A Notre Dame Football Blog
Last year when I met former Notre Dame football player Pat Fallon, I was introduced to the Kids Shouldn't Have Cancer Foundation. As a mother of two, this foundation, and the founder's story, has found a special place in my heart. Fellow contributing writer, George Bashura, and I would like to share with you a little more about the foundation and the gala they are having this Saturday night. A child is a precious gift of innocence. They have their whole life in front of them, places to ...
I can finally see it, the light at the end of the tunnel, and I'm absolutely positive (I think ...) that it's not a locomotive. In any case, here's a joint post from me and our newest contributing writer, George Bashura, sharing our thoughts on the upcoming season. The dog days of summer are winding down, and with that a new season of Notre Dame Football is about to commence. For me (George), it’s a rebirth of a program and an opportunity for #Team129 to show us what they are made of. ...
I am happy to introduce to you all the newest Her Loyal Sons Contributing Writer: George Bashura. George and I met in the winter of 2016, while I was on campus pulling photos from archives for The Men We Became: More Echoes From the End Zone, and was blown away at George's connection to Our Lady's University. I am thrilled that he has decided to join our staff, and know you will enjoy the perspective that he brings to the site. Want to know more about George? Here's his story, in his words ...
Yesterday I toured Corbett Family Hall and attended the New And Gold Game ... what an awesome experience! The Notre Dame Crossroads project started in November of 2014. After two years and 9 months, the construction equipment is gone, the three buildings are complete and there is a new fresh look around "The House that Rockne Built." There was a sense of excitement in the air at the stadium, and the stadium rebirth could not come at a better time. With Team 128 coming off a tough season, a ...
Last week I had the opportunity to interview former Notre Dame basketball coach, Digger Phelps. Coach Phelps has a new book out, which I read (and literally could not put down) a few weeks ago, and I'd love to share with you the delightful conversation that Digger and I had about Father Hesburgh. Coach Phelps, why did you want to write a book on Father Ted? Quite simply, “he coached me. Father Ted was to the priesthood, as Mother Teresa was to her religious community as a nun. When I first met ...
Where do you start, after siting through such an amazing and wonderful memorial service for Coach Ara Parseghian? Previous to Sunday's service, I had only been to one other sponsored event and that was the ND Football Gala. Hands down Notre Dame knows how to throw a celebration. Whether it’s for a sports team or for a memorial such as today. (Guest post by George Bashura) The Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center was just amazing. A blue backdrop with pictures of Coach Parseghian. From ...
Coach Parseghian and I at Hammes Bookstore Georgia Tech weekend 2015
This week a Notre Dame legend and icon passed away. Coach Ara Parseghian entered into eternal rest. Coach Parseghian was a two-time National Champion coach during his tenure at Notre Dame. He won his second National Championship when I was a mere 1.5 years old. Though I never got a chance to watch Coach Parseghian do his thing on the field at Notre Dame, there are many stories that make him a legend. Coach Parseghian is linked to the “Holy Trinity” along with Coach Knute Rockne and Coach Frank ...
Over the past several years, I have heard and read so many stories about legendary Notre Dame football coach, Ara Parseghian. Countless examples of how he was a truly incredible man. But two things that I’ve read today, so very eloquently, and yet so very simply, explain the "aura of Ara." Earth lost a legend, and heaven gained an angel. The first is from my dear friend Tracey, who met Coach Parseghian with me last fall at the Mike McCoy Ministries golf tournament. She wrote to me, “Earth lost ...
There are four Saturdays between us and the first Notre Dame football game of the 2017 season (yes, I am still counting), and after a refreshing week of family vacation (did I mention there IS a difference between a vacation and a family trip?), I am even more ready for football to hurry up and get here. I did ease my football pain a bit by sneaking in to a few football stadiums, but that is neither here nor there. Anyways, I have another guest post for you today from George Bashura. ...
It is not about the awards that we receive, but about the people we encourage, motivate, and inspire as we walk beside them on the winding road of life." ~Charles Thomas Jr. During the offseason, I've taken a little time off from writing. Well, I was kind of forced into taking some time off as the result of having to deal with some health issues; but I'm back and better than ever. I was able to catch up on one thing during my weeks and weeks (and what seemed like an eternity!) of recovery, and ...