Rockne's Roundtable

Saw the movie "Moneyball" last night. Great teams can be built with players who play with confidence and chemistry - not stars. TR fits that mold. Luv the guy's attitude.

For my 2 cents ... luv is not something one "earns." We are appreciating a student-athelete who has answered the call of duty at an early age. Just giving TR luv and support for his poise while living in the glass house of ND football.

When I think back to my student days at ND - and the pressure of classes - I cannot imagine as a sophomore - adding to that pressure-cooker - the glare of ND Nation and the national media.

TR is doing an incredible job as a human being and student-athelete.

Remember this is a luv thread We have many others on this board where we aptly and rightly discuss his play on the field.

I am reminded of the difference in role between a father and a mentor. (And that these are best kept separate.) A father's role with a son is more to give care and emotional support. A mentor's role is not to "care" so much but to teach.

I guess technically football was mentioned in the original post but, come on Shamrock1 give the ole boy a break. His point was the opening is the opening and closing line.

While I understand the football issues this isn't about that. It is about appreciating Tommy Rees the young man more than Tommy Rees the qb.

i cold write a homily/sermon about it but i leave that to a priest.....

I'll apologize for being too technical on this.....genuinely.

The Notre Dame QB is the man.......to suggest that he is under any more pressure than those gone by is just ludicrous.

I like Tommy....I like Dayne......have I ever been to Notre Dame ? Hell no ! I've been to the USA twice (if that counts for anything).....but I know my ND ball (25+ years).

Please do not tell me to give Tommy a break, just because he had a "tough" season........he has been given every break imaginable by Kelly.

Winning = good.
winning makes me feel good.
winning sends endorphins corsing through my body.
like the feeling while eating a ham and bacon sandwich.
yummmmm

2-2 = Good ?
2-2 makes you feel good ?

Enjoy the 'wich.

Its amazing that Dayne Crist was chosen by the head coach to start and now seems to be an afterthought. He is a better player then Tommy Rees, period. Every time Rees drops back to pass, we ALL hold our breath. If you deny that, you're lying.

Well this is the issue I guess.

You can create all the appreciation threads you wish....be them Rees/Crist/Hendricks/Golson. Until the true number one ND QB has established himself, only then will threads like this will be very much warrented...imho.

Until then.....expect EVERYONE to have their own opinion.

I knew this would eventually happen the minute I first read this thread a few days ago.

The intent was there. Great effort out of many but a few started having that vein in their forehead start to pop out. Angry, very angry.