First Linebacker Ever Invited to Heisman's Party

The Heisman Trophy was just awarded to the 20 year-old sophomore QB from Texas A&M -- Johnny Football -- who stood on the sidelines last season.

He edged out Notre Dame's Manti Te'o -- who received the most voting points for a defensive player in the 78 year history of the Heisman Trophy.

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BRING ON BAMA!

Will Manti Win Notre Dame's 8th Heisman?

In less than 12 hours from now -- Notre Dame fans all over the world will be tuning in to the HEISMAN TROPHY presentation -- with hopes that Manti Te'o will become the eighth Notre Dame All-American to win college football's most coveted prize.

The Heisman Trophy presentation begins at 8 PM ET on ESPN.

The odds are against this happening -- yet, after a football season that was not expected -- why not one more surprise!

WHAT THOUGH THE ODDS BE GREAT OR SMALL...

Here's what's certain -- the HEISMAN TROPHY will be better served in the hands of Manti Te'o.  (Illustration above from the Chicago Tribune's Joe Darrow)

I took a lap around the media to see what they're saying about the Heisman -- just click on the links below:

LINK:  YAHOO SPORTS

LINK:  CSN CHICAGO

LINK:  ABC 57 SOUTH BEND

LINK:  FOX SPORTS

LINK:  ESPN NOTRE DAME BLOG

LINK:  WNDU-TV SOUTH BEND

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LINK:  ESPN EXPERTS' POLL

Senior Parents Video: Makes Me Cry Every Time

The Notre Dame Football video staff produces an annual Senior Parents Video -- that I will admit, brings me to tears every time I watch it.  Here's the video that was produced for last night's "The Echoes" -- Notre Dame's Football Awards Show.

LINK:  SENIOR PARENTS VIDEO