ND’s Brotherhood

It’s been stated many times this season, in reference to the tight bond developed among the 12-0 Fighting Irish.  Manti Te’o will talk about the love he has for his brothers, and the support shown from his brothers during his painful time of personal loss. Indeed, the sense of brotherhood shown on and off the   Read Full Post

Irish Return to Traditional Captains

At St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, legendary football coach John Gagliardi has a tradition of making each member of his senior class – from All-American to bench-warmer — a “co-captain” of the Johnnies.  His thinking: it’s a line that looks great on a resume. At Notre Dame, tradition has held that the captaincy is   Read Full Post