The Landry Hat » notre dame http://thelandryhat.com A Dallas Cowboys Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 A Book Review of Notre Dame’s Happy Returns: Dublin, the Experience, the Game http://thelandryhat.com/2013/01/25/a-book-review-of-notre-dames-happy-returns-dublin-the-experience-the-game/ http://thelandryhat.com/2013/01/25/a-book-review-of-notre-dames-happy-returns-dublin-the-experience-the-game/#comments Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:00:44 +0000 Reid Hanson http://thelandryhat.com/?p=22097 Notre Dame’s Happy Returns: Dublin, the Experience, the Game, is a look at the University of Notre Dame’s relationship with Ireland and the significance of the Notre Dame/Navy game at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on September 1, 2012. Authors Brain O Conchubhair, associate professor of Irish Language and Literature and fellow of the Keough-Naughton Institute [...]

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]]> Notre Dame’s Happy Returns: Dublin, the Experience, the Game, is a look at the University of Notre Dame’s relationship with Ireland and the significance of the Notre Dame/Navy game at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on September 1, 2012. Authors Brain O Conchubhair, associate professor of Irish Language and Literature and fellow of the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, and Susan Mullen Guibert, assistant director in Notre Dame’s Office of Public Relations, team up with senior university photographer, Matt Cashore to provide insight, explain historical significance, and paint both a written and photographic image of Dublin, the experience, and the game. O Conchubhair and Guibert begin by explaining the history between the University of Notre Dame, in its 125thyear of football, and the Naval Academy. Together they share bonds dating back to 1927 when they played their first football game against one another. The match-up continued every year since, forming the longest uninterrupted intersectional series in college football. The authors explained the role Notre Dame took during World War II when Navy selected them as its training center, sending approximately 12,000 officers to train at Notre Dame. The significance of the Naval relationship was stated best by Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, president from 1952-1987 when he said, “All I can say is without the Navy during the war, this institution would have gotten down to a few hundred students…Instead of that, we were almost twice our normal size during the war, and we were able to contribute something to the Navy.” The Authors O Conchubhair and Cashore change pace and dive back further and into the history of Dublin. They explore the city as a Viking settlement and trading post in the 840’s, a Norman stronghold, the jewel of Ascendancy Ireland, and the British Empire’s second city. Photographer Matt Cashore provides page after page of brilliant imagery of scenic views, notable landmarks, and the Georgian Architecture Dublin is most known for. After nearly two hundred story-telling photographs the authors describe the experience of the trip to Ireland this fall and the outline of the game itself. The financial impact of the game both for the short term and long term are lightly addressed but possibly the most important effect discussed.

Sep 1, 2012; Dublin, IRELAND; The color guard marches onto the field before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Navy Midshipmen at Aviva Stadium. Notre Dame won 50-10. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

The University of Notre Dame’s link to Ireland is much more than just a mascot. The book states, “… (Notre Dame) was built in great part by the Irish – priests, brothers, and sisters, as well as benefactors and supporters. It is most fitting, therefore, to look back to Ireland with a spirit of helpful assistance…” Through the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies (with a presence in both Indiana and Ireland) and the Department of Irish Language and Literature (the only one of its kind in North America), Notre Dame continues its strong relationship to Ireland. This book is difficult to neatly classify since instead of telling a singular story or retelling a specific event, the book instead looks at three separate items. While all separate items are related to Notre Dame they are otherwise quite different. The aptly named book takes time looking at historical Dublin, modern day Dublin, the specific events that sounded the game, and the game itself. With a multifaceted story like this, the book reads more like a scrapbook than anything.  For those who were able to attend the September 1st game it reinforces a vivid memory that would most likely be quite appreciated. To fans unable to attend the September game, the book does an effective job of explaining and illustrating a broad portrait of the experience.  By itself, the book is a pictorial tour guide providing a simple education of the University of Notre Dame and it’s link to Ireland and the Naval Academy. This visually beautiful book available from the University of Notre Dame Press at http://undpress.nd.edu/book/P03030 is a must-have for most Notre Dame Fans whether or not they attended the game. For those uninterested in Notre Dame or Ireland (past or present) this book is simply just not for you. Clearly marketed for those linked to Notre Dame this book does a good job at what it is: A quick literary and pictorial essay on Norte Dame and how it relates to Dublin, the Experience, and the Game.

