With the distinctive lightning bolt on the sides of their helmets, the Air Force Falcons return to Notre Dame Stadium this Saturday sporting a 3-1 record (losing just to TCU) after an emotional O.T. victory over Academy rival Navy last Saturday. While ND leads the all-time series 22-6, those of us in attendance in 2007 watched in disgust as the Falcons butt-kicked the Irish on our home turf 41-24….
Successful tailgating is a collaborative effort requiring planning, preparation, creativity, intuition…and good weather. It all starts at about 6:00am when we move the caravan of supplies into place at Joyce lot at Lamp Post #3. Proximity to the JACC/Purcell Pavilion has been a perk primarily for our ladies. I am not saying that our Tailgate Guest List is targeted and selective, but when Neon Frank comes around,…
REDEMPTION. VALIDATION. TRICKERATION (denied) On a glorious Fall Saturday with full sun and the game time temperature at 68 degrees, the Irish took the field seeking to overcome mistakes and play just as everyone thought they could and would since the Sun Bowl last December. The Irish defense totally shutdown the Sparty run as MSU gained just 29 yards on 23 carries while recording 2 sacks, 5 tackles for losses…
REVENGE vs. SPARTY September 17, 2011 With the sting of the 34-31 O.T. loss last year behind us when Sparty scored on a fake field goal to disappoint Irish fans everywhere, ND takes on MSU at home today on a beautiful fall day here in South Bend. Full sun and temperatures of 68 degrees are predicted. The tailgate was set at Joyce Lamp Post #3 at 6:01am today. Predicting a very…
1966 National Champions November 19, 1966 “Kill Bubba Kill!” Every Notre Dame fan knows the legacy of “The Greatest Game Ever” as #1 ND and #2 MSU battled to a 10-10 tie in 1966 to provide the platform for another National Championship for the Irish. The game was noteworthy in so many ways including: the 1st nationally televised blockbuster match-up of the modern era ( on ABC-TV) both teams were undefeated…