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A new football building naturally invites talk about weight rooms, technology, and recruiting. But the part of Pete Bevacqua’s interview that stayed with me was his description of student-athletes sitting down to eat together. In this conversation from ND Loyal, Notre Dame’s director of athletics explains what Shields Family Hall brings to football and to... Continue Reading →
Three yards can carry a lot of history When CJ Carr found James Flanigan for Notre Dame’s first touchdown against Wisconsin on September 6, the play gave the Irish an early breakthrough in what became a 41–13 victory. But the setting and the surname made that short reception at Lambeau Field worth lingering over. A... Continue Reading →
If you’ve been watching Notre Dame football or lacrosse over the last few years, you know the name Jordan Faison. But even for the most dedicated Irish fans, his rise from a "who is that?" walk-on to one of the most dynamic athletes in South Bend has been nothing short of legendary. The Walk-On Who... Continue Reading →
This video features Peyton and Eli Manning's visit to Notre Dame to explore the legacy of legendary football coach Knute Rockne, accompanied by current Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and Brady Quinn. I also saw Marist Liufau and a few others in there...
This message from Riley Leonard to his Notre Dame family is worth keeping. On December 18 he posted: "We’re done being afraid of anything — I know that much about this team. I know that, win or lose, we’re going to do it our way: We’re going to dare greatly." Go to the source to... Continue Reading →
In a game where Notre Dame scored five touchdowns, it was one the Fighting Irish didn’t score that might have been the most important one. "What was the referees' explanation for why the flag was thrown? The NBC broadcast crew noted that since Kiser took the snap from close to center, the offensive linemen lined... Continue Reading →
The book "Unbeatable" by Jerry Barca narrates the memorable 1988 Notre Dame football season, highlighting coach Lou Holtz's contributions to team traditions, such as the iconic "Play Like a Champion Today" sign and the communal Mass that fostered team spirit. The author expresses admiration for Holtz as a favorite coach.
Yes, this press release is from 2001 but it sums up the Jim Flanigan, Jr. I know nicely... "Former Notre Dame football standout Jim Flanigan was named co-winner of the Walter Payton National Football League Man of the Year Award, which recognizes community service as well as playing excellence. Flanigan is the third Notre Dame... Continue Reading →
Marcus Freeman certainly bought the heat himself on a 90-degree night at Texas A&M. 'This doesn't work if you do it every week.It works when a head coach saves it for the right time and when a coach, most importantly, is SINCERE about it. Freeman says he can't worry about being someone else but instead... Continue Reading →
James E. Rohr Director of Athletics Pete Bevacqua speaks to the Notre Dame Football team during fall camp in this excerpt from Here Come The Irish.
Under exuberant coach, Knute Rockne, Notre Dame set the standards for football excellence. But off the field, the Fighting Irish was a PR sensation, capturing the hearts of a riveted nation... https://youtu.be/jw1s5WGUQhM https://youtu.be/Yerh_tr4APM This is Knute himself delivering the famous 'Rudy speech'. He was not only a master marketer but considered to be a highly... Continue Reading →
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