]]> http://thelandryhat.com/2013/01/25/a-book-review-of-notre-dames-happy-returns-dublin-the-experience-the-game/feed/ 0 The Dallas Cowboys Select a Wide Receiver? http://thelandryhat.com/2012/02/26/the-dallas-cowboys-select-a-wide-receiver/ http://thelandryhat.com/2012/02/26/the-dallas-cowboys-select-a-wide-receiver/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:00:58 +0000 Mark Contreras http://thelandryhat.com/?p=13919 The Cowboys won’t select a wide receiver in the first round. However, with uncertainty over the #3 spot due to the Lauren Robinson situation, it might not be a bad idea to consider a wide receiver in the later rounds. Personally, I believe the Cowboys would be foolish to draft a wide receiver at all [...]

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]]> The Cowboys won’t select a wide receiver in the first round. However, with uncertainty over the #3 spot due to the Lauren Robinson situation, it might not be a bad idea to consider a wide receiver in the later rounds. Personally, I believe the Cowboys would be foolish to draft a wide receiver at all with the flooded receiver market and the depth at the position on both the outside and the bench.

Jan 1, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Laurent Robinson (81) celebrates his touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alan Maglaque-US PRESSWIRE

But then again, Jerry Jones thinks this team could win a Super Bowl this year WITH. THE. CURRENT. ROSTER. http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/02/25/12/Jerrys-delusions-of-grandeur-fall-flat/landing_cowboys.html?blockID=673946&feedID=3799

Jesus Christ…… Anyways, let us waste no further time. I’m using Walter Football’s rankings this week. Let me know if you think anyone should be included/excluded.

Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

Blackmon is clearly the best wide receiver in the draft, as was his former teammate Dez Bryant in 2010. The difference is that he has no character questions and he might be a better football player.

Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina

Jeffery raised a lot of question when he came to Indianapolis overweight. That added to his problem of being slow and having to answer questions about his 40 time. He’s fighting an uphill battle to keep his number two ranking.

Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

Floyd is a guy that makes me excited. He’s a guy you want on your team because he has huge hands and can make any catch. The down side is he isn’t very big and has problems going over the middle.

Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

Wright was unstoppable with RGIII getting him the ball this season. He proved his speed and playmaking ability. However, I have to grade him down a bit because he was playing in the Big XII and the Big XII defenses are hot garbage. I think he’s a good prospect but he will need to prove himself.

Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers

Sanu had a fantastic season at Rutgers with 115 catches and 1206 yards. He needs to prove he can run routes in the NFL over the middle of the field. Rutgers isn’t a  small school but Sanu needs to prove he can play with the big dogs.

Reuben Randle, WR, LSU

Randle was the top wide receiver on the #1 team in the nation (until the National Championship game). He is a huge specimen and should be good in the red zone. He’ll be a good steal in the 3rd round if he happens to fall that far. He reminds me a great deal of Hakeem Nicks.

Dwight Jones, WR, North Carolina

Jones is a possession wide receiver that is extremely tough after the catch. He will need to adjust to playing in the slot in his first season, in my opinion.

Marvin McNutt, WR, Iowa

I think McNutt is an incredibly underrated wide receiver. He will be the steal of the draft at ANY position if he falls past the 3rd round. I would advocate any team (including Dallas) taking a chance on him at that point. I love his route-running. He seems like a playmaker of the highest order.

Tommy Streeter, WR, Miami

He made big plays last few years but didn’t produce as well this season. He should stay in college. Would be a project for any team that selects him. I would need to see a killer Combine to have the confidence to draft him at all.

Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech

Hill has big size and is very fast. He needs serious development to become an NFL starter. He didn’t get many plays on a run-first team. He has been compared with Calvin Johnson and Demaryius Thomas (other Georgia Tech receivers) but I just don’t see it

This concludes the wide receiver portion of our coverage. Next week we will cover the running backs!

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