ND-MSU Gameday photos

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, you need proof or a prop…

While Neon Frank handles all parking issues in our vicinity, we also rely upon independent Security specialists to ensure proper-age alcohol consumption and moderate food consumption–no Ziploc bags allowed.

 

 

 

 

 

Reggie Brooks was an All-American in 1992 for Lou Holtz and finished 5th in the Heisman voting when he rushed for 1,372 yards and an incredible 8.0 yards/carry (as the kids say–“sick”). But Reggie may not have even been the most heralded in a backfield with QB Rick Mirer and FB Jerome Bettis.  No one can forget his “Snow Bowl” heroics in November 1992 when he drifted across the back of the endzone to snag a 2-point conversion after the TD by Bettis to defeat Penn State 17-16. For those of us ND fans living in Pennsylvania–that was so sweet.   Reggie is now the Director of Monogram Alumni Relations at ND. 

Tony Rice is the last ND quarterback to win a National Championship way back in 1988. He is a devoted fan and would be fine to be known as the 2nd-to-last Irish QB to lead his team to the NC. Tony usually sets up right next to us with the quid pro quo that he provides the music (loud with extra bass) and we have the freshest fruit.

  

 

   

 

 This is an incredible story. Mr. Buddy Romano  ND loyalist and benefactor, was a “Leahy Lad” who played on those fabulous squads from 1946-49 when the Irish were undefeated for four straight years with a record of 36-0-2.  This included the contest with MSU in 1949 when #1 ND defeated #10 by the score of 34-21. On the opposite sidelines that day playing for MSU was Bud Gasser.

Sixty-two years later, the men met at our tailgater on Saturday to swap stories about legendary coaches Frank Leahy and Biggie Munn, teammates and  other memories. They were adversaries wearing different uniforms in 1949…and still wearing their school colors proudly on Saturday. 

 

  

 

 GAMEDAY in historic Notre Dame Stadium–conceived and advocated by Knute Rockne as the home for the greatest college football program in that land in the 1920’s and 30’s. 

 

 

 

GAME OVER

Irish roll. Plenty of meaningful offense. Solid play by the Defense. Penalties and bone-headed mistakes reduced significantly. This is a solid team that may be 1-2, but has two losses by a total of 7 combined points. For everyone who predicted a 1-2 season, we know this is still possible.

 

 31-13… the game was dominated by ND from the start. We were the better team that day and deserve to win.   It’s onward to Pittsburgh and Heinz Field. Regrettably, Dave Wannsteadt is no longer the Head Coach. That was always good for free ND points.

Nice game vs. Sparty. Let’s make it 2 in a row vs. Panthers.

GO IRISH!

Out for now. See you back on campus and I will be back on the beat for the weekend of October 8 vs. Air Force.

Humbly submitted,

ABE