Well it seems quite bizarre to me that I do not seem to have the energy to make it through the entire Notre Dame verses Michigan State game, but I have had a lot going on these past few days. It is currently 21-21 in the 4th quarter, so it is getting close to the end, but if I don’t make it that far I will just have to wake up early to send those taunting emails to my clergy brethren who love MSU. It’s a tough job, but someone needs to do it.
I am just sorry it is on so late, because watching it brings back many great memories. I never went to Notre Dame, but my dad did and he taught there. I learned to play ice hockey there and grew up in the Irish Youth Hockey League…..yep, I was in the IYHL! And had I been a brighter man when I was younger I could have went there. I instead made that “wise” decision to go away from home……what a moron!
Of course, things turned out alright in the end. After flunking out of two fine institutions I finally got myself together and was able to go to Butler University where I met many life-long friends, and even graduated. My brother Mike and sister Anna go there now, and my sister Sarah (God rest her soul) even went there for a short while. Our other sister Stephanie (also in heaven with Sarah…probably plotting something no doubt) went to Ball State to compete in gymnastics, and from what I understand, go to classes too. She graduated with a BSW, and a lot of other folks.
Anyway, Notre Dame has been my life-long college football love. We did have a team at Butler, but it never was the same. You see, my life in Indiana, and the heritage of our part of my family, are traced to her because my dad came to ND from Brooklyn and then just stayed here. It is a part of me I will never let go. It is now 28-21 and I am hoping to last…..we will see.
So goodnight my dear friends and God Bless! And of course….GO Irish!
Tommy+