Considering how the community in the ‘hood supports sports in general and USC in particular, Pete is probably safer than any other white man could be in some of those areas. If somebody hurt Pete, Snoop Dog himself might show up to pop a cap in that somebody’s ass. But he probably wouldn’t be able to get there soon enough to be the first.

I think Pete is sincere with his desire to help people and he realizes that a small overture on his part can really touch a person’s life and make a difference.

As far as the “fucking asshole” comment, I think Weis is the easy assumption, since so many people think of Weis that way. I think people are reading too much into the tirade against Bellotti; the “fuck you’s” on youtube were in the heat of battle and less indicative of a general problem with MB. Another possibilty would be Dennis Erickson because well… he’s Dennis Erickson.

#21 Chickensupernova: Why would he want to take a job that would be a step down in the first place? And that’s not a cheap shot, I think there are only a couple of college jobs that rival USC’s. He’s in the #2 media market with no NFL competition, rich and famous alums who love him, the USC song girls around for decoration, and plenty of good bodysurfing a few miles from campus. There isn’t another job that could lure him away from all that.

that was awesome.

I mean, while in law school, I volunteered at a South Central LA high school as a mentor. Bad as its rep is, that place is somehow even more depressing and scary than its rep. For Pete to drive around late at night in that place as a white dude and talk to random down on their luck guys is pretty much the most bats*** insane thing I could imagine. I give him major props for it. I also hope he doesn’t get shot in some accident.

South Carolina fans everywhere respond with: welcome to our world. Except the part where you win your last game of the season in dramatic fashion, reclaiming some final atom of dignity from the season’s otherwise head-scratching end.

# 27 – Eirishis: In addition to Pete Carroll, almost everyone, and by now many Domies also consider Charlie Weis an effing “a”.

But, ND has been so awful this season and meaningless, that Pete C was more likely referring to Belotti.

As a Louisville fan, I’m glad they came back and beat Rutgers on senior night. But I hate that it was 21-3 in the first quarter, which happened 2 other times this season… Kragthorpe is a late adopter of the Dave Wannstedt face: Bad things are happening, and I don’t know how to stop them.

I like the writer of the Carroll piece, J.R. Moehringer. Read his book “The Tender Bar” (think it’s the same guy). Pretty good guy book not involving robots or explosions.

(Not gonna lie – enjoyed the insight into Carroll’s unique brand of controlled insanity, but I think that ND fans should actually enjoy the fact that he hates our coach so much.)