Chris W
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1) The Christmas Giving shirt designs by @bridgetgoirish.bsky.social are all live, and proceeds from all purchases this month go to the Center for the Homeless in South Bend.
2) You can now get those designs on some fun new stuff, including socks and fanny packs.
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2) You can now get those designs on some fun new stuff, including socks and fanny packs.
rakesreport.dashery.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
1) The Christmas Giving shirt designs by @bridgetgoirish.bsky.social are all live, and proceeds from all purchases this month go to the Center for the Homeless in South Bend.
2) You can now get those designs on some fun new stuff, including socks and fanny packs.
rakesreport.dashery.com
2) You can now get those designs on some fun new stuff, including socks and fanny packs.
rakesreport.dashery.com
☘️ new pod ☘️
If you have questions about the playoff, how the process works and where Notre Dame stands after last night, @mbryan.bsky.social and I did our best to answer them in a tidy 30 minutes. Odds, metrics, conspiracies -- all the pieces matter.
open.spotify.com/episode/4eit...
If you have questions about the playoff, how the process works and where Notre Dame stands after last night, @mbryan.bsky.social and I did our best to answer them in a tidy 30 minutes. Odds, metrics, conspiracies -- all the pieces matter.
open.spotify.com/episode/4eit...
December 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
☘️ new pod ☘️
If you have questions about the playoff, how the process works and where Notre Dame stands after last night, @mbryan.bsky.social and I did our best to answer them in a tidy 30 minutes. Odds, metrics, conspiracies -- all the pieces matter.
open.spotify.com/episode/4eit...
If you have questions about the playoff, how the process works and where Notre Dame stands after last night, @mbryan.bsky.social and I did our best to answer them in a tidy 30 minutes. Odds, metrics, conspiracies -- all the pieces matter.
open.spotify.com/episode/4eit...
If you're saying this when nearly every ranking, human or computer, has the same order you really really REALLY overestimate your own intelligence
December 3, 2025 at 3:45 AM
If you're saying this when nearly every ranking, human or computer, has the same order you really really REALLY overestimate your own intelligence
☘️ The Stanford Review newsletter is live ☘️
Talking a killer 42-3 start, running back depth, the evil energy of that stadium, annoyance of still not knowing our playoff fate, a chalk rivalry weekend, much more.
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Talking a killer 42-3 start, running back depth, the evil energy of that stadium, annoyance of still not knowing our playoff fate, a chalk rivalry weekend, much more.
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
☘️ The Stanford Review newsletter is live ☘️
Talking a killer 42-3 start, running back depth, the evil energy of that stadium, annoyance of still not knowing our playoff fate, a chalk rivalry weekend, much more.
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
Talking a killer 42-3 start, running back depth, the evil energy of that stadium, annoyance of still not knowing our playoff fate, a chalk rivalry weekend, much more.
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
☘️ new pod ☘️
Stanford Instant Reaction with @jessicasmetana.bsky.social is live. Processing a dominant win that wasn't as joyous as it could have been but still plenty of fun. 10 straight double-digit wins for Notre Dame as we await the final bracket next weekend.
open.spotify.com/episode/2QG5...
Stanford Instant Reaction with @jessicasmetana.bsky.social is live. Processing a dominant win that wasn't as joyous as it could have been but still plenty of fun. 10 straight double-digit wins for Notre Dame as we await the final bracket next weekend.
open.spotify.com/episode/2QG5...
November 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
☘️ new pod ☘️
Stanford Instant Reaction with @jessicasmetana.bsky.social is live. Processing a dominant win that wasn't as joyous as it could have been but still plenty of fun. 10 straight double-digit wins for Notre Dame as we await the final bracket next weekend.
open.spotify.com/episode/2QG5...
Stanford Instant Reaction with @jessicasmetana.bsky.social is live. Processing a dominant win that wasn't as joyous as it could have been but still plenty of fun. 10 straight double-digit wins for Notre Dame as we await the final bracket next weekend.
open.spotify.com/episode/2QG5...
after falling behind 70-0 last week, Syracuse has pivoted to an option offense against Boston College
November 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
after falling behind 70-0 last week, Syracuse has pivoted to an option offense against Boston College
Happy Thanksgiving! Here is your college football viewers' guide for the holiday weekend, our favorite 18 games we drafted.
Playoff and conference title implications, fun match ups, Heisman auditions, extremely sad sicko rivalries -- something for everyone.
open.spotify.com/episode/5TPx...
Playoff and conference title implications, fun match ups, Heisman auditions, extremely sad sicko rivalries -- something for everyone.
open.spotify.com/episode/5TPx...
November 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Here is your college football viewers' guide for the holiday weekend, our favorite 18 games we drafted.
