ISD Locker Room: Morrissey79
March 23, 2017
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Meet Michael Ramirez aka Morrissey79.
Which state and town do you currently live? Austin, TX.
Alum (what year) or SubAlum? 2009.
Why ND? How did you become a fan? Father graduated ’79, mother graduated St. Mary’s ’81; had 4 other uncles (one played Hockey), 3 cousins, and a younger brother attend ND. It’s in our blood.
Do you remember the first ND game you watched? Don’t remember the first game I watched, but first game I was actually old enough to enjoy was the ’93 Cotton Bowl where ND/Jerome Bettis dominated A&M.
Which game was your first Irish game attended, and how many have you attended over your lifetime? Not sure which was the first, but have attended at least one a year since ’92, total # is somewhere between 60 & 70.
What is ND's record in games you've attended (maybe you're the problem)? Can’t even remember, but def over .500.
What is your favorite ND moment? My favorite ND moment in person was Zibby’s return against USC in 2005; freshman that year, sitting the stands, can’t describe it.
The most proud you've ever been to be a ND fan? When we beat USC and were back to #1 in the country in 2012, while also having the #1 business school in the country.
The most angry you've ever been at a ND game? Tie between ND/USF in 2011 or ND/NC State in 2016.
Have you ever physically broken something because you were so angry during or after a ND game? Double digit times unfortunately, though have not done that since 2012.
Top 5 favorite ND players of all time?
Autry Denson
Shane Walton
Jeff Smardzija
Manti Teo
Brady Quinn
5 Irish players who didn't get enough respect?
Favorite place on ND campus? South quad.
Favorite ND game tradition? Tailgating in the parking lots.
Favorite ND coach? Lou Holtz.
Place you're most likely to be found before and after attending a ND game in South Bend? Tailgating in the parking lots
Most despised opposition player ND has played against? Tate Forcier.
Top 5 favorite posters on ISD? Too many to count, but off top of my head Funkdr, omahadomer, script, thiel, tonyndnick.
Are you a Polly or a Debbie Downer? Polly (a former downer until after graduating college)
Traditionalist, or spend whatever, let's compete? Spend whatever, let’s compete.
What is your ideal ND season? Other than the obvious national title, Double digit wins, bowl game victory.
If you could sit and watch a ND game with one person, who would it be and why? I’d like to watch a ND game with Autry Denson; if the man can’t lie and has taken truth potion, then Jack Swarbrick.
Worst fans in college football? Ohio St or Michigan St.
Most hated opposition coach? Former Pete Carroll; Future Jim Harbaugh.
What is your favorite thing about ISD? News and the nuggets of info you get from the special posters
Which ISD staff member do you think is the best dancer? You can choose mods, interns, columnists, etc. Haha no clue - Christian.
What should be the punishment for Buccos, who says he is happy with 8 wins in any season? Parade around ISD tailgate with a sign that says “Jim Harbaugh is my Daddy”
ND's record in 2017? 10-3
Which state and town do you currently live? Austin, TX.
Alum (what year) or SubAlum? 2009.
Why ND? How did you become a fan? Father graduated ’79, mother graduated St. Mary’s ’81; had 4 other uncles (one played Hockey), 3 cousins, and a younger brother attend ND. It’s in our blood.
Do you remember the first ND game you watched? Don’t remember the first game I watched, but first game I was actually old enough to enjoy was the ’93 Cotton Bowl where ND/Jerome Bettis dominated A&M.
Which game was your first Irish game attended, and how many have you attended over your lifetime? Not sure which was the first, but have attended at least one a year since ’92, total # is somewhere between 60 & 70.
What is ND's record in games you've attended (maybe you're the problem)? Can’t even remember, but def over .500.
What is your favorite ND moment? My favorite ND moment in person was Zibby’s return against USC in 2005; freshman that year, sitting the stands, can’t describe it.
The most proud you've ever been to be a ND fan? When we beat USC and were back to #1 in the country in 2012, while also having the #1 business school in the country.
The most angry you've ever been at a ND game? Tie between ND/USF in 2011 or ND/NC State in 2016.
Have you ever physically broken something because you were so angry during or after a ND game? Double digit times unfortunately, though have not done that since 2012.
Top 5 favorite ND players of all time?
Autry Denson
Shane Walton
Jeff Smardzija
Manti Teo
Brady Quinn
5 Irish players who didn't get enough respect?
Favorite place on ND campus? South quad.
Favorite ND game tradition? Tailgating in the parking lots.
Favorite ND coach? Lou Holtz.
Place you're most likely to be found before and after attending a ND game in South Bend? Tailgating in the parking lots
Most despised opposition player ND has played against? Tate Forcier.
Top 5 favorite posters on ISD? Too many to count, but off top of my head Funkdr, omahadomer, script, thiel, tonyndnick.
Are you a Polly or a Debbie Downer? Polly (a former downer until after graduating college)
Traditionalist, or spend whatever, let's compete? Spend whatever, let’s compete.
What is your ideal ND season? Other than the obvious national title, Double digit wins, bowl game victory.
If you could sit and watch a ND game with one person, who would it be and why? I’d like to watch a ND game with Autry Denson; if the man can’t lie and has taken truth potion, then Jack Swarbrick.
Worst fans in college football? Ohio St or Michigan St.
Most hated opposition coach? Former Pete Carroll; Future Jim Harbaugh.
What is your favorite thing about ISD? News and the nuggets of info you get from the special posters
Which ISD staff member do you think is the best dancer? You can choose mods, interns, columnists, etc. Haha no clue - Christian.
What should be the punishment for Buccos, who says he is happy with 8 wins in any season? Parade around ISD tailgate with a sign that says “Jim Harbaugh is my Daddy”
ND's record in 2017? 10-3
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