Count me among those who never would have guessed that Notre Dame would emerge as the top team in college football at the end of the regular season. Alas, here we are! Hats off to the Fighting Irish for finishing on top. I'm counting down the days until the showdown with Alabama in the BCS Championship Game (January 7, 2013 -- mark your calendars).
In honor of Notre Dame's undefeated season, a few bright and shiny pieces:
