Fighting Irish Quotes

I've followed Notre Dame football since 1946, when I listened on the radio and Johnny Lujack tackled Doc Blanchard in the open field to preserve a 0-0 tie.

Notre Dame is the one school that has a national recruiting base, from Florida to Texas to California.

My dream was to play football at Notre Dame more than anything.

I went to Notre Dame. I don't know if that has any relevance, but maybe we all had a little too much philosophy and theology.

I appreciate the history and tradition of Notre Dame. I also appreciate the history and tradition of Oklahoma, and I have been part of building that tradition here.

I remember when I drove into Notre Dame, getting ready for the first day of work. I had an electrical charge go up my back because I realized all of a sudden that I was responsible for the traditions that the Knute Rocknes and the Frank Leahys had set, and what Notre Dame stood for.

I'm an old man, and all my life I've said that Notre Dame should remain independent because it's a national school.

I'm going to be the next head coach at Notre Dame.

I was still rooting for Notre Dame.It's like there's the cultural Catholic experience.

I came to Notre Dame to renew the winning tradition.

I truly believe the things Notre Dame stands for.

I had grown up during a time when Notre Dame football was held in the highest esteem. I listened to all of the games on the radio.