ISD Locker Room: ndirish12
April 10, 2017
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Meet Matt Welch aka
ndirish12.
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The family at Notre Dame.
Which state and town do you currently live? Dacula, Georgia (Atlanta area)
Honorable mention Tulsa 2010
Have you ever physically broken something because you were so angry during or after a ND game? Yes, remote control & cracked a coffee table. But I've gotten much better as I've gotten older :)
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Most despised opposition player ND has played against? Probably Tate Forcier can't believe we lost to him. Damn Tenuta.
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The family at Notre Dame.
Alum (what year) or SubAlum? SubAlum
Why ND? How did you become a fan? Notre Dame has the best combination of high end athletics with high end education & individuals (students & staff) My Dad & his dad were always huge ND fans so like many it was just passed down to me & I ran with it. Taking our fanatical Irish family to new levels!
Do you remember the first ND game you watched? First one I can remember was the 1988 Miami game on TV with my dad. I was 4 years old.
Which game was your first Irish game attended, and how many have you attended over your lifetime? Saturday, November 22nd, 1997 vs West Virginia (for my 13th Birthday). 29 total games attended.
What is ND's record in games you've attended (maybe you're the problem)? 21-8 overall record. Make at least 1 trip to South Bend for a game every year.
What is your favorite ND moment? My personal favorite ND moment was my 1st trip to campus & a game with my dad (a first for us both.)
The most proud you've ever been to be a ND fan? When ND was both #1 in the country in Football and in Graduation Rate.
The most angry you've ever been at a ND game? Haha, too many to count off the top of my head..........
1. BC 1993
2. BC game 2002
3. BC game 2004
4. USC game 2005
5. Michigan game 2009
6. South Fla game 2011
7. Michigan game 2011
Honorable mention Tulsa 2010
Have you ever physically broken something because you were so angry during or after a ND game? Yes, remote control & cracked a coffee table. But I've gotten much better as I've gotten older :)
Top 5 favorite ND players of all time? In no order....
1. Rocket
2. Autry Denson
3. Brady Quinn
4. Tony Rice
5. Tyler Eifert / Will Fuller / Zach Martin / Harrison Smith.
5 Irish players who didn't get enough respect?
1. Rocky Boiman
2. Derek Landri
3. KLM
4. Matt Shelton
5. Marc Edwards / Joey Getherall.
Favorite place on ND campus? Grotto & ND Stadium.
Favorite ND game tradition? Player walk.
Favorite ND coach? Probably Rockne if I ever met him. But in my lifetime....... Lou Holtz.
Place you're most likely to be found before and after attending a ND game in South Bend? Just walking campus or at a sports bar to watch other games.
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Most despised opposition player ND has played against? Probably Tate Forcier can't believe we lost to him. Damn Tenuta.
Top 5 favorite posters on ISD?
ATL (where did he go?)
Funk (wish we saw more of him)
Spes
Irish7713 (or something close to that)
Any of the staff for info of course
and I miss some of Tony's stuff too "you know who this is!!!"
Are you a Polly or a Debbie Downer? Depends on what our record is.
Traditionalist, or spend whatever, let's compete? Spend the $$$ just don't comprise the values etc.
What is your ideal ND season? 13-0 National Champions
If you could sit and watch a ND game with one person, who would it be and why? My Dad because we have always had a special bond when it comes to ND Football & I try to watch as many games as possible with him.
Worst fans in college football? OSU & UGA (cause I live here.)
Most hated opposition coach? Urban Meyer.
What is your favorite thing about ISD? The inside info with integrity as always, the members, and the Post Game Show!
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Which ISD staff member do you think is the best dancer? You can choose mods, interns, columnists, etc. Gotta be Matt right???? He's Asian...... :)
What should be the punishment for Buccos, who says he is happy with 8 wins in any season? Make him wear a tight spandex suit and drink Zima & hang out with seano all night.
ND's record in 2017? 10-3
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