Monthly Archives: November 2011

Who sacked Notre Dame’s moral autonomy?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Outside the Huddle

“Father Hesburgh made his position on the war very clear Friday afternoon as he introduced Senator Charles Goodell to a group of over 350 students in the Stepan Center.  ‘If I had the wisdom and the power I would stop the war … Continue reading →

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Is Rashard Mendenhall the John Lennon of the War on Terror?

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Outside the Huddle

In May, when the US announced it had killed Osama bin Laden, the Pittsburgh Steelers running back caused a stir with controversial tweets. The official response was harsh. The Steelers organization issued a rebuke. Champion pulled its endorsement deal. And … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame Football as a Platform for State Iconography

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Outside the Huddle

In the fourth quarter of the Michigan State football game on September 17th South Bend Police Sergeant Tim McCarthy warmly incanted that physicians AND drivers are similar in that they both need patients. If traffic safety requires patience, patriotism calls … Continue reading →

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