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By Art Vandalet, November 30, 2009 11:29 am

The “holy war” between Brigham Young University and University of Utah saw an impressive battle Saturday.  BYU fans in Lavell Edwards Stadium cheered the cougars to a 14 point lead over the Utes– a lead they gave away in the fourth quarter. With a touchdown conquering the Ute’s field goal in overtime, BYU claimed the unofficial title for 2009:  26: 23.

Following the game, a triumphant Max Hall, quarterback for BYU, stated that he “hate[d]. . . everything about [the University of] Utah.” Saying that Ute fans are “classless,” Hall referenced an incident from last year’s rivalry game when Utah fans verbally assaulted, spit on, and dumped beer on his family.

According to Hall, the fans in question were escorted to their vehicle by the local police. Ending an embarrassing game for Hall and an unpleasant experience for his family, this experience embittered Hall.

Hall has since apologized to the university, fans, and team from Utah and to his own  team and coaching staff.In an interview this morning, BYU head coach, Bronco Mendenhall, says he ‘absolutely’ respects Hall for the way he handled the situation, calling him a ‘great leader’ and a ‘great kid’ who ‘has [Mendenhall's] support.’

According to  Mendenhall, “The apology [Max] issued (came) from him and no one else. . . . If anyone thinks they’ve influenced his apology, that’s a mistake; he woke up, did all of that on his own. . . . I haven’t talked to Max yet, nor has anyone else from our coaching staff. Max has done this completely on his own.”

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By Sports Addict, November 24, 2009 9:47 am

Notre Dame quarterback, Jimmy Clausen, was punched in the face by an upset fan outside a restaurant in South Bend early Sunday morning. He now has a swollen eye, a person briefed on the incident reported on Monday.

That person said Clausen was “sucker-punched” by a fan as he left an establishment after having dinner with his parents.

The fan allegedly said something to Clausen and/or a female acquaintance.

A South Bend police spokesman said that no police reports were filed over the weekend involving Clausen, according to the Chicago Tribune.

The newspaper also reported that the name of the bar was CJ’s and that a bartender at the establishment said that Clausen had been there with family members and other Irish upperclassmen after Notre Dame’s loss to Connecticut on Senior Day.

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By Sports Addict, November 16, 2009 3:29 pm

With Charlie Weis continuing to show signs that he is an over-paid and an under-delivered coach, Notre Dame‘s athletic director, Jack Swarbrick, could be looking for a new man to take the reigns of one of the most storied football programs in America. But who?

Well, none other than Bob Stoops himself is at the head of the rumor board.

That is right ladies and gentletman. Bob Stoops of Oklahoma is rumored to be the top pick for the Notre Dame football program. The question that came to my mind, however, was “Is Bob Stoops really going to change the program?” After all, he has not had the hottest season this year either. It seems as though him and Charlie Weis have a lot of similarities, the main one being that neither of them can win the big game when it really matters.

If I were Bob Stoops, I would jump all over this opportunity. This could be his chance to get out of Norman and head to a place where he has no history. He will have a clean slate and a chance to redeem his last few years at Oklahoma.

Could he be the Savior for Notre Dame football?

Or could he?

But don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that Bob Stoops isn’t a good coach, because he obviously is. However, he is yet to win the games that really matter. Even this year with his prized Heisman quarterback coming back, he has lost three games, with that supposed 1st pick of the draft sidelined for most of the year due to injury.

I think that he could have success at Notre Dame because he will still be getting some of the best recruits in the nation.People there will love and adore him, as long as he wins. It could be interesting to see how he will do against the type of schedule that Notre Dame sets up year in and year out.

Look out everyone, it could be crazy! Touchdown Jesus and Bob Stopps in Notre Dame! I don’t know who they would worship more!