Esther Miller, 103, of Annapolis: Living Link to Notre Dame’s Four Horsemen, Seven Mules

Edgar “Rip” Miller was a standout student and football player at Notre Dame in the early 1920s, when he was asked by teammate Russ Arndt to come along on a short trip to nearby Elkhart, Indiana.  Arndt was dating Miss Phyllis Templin, who said she had a younger sister who wanted to meet a Notre   Read Full Post

Down the Line: ND Front Men Must ‘Love to Block’

2009 Wouldn’t Be the First Time A Notre Dame Line Shook Off Doubters to Build a Championship Unit “Love to block, and let them know that you like it. If all teams could do just that thing, they would always be winning” — Knute Rockne As Notre Dame starts its official 2009 pre-season camp, there   Read Full Post

‘Loyal Sons’ Book Release Brings Together Players’ Relatives

Author Jim Lefebvre discusses “Loyal Sons” at the book’s release event Sept. 5 at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore. It wasn’t your typical day-before-the-game gathering on Friday, September 5, at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore. For instance, there were several Purdue fans on hand, though the Irish were playing host to San Diego State the   Read Full Post