''This whole thing is so nutsy that I believe it only could have happened at Notre Dame, where mythology trumps common sense on a daily basis. ... Given the choice between reality and fiction, Notre Dame always will choose fiction,'' sports writer Rick Telander said in the Chicago Sun-Times.
As a ND fan myself, I have to admit that ND should explain the University's reaction to Manti's hoax and the lack of reaction to this girl's actual death. That being said, I think the most preposterous scandal to ever hit college FB happened in Happy Valley, PA.
The Happy Valley scandal was horrendous, not preposterous.
It seemed pretty preposterous to me that decades of sexual abuse of minors would be covered up to help a college win football games. But not to disagree with you, it also seemed horrendous.The Happy Valley scandal was horrendous, not preposterous.
Excellent, excellent article. Glad it ran in a national paper, and very glad someone called him out on it. Wish she talked about the scissor lift, too.
I think jgeorge is implying it was Prince Shembo who was the player in question.Who was the player in question in this article? I am assuming she knew (Brennan I mean) and just didnt mention the person name.
I think jgeorge is implying it was Prince Shembo who was the player in question.