Repent

It appears Notre Dame futility may be short-lived.  This is not to trivialize their substantial bowl losing streak or their longstanding absence from end of season national championship discussion.  But it seems logical that they will not have a repeat of this past season in the foreseeable future.  At least, if they do, Charlie Weis should and will bear the brunt of the fallout.  And I refer to real fallout; job security fallout, not ultimately inconsequential condemnation from an eternally polarized media.     

According to Tom Lemming, recruiting guru, the incoming class is the most impressive since 1990.  Almost 25% of the incoming freshmen are ranked inside Sports Illustrated's Top 100. That's five kids to be exact.

Amongst the class of 2013, Mike Golic Jr., a 6-5, 265 lb. offensive lineman and son of a former Notre Dame and Philadelphia Eagles player, Mike Golic Sr., whom you might also recognize from ESPN, and Nathanial Montana, 6-5, 195 lb. quarterback from California, and, oh yeah, son of Joe Montana.  In keeping with the caliber of Anthony Fasano and John Carlson, they've landed Kyle Rudolph, a 6-6, 230 lb. tight end from Ohio.  Despite conventional "wisdom", Jonas Gray, of Michigan, verbally committed to Notre Dame after having been on hand for the 38-0 shillacking at the hands of USC.  Oddly, the game day atmosphere in South Bend and the potential to make an immediate impact on the field may have actually outweighed Mark May's "insights".  Dayne Crist, a 6-foot-5, 210-pound quarterback from California, can be found atop many recruit rankings.  Crist's coming on board is a bit curious even, as he'll likely be competing for his first three years against Jimmy Claussen, one year ahead of Crist; each hailing from California, and having earned a similar multitude of accolades at the high school level.  

Mark May:  Repent now and all will be forgiven.  Jk, jk.  It's too late.