tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post4317326126326419906..comments2024-03-24T05:21:33.293-04:00Comments on Eagle in Atlanta -- atleagle.com: BC-Notre Dame at Fenway is official!ATL_eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014348799382628049noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-86754742894534683362013-12-24T23:13:45.805-05:002013-12-24T23:13:45.805-05:00Mike Mayock, Doug Flutie, and Brian KellyMike Mayock, Doug Flutie, and Brian KellyPhil Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15905160318353945601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-30902412884237007512013-12-23T13:49:04.575-05:002013-12-23T13:49:04.575-05:00As long as this counts as a ND home game, this is ...As long as this counts as a ND home game, this is great. I'd hate to give up an on campus home game to play down the road, but this is practically an EXTRA home game for BC. If you're trying to attract the non-alumnus fan, why not have a game in a location everyone knows, one that's surrounded by bars and is used to handling large crowds?Herzylax22https://www.blogger.com/profile/15802184516151033625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-31050274803898993342013-12-23T08:56:38.145-05:002013-12-23T08:56:38.145-05:00As I said on ATL's first post, I'm all on ...As I said on ATL's first post, I'm all on in this,and see no downside. The negative folks appear to be those who have a stick in their behind/Fredo complex about ND. I couldn't care less about ND, aside from every time we beat them (which has been often in my time) it makes us look better on the national stage. I see our peers as Gtown, Duke, Northwestern - not ND. The only kids that went to ND from my (catholic) high school were the "holier than thou when sober - creepy when drunk" kids. <br /><br />Either way, its a fun event that's a 20 minute walk from my front door. Lets fill the Cask early, get loud, and beat those creep-shows. CatabEaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152594305758254312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-50047166083745209772013-12-22T15:00:58.434-05:002013-12-22T15:00:58.434-05:00The negative comments are really bizarre. I don&#...The negative comments are really bizarre. I don't see any downside. My sisters live in Boston, so my wife and I will be bringing the kids out to Boston for the whole week, and we'll do Thanksgiving there.<br /><br />How do I get on the waiting list for tickets?chinapaulohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304822991006844745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-83748049868741009202013-12-22T12:55:37.505-05:002013-12-22T12:55:37.505-05:00Like it or not there are a fw things in play here....Like it or not there are a fw things in play here.1) It is the Fenway Sorts Group which has lots of power and skill at putting together events. 2) it is Fenway Park which means a lot to many people across the country especially just after the Red Sox Miracle year3) like it or nor , whether they deserve it or nor, ND has national pull on the purse strings. This is all about money. Not recruiting.<br /><br />$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ rules the sports business at every level.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07426170247468782374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-90724863164902957102013-12-22T11:02:43.139-05:002013-12-22T11:02:43.139-05:00The issue is why do they get to play by different ...The issue is why do they get to play by different rules than everyone else. Even if in this instance it might not be bad for us. I don't want to enable this. The old ball coach weighed on this recently when he was quoted as wondering why they can't be like everyone else.Hoibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12681823413809048599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-78710553023149379942013-12-21T23:36:51.147-05:002013-12-21T23:36:51.147-05:00There is not a single credible negative thing abou...There is not a single credible negative thing about this.<br /><br />To the people (with no justification) griping about how "this will make nd look better than bc in boston": could that not have happened every time they play in alumni? Is it really because tickets to bc football games are that hard to get that they've previously been kept away?<br /><br />Is a whole squadron of nd fans going to descend on boston for this game b/c it's in fenway rather than our stadium?<br /><br />Our fanbase (at least based on twitter/fb) is clearly excited about this. This is a good thing.Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797187025091891592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-81640983251472267712013-12-21T22:44:09.032-05:002013-12-21T22:44:09.032-05:00There are about 20 guys on the BC roster from Mass...There are about 20 guys on the BC roster from Mass. How many of those contribute? About three. Yeah, let's keep it up. <br /><br />The Fenway game is a gimmick. Who cares? You really think it ups BC's profile in the area? ND doesn't do it for recruiting, if they did they're stupider under Kelly than I thought. They do it because they can. <br /><br />How is this better exposure than a normal NBC game for a ND home game? I'm guessing all it will do is expose Boston as an awful college football town when ND outsells us. Yes, go buy a ticket. It won't matter. <br /><br />Not against it, but the whole 'this is great publicity' thing is overblown. CThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783098791522341665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-21830395075758178162013-12-21T22:30:34.965-05:002013-12-21T22:30:34.965-05:00For recruiting? Yeah, let's keep that awesome ...For recruiting? Yeah, let's keep that awesome Mass talent in state. Give me a break. <br /><br />The hub of the universe? Where is that?<br /><br />CThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783098791522341665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-74969471772076963092013-12-21T15:13:37.960-05:002013-12-21T15:13:37.960-05:00Went to many a Pats game at Fenway,field runs from...Went to many a Pats game at Fenway,field runs from bleachers to 3rd base dugout. Bleachers set up against the left field wall.bcdad05https://www.blogger.com/profile/06012633453101137675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-54830584787083276482013-12-21T14:03:08.046-05:002013-12-21T14:03:08.046-05:00Okay - I'm in.
