After a very disappointing loss to Texas and a ho-hum win versus the outmanned Nevada Wolfpack, the 1-1 Irish geared-up for the nationally-ranked Michigan State Spartans . The campus was sunny and vibrant on Friday with activities everywhere. Notably, the 1966 National Championship team would be honored with ceremonies throughout the weekend. Over 70 players and coaches joined 93-year old Coach Ara Parseghian–who got his haircut at Armando’s the week…
“What tho’ the odds be great or small, old Notre Dame will win over all…” Let’s play the odds and hope that ND prevails again over the Longhorns this Sunday night at Darrell K. Royal Stadium in Austin, Texas. Notre Dame and Texas have played 11 times with the Irish 9-2 all-time versus the Longhorns. Seven of those games have been played in the state of Texas with…
Guest Columnist, John Romanelli (’79) We welcome back Guest Blogger and Notre Dame football expert John (Romo) Romanelli. A legendary interhall football QB for Sorin Hall, Romo is even better known and remembered as one of the early pioneers for ND lacrosse in its infancy as a Club sport. A high school LAX star from Long Island, he dazzled his new ND classmates and friends from the Midwest and West…
GAMEDAY Notre Dame vs. Texas Irish vs. Longhorns Clearly, Notre Dame and Texas are not frequent opponents, but so many of the contests between the two great school have been memorable and historic with national impact. The storied football programs rank 2nd and 3rd for all-time wins with 882 for ND and 881 for UT. Generations of fans are super excited for Saturday’s match-up, especially those who recall the epic…
Recent weekday picture. Construction underway for the Crossroads project and Stadium expansion. Saturday mornings start quietly as we are staged and the set-up begins. This new banner flag was a Tailgate gift from Bruce Flowers last season. It clearly identifies our location. It is meant to be a caricature…not an actual picture of Eddie Munster, or anyone else we know. Dillon Hall pals just having fun: Yours truly, Fr….