take-all. The mechanics in September 1993. draft picks and possibly a world- “We will move ahead, and fast we can get it done. Once we appear to be at issue more than “I got ripped and torn apart, wide draft when collective bar- and it was pretty bad,” Selig gaining begins next year. said. “If I had defiled mother- While there is a sense the hood I don’t think I could have NFL, the NBA and the NHL gotten ripped any more than I could be headed for labor strife, did. But now it’s fascinating to baseball players and owners me. Now they not only like it so anticipate stoppage-free bar- much, they want more of it.” gaining. Baseball hasn’t had a The regular-season schedule strike or lockout since the 7 1/2 will almost certainly not be -month walkout in 1994-95, and reduced from 162 games. Selig termed current dealings “There’s not much interest in with the union “a constructive that,” he said. relationship.” Selig’s committee also will dis- “Nobody ever could have cuss whether to expand video dreamed we’d have 16 years of review of umpires’ calls, which labor peace,” Selig said. “In began in August 2008. Its use American labor history, as I has been limited to whether someday will say if I ever get potential home runs went over around to writing my book, it fences and were fair or foul. probably was as bad a relation- “It doesn’t hurt to expand it ship as ever existed.

AP MLB Commissioner Bud Selig speaks Thursday during the general manager meetings in Boca Raton, Fla. page 12 The Observer N SPORTS Friday, November 19, 2010 SMC SWIMMING Diggins Short-handed Belles are continued from page 16 offense with 22 points, followed closely by junior guard Natalie Novosel, who scored 19 points. back in action in Phoenix “We were able to rally together,” Novosel said. “We were able to By KATE GRABAREK time in the pool getting expe- stop their game as well.” rience in different races. It looked like the Irish would Sports Writer “The team has really come pull away with the win at the end together this year,” Donovan of regulation time, but a three- After taking almost a said. “We are smaller in pointer from UCLA forward month off, the Belles will numbers this year so we all Christina Nzekwe tied up the head to the University of know each other well and game. Chicago to compete in the know what kind of support Notre Dame was also in a good Phoenix Fall Classic this and challenges we need from position heading into the end of weekend. one another. Practicing hard the first overtime as a basket from GRANT TOBIN/The Observer Belles coach Mark Benishek together in the pool, crank- Novosel put the Irish up 79-77. Irish guard Natalie Novosel shoots over a UCLA player in said his team has a small ing out some fast times, With the Irish down by one Thursday’s game. Novosel had 19 points in the contest. roster. and occasionally changing point and 19 seconds left, Diggins “We have had some health things up with teamwork at point guard and the Irish wait- the court at the beginning of the team, and it hurt not having her issues within the last week activities have all maintained ed out the shot clock in order to second half, with a three-pointer there,” McGraw said. “She the and a half,” Benishek said. a positive outlook on the rest set up one final play and take the from Notre Dame freshman guard common force on our team, and “We have a small roster. We of the season.” game. As Novosel attempted a Kayla McBride that finally evened we really hurt not having her in need to stay healthy the rest Benishek said he hopes the shot, she was fouled and missed the score up for the first time since there.” of the way and we will get hard work will pay off this both free throws to end the first six minutes into the game. They McGraw said she is not sure on the positive results we are weekend in the Windy City, overtime. tossed the lead back and fourth Mallory’s health yet, but they will hoping for.” as he chose to take the team The Bruins suppressed the Irish for the rest of the game. know soon whether the injury is The Belles had a strong to the University of Chicago offensive drive well in the first “When we got the lead, we did- serious. opening to the season at Invitational because of the half, as they maintained the lead n’t make a defensive stand,” “We didn’t use the bench as Notre Dame’s Dennis Stark many quick teams that will for most of the first 20 minutes of McGraw said. much as we have. It was hard to Relays, finishing fourth be competing. play. Defensively, senior forward take Skylar out with Brittany on behind three Division I “We wanted to set that bar “I thought we shot ourselves in Becca Bruszewski, with her third the bench,” McGraw said. teams, including Notre Dame. high,” Benishek said. “We the foot in the first half,” Irish career double-double against the This game was only the first of “At the Stark Relays we all were between this invitation- coach Muffet McGraw said. Bruins, raked in a career high 13 the more competitive games for used our nerves to our al and one in Indianapolis. Forward Jasmine Dixon led rebounds for the Irish. Bruszewski the Irish that are still to come on advantage,” junior Katie We chose the quicker meet to Bruins scoring with 21 points, fol- fouled out in the second overtime. the schedule. Donovan said. “We had been get the girls to step up to the lowed by guard Darxia Morris Senior guard Brittany Mallory “Being a young team, we have working hard and were con- plate.” with 14. UCLA headed into half- left the game during the first half to have a short term memory,” fident in our abilities individ- Saint Mary’s will dive into time with a 41-37 lead. due to an ankle injury. She Diggins said. ually and as a team. It was competition tonight with a 6 “We hit adversity, we stood returned to the game with five The Irish will travel to the first time this team got to p.m. meet start. The event together, nobody had negative minutes remaining in regulation Lexington, Ky. Sunday to take of experience a meet together, will continue Saturday and talk. We kept encouraging each time with her ankle taped and on the University of Kentucky so we all used our excitement Sunday with 10 a.m. sched- other. We knew we needed boxing crutches. Wildcats at the Memorial to help us get going.” uled starting times. out, rebounds and make our “We looked really young, and Coliseum. With the small numbers on layups to win the game, and we not having Brittany in the game, the team, Benishek said the Contact Kate Grabarek at did that,” Morris said. we’re going to look young. She’s Contact Molly Sammon at Belles are spending a lot of [email protected] The Irish started to take over on definitely the calming force on our [email protected] Friday, November 19, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 13 Rivalry continued from page 16

