I'm am not gloating. Proof:

On any other day, against any other opponent, I would be a rabid ND supporter. They, like Penn State, are one of my open favorite football teams. No recruiting scandals for either, no off-field player scandals(See Nebraska and it's most talented group of robbers and rapists.). Check into their athlete graduation rate, too. They define STUDENT-Athlete.

A rivalry is a rivalry, however, and I am pleased with the result, and more pleased with the decision to take Leinart off the field for sportsmanship's sake. That keeps SC in the 'Class' category of teams I enjoy supporting:

Navy
Army
USC
Notre Dame
Penn State
Michigan

Here's to you, Fighting Irish.

Cheer, cheer for Old Notre Dame,
Wake up the echoes cheering her name,
Send a volley cheer on high,
Shake down the thunder from the sky!
What though the odds be great or small,
Old Notre Dame will win over all,
While her loyal sons are marching,
Onward to victory!