I hope this gives us a chanc...Okay - I'm in.<br /><br />I hope this gives us a chance to pin them with a loss.<br /><br />I was aghast because it's not a great football venue, but otherwise I'm fine with it and it's a great publicity deal.<br /><br />I'm trying to remember pictures from games played there just how the field was laid out.<br /><br />Visitor's dugout to bullpen doesn't leave much room past the endzones.<br /><br />I seem to remember that it might have been at the angle from home plate to center field - I may be wrong. Does anyone know?Big Jack Krackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202172743722727956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-61964493357904291752013-12-21T12:58:38.942-05:002013-12-21T12:58:38.942-05:00i agree that the negative comments to this are sor...i agree that the negative comments to this are sort of bizarre. great exposure for the program, and an extra home game.<br /><br />the reality of tickets these days is most are bought and sold on the secondary market. who cares about ND's allotment versus BC's - if you want to go to the game, you can go on stubhub and get a ticket. i surely will do that, as will many BC fans i know. if fans want to show up and make this a home game, all you have to do is pony up and buy a ticket.<br /><br />can't wait for the DUDES to whoop these ND posers on national TV! GO EAGLES!EL MIZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042895353703675136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-39552598177879243652013-12-21T12:21:59.631-05:002013-12-21T12:21:59.631-05:00I guess they want to do it for recruiting. I can&#...I guess they want to do it for recruiting. I can't understand why you'd want to go out to that cow pasture when u could be in the Hub of the universe.Hoibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12681823413809048599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-73441074420225786402013-12-21T11:05:28.298-05:002013-12-21T11:05:28.298-05:00I am stunned people are so negative towards this. ...I am stunned people are so negative towards this. You get to move an away game to a historic stadium in your home city and it will be in prime time on national television. What is the negative? <br /><br />Additionally, ND already plays 6 home games every year. This is an additional game that helps them further the ND brand, play in big cities, get on primetime national tv, and the tickets will be a premium price point.<br /><br />this is a no brainer Bottyeaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00711755004549984992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-89133629204612236922013-12-21T09:41:33.347-05:002013-12-21T09:41:33.347-05:00ND at Fenway is a plus for BC. How did Kraft and F...ND at Fenway is a plus for BC. How did Kraft and Foxboro miss out on this? Having a facility in downtown Boston may have been more attractive to the ND alums. NBC can hype up the contest as an event even if the teams aren't compelling. The ACC will win seven bowls. FSU, Clemson, VT, BC, UNC, Maryland and either Pitt or Miami. Merry Christmas. NEDofSavinHillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337433376275407168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-20266350110273123352013-12-21T09:28:06.826-05:002013-12-21T09:28:06.826-05:00I agree with hsk. So tired of ND and their stupid...I agree with hsk. So tired of ND and their stupid special arrangements. I'm OK with playing at Fenway in principle, but not as a just another stop on the ND/NBC national barnstorming tour.<br /><br />Top headline on Yahoo Sports: "Notre Dame to Play in Fenway Park in 2015". Yay Irish.<br /><br />What is the advantage ND is seeking?<br />With the allotment of tickets they'll have, they'll sell out to all the local "Irish fans" and BC haters, giving the appearance on NBC (true or untrue) that they are more relevant in Beantown than BC. They want an in-your-face, right in your own backyard, "FU" to BC, while catching the attention of what will likely be a greater pool of regional recruitable talent.<br /><br />On the flip side, all we have to do is win, and all those benefits are ours. Let's do this. GO EAGLES!!AlbanyEaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946625704891328658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-53108760164383824372013-12-21T00:54:01.216-05:002013-12-21T00:54:01.216-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.CThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783098791522341665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-49145000967122835112013-12-21T00:53:55.428-05:002013-12-21T00:53:55.428-05:00This is cute.
I'm ambivalent.This is cute.<br /><br />I'm ambivalent.<br /><br />CThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783098791522341665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-47404366992388095262013-12-20T22:38:16.063-05:002013-12-20T22:38:16.063-05:00ND's angle: Bob Costas told NBC Sports he woul...ND's angle: Bob Costas told NBC Sports he would work for free next season.<br /><br />Seriously though, CONCESSIONS. Beer prices will be $10 a pop. Shit will be on that night. Saving my liver up for it starting . . . GULP . . . NOW.Knuckleheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847627726401491567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-53792124728631654532013-12-20T22:33:15.394-05:002013-12-20T22:33:15.394-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Knuckleheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847627726401491567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-74515196599785358692013-12-20T21:05:18.473-05:002013-12-20T21:05:18.473-05:00We got two games against Notre Dame in Boston over...We got two games against Notre Dame in Boston over three years and some people are complaining. BC fans will complain about anything.Joe Gravellesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01640271547237583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-30849280266209149952013-12-20T17:48:58.810-05:002013-12-20T17:48:58.810-05:00Let's have a little faith in Bates and the res...Let's have a little faith in Bates and the rest of the higher ups. I am sure there is more to it than we know. <br />To me, it sounds like a great opportunity to have a nationally televised game in a unique venue. <br />Plus, its got to be good for recruiting. We were on the front page of ESPN today. Legal Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425582335315225972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-2233242143159067542013-12-20T17:08:17.941-05:002013-12-20T17:08:17.941-05:00This is a curious move - Fenway is not good for ...This is a curious move - Fenway is not good for football. The Fenway Sports Group did a bang up job for us on this one.<br /><br />Foxboro was not available?<br /><br />Of course Our Lady's being what they are, I'm sure grandstands will be erected along the Green Monster.<br /><br />How many tickets will BC be allotted as the away team? We'll probably get screwed.<br /><br />Go BC - beat ND.Big Jack Krackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202172743722727956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-55514552979301593862013-12-20T16:09:39.323-05:002013-12-20T16:09:39.323-05:00The whole non-baseball event at Fenway thing has b...The whole non-baseball event at Fenway thing has been done to death. Hockey, concerts, soccer, football. Enough already. Fenway is not that special.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860968589818360244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-21310699990195084702013-12-20T16:03:57.626-05:002013-12-20T16:03:57.626-05:00nothing like a Notre Dame game to re-start collect...nothing like a Notre Dame game to re-start collective BC low self esteem group therapy <br />diabetic tacklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07110903807341776373noreply@blogger.com