I have to admit feeling a twinge of excitement for ND this season. Normally, the bile wells up in my stomach when I flip on NBC and get a shotgun-feeding of Irish hype. But this year, I might be able to ignore their saturation publicity, annoying fan base, bulging wallets, uncomfortable blend of sports and religion, and way-too-comfy seat on the BCS board.
It's a good school, with a proud tradition. They've had a great year, and their players actually have to go to class.
'Bama ... makes Penn State seem like Princeton.
Go Irish.