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p> PIGSKIN PILLORIES br> Re: Wlady Pleszczynski's Luck of the Non-Irish : /p> p>Wlady's political astuteness might not necessarily qualify him as a predictor of the outcome of future USC-Notre Dame contests. Such as the ND win he expects when the teams meet again in sunny Southern California next year. When one considers the 12-year run the Fighting Irish had against the Trojans from 1983 through 1995, SC's current streak may well be deservedly only in its incipient stage. The Irish will undoubtedly pull out all stops next time too though, including everything from another distracted clock keeper to -- and if this won't work nothing will -- emerald sequined jerseys! Fight On! br> -- N. Spiegel br> Miami, Florida /p>

I just wanted to congratulate you, Mr. Pleszczynski, on your restraint in writing four paragraphs about the resurrected Notre Dame football program without once mentioning the former defensive standout Walt Patulski, Irish co-captain in 1971, and the very first Lombardi Trophy recipient. I'll bet his birth certificate has his first name as Wlady.

p>Go Irish! br> -- Ron Kurtz

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