Does defense truly win championships or will the offense prevail to take home the trophy?
Not once has the BCS National Championship been a rematch from the previous year. Only once in the history of the Super Bowl has there been a rematch from the previous year. Sunday's interhall football championship is exactly that: a rematch of Sorin and Dillon.
For senior quarterbacks Lauren Miller of No. 6 McGlinn and Rebecca Cink of No. 1 Cavanaugh, this season has been three years in the making. With two years of starting experience under their belts, both seniors entered the season knowing what it takes to win, but without starting in an interhall finale.
A new interhall champion will be crowned Sunday on the hallowed grounds of Notre Dame Stadium when No. 1 Cavanaugh and No. 6 McGlinn face off in a matchup of well-rounded teams with remarkable efficiency on both sides of the ball.
While the women playing the games get most of the spotlight, the league would not exist without all of the behind-the-scenes work done by RecSports — especially the referees.
As part of one of the most competitive intramural sports programs in the nation, Notre Dame's interhall football teams all know the importance of playoff games. These games carry meaning not only to individual players but also to entire dorms, as a big win can boost dorm pride. With that being said, how exactly do Notre Dame'sinterhall teams prepare for a playoff game?
In the 1992 movie "A League of Their Own," women get the chance, due to World War II, to play the predominantly male sport of baseball. There are no special rules or major alterations to the game, just extremely athletic women taking the place of men. This movie has brought me to wonder why the women in the interhall program of Notre Dame are not allowed the opportunity to participate in full contact football, like the men. Why are they not allowed to wear pads and tackle? Why are they restricted to flags and "polite blocking"?
When it came to the final matchup of their regular season against Fisher, the Zahmbies were forced to forfeit because they did not have enough players. According to RecSports rules, 18 players are needed and only 17 players came ready to battle.
Though multiple-quarterback attacks are common, stability might be more important
If you look at the top five NFL teams by record in the past decade, you find a fundamental, though not all that surprising characteristic shared by each franchise: steady quarterback play. But when it comes to interhall football, many teams eschew the strategies of the professional squads. Quite frequently, teams deploy two quarterbacks.
The best dynamic duo in interhall football this year is pretty clear. Junior David Whitmore and senior Will Gesicki account for more than 70 percent of Siegfried's total offense.
Dorm size has its advantages, though experience matters too
The answer to the age-old question is here: yes, size does matter. For interhall football, there is a clear advantage for the teams with size in terms of team size and dorm size.
Most interhall games are serious affairs. There may be some joking on the field at times but, for the most part, teams are determined to win and keep the focus on their play. That was not the case Oct. 9 when Zahm took on St. Edward's, with the Gentlemen (2-1) taking a 10-0 victory. Zahm (0-3) set a lighthearted tone early, joking around on the field with each other and the St. Edward's players.
Lucky Charms help too
As the Purple Weasels work toward playing in another championship game in Notre Dame Stadium, it is the support of the entire hall that helps the ladies of Pasquerilla West dominate every game … and maybe a bowl of Lucky Charms.
Farley is currently 4-1 and well on its way to the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. Yet just reaching the playoffs this year won't be enough for the Finest.
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