If you have ever seen the film Rudy, then you know that it’s about a kid who wills his way onto the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team against incredible odds. Rudy is a 1993 film directed by David Anspaugh. It is an account of the life of Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles. It was the first movie the Notre Dame administration allowed to be shot on campus since Knute Rockne, All American in 1940... Read Full Story
On October 18, 1924, two games and two nicknames were brought to the forefront of college football. It was on this day that the grand opening game of the new Memorial Stadium at Illinois University had taken place between the Fighting Illini and Michigan Wolverines. Also, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Army Black Knights clashed in New York at the Polo Grounds, too. Michigan(2-0) @ Illinois(2-0) This was thought at the time to be a mismatch because Michigan had dominated opponents for the... Read Full Story
On February 5, 1990, a landmark event in television sports history had taken place. It was on this day that the Notre Dame Fighting Irish agreed to a deal with NBC to air five home games during the 1991 season. The five-year deal allowed Notre Dame to become the first American college in history to sell football games to a national television network. Then-President of NBC Universal Sports Ken Schanzer negotiated the deal with Notre Dame Athletic Director Dick Rosenthal. The two sides agreed... Read Full Story
After a nearly two-decade break, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said the Fighting Irish is ”very interested” in playing Miami again in football, and the interest is mutual.
UM’s Kirby Hocutt initiated talks with Swarbrick, who became Notre Dame’s athletic director in July. No dates are set, but talks will resume in April, Swarbrick said by phone Monday.
NBC’s Notre Dame contract includes seven Irish home games and one prime-time neutral site game annually through 2015... Read Full Story
Two days ago I wrote about and showed pictures from our touring of the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
Yesterday, Harvey and I spent the day away from the Notre Dame campus to tour other attractions in South Bend .
Wednesday was a very eclectic day.
We started by going back to the University for a few specific items.
First I wanted to go back to the Grotto to light a candle and say a personal prayer. It agree with those who say that visiting the Grotto is a unique experience... Read Full Story
College Basketball Betting: Notre Dame vs. Louisville Odds
Free Betting Pick: Notre Dame +6.5 (-110) - Mon Jan 12 ‘09 7:00p
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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals are both playing well lately, so expect a typically tight Big East battle here, making these points worth taking.
Notre Dame is 12-3 on the season thanks to a potent offense that is averaging 82.2 points per game. They have won six of... Read Full Story
October 15, 1988, one of the most exciting and memorable days in college football had taken place. It was on this day that one of the most hyped college football games ever was played, nail-biters took place in Los Angeles and Iowa, one team set a college football record, and Barry Sanders continued his excellence in an offensive showdown in Lincoln. Note: Records and rankings are before the games took place. No. 1 Miami(4-0) at No. 4 Notre Dame(5-0) In South Bend, the No. 4 Notre Dame... Read Full Story
Well we have just finished our road trip to our hotel in Mishawaka, Indiana. It took just under 8 hours but with the catching up that Harvey and I did the drive did not seem to take that long at all.
Here is a slide show with selected pictures of our travel. We went from Toronto to Sarnia and then across through Michigan, down to Indiana and then across to Mishawaka.
Once we checked in around 5 pm or so, we headed to the University of Notre Dame campus for a very, very quick walkabout... Read Full Story
Make photo slide shows at www.OneTrueMedia.com Hello, I'm David Funk, and welcome to this edition of FSD History Flashback for November 16. Today's FSD History Flashback talks about one of the most impressive record-breaking winning streaks that came to an end. On November 16, 1957 in Norman, Oklahoma, the defending college football champion Oklahoma Sooners hosted Notre Dame in what turned out to be the end of one of the most impressive feats in sports history. Oklahoma had a 47-game win... Read Full Story
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-3)--33 Washington Huskies (0-7)--7 “I feel like we could have scored more, but we never want to embarrass a team,” said Irish wide receiver Golden Tate, who ran 21 yards for his first career touchdown on an end around in the opening quarter. “I think we let up once we had them 14-0.”
It is a wonder to me on why I and others continue to venture out in the cold Seattle weather to see the Huskies lose every weekend. The majority of the fans that stay for the... Read Full Story
