Everybody was Kung-Fu Fighting...except me

John Don

By now every Notre Dame fan on the planet knows that Jimmy Clausen received a swift sucker punch to the face outside the fine South Bend establishment CJ's during the wee hours of the morning a few weeks back. What many of you probably don't know is that the punch was thrown by none other than (wait for it): John Donovan.

No, not the John Don you all know and love, the other John Donovan from the Notre Dame class of 2008. (The same guy that paid court fees that didn't belong to him because he's been in trouble with the law so often. Clearly a classy individual.) However as this news has leaked I've received numerous texts and emails from friends, acquaintances, and EVEN MEDIA OUTLETS! A few weeks ago I received this email from AM 780 - a huge radio station in Chicago:

John,

My name is Justin Weiner with Chicago's WGN Radio 720 in Chicago. It was brought to my attention through some individuals that you were involved in the altercation with Notre Dame quarterback, Jimmy Clausen, early Sunday morning. Dave Kaplan, host of Sports Central would like to have you on the show tonight at 7:10 p.m. CST to talk about the incident and get your take on what happened. If this is something that you would be willing to do, please call 847-525-8056 as soon as possible. If you do not feel comfortable going on the show, we completely understand and you can respond to this message with a simple "no." I look forward to hearing from you John and thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Justin Weiner
Chicago's WGN Radio 720
WGN Sports

Wow. And just yesterday, I spoke to David Haugh, the ND beat writer for the Chicago Tribune looking to do a feature in the paper. Some of you may think that I made a huge mistake, but I told both reporters the truth and passed up the opportunity to become known as "that guy" that made Jimmy's decision to bolt for the NFL a little easier. But I just couldn't do it. I love me some Jimmy Clausen, and even though he didn't win I'll always think he's easily one of the best quarterbacks ever to don the blue and gold. I wish he'd stay.

My favorite part of this crazy story is that when most people ask me if I did it, they throw something in there like "Yea I could see you doing that." Nice reputation. This certainly isn't the first time people have gotten us confused (MSA dog book, anyone?). But his foolishness is helping build my street cred by the minute. Brian Kelly better look out or he may be next on my hit list.