[NU Sports] Notre Dame

[Abrahamson, Alan]

Much as it pains me to say, I completely disagree. 
 I'd argue it's the premier job in college FB. 
 I went there three years ago to do a story on Willingham. The place is amazing. And this really pains me (boss is a Domer) but our country is a better place because of the values ND seeks to instill in its graduates. (Not saying those values aren't taken to heart elsewhere. Just noting that they are a core component of the purported ND experience.)
 A cherished value at ND is winning. My guess - I have no inside info - is they believe Urban Meyer is a once-in -a-generation talent, and they have to act decisively to get him. 
 One more painful admission: college FB is better off when ND is a consistent winner. 
 Now, from our perspective, life is better when the Cats beat the Domers. 17-15, baby. 
 By the way, I'd love to see ND in Big 10 and see Cats, Irish square off each fall. 
 - Alan




-----Original Message-----
From: TyJLevine at aol.com <TyJLevine at aol.com>
To: nwu-sports at romaine.tssi.com <nwu-sports at romaine.tssi.com>
Sent: Tue Nov 30 14:48:50 2004
Subject: [NU Sports] Notre Dame

Notre Dame may finally find out the reality of ND football in the 21st  
Century.  Without a conference it just isn't as an attractive job as it was  30 
years ago.
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