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…
The Architect of Notre Dame’s Astounding Football Success
Win one for the Gipper!
Win one for The Gipper. Has there ever been a better-known and widely-used exhortative phrase in sports? Not likely. But who was the “Gipper,” this mythical-like sports figure whose nickname has aroused, in turn, awe, wonderment, curiosity, and amusement since the second decade of the twentieth century, and why is his story important? Answering those questions is the formidable task taken on here by veteran sportswriter Jack Cavanaugh, whose Pulitzer Prize-nominated biography of boxing legend Gene Tunney was referred to as “impressively researched and richly detailed” by Sports Illustrated.
See an exclusive first look at ‘Here Come The Irish’ docuseries
TODAY shares an exclusive first look at the new Peacock docuseries “Here Comes The Irish” about the lives of Notre Dame’s football team on and off the field. The first two episodes stream on Aug. 29. Source: See an exclusive first look at ‘Here Come The Irish’ docuseries
Joe “Cool” Montana Career Highlights
Joe Montana”s career highlights with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs! Click the image below to view on YouTube:
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Ara Parseghian
Through his unprecedented access to Ara Parseghian’s personal files, author Mark O. Hubbard explores the coach’s innovative philosophy, organization, strategy, tactics, and motivational techniques with details to satisfy even the most knowledgeable football aficionado.
Continue reading “Ara Parseghian”How Notre Dame became the “Fighting Irish”
One of the more popular stories we’ve produced is on the origin of the University’s athletics nickname, the “Fighting Irish.” As the football team prepares to open its season in Dublin, Ireland, for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, we revisit that history to open the new season of Notre Dame Stories.
The Boy Who Met Ara Parseghian
It was December 31, 1973 and 10-0 Notre Dame faced 11-0 Alabama faced off in the Sugar Bowl. With a cold rain falling, Notre Dame opened the scoring with a Wayne Bullock 6-yard touchdown run, and after a missed extra point took an early 6–0 lead. In the second quarter, Alabama took the lead on a 6-yard Randy Billingsley touchdown run, only to see the Irish go up 14–7 on the following play. The ensuing kickoff was returned 93-yards for a touchdown by Al Hunter. The Tide cut the lead to 14–10 late in the quarter on a 39-yard Bill Davis field goal.
Continue reading “The Boy Who Met Ara Parseghian”Usher Appreciation Night
One of the great joys of my life is serving the Notre Dame community as an usher. On June 21, we were treated to a great meal, a prize raffle and a chance to goof around on the field for a little bit. Here are just some of the pictures…
Here come the Irish!
Like my Sonia Citron jersey? Had to get a Women’s 2XL because apparently guys can’t be fanboys for Notre Dame women’s basketball…
In the zone…
Lou Holtz’s Path to Notre Dame
Lou Holtz opens up undeniable journey to coaching stardom at Notre Dame, a story rich in trials, victories, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Coach Lou Holtz defied the odds, from his beginnings as an undersized linebacker at Kent State to his triumphant tenure at Notre Dame. In this interview, Holtz opens up about his early challenges, his philosophy on life being 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond, and the pivotal moments that led to his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.
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Isabela Tasende: 2024 Valedictory Address
What a remarkable young woman!
Source: Isabela Tasende: 2024 Valedictory Address | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame
Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. 2024 Commencement Address
When it comes to commence speakers, Notre Dame could not have done better than our own Father Jenkins.
Source: Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.: 2024 Commencement Address
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