(06-08-2019 08:32 AM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(06-08-2019 01:25 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(06-07-2019 10:31 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  Notre Dame isn't just a top college venue, it's a top sports' destination in America. Maybe the world. Like Yankee Stadium, Wrigley or Madison square garden, getting to play at Notre Dame is freaking HUGE.

Why do people think its such a big deal? If you aren't Catholic and aren't duped by the hype and the marketing, its basically just another P5 school.

It’s just history and lore. I can’t explain how it happens. Some teams just resonate and become almost symbolic. The gold helmets. The Yankee logo. The celtic’s logo. The Packers G. How did Wrigley Field become so iconic? A silly goat curse and babe’s called shot? Idk. The four horsemen, win one for the gipper and Rudy....all that BS combined with their success, most heismans, most NFLers, 3rd most natty titles and 6th most wins. There’s probably some good ol’ idealistic Americana associated with them too. Heart of the Midwest. Catholic. That stuff.

What ever the reasons are, Notre Dame is holy grail to play at.

In your mind but fans in 45+ states could care less.

GO HUSKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!