debate over which football team is the greatest dynasty. Many dynasties throughout the nation have the ability to be titled 'the greatest'. Nevertheless, the University of Notre Dame is undeniably the best overall College Football dynasty, when one considers not only statistics but also tradition, heart, and dedication. Notre Dame?s exceptional dynasty has many attributing factors throughout its history. These factors range from the greatest coaches and players to the contagious Irish spirit. No matter
who wants to play football at the University of Notre Dame. Rudy does not want to work in a steel mill like his father does. He does not have money for tuition and has no chances with being qualified with a scholarship for good grades because he has been fighting his dyslexia. Also, Rudy’s performances in athletics are poor, and the size of his body is not to the standards of a football player. Although, he works hard and gains admission to Notre Dame to begin his career in football. In the movie,
Rudy from the movie, Rudy, directed by David Anspaugh and Maggie Fitz from Million dollar baby, directed by Clint Eastwood, show us the importance of dedication and determination in the pursuit of dreams and goals, while fighting against all odds and difficulties. One can compare the two movies in terms of family relationship, in terms of getting ostracized due to their gender and physicality, and in terms of economic problems. In the movie, Million Dollar Baby shows that having faith and being
is the standout protagonist in the drama and sport film. Rudy embodies some personality traits that are worth of strong consideration. Deep-rooted in his essence is the desire and passion to never give up on his dreams and ultimate desire to play football. Although he faces an uphill task with a host of factors working against him, he emerges the victor after many years of hard work and unwavering determination. Through the movie, the audience has a clear conceptualization of his development and character
based on a true story, is an inspiring tale of Daniel "Rudy" Rudiger’s fight against all odds to play football for Notre Dame. Rudy, through the course of his entire life, had been told by everyone that chasing his dream of playing Notre Dame football would only cause him heartache. Despite all hindrances, Rudy, played by Sean Astin, accomplished his dream, and is to this day the last Notre Dame football player to be carried off the field. The reoccurring them in the movie is to be persistent in chasing
The movie Invincible is based on a true story on a 30 year guy old named Vince Papale. Vince was a huge football fan and his favorite team was the Philadelphia Eagles. Vince worked as a teacher and a part-time bartender in Philadelphia. One after morning as Vince went to work at his teaching job, the principal called him into his office to tell him that he was being let go because of budget cuts. So that only left him with the bartender job, which he was already struggling financial with both jobs
up playing football, and I’ve always had a passion for the game. After playing my final down, I knew that my days with the sport were not over. Football is a sport that molds boys into men. My dream is to become a football coach. My coaches had a very strong impact on my life and helped me evolve into the person I am today. By becoming a football coach I will have the ability to make an impact on my player’s life like my coaches did with mine. My biggest inspiration in becoming a football coach is
I can remember I have been a Notre Dame football fan. My father is to credit for getting me into it. He brought us to South Bend a couple of time for some games and I was just amazed by the campus and the history of the football program, so it was no surprise that I chose this particular book. Shake Down The Thunder: The Creation of Notre Dame Football was written by a man named Murray Sperber who was a sports writer interested on why fans were so into college football. Because of his interest Sperber
Why Ohio State’s Football Program is better than Michigan’s There is one sport’s rivalry that is known as the greatest of them all. It isn’t the Tobacco Road Rivalry, it isn’t the Iron Bowl, and it isn’t even the Red Sox against the Yankees. According to ESPN at the turn of the century, the greatest sports rivalry is Ohio State versus Michigan in college football. While many Wolverine fans claim that the Michigan football program is the superior one, there are a variety of reasons that show otherwise
Teams in every sport, at every level of competition, have a mascot. It is the mascot that represents the competitive spirit and team identity, motivating players and fans alike. Does the symbol chosen as a mascot have any impact on whether a team wins or loses? Unlikely. But the choice of a Native American mascot continues to ignite debate and controversy among athletes, fans and alumni, as well as those people who might otherwise be disinterested in sports. Why all the controversy? The dispute