our programs are probably the two most storied pro- grams in the country,” Irish coach Randy Waldrum said. The Tar Heels, who enter the tournament as defending champions, are led by their explosive front line of junior Courtney Jones and freshmen Crystal Dunn and Kealia Ohai. The three forwards have scored 11, 8 and 14 goals, respectively, on the year. “That tandem of three for- wards they’ve got there is very, very good and probably as good as any in the coun- try.” Waldrum said. “If we can contain and shut them down, I think that’s the strength of their team. I think it’s key that we keep those three players in check.” While the Irish have lost their previous three battles with the Tar Heels, Notre PAT COVENEY/The Observer Dame is one of the few pro- Senior forward Lauren Fowlkes shoots on goal during Notre Dame’s grams in the country that has 4-0 Nov. 14 NCAA second-round victory over Southern California. risen to the occasion against North Carolina on their home multiple occasions. There’s The Irish are coming off field, winning three out of just something about it — I dominant performances in four games at Fetzer Field, think our kids just get psy- the first two rounds of the something that is not lost on ched and get ready to play tournament, outscoring New Waldrum. when they arrive on campus, Mexico and No. 22 USC by a “I don’t know how to so hopefully they’ll do that combined score of 7-0. They explain it, I really don’t,” again Saturday because we’re used that momentum to have Waldrum said. “It seems like [going to] need a good per- another strong week of prac- we’ve always done well when formance. I think if we play tice and prepare for their we’ve gone there, and I think like we did this weekend and rivals once again. we’re one of the only teams put that kind of effort in we’ll “The energy level in the that’s beaten them there on be in really good shape.” training was great again this week,” Waldrum said. “I think after that loss to Connecticut that seemed to really re-energize the team and get the team realizing that we’ve [got to] go perform every time we step on the field and those two weeks that we were preparing for New Mexico and USC were probably two of the best weeks of practice we had and then this week the kids were right back at it with a very high level in training again. “I think we’ve prepared as well as we can for them, and we’ve watched a ton of video on them,” Waldrum contin- ued. “I think we know their team pretty well, so I think now it’s just roll the ball out and see which one’s ready to go.” The Irish and Tar Heels will kickoff at 5 p.m. Saturday at Fetzer Field in Chapel Hill. PAT COVENEY/The Observer Irish players celebrate a goal by freshman forward Adriana Leon (19) Contact Mike Gotimer at during Notre Dame’s 4-0 Nov. 14 victory over Southern California. [email protected]

FENCING Irish travel to face nation’s best

By MATT ROBISON their excellence across the divi- foe is no longer in the competi- sion weapons. tion, the Irish will look to Hurley Sports Writer The Irish are coming off of a to make a run at the gold. weekend-long competition at In the FIE World The No. 1 Irish will travel to No. 2 Penn State last weekend Championships in Paris earlier Write Sports. E-mail Milwaukee this weekend to com- where sophomore Reggie this month, Hurley took 61st of pete in the United States Bentley earned a bronze medal 136 competitors. It was also Fencing Association’s North in the men’s foil competition and announced at the World American Cup Nov. 19-22 in junior Ewa Nelip finished 29th Championships that she won the Douglas at hopes of proving themselves of 136 competitors. Freshman World Cup Trophy for the best once again the nation’s top Lian Osler (women’s sabre) and junior epeeist during the 2009- team. junior Greg Schoolcraft (men’s 10 season. The North American Cup tra- epee) both finished fourth in Junior Diane Zielinski took [email protected] ditionally is one of the strongest their respective weapons. 70th in the North American Cup fields of competitors in the coun- Notre Dame made a strong last year in the women’s epee try, and although Notre Dame standing at the Cup last year as while sophomore James Kaull will not compete as a team, they sophomore Courtney Hurley fin- finished an impressive 33rd of will have several individuals ished 13th in a field of 168 com- 211 competitors in the men’s. competing in this year’s compe- petitors in the epee division. Her Competition will begin today tition. The tournament’s results sister, Kelley, a 2010 graduate and continue until Nov. 22. will not affect the collegiate who went on to win the gold, rankings, but it will give Notre eliminated Hurley from the com- Contact Matt Robison at Dame the opportunity to prove petition. Now that her familial [email protected] page 14 The Observer N SPORTS Friday, November 19, 2010

kills, recorded 34 digs, a with Dartmouth featuring senior phere in many of the home career high and the most by midfielder Daniel Keat, a brilliant games. Clark said he is counting Brown an Irish player since 2006. Irish passer who has drawn interest on the students to show up and continued from page 16 However, the Irish offense was continued from page 16 from the English Premier League support the team Sunday. blocked, hitting only .131 for team Blackburn Rovers during “I really would just love to have back to health. We feel good the game. in the Big East tournament semi- his brief professional career in a full student contingent on as a team.” Brown said her team is finals to No. 1 Louisville. Notre New Zealand. The Irish will count Sunday, and I know the players Historically, the Irish have prepped to make adjustments Dame played well in the loss and on the goal scoring of senior for- would too,” Clark said. “It’s great dominated Villanova. Notre to take down the Wildcats this moved up in the polls despite the ward Steven Perry, whose 12 to have the people in town come Dame was victorious in each time around. loss to the powerhouse Cardinals. goals were the most for any Big and cheer but I know that the of the first 16 meetings “We played really good Though the bitter loss is still East player this season. students tend to make a lot more between the two squads, but defense but just not generate fresh, Clark said the Irish need no “Our seniors have set the right noise. It’s a rare opportunity, with have since lost three of the offense, specifically transition extra redemption. example all year,” Clark said. this tournament being played last four matches. offense,” Brown said. “We “I think they’ll be ready. We’ve “I’m confident they’ll carry that around Thanksgiving, that the Notre Dame last faced focused on improving those been ready since this time last leadership into this game.” students are on campus. I would Villanova on Nov. 5, when the elements of our game, and we year, when we lost to Due to their high seed, the Irish say to all those on campus who Irish fell in four games to the feel like we got a lot better.” Northwestern in the tourna- will get the opportunity to host play soccer, and all the others of Wildcats, which was the A postseason berth for Notre ment,” Clark said. “That was a the second-round game at the course, to come out and cheer team’s final Big East loss of Dame hangs in the balance of learning experience. That was a friendly confines of Alumni the guys on.” the year. After a furious come- the Big East tournament as tough game for us. We outshot Stadium, where they have played The second-round game will be back to win the first set, the the winner of the Big East them in shots on target 12 to 3, well all season. contested Sunday at 6 p.m. at Irish dropped the final three tournament receives an auto- but lost 3-0. This group is totally The Irish are 9-1-1 at home Alumni Stadium. to fall (3-1 (23-25, 26-24, 26- matic bid to the NCAA tourna- aware of the task ahead of this year, and the new student 24, 25-18) on Villanova’s ment. them.” section — the Rakes of Mallow — Contact Chris Allen at home court. When asked what her team Strong seniors lead both teams has contributed to a tough atmos- [email protected] Although Villanova scored a needed to do in the Big East convincing victory in the first tournament to qualify for the meeting, Brown said the Irish NCAA’s, Brown’s response was had room to improve. automatic. “In our first meeting, we “I think we need to win it,” didn’t feel like we played our she said. Spartans best,” she said. “There are The Irish and the Wildcats continued from page 16 definitely things we can face off today at 10 a.m. in the do to improve the result.” Fitzgerald Field House at the night.” The game was marked by an University of Pittsburgh. But if Notre Dame does get outstanding performance by caught with a lack of focus, junior outside hitter Kristen Contact Michael Todisco at the Spartans could turn the Dealy who, along with 12 [email protected] tables on the Irish in a hurry. “They’re tenacious. They play hard and they’re a pret- ty good transition team, so you have to be really smart with the puck against them,” Jackson said. “They’re going to take advantage, get you into situations where you turn the puck over and then they transition well.” YUE WU/The Observer Jackson said the home Freshman center Anders Lee handles the puck during Notre Dame’s games will be crucial for his Oct. 29 3-2 victory over Western Michigan in the Joyce Center. squad to stay atop the con- ference. you play … if we don’t do a November home appearances “It’s absolutely essential great job in our own building this Friday and Saturday. The that we play well at home,” then it becomes more chal- puck drops at 7:35 p.m. he said. “We’ve done well at lenging. You have to take Friday night and 5:05 p.m home thus far, and we have care of the business at home Saturday evening. to continue to recognize that if you’re going to be a top it’s going to be a challenge all team.” Contact Allan Joseph at season long no matter who The Irish make their only [email protected]