Playoff and conference title implications, fun match ups, Heisman auditions, extremely sad sicko rivalries -- something for everyone.
open.spotify.com/episode/5TPx...
Playoff and conference title implications, fun match ups, Heisman auditions, extremely sad sicko rivalries -- something for everyone.
open.spotify.com/episode/5TPx...
The Drinkwitz extension going to be a fun talking point this time next year when their schedule has escalated to this
November 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Drinkwitz extension going to be a fun talking point this time next year when their schedule has escalated to this
You shouldn't get in many playoff arguments because people are out there bemoaning the loss of the BCS top 4 (???).
November 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM
You shouldn't get in many playoff arguments because people are out there bemoaning the loss of the BCS top 4 (???).
🏈 new pod 🏈
@jessicasmetana.bsky.social joined to draft our 18 favorite games of this awesome Thanksgiving weekend of college football. Only one kicks off before noon ET on Friday so listen while you travel/food prep.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
@jessicasmetana.bsky.social joined to draft our 18 favorite games of this awesome Thanksgiving weekend of college football. Only one kicks off before noon ET on Friday so listen while you travel/food prep.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🏈 new pod 🏈
@jessicasmetana.bsky.social joined to draft our 18 favorite games of this awesome Thanksgiving weekend of college football. Only one kicks off before noon ET on Friday so listen while you travel/food prep.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
@jessicasmetana.bsky.social joined to draft our 18 favorite games of this awesome Thanksgiving weekend of college football. Only one kicks off before noon ET on Friday so listen while you travel/food prep.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
Still laughing about this
November 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Still laughing about this
☘️ Syracuse Review is live ☘️
What a very strange and equally satisfying football game. Jeremiyah Love greatness in limited use, lockdown defense continuing to ascend, insane graphic packages.
Let's discuss:
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
What a very strange and equally satisfying football game. Jeremiyah Love greatness in limited use, lockdown defense continuing to ascend, insane graphic packages.
Let's discuss:
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
November 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
☘️ Syracuse Review is live ☘️
What a very strange and equally satisfying football game. Jeremiyah Love greatness in limited use, lockdown defense continuing to ascend, insane graphic packages.
Let's discuss:
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
What a very strange and equally satisfying football game. Jeremiyah Love greatness in limited use, lockdown defense continuing to ascend, insane graphic packages.
Let's discuss:
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
☘️new pod☘️
Syracuse Instant Reaction is live. A lot of history made in a big Steve Angeli Bowl win by Notre Dame.
open.spotify.com/episode/6gLO...
Syracuse Instant Reaction is live. A lot of history made in a big Steve Angeli Bowl win by Notre Dame.
open.spotify.com/episode/6gLO...
November 23, 2025 at 1:53 AM
☘️new pod☘️
Syracuse Instant Reaction is live. A lot of history made in a big Steve Angeli Bowl win by Notre Dame.
open.spotify.com/episode/6gLO...
Syracuse Instant Reaction is live. A lot of history made in a big Steve Angeli Bowl win by Notre Dame.
open.spotify.com/episode/6gLO...
Are we still doing the thing where we compare scores against common opponents at random points in the game or was that just desperate Miami fans trying something
November 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Are we still doing the thing where we compare scores against common opponents at random points in the game or was that just desperate Miami fans trying something
🎧 new pod 🎧
Playoff discourse is wearying so let's spend some time talking about UNLV and Hawaii playing at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday for a gold pineapple/potential spot in the Mountain West title game. Plus other Week 13 games to watch.
open.spotify.com/episode/0cCW...
Playoff discourse is wearying so let's spend some time talking about UNLV and Hawaii playing at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday for a gold pineapple/potential spot in the Mountain West title game. Plus other Week 13 games to watch.
open.spotify.com/episode/0cCW...
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🎧 new pod 🎧
Playoff discourse is wearying so let's spend some time talking about UNLV and Hawaii playing at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday for a gold pineapple/potential spot in the Mountain West title game. Plus other Week 13 games to watch.
open.spotify.com/episode/0cCW...
Playoff discourse is wearying so let's spend some time talking about UNLV and Hawaii playing at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday for a gold pineapple/potential spot in the Mountain West title game. Plus other Week 13 games to watch.
open.spotify.com/episode/0cCW...
Using my passion for graphic design following the news of the kickoff time against Stanford
November 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Using my passion for graphic design following the news of the kickoff time against Stanford
also every time I look at this run of Pitt offensive plays that comprised most of their first half I get a good laugh
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November 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
also every time I look at this run of Pitt offensive plays that comprised most of their first half I get a good laugh
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
The Pittsburgh Review newsletter is live:
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
Some offensive issues to nitpick but couldn't be much happier with that Notre Dame effort or result. (I recommend firing up the musical accompaniment and listening to it in full while watching this gif on loop.)
