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Coach Kelly Reflects on Challenges of 2010, And Spirit of Notre Dame That Prevailed

May 28, 2011 by

Coach Kelly Reflects on Challenges of 2010, And Spirit of Notre Dame That Prevailed

Coach Brian Kelly addressed a packed gathering of the Notre Dame Club of Minnesota and spoke, among other things, about the tragedy and turmoil of his first season as head coach of the Fighting Irish. It was the leadership of Rev. John Jenkins that helped the University get through some of its darkest days, and the resolve of his players that turned the football fortunes around, Kelly said. All of it, he noted, exemplifies what the spirit of Notre Dame is all about.

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Fans of Rockne, History Make Pilgrimage To Kansas Field 80 Years After Crash

April 4, 2011 by

Fans of Rockne, History Make Pilgrimage
To Kansas Field 80 Years After Crashrockne memorial

Eight decades after the plane crash that claimed the lives of legendary Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne and seven others, about 200 people gathered at the crash site in the Flint Hills of Kansas to commemorate their lives. It was the first such major commemoration since the passing of James Easter Heathman, who as a 12-year-old farm boy came upon the site minutes after the March 31, 1931 crash. Heathman, who then spent a lifetime overseeing the site, was remembered and honored by those in attendance. READ FULL STORY HERE

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Where is the Spirit, Desire?

October 25, 2010 by

So how are Irish fans describing Saturday’s 35-17 shellacking at the hands of Navy? Disheartening. Embarrassing. Depressing. “Walking across the (Meadowlands) parking lot after the game,” said one disgruntled ND rooter, “I just wanted to take my (ND) T-shirt off.” Ouch. Losses are one thing (and there have been plenty in recent years — 27   Read Full Post

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From Across the Miles (And Years), The ND Alumni Band Gathers Again

September 23, 2010 by

Fans attending the Notre Dame-Stanford game no doubt saw them about campus. Some of them were carrying dented trumpets or weathered clarinets. Some were battling creaky knees when they executed the trademark “hike step.” They were, of course, the approximately 800 members of the Notre Dame Alumni Band that gathered for Alumni Band Weekend. Started in   Read Full Post

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Fighting Irish Coaching Legends Take Their Place Under the Sun

August 27, 2010 by

Fans attending games at Notre Dame Stadium this fall — or just visiting campus — can’t miss the new locations of the sculptures honoring Fighting Irish coaching legends Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian and Lou Holtz.  All have been repositioned, and each has a stadium gate named for him. The changes just make “everything look right,”   Read Full Post

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ND Fans Support James Family

April 13, 2010 by

The family of ND recruit Matt James received heartfelt words of condolence and support from literally hundreds of Notre Dame fans across the country after Matt’s tragic death in Florida during spring break. His fellow 2010 Fighting Irish recruits vowed to honor his memory by becoming “their brother’s keepers” during their upcoming years at ND.   Read Full Post

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Mike Anello Recalls How It Started

April 13, 2010 by

One of the most popular walk-ons in recent Notre Dame history, Mike Anello was the embodiment of effort, spirit and dedication during his time as a Fighting Irish special-teams star. In this episode from his video blog, Mike recalls the summer before his junior year, when he learned he would be getting a chance to   Read Full Post

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Why Notre Dame Football Matters

December 4, 2009 by

In the swirling vortex that is the football coaching change at the University of Notre Dame, the occasional commentator raises the question: Is ND football still relevant? The Fighting Irish have seen their better days, the thinking goes, and they’re not coming back.  The college football world has shifted south and west, and the game   Read Full Post

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The First Great Centennial In ND Football History

September 8, 2009 by

In the fall of 1909, upstart Notre Dame went to Ann Arbor to take on Fielding Yost’s mighty Michigan. As Notre Dame prepares to travel to Ann Arbor for Saturday’s battle with Michigan that could set the tone for the 2009 season, it’s time to remember the first great centennial in Notre Dame football history.   Read Full Post

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What Does ND Need To Do For A Rebound Season?

August 23, 2009 by

Captain of ’57 Squad Recalls How Irish Bounced Back From Losing ’56 Campaign What does it take for Notre Dame to rebound from one of its worst two-season stretches in school history? The answer may lie in fundamentals. [ND historians true to statistical accuracy will point out that the 2007 and 2008 seasons do not   Read Full Post

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