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ND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ND VOLLEYBALL Just short Conference title quest Irish fall to No. 15 UCLA in double OT kicks off

By MOLLY SAMMON By MICHAEL TODISCO Sports Writer Sports Writer Sophomore guard Skylar Diggins’ half-court shot at the The Irish will take on buzzer of Thursday night’s sec- Villanova today at the ond overtime hit the rim, but University of Pittsburgh in the bounced out as the Irish fell 86- first round of the Big East 83 to UCLA at the Purcell Championship, with postsea- Pavilion in the fourth double son hopes on the line. overtime game in program his- The Irish are seeded fifth tory. while the Wildcats hold the “With three seconds left, I four seed. was just trying to get the ball The team is coming off a up the court,” Diggins said. “I successful last weekend of thought it was going in. It’s all play, where it swept through we had.” its final two Big East oppo- No. 12 Notre Dame’s last dou- nents, Rutgers and Seton Hall. ble overtime game was in a win Irish coach Debbie Brown 13 years ago against the No. 15 said she believes her team is Bruins (3-0) in Los Angeles. looking strong going into the The only games that have conference championship. extended that far beyond regu- “We have been in a good lation for UCLA have been rhythm,” she said. “We have these two contests against the executed well, performed well Irish. statistically, and our injured Diggins led the Irish (2-1) GRANT TOBIN/The Observer players have been nursed Irish guard Skylar Diggins breaks away from an UCLA defender Thursday night in a showdown at the see DIGGINS/page 12 Purcell Pavilion. Notre Dame fell 86-83 to UCLA in double overtime. see BROWN/page 14

HOCKEY Spartans provide only home opponent of November

including a tough 2-3 decision The contest against the standings, is considered by ahead of them (a pair of By ALLAN JOSEPH at Bowling Green. Spartans (4-3-3, 2-3-1-0 most CCHA observers to be a games at North Dakota Nov. Sports Writer Rather than coming home to CCHA) will have significant significant threat to the top of 26-27), the young Irish squad a respite, however, the Irish implications on the CCHA the league. will have to focus on the task The No. 11 Irish return to will take on No. 17 Michigan standings, atop which the “They were expected to be a at hand. Ridderwall doesn’t the friendly confines of the State in what will be Notre Irish currently sit. top-four team in our confer- see that being an issue for his Joyce Center this weekend Dame’s only two home games “It doesn’t really mean ence,” Irish coach Jeff teammates. after a five-game road trip between Oct. 29 and Dec. 11. much, but I can see as a Jackson said. “It’s still so early “I think coming into this that returned mixed results. “It’s always fun to play in younger guy it’s nice to see in the year you don’t know weekend, [the freshmen have] Notre Dame (7-3-1, 5-2-1-1 the JACC in front of your that you’re up there,” how things are going to pan had enough games in their CCHA) won two games, includ- home fans,” senior alternate Ridderwall said. “It’s just a lit- out, but I fully expect them to bag,” he said. “They know ing a hard-earned 3-1 victory captain Calle Ridderwall said. tle bit of a mental thing seeing be in the hunt for a top four what to expect and know what at No. 8/9 Michigan, tied one “It feels like we’ve been gone your name on top.” spot.” level we have to play at every game (picking up the shootout for a while so it’s definitely Michigan State, though cur- With arguably the toughest point) and dropped two, exciting.” rently in eighth in the league road trip in college hockey see SPARTANS/page 14

MEN’S SOCCER ND WOMEN’S SOCCER NCAA opener features Team to face Carolina yet again foe familiar to Clark By MIKE GOTIMER Sports Writer

Dartmouth. They’re always good By CHRIS ALLEN games, well-contested games.” No 7. Notre Dame and No. 3 Sports Writer Dartmouth (11-6-1) comes into North Carolina will renew the game fresh off a dominant 4- women’s college soccer’s From 1985 to 1993, Irish 0 victory in the first round of the biggest rivalry Saturday in coach Bobby Clark bled green as NCAA tournament over a the College Cup’s round of 16 the head coach at Dartmouth. Monmouth team that had previ- in Chapel Hill, N.C. On Sunday, the Big Green will ously lost only one game all sea- For the better part of the line up opposite Clark’s No. 9 son. last two decades, match-ups Notre Dame squad as the Irish Clark said he was watching the between the Irish and Tar begin their NCAA tournament opening round game, and saw a Heels have been the sport’s slate at Alumni Stadium. dangerous Big Green attack. biggest game of the year and Clark said that he has nothing “I saw a very well-organized often carries huge national but respect for his old team. team. They have players that are title implications. This week- “We played them quite often very special,” Clark said. “They end’s contest is no different, when I was at Stanford,” Clark can make things happen. We’ll as the winner will advance to said of his 1996-2000 career have to prepare for that as we the next round as the clear with the Cardinal. “I think we prepare for the opponent.” favorite to reach the Final played them four times in my The Irish (10-5-4) are recover- Four. five years there. The year we ing from a hard-fought 1-0 loss “I think arguably both of PHOTOG/The Observer went to the NCAA finals one of Senior forward Lauren Fowlkes finds the ball during Notre Dame’s our few losses came to see IRISH/page 14 see RIVALRY/page 13 4-0 NCAA second-round victory over Southern California Nov. 14. Photo Illustration by Pat Coveney, Dan Jacobs and Blair Chemidlin page 2 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER Friday, November 19, 2010

