How many ND fans did what we did this past Saturday evening? Nothing compelling on TV, the college football season still days away, what else but reach for the DVD shelf and pop in Rudy.
There’s no better way to reconnect with all that we want to see in Fighting Irish football — perseverance, effort, courage, determination.
If one were to distill the story down to one line, most would choose Sean Astin’s “I’ve been ready for this my whole life!”
But two other favorites come from Ned Beatty as Mr. Ruettiger: Upon entering Notre Dame Stadium, he proclaims “This is the most beautiful sight these eyes have ever seen.” Who among us, anxiously waiting our next opportunity to enter one of the stadium’s tunnels and emerge among the sights and sounds of game day, wouldn’t agree?
But before that, there’s his simple declaration over the loudspeaker at the mill: “My son’s going to Notre Dame!!”
Congrats to all parents who are bursting with pride over their kid’s entrance to Our Lady’s University.
And may those kids — on the field and in the stands — exhibit Rudy’s spirit in that same Stadium this fall.
