My partner-in-crime (Adam H) is worried about the love that the Irish are getting from everyone. It doesn’t matter whether they are an ND homer or Sports Illustrated, but people are liking the Irish to do well this season.

And the main reason that these outlets are giving the love is the schedule.

Washington, Washington State, UConn, Nevada, Navy, etc. Interesting note: The Bleacher Report says that the ‘09 schedule isn’t all that different from the ‘08 (6-6) schedule.

At any rate, the Irish have had easier schedules recently that at any time most fans can remember. And it got me to wondering:

What on God’s green earth is easier than Notre Dame’s schedule?

I could only come up with 5 things:

5.) Makin’ Kool-Aid. Gotta start somewhere in the kitchen before you can become Gordon Ramsey. Every one of the world’s best chefs first great creation was this magic elixir: Powder mix. Sugar. Water. Combine and stir. Woolah! How did he make that great drink?!

4.) Sandals. Can’t tie shoes? Too weak to bend over and use your hands to pull a velcro strap? Well, pick your feet 2 inches off the ground and slide them between the sole and fabric of a sandal. Mission accomplished.

3.) Using Grey’s Anatomy as a conversation starter. Want to talk with a girl? Say hi, and ask her if she likes the show. She does.

2.) Breathing. Seriously, would you even think about if you weren’t choking on something or under water?

1.) Getting a boner when you’re 13. Sears bra ad anyone?