COMMENTARY FOOTBALL RECRUITING Recreating history Off-campus game brings pros, cons recruits could watch the Oregon and Rutgers again — By DOUGLAS FARMER game from within Yankee and will likely hold off on his isn’t all that simple Sports Editor Stadium to get a better feel- decision as well. ing for Notre Dame. While having two dozen Notre Dame may advertise “I suspect [running back] recruits at a game is typical- In 1913, Notre Dame and its more than playing Army or Saturday’s game at Yankee Savon Huggins will come in. ly considered a high number, “forward pass” upset Army 35- Miami to bring around another Stadium as a home game, [Linebacker] Ishaq Williams Saturday’s game should 13. After that game, people one. but as far as recruiting is will be there,” Frank said. affect many more Notre started to notice the blue-collar Fortunately, Irish coach Brian concerned, it is anything but. “And I think a bunch of guys Dame recruits, Frank said. team from Indiana. Kelly knows this. After Notre By holding the game off cam- in that area, class of 2012 The 7 p.m. kickoff will In 1924, Notre Dame and its Dame’s 28-3 win over Utah pus, the Irish are neither kids, will come in and be increase the national audi- “Four Saturday, Kelly said his players allowed to host recruits on introduced to Notre Dame ence, and catch the eyes of Horsemen” “didn’t have on their shoulders official visits nor hold football.” many potential Notre Dame defeated Army, the traditions and reputations” extended conversations with Huggins, a four-star recruit players. 13-7, on the that come along with playing them, Irish recruiting expert from Jersey City, N.J., holds “Any time you can play in way to the first here. Mike Frank said. scholarship offers from that type of environment, of 11 National “We were just playing,” he “What they can do is give numerous schools, including that is a good thing,” he said. Championships. said. “We’re back to playing the recruits tickets to the games, Florida, Oregon and Rutgers, “There are a lot of eyes out After that game of football the way it so they can come to the and all of those schools — there wanting to watch this game, sports- needs to be played.” game and see Notre Dame,” including Notre Dame — will game. A lot of times, 17- writer It seems hard to imagine an said Frank, who runs the have to wait a few months to year-old kids, recruits, are Grantland Laura Myers Irish team under the lights in ESPN.com-affiliate Irish learn Huggins’ final decision. out there during the day Rice made Yankee Stadium, playing Army Sports Daily. “They can’t “Savon is going to visit a hanging out with their bud- sure every- Sports Writer in green jerseys, and not con- really meet with them and number of other schools,” dies. They aren’t at home one knew cerned about the past. But Kelly have long conversations Frank said. “He doesn’t plan watching college football. about the said there is a distinction. when it’s off-campus.” to make a decision until “You catch them at 7 p.m. Irish. “We want to know about our Even without the official Signing Day, so we won’t before they go out in the In 2006, 48 games and nearly tradition. We want to embrace visits, Frank said the off-site have a decision out of him evening, and show them 100 years after the teams’ first Notre Dame,” he said. “We just games could serve a benefi- for quite some time, but I do something on the field, that meeting, No. 5 Notre Dame and can’t carry all of the unfulfilled cial purpose for the Irish. think Notre Dame is very can certainly have a tremen- its green jerseys steamrolled expectations.” “It’s a good thing because much still in the race. dous effect.” Army, as expected, 41-9. Expectations were fairly low there is a lot of talent in the “I certainly do think they Not long after that game, peo- going into the game against Jersey, Philadelphia area, all have a great shot, and it For more on Notre Dame ple started wondering where the Utah, which could explain why that area, including some in would help if they ran the recruiting, check out Mike Irish had gone. the team’s metaphorical shoul- New York State,” he said. ball on Saturday. Obviously Frank’s irishsportsdaily.com. Any first-year theology student ders were lighter. But if the Irish “Just having them come to last weekend they were able E-mail Mike at can explain that at Notre Dame, continue to play like they did the game to actually see to and that is a good thing to [email protected] “Tradition” is spelled with a Saturday, they will probably Notre Dame is a big deal. show to running backs.” and tell him The Observer capital ‘T.’ It is the fabric of the start to pile up again, and quick- That was the whole idea of Williams, another four-star sent you. University and, at least in theo- ly. these off-site games, to recruit, from Brooklyn, N.Y., ry, should be consulted as a But Kelly doesn’t want his increase the exposure.” holds even more offers than Contact Douglas Farmer at major factor when deciding how team to feel that. He wants them Frank estimated 20 to 25 Huggins — including Florida, [email protected] to move forward. to go out and play. This is true in a lot of areas at “Play the game of football,” he the school, but especially foot- said. “Enjoy it. Play it hard, play ball. Traditions have flourished it fast.” since the days of Knute Rockne The burden, then, may fall not (who, in 1928, at Yankee on the team, but on the fans and Stadium, against Army, asked the administration to allow the his team to “Win one for the team to do just that. Gipper”). But it has been a while Notre Dame’s tradition is spe- since those traditions have been cial and important. It is right to something more than an exer- celebrate that tradition. Asking cise in remembrance, and fans a team of young men, most of want the whole thing back. whom weren’t alive in January In a way, fans’ wants have of 1989, to emulate that tradi- been met. Notre Dame is playing tion is different. Army at Yankee Stadium. But They know about the past, the Yankee Stadium in question and they love the tradition. It’s is noticeably shinier, while Notre why they’re here. They want to Dame and Army are noticeably win against Army Saturday and weathered. against USC next week. They The administration is doing all want to beat Miami in two it can, and more, to bring atten- years. tion to this match up, the 50th No matter what, though, this meeting between the two teams team can’t bring back the past, and the 22nd in the home of the and neither can games against Yankees. historical rivals. What the administration fails What this Notre Dame team to realize is scheduling games can do, with its own offensive doesn’t mean a return to the scheme, its own backfield and past. its own green jerseys, is win This year it’s Army. In 2012, against Army. After that game, it’s Miami at Soldier Field in with a bowl game in the works, Chicago. In 2015 and 2016, the people will start to wonder if the Irish and Hurricanes will play a Irish are bringing in the future. home-and-home series, another Hopefully they’ll keep those wish granted for all who repeat- thoughts to themselves and edly bring up 1988’s “Catholics allow the team to keep playing vs. Convicts” game as the last the game of football. real testament of Notre Dame’s team and fans. The views expressed in this That win, of course, came column are those of the author soon before Notre Dame’s last and not necessarily those of The National Championship, now Observer. nearly 22 years ago. Contact Laura Myers at And it will take much, much [email protected] Follow our LIVE blog from the press box at Yankee Stadium: ndsmcobserver.com/sports/irish-football/irish-insider-extra Friday, November 19, 2010 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER page 3 Ready for Rees After entering the season third on the depth chart, freshman Tommy Rees now holds Notre Dame’s fate

