-A few years ago, it looked like Purdue would hire Wisconsin OC Paul Chryst. Instead, Burke and the committee hired Hope. Now, Chryst will be heading to coach Pitt. An interesting bi-product of the hire is Purdue looks like a few of the recruits that were iffy on their decision to go to steel town have reaffirmed their commitment to the Panthers. Hope's recruiting class did get another Olineman this week...which is something we at BS have been hoping and asking Santa for.
God's favorite team wasn't a good fit for Crist
-Dayne Crist, the nation's best QB out of high school has officially left UND after some rocky seasons in the
armpit of Lake Michigan
South Bend. Crist will join fellow football god, Charlie Weis at Kansas for his final season of eligibility. Look for the Jayhawks to win the World Championship...or at least the national championship...or at least the Big 12 Championship...or at least be state champs...nevermind, KState and their whipper snapper coach might keep them from doing that.
-Merry Christmas, everybody. A little over 2000 years ago, my Savior was born. I love the feeling of this time of year- kids waiting for Santa, the twinkling lights and time with family. But the real reason for this season is still the first six letters of the day, Christ.
I hope you and your family have a great few days off. Students, don't wear out your welcome at home...old people, enjoy the worthless bowl games, over-eating and tacky ties and sweaters. If you don't celebrate Christmas, I hope you have a good couple of days too with your family. If you're offended by me using the word Christmas, tough crap. When my Jewish pals wished me a Happy Hanukkah when I lived back east quite regularly...I always appreciated it for what it was- a well-wish to someone with hope they have the same special feelings this time of year that they have.
I feel blessed, even with Purdue choking away games on the hardwood and going to a pretty meaningless bowlgame because of the things that I don't talk about on this site very often. I hope you do too.
