Starting this for people to reflect on traditions.

what are some favorites? things u miss?

 

(p.s. grass is not a tradition)

the painting of the helmets Thursday nights on game week.

Always beating Michigan (I miss the late 80's).

Play Like a Champion

 

http://www.realclearsports.com/lists/college_football_entrances/notre_dame_play_like_a_champion_today.html?state=stop

 

Let's come up with a top ten list and have Tim Prister copy it.

Winning....

From yahoo...

 

10. The Golden Helmet - Though modern technology has resulted in a painting process that no longer sees ND student managers painting the iconic helmets each week (as seen in the film "Rudy") -- the same process has resulted in a helmet that is much more true to the color of the Notre Dame Administration Building, better known as the "Golden Dome." The more professional, hands-off process nonetheless still incorporates 23.9-karat gold flakes from the aforementioned Golden Dome in the painting process. More about the history and development of the renowned ND helmet can be read here.

 

9. The Cheerleaders & Leprechaun - The duties of the Irish cheerleaders and Leprechaun go far beyond the Saturday sidelines. Beginning with their 4 p.m. Friday appearance at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore, their weekend is pretty well-spoken for. Following the bookstore, they are -- of course -- an integral part of the evening pep rally. In the morning, about four hours before kickoff, they will criss-cross the ND community, getting folks ready for another football Saturday. Finally, they will lead the band procession to Notre Dame Stadium -- where the real work begins. One must be careful; that Leprechaun can be a little testy.

 

8. Friday Tunnel Tour - Each football Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., fans are invited to walk through the very same North Tunnel at Notre Dame Stadium players have for the past 81 years. Don't plan on stealing stratagems, however. The Tunnel Tour does not operate during team drills and walkthroughs.

 

7. The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes - A place of quiet on an otherwise bustling football weekend can be found just east of the Golden Dome. The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes is a scaled-down replica of the famed French shrine. Each and every day, the rosary is said at 6.45 p.m. at the Grotto. A more in-depth look at the history and spiritual side of the Grotto can be found here.

 

6. "We ARE ND" - One of the most unassuming yet memorable cheers has got to be this one.

 

5. The Imperial March/Darth Vader's Theme & the 1812 Overture - Of the impressive body of work performed by the UND marching band, and second and third only to "the greatest of all fight songs," have to be these chestnuts. Students and fans alike chop at the air during both the Imperial March and the 1812 Overture -- the latter of which is designed to honor the head coach.

 

4. The March to the Stadium - The procession of the Leprechaun, cheerleaders, Irish Guard, and marching band to Notre Dame Stadium is truly a sight to be seen.

 

3. The Irish Guard/"Hike, Notre Dame" - An essential part of the pre-game ritual is the Irish Guard --10 tall kilt-clad soldiers lead the marching band on to the field by high-stepping to "Hike, Notre Dame." In addition, the Guard raises the American flag to the "Star-Spangled Banner" and "America, the Beautiful." The Guard also tends to victory clog dance in the wake of Irish scores.

 

2. The Student Section/"Alma Mater" - One of the most stunning traditions at ND occurs after the outcome of any game has long been decided -- when players and the student section alike participate in the singing of the "Alma Mater." Win or lose, a game is not finished until the players approach the student section, link arms, and sing "Notre Dame, Our Mother."

 

1. The Tunnel Entrance - As a youth, nothing was more exciting or announced than, "Here come the Irish!" Since 1931, the Fighting Irish have entered the field from the North Tunnel to the adulation of fans and ready for victory. Evidently, even Samwise Gamgee has been in on the action.

 

(p.s. grass is not a tradition)

 

sure it is, just not anymore.

Starting this for people to reflect on traditions.

what are some favorites? things u miss?

 

(p.s. grass is not a tradition)

 

Because you say it's not? Got it.

 

The #1 on top of Grace Hall. It was lit for exactly one week while I was a student (after FSU, before BC).

 

Pep rally. Including Dillon Rally.

 

Team mass before each game.

 

1812.

8. Friday Tunnel Tour - Each football Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., fans are invited to walk through the very same North Tunnel at Notre Dame Stadium players have for the past 81 years. Don't plan on stealing stratagems, however. The Tunnel Tour does not operate during team drills and walkthroughs.

you can really do that on Fridays?

Watching Rudy...even though not the biggest fan...

Watching Lou kneel down and pull the GRASS!!!!

you can really do that on Fridays?

 

http://gameday.nd.edu/events/2014/10/10/17645-stadium-tunnel-tour-8/

Providing student/athletes with a quality education and graduating their players.

you can really do that on Fridays?

 

If you know people in the know, you can go and see the press box, the NBC booth and Father Hesburgh's private box seats...

If you know people in the know, you can go and see the press box, the NBC booth and Father Hesburgh's private box seats...

 

Do tell Rocket........do tell;)

Watching Lou kneel down and pull the GRASS!!!!

 

One of my first few pics...

 

http://i52.tinypic.com/nqobjq.jpg

Because you say it's not? Got it.

 

The #1 on top of Grace Hall. It was lit for exactly one week while I was a student (after FSU, before BC).

 

Pep rally. Including Dillon Rally.

 

Team mass before each game.

 

1812.

 

only my opinion, man.

but I think it is pretty obvious Notre Dame's history and lore doesn't mention grass.

 

anyway, I don't want to argue with you. actually enjoy many of your posts here, you seem like a good dude.

but I think it is pretty obvious Notre Dame's history and lore doesn't mention grass.

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how is it obvious? please explain

sure it is, just not anymore.

 

Then every team had the same tradition and some still do.

 

Every team had leather helmets until they got rid of that tradition. Just saying.....

Providing student/athletes with a quality education and graduating their players.

 

Ding Ding - we have a winner.

 

Overall - graduating top quality well respected people, students, and athletes.

 

There is always exceptions.

I know it doesn't fit the "tradition" definition but I love the iconic views...I know sounds stupid.

 

Seeing Touchdown Jesus and the Golden Dome in person, as well as, the weekly shot on TV never fails to charge me up.

 

Go Irish!!!