tices reps with the second team. action against Michigan, Rees By SAM WERNER In the 2010 Blue-Gold Game, began to work his way back up Sports Writer Rees completed all three of his the depth chart. Against Navy, pass attempts for 18 yards, but with the game out of reach, Tommy Rees walks into the was outshone by Montana, who Rees came in to relieve Crist. interview room, and the assem- threw for 223 yards and three Displaying a poise that was bled media immediately flock to touchdowns. noticeably absent against the the freshman signal-caller. For Still, Rees said the experience Wolverines, Rees went 6-of-7 someone who was in high he gained in spring practice for 79 yards. Even if it was in school just a year ago, he han- was invaluable in preparing garbage time against a second- dles the situation with complete him for the real game action. string defense, he said he could aplomb and nonchalance. “[Spring practice was most feel his confidence starting to “It’s a change of pace from helpful for] just the little things build. what I’m used to since I’ve been within the offense, like getting “Getting some more game here,” Rees said with a smile. the footwork down, getting your experience along the way really “It’s kind of cool to have the reads down and all that,” he helped,” Rees said. attention, but at the same time said. “It’s a little different [dur- On Oct. 30 against Tulsa, Crist it’s not that big of a deal.” ing the season] when you’re went down again — this time It’s all part of the job descrip- game-planning for an oppo- for the season. The game reps tion for the man who probably nent.” against Michigan and Navy never expected to be here. The experience Rees gained appeared to have paid off, as Entering the season, junior in spring practice would come the freshman played with matu- Dayne Crist was firmly into play earlier than anyone rity beyond his years. Crist’s entrenched as Notre Dame’s could have anticipated. In Notre injury may have set off a panic starting quarterback and Rees Dame’s second game of the sea- among Notre Dame fans around was competing with junior Nate son against Michigan, Crist the country, but Rees stayed Montana for the back-up spot. went down with an apparent cool under pressure, and Suffice to say, the freshman has head injury and Rees was became the first Irish freshman come a long way. forced into action. On his first quarterback to throw four career passing attempt, Rees touchdown passes in a game. Getting a jump start threw an interception to Even though the game ended on Last season, when it became Wolverine linebacker Jonas a costly interception, Rees drew apparent that former Irish Mouton. After one more incom- rave reviews from Kelly after quarterback Jimmy Clausen pletion, Rees was pulled for the his 334-yard performance. could leave early for the NFL, rest of the half in favor of “Awesome,” Kelly said of Rees the Irish coaching staff Montana. After the Irish lost 28- in the post-game press confer- approached Rees about possibly 24, Kelly admitted he “did a ence. “Are you kidding me? I enrolling in January. Seeing an poor job” preparing both back- couldn’t be more happy for the opportunity to get a leg up on ups. kid. True freshman going out learning the Irish offense, the For his part, Rees said he did- there, hasn’t played. He just Lake Forest, Ill., native got his n’t let the poor first perform- competes. Took some big hits, academics in order to get to ance get him down. got right back up. I don’t know South Bend in time for spring “Against Michigan there were if he knew where he was a cou- practice. some butterflies going, some ple of times. Got right back up, Even though he was initially pre-game jitters,” Rees said. said some things. I knew that JAMES DOAN/The Observer recruited by former Irish coach “You’ve just got to keep work- he was going to compete Freshman quarterback Tommy Rees waits for the snap during Notre Charlie Weis, Rees elected to ing hard after that and keep again.” Dame’s 28-3 victory over Utah Saturday. stay committed — and follow preparing like you know you Rees admitted he surprised through on his plan on early can play.” himself a little bit with his per- In his first career start feels like it’s his team now, and enrollment — when Weis was Even though he wouldn’t formance, but added that he felt against Utah, Kelly and the he’s not just filling in for Crist. fired in December. Rees said admit it at the time, Rees said prepared for the situation. coaching staff implemented a “Dayne would probably say new coach Brian Kelly’s past the trial by fire helped prepare “I had a lot of confidence in slightly more run-based offen- the same thing,” Rees said. success sealed the deal for him. him for the rigors of big-time what I can do going out there, sive system. Rees only threw “That’s kind of the mentality “The first thing that jumped college football. and to play as I did is something the ball 20 times, but completed you have to have as a quarter- out at me when I met [Kelly] “Now, I’d say yes, [it helped],” I worked hard for and some- 13 passes for 129 yards and back. You’ve got to come in, be last winter was how much of a he said. “But at the time you thing I couldn’t do without all three touchdowns. More impor- in charge and be a leader.” winner he was and how com- obviously want to do a little bet- my teammates’ support and tantly, though, the Irish domi- Other players are buying into mitted he was to bringing Notre ter. In hindsight, it’s probably help,” Rees said. “They should nated the No. 14 Utes for a 28-3 Rees’ leadership, too. Dame back,” Rees said. “That’s helped out getting that out of get a lot more credit than I have win. After the win, Rees said he “He sees the field very well, something I really wanted to be the way.” — the line, the receivers — was shaking hands with Utah and I like him a lot out there,” a part of.” they’ve done their job and players when he noticed some- junior receiver Michael Floyd Throughout spring practices, All about confidence adapted to a freshman quarter- thing unusual. said. “And I feel confident with Rees and Montana split prac- After struggling in his first back being in there.” “I see a couple of students him — everybody out there that I know, and I’m kind of does feel confident with him out confused as to why they’re on there, too.” the field, then all of a sudden Rees said Crist has been more the whole student section is out than helpful in his development there going nuts,” he said. “It both as a quarterback and a was really great.” leader. “He’s been great,” Rees said. His team now “We watch film together and we With the Irish now one win talk after practice. He’s been away from bowl eligibility, Rees there for me every step along said he was just focused on his the way.” job on the field. Another confidant for Rees “You stay with what you’re has been his father, Bill, a for- doing in the program, stay mer NCAA assistant coach at within your offense and work- UCLA and Northwestern. ing hard through football and “We talk once or twice every try not to let all the outside day and the bulk of the conver- effects get to you,” he said. sation is football,” Rees said. That could be difficult this “It’s great to have him there weekend, with the pomp and supporting me and it’s great to circumstance surrounding have another person I can turn Notre Dame’s first game at to to talk about the game.” Yankee Stadium since 1969. The attention can be over- Kelly acknowledged that it is whelming at times, but Rees is quite a way for Rees to start his keeping calm under pressure, college football career. both on and off the field. With “Last year at this time he was so many possible external pres- in high school,” Kelly said. “And sures, it’s all about keeping an he’s going to get a start at Notre even keel. Dame, Yankee Stadium and the “We’ve got to prepare just like [Los Angeles Memorial] we did last week, have a consis- Coliseum. That’s not too bad.” tency with how we play and just To be successful in such high- try to stack some wins here at profile environments, Rees the end.” SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer must be comfortable in his role In the past two games, Rees has thrown for seven touchdowns. Against Tulsa on Oct. 30, he as Irish starter. Even though it Contact Sam Werner at became the first Notre Dame freshman to throw four touchdowns in a game. took a while, he said he finally [email protected] page 4 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER Friday, November 19, 2010 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Record: 5-5 HEAD T AP: NR Coaches: NR First season at Irish Offense vs. Black Knights Defense Notre Dame

career record: 176-62-2 record at ND: 5-5 Brian Kelly against Army: head coach 0-0

