http://www.sbnation.com/users/Pride%20O'%20Ireland Posts made by Pride O' Ireland on SB Nation http://www.rakesofmallow.com/2008/12/6/683614/defense-and-rebounding Pride O' Ireland Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:04:49 -0000 <p>...win championships.&nbsp; Well, even if you disagree with that, today's loss to Ohio State proves that you are not a championship caliber team without having mastered those two facets of the game.&nbsp; The number of second chance points that Ohio State got was an absolute travesty.&nbsp; No wonder Harangody averages double digit rebounds.&nbsp; He is working 1 on 5 instead of 1 on 9.&nbsp; This was a problem last year as well.&nbsp; When your 5'10" point guard is your second best rebounder, you have problems.&nbsp; I love that Brey has put these guys in a position to feel like they have the green light at all times on the offensive end but they really need to make a commitment on the defensive end unless they don't mind being knocked out of the tournament in the first or second round again.</p> http://www.rakesofmallow.com/2008/10/23/641397/new-kicker-this-weekend Pride O' Ireland Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:31:30 -0000 <p>According to an Eric Hansen <a href="http://southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081023/SPORTS13/810230440/1001/Sports">story</a> in the South Bend Tribune, Notre Dame has found a walk on that is now competing with Walker for the field goal kicking duties.&nbsp; His name is David Ruffer and he transfered from William and Mary where he was also a walk on, but at the wide receiver position.&nbsp; My favorite part of the article is when the kid's dad is quoted as saying matter-of-factly the longest field goal he ever saw his kid hit was "56 or 57."&nbsp; Oh, no big deal.&nbsp; My kid can hit 'em from almost 60 while ND's kicker struggles from anywhere beyond 20.&nbsp; At this point isn't anyone else worth a try?&nbsp;</p>