What makes Notre Dame special? Those on the inside can t explain it and those on the outside can t understand it. TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES bridges that gap. Live the Notre Dame football experience through a complete season. From the practice field to the sidelines, from the student section to the reserved seats, go inside the huddle to discover why there is only one team whose relevance always matters.
This unprecedented documentary is produced by Notre Dame alumnus Charlie Ebersol and award-winning production company Bombo Sports & Entertainment, in conjunction with Genius Entertainment, the leader in sports home video. Experience this never-before-seen look at Charlie Weis, his 2006 team and the tradition that is Notre Dame Football.
Bonus Features
Is God a Notre Dame fan? Theories from those on the inside
Weis on Weis: An unprecedented "no-holds-barred" interview
Fighting Irish: The origins of the nickname
Notre Dame marching band practice
Jerome Says: An interview with Jerome Bettis
The Photo: Fans discuss a famous photograph on the wall of the Linebacker Bar
What makes Notre Dame special? The fans take
The Irish Trojan: Brandon Loy explains what it's like to be on both sides of the Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry
Pep Rally: An inspirational tale whips the crowd into a frenzy
Lucky Charm: Spend the day with Kevin Brau, the Irish leprechaun mascot
Price: $29.95
DISC 1 "1977 GREEN JERSEY GAME" vs. USC (49-19): When the Irish charged the field to meet the USC Trojans clad for the first time in green jerseys, tradition was turned aside. Add in a student-built Trojan Horse and four Joe Montana touchdowns, and a Notre Dame classic was born. DISC 2: 1978 COTTON BOWL vs. TEXAS (38-10): Notre Dame’s commanding performance behind Joe Montana, Jerome Heavens, and Vagas Ferguson propelled the team from number five in the polls to national champions after this impressive victory. DISC 3: 1979 COTTON BOWL vs. HOUSTON (35-34): Joe Montana’s legend was born as he rallied the Irish in below zero wind chill weather to one of college football’s most memorable combacks. DISC 4: 1988 REGULAR SEASON GAME vs. MIAMI (31-30): Miami started the game with a 36-game regular season winning streak and a menacing defense. The Notre Dame defense ended the game by forcing seven turnovers, preventing a game-winning two-point play, and securinga stunning victory. DISC 5: 1989 FIESTA BOWL vs. WEST VIRGINIA (34-21): Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz used the press to solidify the belief that the Irish had their hands full with the mghty West Virginia defense. But it was Notre Dame that supplied the winning defense whiel Irish quarterback Tony Rice went on to pass for more than 200 yards and two touchdowns. DISC 6: 1992 "THE SNOW BOWL 11/14/92 vs. PENN STATE (17-16): In their last home game, three seniors led a brilliant Irish comeback in the swirling snow of Notre Dame Stadium. With 20 seconds on the clock, Rich Meir’s touchdown pass to Jerome Bettis set up the winning two-point conversion from Meir to Reggie Brooks. DISC 7: 1993 REGULAR SEASON GAME vs. FLORIDA STATE (31-24): After #1 ranked Florida State scored early, the Irish then poinded the Seminoles vaunted defense for 239 rushing yards and four touchdowns. The stout Notre Dame defense held tight to preserve victory and end Florida State’s 16-game winning streak. DISC 8: BONUS: 1966 REGULAR SEASON GAME vs. MICHIGAN STATE (10-10) COMPLETE SECOND HALF: The #1 ranked Irish traveled to play the #2 ranked Michigan State Spartans in a game for the ages. Punctuated by a tactical decision by Notre Dame’s Ara Parseghian, the game and his strategy remain much-discussed and deliberated as the teams played to a 10-10 stalemate. DVD Features: Vintage Highlight Film; Original Radio Calls for Key Plays featuring Video Play-Along Function; Interactive Sleeve Design Featuring Notre Dame Rosters, Trivia, Key Facts and Statistics; Special Navigation by Quarter and Scoring Drive; Interactive Menus