Bob Diaco Charley Molnar Def. Coordinator Off. Coordinator 2010 Schedule Sept. 4 Purdue—W Sept. 11 Michigan — L Sept. 18 @ Michigan St. — L Sept. 25 Stanford — L Oct. 2 @ Boston College — W Oct. 9 Pittsburgh — W Oct. 16 Western Michigan — W Oct. 23 @ Navy — L Oct. 30 Tulsa — L Irish freshman quarterback not be able to be counted on to win a yards, both for scores. Nov. 13 Utah — W Tommy Rees was effective, but game for the Irish. The Black Knights defense is 22nd certainly not spectacular, in his Luckily for Rees and Notre Dame, in the NCAA in stopping the pass, Nov. 20 Army first start for Notre Dame junior wide receiver Michael Floyd is partially because of their impressive Nov. 27 @ USC against Utah. He threw three playing up to his potential. He has time of possession. Notre Dame will touchdowns and no intercep- nine touchdowns on the year, includ- need to keep control of the ball if tions en route to a blowout of ing seven in the last four games in they are going to have success pass- the Utes. which he has played. Senior Duval ing the ball.

Head-to-Head Rees is still young and inexpe- Kamara also played well against ND PASSING ND ND OFFENSE ARMY DEFENSE rienced, though, and likely will Utah, catching two passes for 38 EDGE: ARMY Scoring: 26.20 ppg (68th) Scoring: 24.40 ppg (56th) Total: 387.40 ypg (58th) Total: 329.0 ypg (30th) Rushing: 114.80 ypg (100th) Rushing: 140.40 ypg (45th) While the Irish have been a carries against the Utes for just 3.7 rush defense held Notre Dame to just Passing: 272.60 ypg (21st) Passing: 188.60 ypg (22nd) pass-heavy team for the majority yards per carry, slightly below his 109 rushing yards in the Irish’s 35-17 Turnovers against: 19 (76th) Turnovers for: 22 (19th) of the season, they had a solid season average of 4.4. Junior running loss Oct. 23. The Black Knights’ small, Fumbles lost: 6 (88th) Fumbles rec.: 12 (12th) day against Utah without back Jonas Gray, however, exploded quick front seven could present Interceptions: 12 (91st) Interceptions: 10 (48th) Armando Allen, putting up 127 for 44 yards on just three carries matchup problems for the Irish once Sacks Allowed: 19 (58th) Sacks: 22 (44th) yards on a Utes team that had against the Utes and provides a spark again. The Irish will need to beat T.O.P. for: 26:41 (117th) T.O.P. against: 25:55 (3rd) the nation’s No. 14 rush defense. for Notre Dame in relief of Wood. Army’s defenders off the ball in order In relief of Allen, sophomore Army brings the nation’s No. 45 to open up holes for their runners. running back Cierre Wood led rush defense into the game presents a Statistical Leaders RUSHING ND the Irish with 71 yards on 19 similar profile to Navy, whose No. 52 EDGE: NOTRE DAME

ND OFFENSE ARMY DEFENSE QB TOMMY REES LB STEPHEN ANDERSON Though he has not should be able to count on Brian Kelly’s gameplan they made the most of attempted a field goal in him to come through in the against Utah was superb. their opportunities,

52-83, 542 yards, 7 TD 72 total, 8.5 TFL, 1 INT OFFENSIVEND

RB CIERRE WOOD LB STEVE ERZINGER two games, kicker David clutch if need be. He led an unexperienced which has to be, in COACHING 78 rush, 345 yards, 2 TD 61 total, 3.5 TFL, 1.5 sack Ruffer is still perfect on Army ranks in the top 40 in quarterback to success part, credited to WR MICHAEL FLOYD DB DONOVAN TRAVIS the season. A semi-final- kick coverage and the top 15 with a good mix of run and Kelly’s playcalling. He 59 rec., 767 yards, 9 TD 25 solo, 43 total, 4 INT ist for the Lou Groza in punt coverage, which does short passes that made it will once again need WR DUVAL KAMARA DE JOSH MCNARY award for best kicker, not bode well for an struggling easy for Rees to play well. to help Rees along the 9 rec., 106 yards, 2 TD 39 total, 12 TFL, 9.5 sack Ruffer is 13-for-13, Irish return game. The Irish offense did not way. TE TYLER EIFERT DE JARRETT MACKEY including a long of 50 move the ball as well as EDGE: NOTRE DAME EDGE: NOTRE DAME 16 rec., 207 yards, 1 TD 32 total, 4.5 TFL, 3.5 sack ND SPECIAL TEAMS yards. Notre Dame they have in the past, but

I’m a Yankees fan. Have been my One thing is for sure: Brian Kelly Which Notre Dame team will we see whole life. Thus, there is no chance I should have no trouble getting his Irish this weekend at Yankee Stadium? The pick against the home team at Yankee up for this game. Primetime, in the Big Irish squad who lost back to back Stadium. Apple, with a chance to become bowl games to Navy and Tulsa and looked Yes, I, the pessimistic one among us eligible, against a historic opponent at completely unprepared to face the am picking Notre Dame this week. The Yankee Stadium? We’ll get a good look Midshipmen triple-option attack? Or Irish finally showed the competitive at how Tommy Rees handles the brigh- the one that dominated Utah in every spirit they have lacked all season in est of lights on the biggest of stages, facet of the game? Douglas their romp over Utah. and if his solid performance against Notre Dame took a smashmouth Against Army, Notre Dame will need Matt Gamber Utah was any indication, I think he’ll Eric Prister attitude against Utah, and beat them Farmer that competitive edge again, if not more be just fine. While I have concerns in the trenches. Clearly they have that so than last week, as service academies about Notre Dame defending the Associate ability, and Army is another opponent Sports Editor are always ready to play. With that Sports Writer option, I believe the Navy game was with inferior talent and size on the edge, that spirit, Tommy Rees and the such an abomination that it has effec- Sports Editor line of scrimmage. As long as there Irish can outdo the Black Knights in all tively served as a wake-up call that has isn’t a Senior Day let-down, the Irish aspects of the game, for another rout. helped the Irish prepare. win big. FINAL SCORE: Notre Dame 31, Army 13 FINAL SCORE: Notre Dame 27, Army 14 FINAL SCORE: Notre Dame 31, Army 10 Friday, November 19, 2010 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER page 5 Army Black Knights HEAD TO HEAD Record: 6-4 AP: NR Coaches: NR Black Knights Offense vs. Irish Defense Second season at Army

career record 64-45: record at Army: 11-11 Rich Ellerson against ND: head coach 0-0

