With pieces of the puzzle appearing on the table awaiting to be assembled, it appears that the next phase of the Weis era is about the begin. It also appears to be a more coherent one. So what’s to come?

Energy for one thing is clearly seen in likes of Tony Alford and Randy Hart. Alford just seems to be the type of guy that players want to play for. He comes across as the exact opposite of Mike Haywood....

Well, I've gone through a career change, and other various stressors....but my love for the Irish reamins. However, I am rusty when it comes to this bloggy forum stuff.....sooooo....heres 10 quick hits about why 2009 is the most important season for the Irish in a decade.....

10. I just don't like PAC 10 and SEC teams....I want them to be at our mercy. I am so sick of the cocky swagger. Its like the guy who swoops in to steal your girl while you're sick in the hospital. College football...

Here is the Order the BIG TEN Will Finish in 2009-2010:

1-2. Ohio State/Iowa Tie.
3. Wisconsin
4. Penn State
5. Illinois
6. Minnesota
7. Michigan State
8. Michigan
9. Northwestern
10. Purdue
11. Indiana

The LELLY will explain why his predictions are dead on in future blogs, after Spring Practice and when I get a Big Ten BLOG HEADING , AMISH!!!!

Let’s talk Spring Ball… Part 1 of a 4 part series.

If it was not for the NFL free agency right now, Tom would be a dull boy. So while the rest of the world deliberates who will go in the first round of the NFL Draft this April, lets a take a look at what pre and post season looks like for our guys.

Coaches & Staff

After the final game and before the banquet is a time for grading. It has been my experience for the staff to get together and evaluate...

Well, I never thought I would be going across enemy lines, but since we have this break in college football, I thought I would mix it up with some of the little wishful leprechauns.

The avatar - hey, I thought you all would love it. It was the last time the Irish came oh so close to beating the Men of Troy in the last 7 years. The little leprechauns came within 3 points on that fateful day. Six out of the last seven years - you needed at least 21 points to win. I am just trying to...