Stories, traditions, and practical guides from Notre Dame and South Bend—plus a place to share yours.
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 →
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 →
The last academic year was a great year for women at Notre Dame -- here's why: The Notre Dame Fight Song was changed In a historic move honoring the 50th year of co-ed admissions, the University of Notre Dame recently updated its iconic Fight Song to embrace and celebrate the achievements of women within its... 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.
Well, we finally know what we suspected all along; Deuce Knight might be playing for Auburn next year. Might? Tyler Wojciak (who I think has the best Notre Dame podcast out there) did a great job of summarizing the career arc of college quarterbacks going back to 2019 and the results might be surprising to... Continue Reading →
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 →
I am an unapologetic Sonia Citron fan. When it comes to standout players in college basketball, the spotlight often shines on those with flashy plays and outspoken personalities. However, every team also has its quiet leader, the one who may not seek the limelight but whose impact on the game is undeniable. For the Notre... Continue Reading →