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Some offensive issues to nitpick but couldn't be much happier with that Notre Dame effort or result. (I recommend firing up the musical accompaniment and listening to it in full while watching this gif on loop.)
November 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Pittsburgh Review newsletter is live:
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
Some offensive issues to nitpick but couldn't be much happier with that Notre Dame effort or result. (I recommend firing up the musical accompaniment and listening to it in full while watching this gif on loop.)
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
Some offensive issues to nitpick but couldn't be much happier with that Notre Dame effort or result. (I recommend firing up the musical accompaniment and listening to it in full while watching this gif on loop.)
☘️ new pod ☘️
The Pittsburgh Instant Reaction is live w/ @jessicasmetana.bsky.social. Talking Jeremiyah Love and Malachi Fields highlights, defensive greatness, sad yinzers, weird playoff narratives, a bunch more.
open.spotify.com/episode/1WBB...
The Pittsburgh Instant Reaction is live w/ @jessicasmetana.bsky.social. Talking Jeremiyah Love and Malachi Fields highlights, defensive greatness, sad yinzers, weird playoff narratives, a bunch more.
open.spotify.com/episode/1WBB...
November 17, 2025 at 3:25 AM
☘️ new pod ☘️
The Pittsburgh Instant Reaction is live w/ @jessicasmetana.bsky.social. Talking Jeremiyah Love and Malachi Fields highlights, defensive greatness, sad yinzers, weird playoff narratives, a bunch more.
open.spotify.com/episode/1WBB...
The Pittsburgh Instant Reaction is live w/ @jessicasmetana.bsky.social. Talking Jeremiyah Love and Malachi Fields highlights, defensive greatness, sad yinzers, weird playoff narratives, a bunch more.
open.spotify.com/episode/1WBB...
In case a Notre Dame fan in your life is experiencing any sort of playoff panic
November 16, 2025 at 3:43 AM
In case a Notre Dame fan in your life is experiencing any sort of playoff panic
☘️ The Navy Review is live. ☘️
Discussing Notre Dame playing an almost perfect game, Jeremiyah Love greatness, elite linebackers, the major test coming up at Pittsburgh and how playoff discourse stays dumb.
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
Discussing Notre Dame playing an almost perfect game, Jeremiyah Love greatness, elite linebackers, the major test coming up at Pittsburgh and how playoff discourse stays dumb.
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
☘️ The Navy Review is live. ☘️
Discussing Notre Dame playing an almost perfect game, Jeremiyah Love greatness, elite linebackers, the major test coming up at Pittsburgh and how playoff discourse stays dumb.
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
Discussing Notre Dame playing an almost perfect game, Jeremiyah Love greatness, elite linebackers, the major test coming up at Pittsburgh and how playoff discourse stays dumb.
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
☘️ new pod ☘️
@jessicasmetana.bsky.social and @mbryan.bsky.social were kind enough to hop on after the game last night and talk about Notre Dame blowing out Navy, Jeremiyah Love heroics, great defense, the poor ACC, playoff rankings, so much more.
open.spotify.com/episode/2vmg...
@jessicasmetana.bsky.social and @mbryan.bsky.social were kind enough to hop on after the game last night and talk about Notre Dame blowing out Navy, Jeremiyah Love heroics, great defense, the poor ACC, playoff rankings, so much more.
open.spotify.com/episode/2vmg...
November 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
☘️ new pod ☘️
@jessicasmetana.bsky.social and @mbryan.bsky.social were kind enough to hop on after the game last night and talk about Notre Dame blowing out Navy, Jeremiyah Love heroics, great defense, the poor ACC, playoff rankings, so much more.
open.spotify.com/episode/2vmg...
@jessicasmetana.bsky.social and @mbryan.bsky.social were kind enough to hop on after the game last night and talk about Notre Dame blowing out Navy, Jeremiyah Love heroics, great defense, the poor ACC, playoff rankings, so much more.
open.spotify.com/episode/2vmg...
The Boston College Review is live in your inboxes or right here:
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
Annoying game but a lot to like and one no one will remember as long as Notre Dame takes care of business rest of the way.
Also, new podcast dropping shortly, so keep an eye on your apps.
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
Annoying game but a lot to like and one no one will remember as long as Notre Dame takes care of business rest of the way.
Also, new podcast dropping shortly, so keep an eye on your apps.
November 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The Boston College Review is live in your inboxes or right here:
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
Annoying game but a lot to like and one no one will remember as long as Notre Dame takes care of business rest of the way.
Also, new podcast dropping shortly, so keep an eye on your apps.
rakesreport.substack.com/p/rakes-repo...
Annoying game but a lot to like and one no one will remember as long as Notre Dame takes care of business rest of the way.
Also, new podcast dropping shortly, so keep an eye on your apps.