Ian Shields Payam Saadat Off. Coordinator Def. Coordinator 2010 Schedule Sept. 4 @ Eastern Michigan — W Sept. 11 Hawaii — L Sept. 18 North Texas — W Sept. 25 @ Duke — W Oct. 2 Temple — L Oct. 9 @ Tulane — W Oct. 16 @ Rutgers — L Oct. 30 VMI — W

There’s only one thing to know can be devastating. long pass for a score against ARMY PASSING Nov. 6 Air Force — L about the Army passing offense — Steelman’s main target this season Navy, who run a similar offense Nov. 13 @ Kent State — W they do not do it. The Black Knights has been junior wide receiver Austin to Army’s. Senior cornerbacks rank dead last in the NCAA in pass- Barr, who leads the team with 13 Darrin Walls and Gary Gray will Nov. 20 @ Notre Dame ing attempts, yards and touchdowns. catches and three touchdowns. need to keep their focus on the Dec. 11 Navy Sophomore quarterback Trent Three of his catches have gone for receivers while defending the Steelman has a 138.93 passer rat- over 30 yards this season. run, or one of Army’s few passes ing, but is averaging less than 100 The Irish rank 76th against the could go for a score. yards per game. Army is not a threat pass, giving up 225 yards per game. Head-to-Head to pass often, but when they do, it They were caught off guard by a EDGE: NOTRE DAME ARMY OFFENSE ND DEFENSE Scoring: 31.0 ppg (41st) Scoring: 22.70 ppg (45th) Total: 354.60 ypg (77th) Total: 380.30 ypg (66th) The Black Knights’ offense begins fullback Jared Hassin leads the team They gave up 367 yards and four ARMY RUSHING Rushing: 272.80 ypg (8th) Rushing: 155.20 ypg (66th) and ends with their running game. in rushing yards, with 858, and touchdowns on the ground to the Passing: 81.80 (120th) Passing: 225.10 ypg (76th) Their triple-option style offense Steelman is top on the team in touch- Midshipmen in a 35-17 loss. With Turnovers against: 10 (6th) Turnovers for: 18 (50th) thrives on keeping possession of the downs with 11. Hassin is averaging senior nose tackle Ian Williams Fumbles lost: 9 (75th) Fumbles rec.: 7 (60th) ball and wearing out opposing defens- 5.7 yards per carry and will be diffi- and sophomore linebacker Carlo Interceptions: 1 (1st) Interceptions: 11 (38th) es. cult to stop for a banged up Irish Calabrese injured, the rest of the Sacks Allowed: 4 (1st) Sacks: 26 (19th) Seven players on the Army roster defense. Irish defense will need to step up T.O.P. for: 34:05 (3rd) T.O.P. against: 33:19 (117th) average over four yards per carry, and Notre Dame’s defense failed miser- to stop Army’s rushing attack. eight players have scored a rushing ably against their other opponent touchdown this season. Sophomore which runs the triple-option — Navy. EDGE: ARMY Statistical Leaders

ARMY OFFENSE ND DEFENSE Kicker Alex Carlton ranks 77th in the nation in Coach Randy academies, but he saw QB TRENT STEELMAN MLB MANTI TE’O has struggled so far this punting distance, but Army’s Ellerson made his success last season, as the 154 rush, 596 yards, 11 TD 54 solo, 109 total, 8.5 TFL season, connecting on return defense has been mark on college foot- Black Knights finished FB JARED HASSIN LB DARIUS FLEMING TEAMS only 63 percent of his solid. Since the Irish will ball as the head 16th in rushing offense. If 150 rush, 858 yards, 9 TD 19 total, 8 TFL, 6 sack field goal attempts. His likely be looking for quick coach of Cal Poly, a Ellerson can keep Notre SB PATRICK MEALY S GARY GRAY range has been good, scores, the Black Knights team which he led to off-guard as well as Navy 80 rush, 369 yards, 2 TD 50 total, 4 TFL, 1 INT making a kick from 49 must keep focused on special prominance in the did, he will have success SB BRIAN COBBS S HARRISON SMITH yards out, but his consis- teams. COACHING FCS divison. His on the ground. 42 rush, 268 yards, 5 TD 41 solo, 75 total, 3 INT

tancy has been lacking. OFFENSIVE ARMY triple-option scheme WR AUSTIN BARR CB DARRIN WALLS Punter Jonathan Bulls EDGE: NOTRE DAME is a staple of the EDGE: ARMY ARMY SPECIAL SPECIAL ARMY 13 rec., 202 yards, 3 TD 21 solo, 31 total, 2 INT

Against Navy, Notre Dame dis- As I began to think of my predic- played a complete and utter inability tion, I couldn't remember the last to stop the option. Even still, unless time I had witnessed Notre Dame Army does something Saturday they beat an Academy. I investigated haven’t shown on film this season, and realized that's because I've the Irish should be fine. never seen it happen. Kidding aside, Army is not the There's a first time for every- same option team as Navy. The Black thing. Knights are bowl-eligible, but have And much as I hate to predict a Sam Werner played one of the weakest schedules Laura Myers win for the home team at Yankee in the country. The venue alone is Stadium, the Irish should take this enough to get Irish players fired up one easily. Sports Writer for this game, and it’s hard to believe Sports Writer The team is confident and knows that at least some of the momentum the stakes involved. Plus, I'm pret- built up against Utah won’t carry ty sure they're familiar with over to this week. Army's offensive scheme. FINAL SCORE: Notre Dame 34, Army 13 FINAL SCORE: Notre Dame 30, Army 16 page 6 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER Friday, November 19, 2010

Army presents another triple-option challenge

Irish will be more prepared fol- By MATT GAMBER lowing the disastrous results Sports Writer against Navy, Black Knights coach Rich Ellerson said in a Remember the last time Notre press conference Tuesday. Dame played against a team that “We know they’ll adjust,” ran the option? Ellerson said. “We know they’ll Saturday night’s showdown play better. We know they’ll be with Army gives the Irish players motivated. They were hurt by and coaches a chance at redemp- that performance on the defen- tion and an opportunity to erase sive side of the ball and they’re the memories of a forgettable going to respond.” defensive showing against Navy. Though Army’s offense does Notre Dame’s game plan against most of its damage on the the Midshipmen was clearly ground, quarterback Trent exposed and exploited, and while Steelman is a threat to throw the the Irish have certainly made ball as well. adjustments, Irish coach Brian “[They have] great balance Kelly said Tuesday it still comes offensively in the sense that if you down to basic defensive concepts. just try to take away one phase of “Physical and mental tough- it, as evident last week, nine-for- ness, controlling the line of scrim- 10 throwing the football with well mage, those are all the things over 100 yards, they can hurt you that I’m sure you’ve all heard a there as well,” Kelly said. “Trent football coach talk to the media,” Steelman is a very tough, compet- Kelly said. “We have to do the itive guy. He’s obviously very same things we did against Utah, important to their offense. Their and we have to receivers are do it against an rangy, 6-foot- offense and a 3 types that defense we “We have to do the same can go up don’t see very things we did against and get the much.” Utah, and we have to do it football.” Navy fullback Steelman is A l e x a n d e r against an offense and a the team’s Teich gave the defense we don’t see very second-lead- Irish defense much.” ing rusher fits, and Notre with 596 AP Dame will have yards and 11 Army sophomore fullback Jared Hassin leads the Black Knights with 858 yards rushing on only 150 carries. to contend with Brian Kelly touchdowns, By defeating Kent State 45-28 Saturday, Hassin and Army became bowl eligible. another rush- Irish coach and he has ing threat at thrown for you control that back row is with Army “a little bit more diverse then obviously the passing fullback in 798 yards play-action pass,” he said. “Being than a typical option team” will game,” Kelly said. “They do a Army’s Jared Hassin. The Black with five touchdowns to only one able to get the ball over their be secondary to stopping what very good job of getting the foot- Knights sophomore leads the interception — good for an effi- heads a few times is really impor- the Black Knights do best, Kelly ball out and can really make team in rushing with 858 yards ciency rating of 138.9. tant to the outcome of that game. said. some plays in the passing game. on 150 carries, for an average of Ellerson said the pass is impor- People will pick their poison, but “It’s still about defending the But it’s still about the principles of 5.7 yards per attempt. tant in keeping the defense off- that should slow down the run triple option. It’s still about the option football.” “He’s somebody that obviously guard. support along the perimeter.” same principles that you have to we’re quite aware of,” Kelly said. “You defend the option with all But defending the pass and var- defend the entire width of the Contact Matt Gamber at The Black Knights know the 11 defenders, and one of the way ious types of run plays that make field in the running game, and [email protected] Friday, November 19, 2010 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER page 7 Irish head to Yankee Stadium for 25th time

one for the Gipper” speech in opened with Yankees slugger By DOUGLAS FARMER 1928 to a 3-0-2 record under Babe Ruth sending a three-run Sports Editor Frank Leahy in the 1940s, home run over the fence in a 4- when Notre Dame won four 1 win over the Boston Red Sox. The Irish last played in national championships. In Up until its closing in 2008, the Yankee Stadium in 1969. Then, fact, two of those titles resulted Stadium hosted event after his- Ara Parseghian and the Irish largely from the outcome of the toric event, including the first trounced none other than Army Irish match-up with Army. In televised boxing match, when 45-0. The victory brought Notre 1943, top-ranked Notre Dame Max Baer defeated Lou Nova Dame’s record in The House beat No. 3 Army 26-0, and in on July 1, 1939, the debut of That Ruth Built to 15-6-3. 1946, the No. 2 Irish tied the soccer great Pelê in the North More than four decades later, top-ranked Black Knights at American Soccer League in Notre Dame and Army return zero. 1976 and three Papal Masses, to the Bronx, but not much else “I think [this is] just a great as Pope Paul VI (1965), Pope has remained the same. Brian atmosphere for college foot- John Paul II (1979) and Pope Kelly now fills Parseghian’s ball,” Kelly said. “50th meeting Benedict XVI (2008) each said place as Irish coach. Yankee of Army versus Notre Dame, so one. Thus, while the field may Stadium has moved 100 yards there’s a lot to the game. We’re still be 100 yards long by 53.3 north of its previous location. excited about that certainly.” yards wide, playing at Yankee Nonetheless, the Irish have The encounter may be the Stadium holds more weight hardly contained their excite- 50th in the historic series than the average game, sopho- ment about the primetime between the Irish and the Black more linebacker Manti Te’o game in New York. Knights, but this version of said. “They know they’re going to Yankee Stadium, now two years “Same size, same field goals, New York,” Kelly said in his old, has never hosted a college but of course it’s going to be AP Tuesday press conference. “I football game. different playing in Yankee Notre Dame topped Army 7-0 in this 1937 match-up at Yankee don’t think I’ve ever had more “Just to have the first game Stadium,” Te’o said. “Similar to Stadium. The two teams have met in the Bronx 22 times. injured guys ask me if they to be played there, it’s an excit- here, you can feel the tradition were traveling this week. ing time for us,” Irish junior there, and it’s going to be fun.” time. ... It’s clearly something do everything we’ve got to do to They’re all excited about that.” receiver Michael Floyd said. Amid the tradition, playing a that has been at the forefront win,” Floyd said. Notre Dame’s history at The tradition the Irish will football game in a venue of every conversation that I’ve Although, junior defensive Yankee Stadium is well-chroni- add to began in 1923, when the designed for baseball brings its heard of, from moving a foul lineman Kapron Lewis-Moore cled: from Knute Rockne’s “Win original Yankee Stadium challenges. The end lines in the pole to making sure there’s did admit he wouldn’t mind end zones will be closer to enough access on the side- seeing some celebrities at the walls than usual Saturday, but lines.” game. Kelly said precautions have Once on the field, and “I’m pretty excited about it,” been taken to insure player assured of safety, the Irish will he said. “Hopefully, it’d be kind safety. have only one goal on their of cool if some of the Yankees “I know that has been a great mind. players were there, but you concern of everybody “We’ve just got to make sure never know.” involved,” he said. “We have a we keep all the laughter and lot of people that have been joy down and just make sure Contact Douglas Farmer at working on this for quite some we compete on Saturday and [email protected]

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